Employer of Record in Peru
Onboard, pay and manage employees in Peru without opening a local entity. We assume the legal risks and keep you 100% compliant with local labor law — you keep full operational control.
What is an EOR in Peru?
An Employer of Record is a third party that legally employs your workers in Peru on your behalf. Europortage becomes the legal employer — handling contracts, mandatory benefits, tax withholdings and terminations — while you direct your team's day-to-day work.
- Locally compliant employment contracts, drafted and signed in Peru
- Mandatory benefits and social contributions administered
- Payroll, taxes and filings handled by local experts
- Compliant terminations and severance managed end-to-end
When to use an EOR in Peru
Hire without the cost and delay of opening a company in Peru.
Onboard your candidates in days, not months.
Labor law in Peru is complex — we carry the risk for you.
Build a local team before committing to a legal structure.
What an employee really costs in Peru
Expect total employer costs of roughly 35% on top of base salary, including Gratificaciones and CTS.
| Employer contribution | Rate |
|---|---|
| EsSalud — healthcare | 9% |
| SCTR — workers' compensation | High-risk sectors |
| Senati / Sencico | Sector-specific |
| Mandatory benefit | Amount |
|---|---|
| Gratificaciones (13th & 14th) | 60 days (Jul / Dec) + 9% bonus |
| CTS — length-of-service fund | 30 days per year |
| Vacation | 30 calendar days |
| CBA benefits | Variable |
Salary, contributions and our fee consolidated. Ask us for an exact estimate for your role.
Everything you need to know before hiring
A practical guide to labor law in Peru — maintained by our local experts.
Payroll, wages and taxes
Minimum wage: PEN 1,130/month. Salaries are paid monthly. Two extra salaries per year (Gratificaciones, July and December) plus a 9% bonus on each. Employees choose ONP (13%) or AFP (~12.5%) pension systems; income tax is progressive using UIT units.
Handled by Europortage
Every calculation follows current law and official rates — monitored continuously by our local team, so your payroll is always right.
Working hours and overtime
Standard work week of 48 hours. Overtime and night work carry statutory premiums under Peruvian labor law.
Handled by Europortage
Working-time rules, overtime premiums and time-tracking obligations are applied automatically in every payroll cycle.
Mandatory and common benefits
Mandatory: Gratificaciones (two full salaries per year plus 9% bonus each), CTS deposits of 30 days of salary per year, and 30 calendar days of paid vacation.
Handled by Europortage
We administer every mandatory benefit and help you build a competitive package for the local market.
Vacation, holidays and leave
30 calendar days of vacation after one year of service, national public holidays, maternity leave of 98 days and paternity leave of 10 days.
Handled by Europortage
Leave balances, public holidays and statutory licenses are tracked for you — nothing slips through.
Notice and severance
Terminations require cause or severance under the Labor Code; the CTS fund works as built-in severance savings the employee withdraws when leaving.
Handled by Europortage
Terminations are the riskiest moment in LATAM employment. Our legal team runs the entire process cleanly for both sides.
This guide is provided for context only. When hiring through Europortage's EOR service, all payroll, taxes, contributions, contracts and compliance are handled directly by our team.
EOR vs. entity setup vs. contractors
Employer of Record
Hire fast and stay 100% compliant, without opening a company.
- Fast onboarding through our local structure
- Very low risk — compliance carried by Europortage
- Payroll, benefits and taxes included
- Best for hiring fast and testing the market
Entity setup
Your own company in Peru, with full control and full responsibility.
- Slow to start — registration, banking, tax setup
- Medium risk — compliance carried by you
- Best for large permanent operations
Independent contractor
Fast to start, but risky if the relationship looks like employment.
- Quick to engage
- High risk — misclassification penalties
- Best for short, truly independent projects
Hiring in Peru, answered
What are my options to hire workers in Peru?
Three routes: hiring contractors (fast but with reclassification risk), opening a local entity (months of setup and ongoing costs), or using an EOR like Europortage — the fastest compliant option.
How much does it cost to employ someone in Peru?
Plan for roughly 35% on top of gross salary — EsSalud, Gratificaciones, CTS and vacation make Peru one of the higher-cost LATAM markets.
What does "Employer of Record" mean in Peru?
Europortage (or our vetted local partner) becomes the legal employer of your talent in Peru: contracts, payroll, contributions and filings run under our responsibility, while you manage the day-to-day work.
Do employees get all their rights under an EOR?
Yes — employees hired through Europortage receive the complete set of statutory rights in Peru: registered contract, mandatory bonuses, paid vacation, social security coverage and severance protections.