IGV in Peru
These are the headline IGV rates in force in Peru today. Apply the rate that fits each line; some goods and services use a reduced or zero rate.
- rate (Standard)
- 18%
Tax IDs and registration
- RUC
- Show your RUC on the invoice when you are registered.
- Company register
- Registro Unico de Contribuyentes (RUC) - SUNAT
Numbers, dates and currency
- Currency
- PEN
- Number format
- 1,234.56 (comma for thousands, point for decimals)
- Date format
- for example 2026-07-28
What every invoice must include
Wherever you invoice, these details are expected. FreeBillGen fills them in for you.
- Your business details
- Legal name, address and tax or VAT number.
- Customer details
- The buyer name and address (and their tax number for B2B cross-border).
- A unique invoice number
- Sequential, with no gaps, so each invoice is identifiable.
- Invoice date
- The issue date, plus the supply date when it differs.
- Line items
- A description, quantity and unit price for each line.
- Tax per rate
- The rate applied and the tax amount, grouped by rate.
- Totals
- The net total, the tax total and the gross total payable.
- Currency
- The currency of the amounts, especially for cross-border invoices.
E-invoicing in Peru
Structured e-invoices are mandatory for businesses here. FreeBillGen exports a compliant Peppol or Factur-X file, free.
See the full Peru e-invoicing rules
Invoicing in Peru FAQ
What must an invoice include in Peru?
An invoice should carry your details and tax number, the customer details, a unique invoice number and date, a line-by-line description with quantities and prices, the IGV rate and amount, and the net, tax and gross totals.
What is the IGV rate in Peru?
The standard IGV rate in Peru is 18%. Reduced and zero rates apply to some categories.
Do I need to send e-invoices in Peru?
Yes. Structured e-invoicing applies to businesses in Peru. FreeBillGen exports the compliant Peppol or Factur-X file for free.