Corporations

meeting room, board room, conference hall

Our business law attorneys are highly regarded for their deep knowledge and broad experience in corporate law, mergers and acquisitions, and joint ventures among other subjects. Not only some of our members have been in-house lawyers for large local companies, but they have also held and still serve as directors of several of them. Our experience in Boards allows us to advise on the decisions to be made by both the Board of Directors and the CEO.

OVERVIEW

We provide business registration, incorporation, branch establishment, and business consulting, Our firm will help you choose a business entity, which includes analysis of tax ramifications and legal protections. These services are provided at a low cost and with fast turnaround times.

 Different types of business organizations in Peru

  • Sociedad Anónima, the most common and recommendable type.
  • Sociedad Anónima Cerrada is almost the same as above but has no board of Directors.
  • Sociedad Anónima Abierta is a special type for those companies whose shares will be quoted on the stock exchange.
  • Sociedad Comercial de Responsabilidad Limitada, a kind of partnership.
  • You may also establish a  Peruvian Branch Office

 

Boar of Directors and CEO

Members of the Board are appointed by a shareholder´s meeting. Number of members should be at least 3. A foreigner not a resident may be appointed as a member of the board.

CEO is called by law the “Gerente General” who is appointed by the Board of Directors or by a shareholder´s meeting. Peruvian nationality is not required but since he will be the legal representative before third parties and the government he should request a Work visa and be authorized by migration authorities.