REGULATED INDUSTRIES IN PERU
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To start a company, individuals must obtain certain permits and licenses. Not all industries or professions follow the same regulations.Our legal services for regulated industries provide clear guidance on compliance and counseling.
Regulated Industries
Companies in certain industries must follow specific laws. This may require permits, licenses, or additional filings. Examples include financial services, fisheries, forestry, food and drug, energy, health, mining, oil and gas, securities, telecommunications, travel, and transportation.
Some activities also demand extra compliance, such as environmental regulations. These sector‑specific rules apply in addition to the general legislation for all companies in Peru.
Regulatory bodies
Since 1990, after the dismantling of the State’s interventionist structure, a new regulatory system was established, similar to those in modern market economies.
Several regulatory bodies were created, including the National Institute for the Defense of Competition and the Protection of Intellectual Property (Indecopi). Its main role is to ensure markets function properly by enforcing free competition rules, repressing unfair practices, and protecting consumers.
Other regulatory agencies also operate, overseeing specific sectors.
Current list
• SBS (Superintendency of Banking, Insurance and Pension Funds)
Regulates banks, insurance companies, and pension funds to ensure financial stability and transparency.
• SMV (Superintendency of the Securities Market)
Supervises the securities market, protects investors, and promotes fair and transparent trading practices.
• INDECOPI (National Institute for the Defense of Competition and Protection of Intellectual Property)
Promotes fair competition, safeguards consumer rights, and oversees intellectual property regulations.
• OSINERGMIN (Supervisory Agency for Investment in Energy and Mining)
Regulates and monitors energy and mining activities, ensuring safety, quality, and fair pricing.
• OSIPTEL (Supervisory Agency for Private Investment in Telecommunications) Regulates telecommunications services, promotes competition, and protects user rights.
• SUNASS (National Superintendency of Sanitation Services)
Supervises water and sanitation services, ensuring efficiency, coverage, and service quality.
• OSITRAN (Supervisory Agency for Investment in Public Transport Infrastructure)
Regulates concessions for public infrastructure such as ports, airports, highways, and railways.
• SUSALUD (National Superintendency of Health)
Oversees public and private healthcare services, ensuring quality and protecting patient rights.
• SUNEDU (National Superintendency of Higher University Education)
Regulates the quality of universities and higher education institutions through licensing and oversight.
• SUCAMEC (National Superintendency for the Control of Security Services, Firearms, Ammunition and Civil Use Explosives)
Regulates civilian use of firearms, ammunition, and private security services.
• BCRP (Central Reserve Bank of Peru)
Peru’s monetary authority responsible for maintaining economic stability, controlling inflation, and issuing currency.
• OSCE (Supervisory Agency for State Contracting)
Regulates public procurement processes, promoting transparency, efficiency, and fair competition in government acquisitions.
• OEFA (Agency for Environmental Assessment and Enforcement)
Enforces environmental regulations across sectors such as mining, energy, and industry, ensuring environmental protection and sustainability.