In 2024, more than 905,000 people registered as taxpayers, of which 62% chose to carry out the online process through the digital services of the SUNAT.
In recent years, the National Superintendence of Customs and Tax Administration (Sunat) has promoted the digitalization of formalities to promote business formalization in the country. Now, entrepreneurs can register in the Single Taxpayers Registry (RUC) and generate your Sun key completely virtually, without the need to go to offices.
This service, which works 24 hours a day, seeks to eliminate bureaucratic barriers and allow more Peruvians to access the benefits of operating within the formal market. According to Sunatin 2024 more than 905,000 people registered as taxpayers, of which 62% did it online.
SUNAT: How to request your RUC and Sun key digital?
Get the RUC As a natural person it is a fast and simple process thanks to the Sunat digital platforms. Now you can do it from the official Sunat OA website through the people application, following these steps:
- Access the Sunat website (in this link) or download the mobile application called APP people.
- Select the option “Registration in the RUC” and choose the category of natural person with business.
- Enter your ID number and validate your identity with the RENIEC key or personal data.
- Complete the online form, indicating the economic activity and direction of your business.
- Receive your RUC number automatically and generate your sun code to access online services.
What advantages does a business manage digital, according to Sunat?
Operating a business formally is not only a legal obligation, but also offers multiple benefits that facilitate the growth of entrepreneurs. Sunat Highlights the following advantages of digitalization:
- Access to financing: businesses with RUC Active can request loans in banks and access government support programs.
- Issuance of electronic invoices: Formalization allows you to issue electronic vouchers, essential to work with other companies and access large customers.
- Ease in the tax declaration: with tools such as the pre -cleded declaration, SUNAT simplifies the payment of taxes.
- Management without leaving home: through the Entrender app and the Sun key, procedures can be carried out without the need to go to offices.
How does Peruvian entrepreneurs benefit the formalization?
In Peru, informality remains a challenge for the economic development. However, more and more people opt for formalization due to their advantages. In 2024, 35% of the new taxpayers registered in SUNAT were entrepreneurs, demonstrating a change of mentality in the sector.
When obtaining the RUC and the Sun Keyentrepreneurs can expand their business, as well as participate in contracts with formal companies and access tax benefits. One of those benefits includes the new Rus, which simplifies the payment of taxes. Finally, formalization grants credibility and trust with clients and suppliers.
What function does Sunat have?
The National Superintendence of Customs and Tax Administration (Sunat) is the agency responsible for collecting and administering taxes in Peru. Its main work is to guarantee compliance with tax and customs obligations, promoting formalization and facilitating access to digital services. Among its main functions are:
- Manage the Single Taxpayers Registry (RUC).
- Regulate the emission of electronic vouchers.
- Facilitate the declaration and payment of taxes.
- Fight tax evasion and smuggling.
Source: Larepublica
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