12 September 2019

Peru and Japan agree in principle to Double Tax Treaty

On 6 September 2019, Japan’s Ministry of Finance published, on its official website, a press release, stating that the Government of Japan and the Government of Peru have agreed in principle to a Double Tax Treaty.

The Double Tax Treaty includes provisions that would clarify the scope of taxation in both countries, eliminate international double taxation, and prevent tax evasion and avoidance.

The Double Tax Treaty will be signed after the internal procedures have been completed by both Governments. The treaty will enter into force on the date of the last notification made between the countries.

For additional information with respect to this Alert, please contact the following:

Ernst & Young Asesores S.C.R.L, Lima
  • Roberto Cores | roberto.cores@pe.ey.com
  • Fernando Tori | fernando.tori@pe.ey.com
  • Claudia Plasencia | claudia.plasencia@pe.ey.com
  • Edwin Sarmiento | edwin.sarmiento@pe.ey.com
  • Ramón Bueno-Tizón | ramon.bueno-tizon@pe.ey.com
  • Ricardo Sanchez | ricardo.sanchez@pe.ey.com
  • Ingrid Zevallos | ingrid.zevallos@pe.ey.com
  • Daniela Moran | daniela.moran@pe.ey.com
  • Mary Seminario | mary.seminario@pe.ey.com
Ernst & Young LLP (United States), Latin American Business Center, New York
  • Ana Mingramm | ana.mingramm@ey.com
  • Enrique Perez Grovas | enrique.perezgrovas@ey.com
  • Pablo Wejcman | pablo.wejcman@ey.com
Ernst & Young LLP (United Kingdom), Latin American Business Center, London
  • Jose Padilla | jpadilla@uk.ey.com
Ernst & Young Tax Co., Latin American Business Center, Japan & Asia Pacific
  • Raul Moreno, Tokyo | raul.moreno@jp.ey.com
  • Luis Coronado, Singapore | luis.coronado@sg.ey.com

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Document ID: 2019-6115