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Peru Issues Residence Certificate Requirements for the Claiming of Tax Treaty Withholding Tax Benefits

29 July 2015

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On 3 July 2015, the Peruvian Tax Authority issued Notice 094-2015, which includes the certificate of residence requirements when claiming tax treaty withholding tax benefits. According to the notice, in order for a non-resident to claim a reduced withholding tax rate provided for by a tax treaty, the non-resident must provide the Peruvian payer a certificate of residence at the time the expense is accrued by the payer. In order for a certificate to be accepted, the withholding date must fall within the period for which the certificate is granted, and the certificate may not be more than 4 months...