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Peru
Identity Verification & KYC For Peru
Shufti supports KYC, KYB, and AML compliance in Peru, aligning with DNI verification and identity verification in Peru, and regulatory requirements for financial institutions across the country.
Operational performance for Peru KYC
Our Numbers Speak Volumes
93.87%
Pass Rates
<5 sec
Verification
Time
99%
eIDV
Coverage
Evidence-Ready Checks Across People & Businesses
Individual Documents We Verify
Shufti supports 17 Peruvian document types.
View All Supported DocumentsDocumento Nacional de Identidad (DNI)
Peru's primary national identity document, issued by RENIEC, is used for all KYC workflows, account opening, and customer identity verification across regulated sectors in Peru.
Documento Nacional de Identidad Electrónico (DNI-e)
Electronic DNI with embedded biometric chip and ISO 7816 compliance; supports advanced liveness and face matching to prevent synthetic fraud and identity impersonation attacks.
Pasaporte Peruano
Issued by immigration authorities, ICAO-compliant with MRZ structure enabling reliable automated extraction for cross-border onboarding and international compliance workflows.
Permiso de Conducir
Driver's licence issued by MTC; incorporates biometric elements and anti-counterfeiting features; accepted as a secondary identity and address verification document in KYC.
Carné de Extranjería (CE)
Foreign resident card issued by immigration authorities to non-citizens; required document for foreign nationals onboarding and AML compliance in Peru in regulated industries.
Business Entity Identity
Certificado de Constitución
Company registration certificate from SUNARP confirming entity identity, legal status, registration number, and authority to operate in Peru under applicable law.
Articles of Association
Notarised public deed containing company objects, share capital, and administrative structure; essential for KYB compliance and beneficial ownership determination.
Business Tax Identity
Registro Único de Contribuyentes (RUC)
11-digit taxpayer identification number issued by SUNAT; mandatory for all formal economic activity; primary tax identity reference in KYB Peru workflows.
Ownership & Control (UBO)
Formulario 3800 (Beneficial Owner Declaration)
Submitted to SUNAT per Legislative Decree 1372; entities disclose beneficial owners holding 10% or more; required for AML compliance in Peru and UBO verification.
Shareholder and Partner Documentation
Ownership registries and certified shareholder agreements evidencing control structure are used to identify beneficial owners and support enhanced due diligence workflows.
Languages We Cover
Spanish Language And Latin Script
All Peruvian identity documents are issued in Spanish using Latin script; no transliteration complexity, enabling direct OCR extraction and reliable field-level validation.
Name And Address Standardisation
Peruvian documents follow standard Spanish naming conventions; address fields are standardised across RENIEC, SUNARP, and MTC registries to support reliable cross-system matching.
Evidence Consistency Across Steps
Shufti confirms the same user identity across document checks, biometric matching, and database lookups, preventing identity substitution between verification stages.
GOVERNANCE & CONTROLS
Audit-Ready Decisions, Lower Operational Drag
Fewer Avoidable Re-Submissions
Quality gates detect blurred DNI captures and low-light selfies before submission, reducing retry rates and evidence gaps in SBS-supervised onboarding workflows.
Cleaner Audit Trails
Decision outputs carry SBS and UIF-Perú-aligned reason codes; every check is logged in a reviewable trail that supports regulatory inspection and internal governance.
Better Cross-System Matching
Data from RENIEC, SUNARP, and SUNAT is normalised at extraction; name and entity mismatches are flagged before they reach the compliance queue.
One Workflow, One Back Office
KYC, KYB, and AML screening run in a single view; compliance teams manage customer identity verification in Peru and sanctions checks without switching between systems.
DNI-First Flow Design
Onboarding flows are structured around Peru's primary identity document; DNI verification in Peru is the default path, with biometric fallback and electronic chip support.
Peru IDV/KYC Challenges
Document Format Fragmentation
Physical DNI, DNI-e, passports, and driver's licences carry varying layouts and security print. Consistent OCR and validation across all types requires country-specific extraction logic.
Database Fragmentation Risk
RENIEC, SUNARP, SUNAT, and MTC operate separate systems with limited cross-agency API access; manual cross-referencing increases onboarding friction and delays KYB timelines.
Identity Fraud And DNI Misuse
Identity fraud and document forgery pose ongoing risks in Peru, demanding strong liveness checks and biometric verification across onboarding and AML compliance Peru workflows.
High AML/CFT Compliance Burden
August 2023 AML amendments extended VASP obligations and tightened SBS screening requirements, raising audit-evidence demands for fintech and money laundering in Peru controls.
Shufti's IDV/KYC Solutions for Peru
KYC Solutions
Face Verification
Verify user identity against DNI, DNI-e, passport, or Permiso de Conducir through selfie-based biometric matching; detects impersonation and liveness spoofing during onboarding.
.Age Verification
Selfie-based age estimation combined with document verification when required for age-gated products; meets gaming and fintech regulatory requirements across Peru's digital economy.
.Address Verification
Shufti can verify any address-bearing document, including utility bills from Enel, Luz del Sur, SEDAPAL, Movistar, and Claro, and statements from BCP, BBVA Perú, and Scotiabank.
.Document Verification
Verify DNI, DNI-e, Pasaporte Peruano, Permiso de Conducir, and Carné de Extranjería; automated OCR extraction with Latin script handling and anti-tampering security checks.
.KYB Solutions
Business Verification
Reference the SUNARP registry to verify company registration, RUC Peru from SUNAT for tax status, and director identity; capture beneficial ownership per Legislative Decree 1372.
.Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD)
Address enhanced due diligence Peru risk triggers for high-risk entities; structure audit-ready evidence packs aligned to SBS expectations and UIF-Perú reporting requirements.
.AML Screening
Business AML Screening
Screen entities and controllers against Peruvian regulatory lists and global watchlists; cover PEP, sanctions, and adverse media relevant to AML Peru financial institutions' obligations.
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Transaction Screening
Monitor transaction flows for structuring, layering, and high-risk jurisdiction patterns; maintain audit-ready records to support UIF-Perú suspicious transaction reporting.
.Built to Fit Peru's Compliance Landscape
Superintendencia de Banca, Seguros y Administradoras Privadas de Fondos de Pensiones (SBS)
Supervises banking, insurance, and pension entities under Law 26702. Shufti maintains audit-ready KYC trails and screening records for SBS regulatory review. Official Website: https://www.sbs.gob.pe/
Superintendencia del Mercado de Valores (SMV)
Regulates capital markets, collective investment schemes, and brokers. Shufti structures KYB evidence and approval records for SMV-supervised participant onboarding. Official Website: https://www.smv.gob.pe/
Unidad de Inteligencia Financiera de Perú (UIF-Perú)
Receives and analyses suspicious transaction reports under Law 27693, Peru. Shufti preserves evidence packs and goAML-ready artefacts for STR case preparation. Official Website: https://www.sbs.gob.pe/prevencion-de-lavado-activos
Autoridad Nacional de Protección de Datos Personales (ANPD)
Enforces Law 29733 and Decree 016-2024-JUS on personal data protection. Shufti applies encryption and retention controls aligned to ANPD safeguard obligations. Official Website: https://www.anpd.gob.pe/
Banco Central de Reserva del Perú (BCRP)
Governs monetary stability and issues regulatory guidance on financial system integrity. Shufti supports CDD and transaction monitoring for BCRP-supervised institution compliance. Official Website: https://www.bcrp.gob.pe/
Superintendencia Nacional de Aduanas y de Administración Tributaria (SUNAT)
Administers RUC registration and tax compliance under Peru's tax code. Shufti captures RUC identifiers and validates beneficial owner disclosures per Legislative Decree 1372. Official Website: https://www.sunat.gob.pe/
Instituto Nacional de Defensa de la Competencia y de la Protección de la Propiedad Intelectual (INDECOPI)
Enforces consumer protection and competition law. Shufti supports INDECOPI-aligned compliance by verifying business legitimacy and maintaining onboarding evidence records. Official Website: https://www.indecopi.gob.pe/
Ministerio de Transportes y Comunicaciones (MTC)
Issues and oversees Permiso de Conducir under the Sistema Nacional de Conductores. Shufti verifies driver credentials for gig economy and fintech platform compliance. Official Website: https://portal.mtc.gob.pe/
Deployment Choice
Available via on-premise deployment or nearest cloud regions in Brazil; no AWS, Azure, or GCP dedicated regions in Peru to meet enterprise data governance requirements.
Regulatory Alignment
Aligned to Law 29733, Decree 016-2024-JUS, and SBS Resolution 504-2021; ANPD and SBS enforce data protection and cybersecurity obligations for regulated entities in Peru.
Retention Controls
Configurable retention and purge settings aligned to Law 27693 Peru AML record-keeping obligations and the five-year minimum standard applied across GAFILAT member states.
Encryption Posture
Strong encryption applied to personal and financial data in transit and at rest; ISO/IEC 27001 recommended by ANPD; Shufti implements industry-standard cryptographic controls.
Data and Privacy Controls in Peru
Peru AML Sources That Strengthen Decision
House of Representatives of Peru (PEP Level 1)
Superintendence of the Securities Market (SMV) Peru - Sanctioned Companies (Sanctions)
Ministry of Interior Peru (Warnings and Regulatory Enforcement)
Beneficencia de Lima (SIP)
El Comercio (Adverse Media)
La República (Adverse Media)
Perú21 (Adverse Media)
House of Representatives of Peru (PEP Level 1)
Superintendence of the Securities Market (SMV) Peru - Sanctioned Companies (Sanctions)
Ministry of Interior Peru (Warnings and Regulatory Enforcement)
Beneficencia de Lima (SIP)
El Comercio (Adverse Media)
La República (Adverse Media)
Perú21 (Adverse Media)
House of Representatives of Peru (PEP Level 1)
Superintendence of the Securities Market (SMV) Peru - Sanctioned Companies (Sanctions)
Ministry of Interior Peru (Warnings and Regulatory Enforcement)
Beneficencia de Lima (SIP)
El Comercio (Adverse Media)
La República (Adverse Media)
Perú21 (Adverse Media)
House of Representatives of Peru (PEP Level 1)
Superintendence of the Securities Market (SMV) Peru - Sanctioned Companies (Sanctions)
Ministry of Interior Peru (Warnings and Regulatory Enforcement)
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the KYC requirements in Peru?
Peru's KYC requirements under SBS and UIF-Perú mandate customer due diligence using valid identity documents, address verification, sanctions and PEP screening, and evidence retention for audit review.
What documents are needed for identity verification in Peru?
Primary documents include the DNI, Pasaporte Peruano, Permiso de Conducir, or Carné de Extranjería. DNI is Peru's universal identifier. Secondary documents, such as utility bills, verify the current address.
What is the DNI, and how is it verified with RENIEC?
The DNI is Peru's national identity document issued by RENIEC with biometric data and a unique 8-digit number. Shufti validates DNI authenticity via RENIEC checks, OCR extraction, and biometric matching.
What does RUC mean, and how is it used for KYB in Peru?
RUC is Peru's 11-digit taxpayer identification issued by SUNAT. For KYB Peru, it evidences tax registration and legal status. Shufti validates RUC, cross-references SUNARP, and screens entities against lists.
What are Peru's AML compliance obligations for businesses?
Law 27693 Peru mandates customer due diligence, transaction monitoring, STR reporting to UIF-Perú via goAML, sanctions screening, beneficial ownership verification, and five-year record-keeping minimum.
What is UIF Peru, and when must suspicious transactions be reported?
UIF-Perú is Peru's financial intelligence unit within SBS. Reporting is mandatory for transactions showing unusual patterns, structuring indicators, or sanctions involvement; reports are submitted via goAML.
Who are the key regulators for KYC/AML compliance in Peru?
Key regulators include SBS Peru (banking and insurance), SMV (capital markets), UIF-Perú (financial intelligence), SUNAT (tax), ANPD (data protection), and MTC (driver licences).
Does Peru regulate cryptocurrency exchanges for AML?
Yes. August 2023 AML regulations in Peru extended compliance obligations to virtual asset service providers, requiring customer due diligence, sanctions screening, and STR reporting under SBS and UIF-Perú oversight.
What penalties apply for non-compliance with Peru's KYC/AML laws?
SBS imposes administrative penalties ranging from warnings to licence revocation. Criminal penalties for money laundering in Peru include imprisonment and asset forfeiture under Law 27693 amendments.
