Peru lowers betting’s Selective Consumption Tax to 0.3%

Peru set a 0.3% Selective Consumption Tax (ISC) on online gaming and sports betting until July 2025, reducing the initially proposed 1% rate, according to a decree published in the Official Gazette on January 19.
The tax is part of a broader regulatory framework aimed at increasing tax revenue from the gaming sector. However, the change has raised concerns within the online gaming industry.
CEO and Partner of Apuesta Total, Gonzalo Pérez, commented:
“Both taxes come into force in January 2025, which, in the case of selective tax, will be very difficult or impossible to comply with because, as the regulation says, the obligation arises at the moment the bet is made (debit from the user account), and in order to transfer it to the player, the technological platform must be modified, re-certified in a laboratory, and re-approved before Mincetur (the regulator), which will take between 8 and 12 months.”
Other industry figures also expressed concerns.
Andrea Rossi, Betsson’s Commercial Director for Southern Europe and Latin America, said:
“This tax reflects a poor understanding of the industry. Furthermore, there is a lack of consideration for the impact it will have on the successful channelling of players into the regulated market. It is essential that the implications this has for the development of the market are recognised.”
As the industry navigates these changes, it faces a delicate balance between compliance and ensuring its continued growth within the regulated framework.
FAQs
Is gambling legal in Peru?
Gambling in Peru is legal.
What is the legal gambling age in Peru?
The legal gambling age in Peru is 18 years old.