Sales and service tax in Perú?
IGV (VAT or IVA in other countries) in Perú is 18%, but Peru Adventure Tours says that ten percent more is added for hotels and restaurants. My receipts suggest that restaurants also charge 18%.
Is Peru Adventure Tours wrong, or are the businesses not required to reveal the service tax?
peru taxes
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IGV (VAT or IVA in other countries) in Perú is 18%, but Peru Adventure Tours says that ten percent more is added for hotels and restaurants. My receipts suggest that restaurants also charge 18%.
Is Peru Adventure Tours wrong, or are the businesses not required to reveal the service tax?
peru taxes
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Wouldn't surprise me if they're wrong, as they also said the IGV is 19%.
– WGroleau
May 30 '16 at 20:47
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IGV (VAT or IVA in other countries) in Perú is 18%, but Peru Adventure Tours says that ten percent more is added for hotels and restaurants. My receipts suggest that restaurants also charge 18%.
Is Peru Adventure Tours wrong, or are the businesses not required to reveal the service tax?
peru taxes
edited Jun 1 '16 at 14:16
blackbird
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asked May 30 '16 at 19:28
WGroleauWGroleau
3,48511544
IGV (VAT or IVA in other countries) in Perú is 18%, but Peru Adventure Tours says that ten percent more is added for hotels and restaurants. My receipts suggest that restaurants also charge 18%.
Is Peru Adventure Tours wrong, or are the businesses not required to reveal the service tax?
peru taxes
peru taxes
edited Jun 1 '16 at 14:16
blackbird
13.8k742107
asked May 30 '16 at 19:28
WGroleauWGroleau
3,48511544
edited Jun 1 '16 at 14:16
blackbird
13.8k742107
asked May 30 '16 at 19:28
WGroleauWGroleau
3,48511544
edited Jun 1 '16 at 14:16
blackbird
13.8k742107
edited Jun 1 '16 at 14:16
blackbird
13.8k742107
edited Jun 1 '16 at 14:16
blackbird
13.8k742107
13.8k742107
asked May 30 '16 at 19:28
WGroleauWGroleau
3,48511544
asked May 30 '16 at 19:28
WGroleauWGroleau
3,48511544
asked May 30 '16 at 19:28
WGroleauWGroleau
3,48511544
3,48511544
Wouldn't surprise me if they're wrong, as they also said the IGV is 19%.
– WGroleau
May 30 '16 at 20:47
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Wouldn't surprise me if they're wrong, as they also said the IGV is 19%.
– WGroleau
May 30 '16 at 20:47
Wouldn't surprise me if they're wrong, as they also said the IGV is 19%.
– WGroleau
May 30 '16 at 20:47
Wouldn't surprise me if they're wrong, as they also said the IGV is 19%.
– WGroleau
May 30 '16 at 20:47
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I found two hostel receipts that did show a service tax. Maybe it is only hotels and not restaurants. Also, it may be local: Pariwana in Lima charged seven percent, and Flying Dog in Iquitos charged eight percent.
answered May 30 '16 at 21:13
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The IGV is right now at 19% until 2010. Regarding the service fee I found the following on Frommer's which seems very accurate.
Hotel taxes and service charges are an issue that has caused some confusion in recent years. Most upper-level hotels add a 19% general sales tax (IGV) and a 10% service charge to the bill. However, foreigners who can demonstrate they live outside of Peru are not charged the 19% tax (though they are responsible for the 10% service charge). In practice, hotels sometimes either mistakenly or purposely include the IGV on everyone's bill; presentation of a passport is sufficient to have the tax deducted from your tab. Many hotels -- usually those at the midlevel and lower ranges -- simplify matters by including the tax in their rates; at these establishments, you cannot expect to have the tax removed from your charges. At high-end hotels, be sure to review your bill and ask for an explanation of additional taxes and charges. Prices do not include taxes and service charges unless otherwise noted.
Read more: http://www.frommers.com/destinations/peru/620911#ixzz4AKn4dlcW
I haven't traveled a lot in the past years however usually most hotels will charge you both in their bills. I would recommend as advised that you always ask for an explanation of your bill since here nearly every business do it their own way most of the times...
answered Jun 1 '16 at 13:38
WashuWashu
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All my receipts show IGV as 18%, not 19. Jan/Feb 2016. For the two hostels, the one in Lima charged seven percent and the one in Iquitos charged eight percent. So neither charged ten percent. Both charged no IGV. But none of the restaurants listed service, which goes along with the Frommer quote mentioning only hotels.
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I found two hostel receipts that did show a service tax. Maybe it is only hotels and not restaurants. Also, it may be local: Pariwana in Lima charged seven percent, and Flying Dog in Iquitos charged eight percent.
answered May 30 '16 at 21:13
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I found two hostel receipts that did show a service tax. Maybe it is only hotels and not restaurants. Also, it may be local: Pariwana in Lima charged seven percent, and Flying Dog in Iquitos charged eight percent.
answered May 30 '16 at 21:13
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I found two hostel receipts that did show a service tax. Maybe it is only hotels and not restaurants. Also, it may be local: Pariwana in Lima charged seven percent, and Flying Dog in Iquitos charged eight percent.
answered May 30 '16 at 21:13
WGroleauWGroleau
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I found two hostel receipts that did show a service tax. Maybe it is only hotels and not restaurants. Also, it may be local: Pariwana in Lima charged seven percent, and Flying Dog in Iquitos charged eight percent.
answered May 30 '16 at 21:13
WGroleauWGroleau
3,48511544
answered May 30 '16 at 21:13
WGroleauWGroleau
3,48511544
answered May 30 '16 at 21:13
WGroleauWGroleau
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answered May 30 '16 at 21:13
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The IGV is right now at 19% until 2010. Regarding the service fee I found the following on Frommer's which seems very accurate.
Hotel taxes and service charges are an issue that has caused some confusion in recent years. Most upper-level hotels add a 19% general sales tax (IGV) and a 10% service charge to the bill. However, foreigners who can demonstrate they live outside of Peru are not charged the 19% tax (though they are responsible for the 10% service charge). In practice, hotels sometimes either mistakenly or purposely include the IGV on everyone's bill; presentation of a passport is sufficient to have the tax deducted from your tab. Many hotels -- usually those at the midlevel and lower ranges -- simplify matters by including the tax in their rates; at these establishments, you cannot expect to have the tax removed from your charges. At high-end hotels, be sure to review your bill and ask for an explanation of additional taxes and charges. Prices do not include taxes and service charges unless otherwise noted.
Read more: http://www.frommers.com/destinations/peru/620911#ixzz4AKn4dlcW
I haven't traveled a lot in the past years however usually most hotels will charge you both in their bills. I would recommend as advised that you always ask for an explanation of your bill since here nearly every business do it their own way most of the times...
answered Jun 1 '16 at 13:38
WashuWashu
557611
All my receipts show IGV as 18%, not 19. Jan/Feb 2016. For the two hostels, the one in Lima charged seven percent and the one in Iquitos charged eight percent. So neither charged ten percent. Both charged no IGV. But none of the restaurants listed service, which goes along with the Frommer quote mentioning only hotels.
– WGroleau
Jun 1 '16 at 21:09
add a comment |
The IGV is right now at 19% until 2010. Regarding the service fee I found the following on Frommer's which seems very accurate.
Hotel taxes and service charges are an issue that has caused some confusion in recent years. Most upper-level hotels add a 19% general sales tax (IGV) and a 10% service charge to the bill. However, foreigners who can demonstrate they live outside of Peru are not charged the 19% tax (though they are responsible for the 10% service charge). In practice, hotels sometimes either mistakenly or purposely include the IGV on everyone's bill; presentation of a passport is sufficient to have the tax deducted from your tab. Many hotels -- usually those at the midlevel and lower ranges -- simplify matters by including the tax in their rates; at these establishments, you cannot expect to have the tax removed from your charges. At high-end hotels, be sure to review your bill and ask for an explanation of additional taxes and charges. Prices do not include taxes and service charges unless otherwise noted.
Read more: http://www.frommers.com/destinations/peru/620911#ixzz4AKn4dlcW
I haven't traveled a lot in the past years however usually most hotels will charge you both in their bills. I would recommend as advised that you always ask for an explanation of your bill since here nearly every business do it their own way most of the times...
answered Jun 1 '16 at 13:38
WashuWashu
557611
All my receipts show IGV as 18%, not 19. Jan/Feb 2016. For the two hostels, the one in Lima charged seven percent and the one in Iquitos charged eight percent. So neither charged ten percent. Both charged no IGV. But none of the restaurants listed service, which goes along with the Frommer quote mentioning only hotels.
– WGroleau
Jun 1 '16 at 21:09
add a comment |
The IGV is right now at 19% until 2010. Regarding the service fee I found the following on Frommer's which seems very accurate.
Hotel taxes and service charges are an issue that has caused some confusion in recent years. Most upper-level hotels add a 19% general sales tax (IGV) and a 10% service charge to the bill. However, foreigners who can demonstrate they live outside of Peru are not charged the 19% tax (though they are responsible for the 10% service charge). In practice, hotels sometimes either mistakenly or purposely include the IGV on everyone's bill; presentation of a passport is sufficient to have the tax deducted from your tab. Many hotels -- usually those at the midlevel and lower ranges -- simplify matters by including the tax in their rates; at these establishments, you cannot expect to have the tax removed from your charges. At high-end hotels, be sure to review your bill and ask for an explanation of additional taxes and charges. Prices do not include taxes and service charges unless otherwise noted.
Read more: http://www.frommers.com/destinations/peru/620911#ixzz4AKn4dlcW
I haven't traveled a lot in the past years however usually most hotels will charge you both in their bills. I would recommend as advised that you always ask for an explanation of your bill since here nearly every business do it their own way most of the times...
answered Jun 1 '16 at 13:38
WashuWashu
557611
The IGV is right now at 19% until 2010. Regarding the service fee I found the following on Frommer's which seems very accurate.
Hotel taxes and service charges are an issue that has caused some confusion in recent years. Most upper-level hotels add a 19% general sales tax (IGV) and a 10% service charge to the bill. However, foreigners who can demonstrate they live outside of Peru are not charged the 19% tax (though they are responsible for the 10% service charge). In practice, hotels sometimes either mistakenly or purposely include the IGV on everyone's bill; presentation of a passport is sufficient to have the tax deducted from your tab. Many hotels -- usually those at the midlevel and lower ranges -- simplify matters by including the tax in their rates; at these establishments, you cannot expect to have the tax removed from your charges. At high-end hotels, be sure to review your bill and ask for an explanation of additional taxes and charges. Prices do not include taxes and service charges unless otherwise noted.
Read more: http://www.frommers.com/destinations/peru/620911#ixzz4AKn4dlcW
I haven't traveled a lot in the past years however usually most hotels will charge you both in their bills. I would recommend as advised that you always ask for an explanation of your bill since here nearly every business do it their own way most of the times...
answered Jun 1 '16 at 13:38
WashuWashu
557611
answered Jun 1 '16 at 13:38
WashuWashu
557611
answered Jun 1 '16 at 13:38
WashuWashu
557611
answered Jun 1 '16 at 13:38
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557611
557611
All my receipts show IGV as 18%, not 19. Jan/Feb 2016. For the two hostels, the one in Lima charged seven percent and the one in Iquitos charged eight percent. So neither charged ten percent. Both charged no IGV. But none of the restaurants listed service, which goes along with the Frommer quote mentioning only hotels.
– WGroleau
Jun 1 '16 at 21:09
add a comment |
All my receipts show IGV as 18%, not 19. Jan/Feb 2016. For the two hostels, the one in Lima charged seven percent and the one in Iquitos charged eight percent. So neither charged ten percent. Both charged no IGV. But none of the restaurants listed service, which goes along with the Frommer quote mentioning only hotels.
– WGroleau
Jun 1 '16 at 21:09
All my receipts show IGV as 18%, not 19. Jan/Feb 2016. For the two hostels, the one in Lima charged seven percent and the one in Iquitos charged eight percent. So neither charged ten percent. Both charged no IGV. But none of the restaurants listed service, which goes along with the Frommer quote mentioning only hotels.
– WGroleau
Jun 1 '16 at 21:09
All my receipts show IGV as 18%, not 19. Jan/Feb 2016. For the two hostels, the one in Lima charged seven percent and the one in Iquitos charged eight percent. So neither charged ten percent. Both charged no IGV. But none of the restaurants listed service, which goes along with the Frommer quote mentioning only hotels.
– WGroleau
Jun 1 '16 at 21:09
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Wouldn't surprise me if they're wrong, as they also said the IGV is 19%.
– WGroleau
May 30 '16 at 20:47