Buying US Stocks from Peru: Rules, Limits, Routes

Peru does not explicitly prohibit individual residents from purchasing US stocks, though capital movements are monitored by the Central Bank (BCRP) for tax compliance and AML purposes. Peruvian residents can typically access US stocks through local brokers or international platforms.

Domestic broker with a US partner

Your local broker routes the order to a partner in the United States. You hold real shares with voting and dividend rights, under full identity verification.

International broker account

You open the account offshore yourself and remit under your country’s rules. Ownership is the same, and the reporting duties sit with you.

Perpetual exposure on Canborsa

A US-equity perpetual tracks the share price and settles in crypto: no broker, no remittance, no share, no votes and no dividends. Funding is charged or paid every 1h while the position is open, and deposits arrive as USDC on six networks.

Yes. Non-citizens can legally buy and own US stocks.

Interactive Brokers is the best broker for Peru residents to trade US stocks.

No. Every individual is entitled to remit funds abroad, and convertibility or transfer of funds related to foreign investment is permitted.