Perú ha dado un paso histórico al extender la obligación previsional a sus trabajadores independientes, una población que históricamente ha quedado al margen de las redes de protección social. A partir de 2028, la Ley N.º 32123 exigirá aportes del 2% mensual al sistema de pensiones, con SUNAT como ente fiscalizador. La medida encarna una tensión antigua entre el ideal de seguridad en la vejez y la realidad de una economía donde la informalidad no es excepción, sino condición estructural. El verdadero examen no será la promulgación de la norma, sino si el Estado peruano posee la voluntad y la c
LaRepública.pe
· Sep 16, 2025
· economy
· 2 min read
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Peru's 2028 pension reform: SUNAT penalties loom for independent workers dodging mandatory AFP/ONP contributions
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Geopolitical Impact
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Peru's 2028 pension reform mandating independent worker contributions risks expanding informal labor and creating enforcement challenges, with limited regional geopolitical impact but significant domestic economic implications.
Escalation Risk
low
Confidence
MED
Peru
Latin America (regional labor market precedent)
Domestic power shift from informal workers toward state fiscal authority (SUNAT) and formal pension systems; potential tension between government revenue goals and labor informality. No significant international power realignment.
Similar to Chile's 2008 pension system reforms and Mexico's 2021 pension changes, which faced implementation delays and informal sector resistance; Peru's approach mirrors regional trend toward formalizing labor markets.
Economic Lens
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Peru's 2028 pension reform mandating independent worker contributions to AFP/ONP systems with SUNAT enforcement threatens informal sector expansion and compliance challenges, creating economic uncertainty for small enterprises and self-employed workers.
Market Signal
mixed
Confidence
MED
Pension and retirement services
Small and medium enterprises (SMEs)
Informal labor market
Tax administration and compliance
Freelance and gig economy
Financial services
Independent workers and small business owners face increased mandatory contribution costs (2% initial rate), reduced take-home income, and compliance burdens. Households may experience higher informal economy activity as workers evade contributions, potentially reducing retirement security and social safety net coverage.
Government must develop detailed enforcement regulations specifying penalty amounts and audit procedures before 2028 implementation. Risk of informal sector expansion if penalties are insufficient or enforcement weak. May require complementary policies supporting SME cash flow management and simplified compliance mechanisms to ensure viability.