Yes, Bet365 operates legally in Peru under the Ley N° 30689 (2017), which legalized online sports betting and authorized the Superintendencia Nacional de Aduanas y de Administración Tributaria (SUNAT) to regulate operators. The 2023 Decreto Supremo N° 002-2023-MTC further clarified licensing requirements, mandating operators to obtain a Peruvian license or partner with a locally licensed entity. Bet365 complies via its partnership with Futbol Peruano S.A.C., a SUNAT-licensed entity, ensuring tax compliance and consumer protections.
Key Regulations for Bet365 in Peru
- Licensing Mandate: Operators must hold a SUNAT license or collaborate with a Peruvian-licensed entity (e.g., Futbol Peruano S.A.C.), as per Decreto Supremo N° 002-2023-MTC.
- Tax Obligations: A 15% Impuesto a los Juegos de Casino y Máquinas Tragamonedas applies to gross gaming revenue, with operators required to remit payments quarterly.
- Consumer Protections: Advertising must include responsible gambling disclaimers, and operators must verify user identity to prevent underage betting, per SUNAT Circular N° 001-2024.
Bet365’s Peruvian operations align with Ley N° 30689 and SUNAT’s 2024 enforcement guidelines, which prioritize transparency and anti-money laundering (AML) compliance. The regulator’s 2026 audit framework targets operators failing to meet local tax or consumer protection standards, posing risks to unlicensed platforms. Foreign operators without local partnerships face immediate legal action, including fines up to 100 UIT (S/ 460,000 in 2024).