Tax Evasion in Peru: Lax Control Enables Artists to Evade Taxes

🔍 Edgar Vivar, known for his roles in El Chavo del Ocho, has been accused by Peruvian artists of evading taxes by working in Peru without proper authorization.

⚖️ Per the law, foreign artists working in Peru are required to obtain a visa through the Ministry of Foreign Relations and provide it to immigration authorities.

📝 A report from the National Superintendence of Migrations provides evidence of Edgar Vivar's multiple trips to Peru for work.

🔑 The lax control of the tax authority allows for million-dollar tax evasion.

📅 There have been instances of artists entering as tourists and then working in Peru.

🌍 After the pandemic, there has been an increase in foreign artists entering as tourists and later working on projects.

🎵 Foreign artists, like Bad Bunny, have been evading taxes in Peru by entering the country as tourists and working without paying taxes.

🎤 Unknown foreign artists are being brought to Peru by local promoters, working in clubs and not paying any taxes.

💰 Repeatedly entering Peru as a tourist and working as an artist would constitute tax evasion.

🔑 The lax control of the tax agency in Peru allows for million-dollar tax evasion.

🔍 A famous musician had trouble entering Peru as a tourist due to suspicion of working there.

🚫 The musician denied any connection to a drug trafficker who was murdered.

📋 Many artists enter the country as tourists and do not pay taxes on their performances.

💼 Enforcing proper contracts and certifications can ensure artists' rights and prevent non-payment.

🚫 Some businessmen are knowingly violating artist rights and evading taxes.

🎥 Mexican actors Laura Zapata, Gabriel Soto, and Angelica Aragon entered Peru as tourists but filmed movies without declaring themselves as artists.

🇵🇪 These actors did not comply with the Peruvian immigration regulations.

🗃️ The production company denies any irregularities.

🔍 There are allegations that the lax control of SUNAT allows for a significant amount of tax evasion.

🚫 Over 462 artists have been sanctioned for participating in lucrative shows without the necessary visa.

💰 Millions of soles are lost in tax revenue due to ineffective oversight and insufficient penalties.