Overview
- The Trade Ministry released the regulation for Law No. 32449, which enables special tax and customs treatment for privately developed special economic zones to draw investment, boost exports, and create skilled jobs.
- Operators must file a Master Plan, invest at least S/11 million, and secure a site of at least 90 hectares, with an exception for Callao due to scarce industrial land.
- Projects will be proposed by private developers, assessed against technical criteria by the government, and then established one by one through individual laws passed for each zone.
- A Mincetur–CEPLAN study flagged Lima, Callao, Ica, and Arequipa as top priorities, with Moquegua, La Libertad, and Piura also showing favorable conditions for private capital.
- Industry voices urged starting on the Callao–Chancay corridor, while officials stressed that legal certainty, fast permitting, modern infrastructure, and tight public‑private coordination will determine results.