Find remote US career options from Lima, Arequipa, and Trujillo.
Peru's UTC-5 schedule puts professionals in Lima, Arequipa, and Trujillo close to US working hours. Puente connects qualified candidates with long-term roles inside US companies. Contractor on paper, full team member in practice.
Quick answer
Yes. You can work from Peru for a US company under an independent contractor agreement and receive your pay in USD. You remain based in Peru and work inside the US team.
Updated September 9, 2026
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Can I work for a US company from Peru as a contractor?
Yes. You sign an independent contractor agreement, receive USD pay, and work from Peru as part of the US company's team. Contractor on paper, full team member in practice.
The agreement should state your services, payment schedule, working hours, confidentiality terms, and how either side can end the engagement. Read those terms before you sign and keep a copy. Your day-to-day work can still look like close team membership: you join meetings, own projects, report progress, and collaborate with US colleagues. The contractor structure describes the legal relationship. It does not mean you sit outside the team's work or receive only occasional assignments.
What hours do I work from Peru for a US company?
Peru stays on UTC-5 all year and does not use daylight saving time. It is one hour behind US Eastern from March to November, then on the same clock from November to March.
That shift is small, but put the exact schedule in writing because the US clock changes and Peru's does not. A 9:00 a.m. Eastern meeting starts at 8:00 a.m. in Peru from March to November and at 9:00 a.m. from November to March. Confirm whether meeting times follow the US office clock or remain fixed in Peru time. This avoids missed standups when the United States changes clocks in March and November.
How good does my English need to be for a US remote job from Peru?
You need enough professional English to explain decisions, write clear updates, and handle live calls without a script. As of September 2026, the EF EPI 2025 ranks Peru #52 of 123 countries and regions, with a score of 519 against a global average of 488.
Peru's strongest EF job-function scores are Strategy and Project Management at 589, Customer Service at 585, and Marketing at 565. All three are above the national score of 519. Those results point to strong pools for project manager, customer success, and marketing roles, but a national score does not decide your candidacy. Puente assesses your own speaking and writing during the process. Practice explaining a project, a difficult client conversation, and a result in direct English.
How does a US company pay me in USD from Peru, and how do I handle taxes?
A company can pay you through an international transfer, Wise, Payoneer, or a contractor payment platform. You are responsible for handling your local tax obligations in Peru.
Ask which payment route the company uses and what information it needs before your first payment date. Keep the agreement, payment records, and any receipts you issue. SUNAT is Peru's tax authority, but your filing duties depend on your circumstances. A local accountant should confirm your registration, documentation, and filing treatment for foreign-source contractor income. Puente cannot replace individual tax advice, and the payment platform does not file your Peruvian taxes for you.
Is a US remote job better than working for a company in Peru?
It depends on the role and the agreement. A US remote role may give you broader ownership, direct work with decision-makers, USD pay, and a career path tied to one international team.
The comparison is concrete for professionals coming from Lima mining services, banking, or shared service centres in San Isidro. A local role may have established reporting lines and a familiar promotion structure. A US remote role can place you closer to customers, company leaders, and projects that cross functions. Ask who sets priorities, what you will own after six months, how performance reviews work, and where previous hires moved next. Compare the actual responsibilities rather than the company location alone.
Do I get Peru public holidays off when I work for a US company?
A US contractor agreement does not automatically give you Peru's public holidays off. Agree on the holiday calendar in writing before you start.
Ask whether the team follows US holidays, Peru holidays, or a written mix of both. In Peru, long-standing dates include Fiestas Patrias on July 28 and 29 and the Semana Santa days. Decide how those dates affect meetings, deadlines, and paid or unpaid time away before the first holiday arrives. Put the answer in the agreement or an approved leave policy, then add both countries' dates to the shared team calendar so colleagues can plan coverage.
Key cities
- Lima (Miraflores)
- Lima (San Isidro)
- Arequipa
- Trujillo
- Cusco
- Remote
Roles in demand
- Operations / Admin
- Customer Service
- Accounting / Bookkeeping
- Sales Coordinator
- Marketing Analyst
- Project Coordinator
Time zone
UTC-5 all year, with no daylight saving time. One hour behind US Eastern from March to November and on the same clock from November to March.
Strong overlap with US business hours.
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How does Puente's 5-step vetting process work?
Our process is what makes our placements stick. Every step exists to make sure you and your employer are the right fit.
You complete these five steps in order so Puente and the hiring company can understand your experience, communication, and fit.
- Apply and record a video introduction. Submit your application with a short video introduction so we can assess how clearly you speak English and present yourself professionally.
- Recruiter interview. Complete a structured interview about your work history, working style, and ability to communicate clearly in written and spoken English.
- Client interview. Meet the US company so its team can decide whether your experience and working style fit the role and team.
- Background check. Complete a standard background verification before placement so you and the company can begin the working relationship with trust.
- AI tools certification. Complete Puente's free AI tools certification for your specific role before your first day with the company.
We aim to place great fits within 14 days. Timing depends on role availability and fit.
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