Saint Lucia is not a signatory of the 1996 World Trade Organization (WTO) Information Technology Agreement (ITA) nor the 2015 expansion (ITA II).

According to Art. 57 of the Public Procurement and Asset Disposal Act, regional or international open competitive tendering is only allowed in cases where sufficient competition does not exist in Saint Lucia and only above SDR 155,000 (approx. USD 241,000) for contracting goods and services (Schedule 3).

Art. 47(e) of the Public Procurement Act, Cap. 15.10, requires the evaluation of technical proposals for consultancy services procured through international competitive tendering to take into account the extent of participation by nationals among key staff in the performance of the public procurement.

Saint Lucia is not a party to the World Trade Organization (WTO) Agreement on Government Procurement (GPA), nor does it have observer status.

According to Cabinet Conclusion No. 645 of 1984 on the Areas of Investment Activity Reserved for Nationals, the importation of goods for the purpose of trading is reserved for Saint Lucian nationals. However, it is reported that this restriction is not consistently enforced in practice. Exemptions may be granted for substantial investments or where local investors either lack commercial interest or do not possess the required technology.

It is reported that foreign investment projects in Saint Lucia require prior government approval. Investment proposals are reviewed by Invest Saint Lucia, taking into account national interests and economic benefits. In addition, Non-CARICOM companies seeking to conduct business in Saint Lucia with an ownership stake exceeding 49% are required to obtain a trade licence from the Ministry of Commerce, Manufacturing, Business Development, Cooperatives and Consumer Affairs or through Invest Saint Lucia (ISL). As also stated in Arts. 5 and 6 of the 1985 Trade Licences Act, as amended by Act No. 21 of 27 March 2006, trade licence applications are examined by the Trade Licence Advisory Board, which submits a recommendation to the Minister, who takes the final decision.

It is reported that the Patents Act, No. 16 of 2001 has not yet entered into force, as the implementing regulations have not been brought into effect. As a result, in practice, patents are not granted domestically. However, patent protection may be secured through the registration or extension of granted United Kingdom patents under the Commercial Code (Part I, Patents, Art. 660A and related provisions).

Pursuant to Art. 7.1 of Supreme Decree No. 016-2024-JUS, which approves the Regulation of Law No. 29733 on Personal Data Protection, the controller of a personal data bank, or the person responsible for it, whether located within or outside Peruvian territory, must (unless the processing is carried out solely for transit purposes) ensure the means necessary to comply effectively with the obligations established in the Law and the Regulation, and appoint a representative in Peru (or for Peruvian territory) as the contact point with the National Personal Data Protection Authority. Art. 2 defines a personal data bank as "a set of data on natural persons, whether computerised or not, structured according to specific criteria, which allows access to personal data without disproportionate effort, whether centralised, decentralised or distributed functionally or geographically".

The Consumer Protection Code Law provides a comprehensive consumer protection framework that applies to online transactions. According to Art. 2 of the law, the purpose of the Code is to enable consumers to access suitable products and services and to enjoy the rights and effective mechanisms for their protection, reducing information asymmetry and correcting, preventing, or eliminating conduct and practices that affect their legitimate interests.

Peru has not signed the United Nations (UN) Convention on the Use of Electronic Communications in International Contracts.

Peru has not adopted national legislation based on or influenced by the United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL) Model Law on Electronic Commerce.

Peru enacted the Digital Signatures and Certificates Act, drawing upon the United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL) Model Law on Electronic Signatures.

Under Art. 245(1)(a) and (3)(a) of the Consolidated Text of the General Regulations of the Telecommunications Law, approved by Supreme Decree No. 020-2007-MTC, and Art. 1 of Directoral Resolution No. 0005-2022-MTC/27, certain telecommunications equipment requires a prior “internamiento” permit, even if it has already been type-approved. The covered products include cellular base stations, wireless modems and repeaters, Very Small Aperture Terminal (VSAT) equipment, radiotelephones, telecommunications antennas, radio and television transmitters, satellite receivers and TV box adapters. Applicants must generally be registered telecommunications equipment dealers or hold a relevant telecommunications concession, authorisation or value-added services registration. Equipment imported for private use is exempt where the quantity does not exceed five units per trip or shipment. Applications must be submitted electronically through the Single Window for Foreign Trade (VUCE).

According to Art. 63 of the Telecommunications Law, all equipment or apparatus that must be connected to a public network to provide any service, or that is used to emit radioelectric energy, must have the corresponding approval certificate (“certificado de homologación”). According to Art. 75 of the Law, this procedure is carried out by the Peruvian Government through the Ministry of Transport and Communications, which can delegate powers to entities and laboratories for measurements and tests.
According to Art. 8 of the Specific Regulations for Homologation of Telecommunications Equipment and Apparatus, the homologation of telecommunications equipment and/or devices that produce radioelectric emissions is subject to the payment of a processing fee, and applicants must submit a copy of the technical manual with specifications for the equipment or appliance to be approved, indicating the mark, model, and name and address of the manufacturer. Ministerial Resolution N. 521-2008-MTC/03 established the recognition of approval certificates or similar documents for telecommunications equipment and devices from the United States and Canada.

Peru implements a de minimis threshold, that is the minimum value of goods below which customs do not charge duties, equal to USD 200. Under the courier regulation approved by Supreme Decree No. 192-2020-EF, shipments are classified by category, and Category 2 covers goods with a FOB value of up to USD 200 per shipment, which are not subject to import duties. This threshold aligns with the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) recommended global baseline de minimis level of USD 200 or more.