(Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú, 2024-11-19) Pérez Caruajulca, Miguel Ángel
The article examines the conversion of the share capital of a peruvian company from soles to foreign currency, highlighting its legal, economic, and financial implications. It analyzes the function of share capital, the general rule of its expression in national currency, and the exceptions that allow its expression in foreign currency. Also, the requirements for this conversion are detailed, including the need for administrative authorization and its connection to accounting in foreign currency. Additionally, the reasons for this conversion are discussed, such as the protection of foreign investment, mitigation of exchange rate risk, and attraction of international financing. The article concludes with an analysis of the financial implications and strategies for managing exchange rate risk that can be applied to companies that decide to convert their capital stock to foreign currency.