Over the past five years, the total number of formal businesses in the VRAEM has grown at an average annual rate of 3.3%. In 2024 alone, 17,224 formal businesses were registered, marking an 8.6% increase compared to 2023. Of these, 97.1% are microenterprises, 2.7% small businesses, 0.1% medium-sized, and 0.1% large companies. Furthermore, 44.2% of formal businesses in the VRAEM operate in the commerce sector, while 42.4% are engaged in services.