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Withholding rate on gross boleta (2025)
13.75% of gross boletaDL 3.500; Ley 21.133
AFP pension contribution rate
10% of renta imponibleDL 3.500
AFP comisión range (varies by AFP)
0.46%–1.44%DL 3.500
SIS (Seguro de Invalidez y Sobrevivencia) rate (2025)
~1.49%Ley 16.744; DL 3.500
Salud (Fonasa) contribution rate
7% of renta imponibleLey 18.469
Salud (Isapre) minimum contribution rate
7% minimum of renta imponible (difference paid directly by client)Ley 18.469
Total effective cotización rate range
~18.95%–19.93% of renta imponibleDL 3.500; Ley 21.133
Tope imponible (maximum monthly pensionable earnings cap)
87.8 UF/monthDL 3.500 Art. 90
Renta imponible formula for boleta issuers
gross_boleta_income × 80% / 12DL 3.500 Art. 90
Presumed expenses factor applied to gross boleta
20% (i.e., 80% net factor applied to gross boleta)DL 3.500 Art. 90
Phase-in completion date — 100% of renta imponible subject to cotización
100% from 2025 (complete)Ley 21.133
Annual settlement / reconciliation process
Operación Renta (April)SII (Servicio de Impuestos Internos) — Operación Renta; Formulario 22
Form for annual income tax return (where cotizaciones are deducted from income tax base)
Formulario 22SII — Formulario 22
Cotizaciones deductibility from income tax base
YES — cotizaciones reduce income tax base; declared on Formulario 22DL 3.500; SII — Formulario 22
Withholding withheld by
Pagador (paying entity) — 13.75% of gross boletaLey 21.133
Withholding destination
SII holds, distributes at Operación RentaLey 21.133; SII
Penalty for non-affiliation with AFP
Assigned to lowest-comisión AFPDL 3.500
Opt-out from cotización — availability from 2025
No longer available from 2025Ley 21.133
AFP Modelo comisión rate (example AFP)
0.58%DL 3.500; Superintendencia de Pensiones
AFP Uno comisión rate (example AFP)
0.46%DL 3.500; Superintendencia de Pensiones
Distribution priority of withheld funds at Operación Renta — 1st
SIS (first priority)DL 3.500; Ley 21.133
Distribution priority of withheld funds at Operación Renta — 2nd
AFP (second priority)DL 3.500; Ley 21.133
Distribution priority of withheld funds at Operación Renta — 3rd
Salud (last — most likely underfunded)DL 3.500; Ley 21.133
Boleta issuers with no Chilean pagador — withholding obligation
Client must self-declareLey 21.133; SII
Prior opt-out years available under phase-in
2019–2024 (opt-out was available; from 2025 full cotización applies)Ley 21.133
Quick reference table
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Country | Chile |
| Authority | SII (withholding); Superintendencia de Pensiones (AFP oversight) |
| Primary legislation | DL 3.500 (Pension System); Ley 21.133 (mandatory contributions, 2019) |
| Supporting legislation | Ley 18.469 (Fonasa); Ley 16.744 (SIS) |
| AFP rate | 10% of renta imponible |
| AFP comisión | 0.46%-1.44% (varies by AFP) |
| SIS rate | ~1.49% (2025) |
| Salud rate | 7% (Fonasa/Isapre) |
| Withholding rate | 13.75% of gross boleta (2025) |
| Renta imponible | Gross boleta x 80% / 12 |
| Tope imponible | 87.8 UF/month |
| Phase-in | 100% from 2025 (complete) |
| Settlement | Operación Renta (April) |
| Currency | CLP (UF-linked for tope) |
| Contributor | Open Accountants |
| Validated by | Pending -- requires validation by Chilean contador |
| Validation date | Pending |
Contribution rates table
| Component | Rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| AFP (pension) | 10% | Mandatory capitalization |
| AFP comisión | 0.46%-1.44% | Varies by AFP |
| SIS | ~1.49% | Set annually |
| Salud (Fonasa) | 7% | Mandatory statutory |
| Salud (Isapre) | 7% minimum | Difference paid directly by client |
Withholding from boletas table
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Rate | 13.75% of gross boleta |
| Withheld by | Pagador (paying entity) |
| Destination | SII holds, distributes at Operación Renta |
Tax deductibility table
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Are cotizaciones deductible? | YES -- reduce income tax base |
| Where? | Annual return (Formulario 22) |
| 13.75% withholding | Covers BOTH income tax and previsional |
Penalties table
| Penalty | Detail |
|---|---|
| Non-affiliation | Assigned to lowest-cost AFP |
| Opt-out from 2025 | No longer available |
Situation: Client opted out 2019-2024. Resolution: From 2025, opt-out unavailable. Full cotización deducted at Operación Renta 2026.
Situation: Employed and issues boletas. Resolution: Employment cotizaciones cover employment income. Boleta withholding covers independent income separately.
Situation: Monthly renta imponible exceeds 87.8 UF. Resolution: Cap at 87.8 UF. Excess has no additional obligation.
Situation: Isapre plan at 9%. Resolution: 2% difference paid directly to Isapre. Flag for reviewer.
Situation: 13.75% withholding totals CLP 500,000 but owed CLP 800,000. Resolution: CLP 300,000 shortfall at Operación Renta. Priority: SIS > AFP > salud.
Situation: Self-employed, no boletas. Resolution: No mandatory cotización. Recommend voluntary. Flag tax compliance issue.
When a situation requires reviewer judgement:
REVIEWER FLAG
Tier: T2
Client: [name]
Situation: [description]
Issue: [what is ambiguous]
Options: [possible treatments]
Recommended: [most likely correct treatment and why]
Action Required: Qualified contador must confirm before advising client.
When a situation is outside skill scope:
ESCALATION REQUIRED
Tier: T3
Client: [name]
Situation: [description]
Issue: [outside skill scope]
Action Required: Do not advise. Refer to qualified contador. Document gap.
Input: Gross boletas CLP 24,000,000/year. AFP Modelo (0.58%). Fonasa. 2025. Expected output: Renta imponible CLP 1,600,000/month. AFP 10% = CLP 160,000. Comisión = CLP 9,280. SIS = CLP 23,840. Salud = CLP 112,000. Monthly ~CLP 305,120.
Input: Gross CLP 120,000,000/year. AFP Uno (0.46%). Fonasa. Expected output: Monthly capped at 87.8 UF. Rates on capped amount.
Input: Employed CLP 2,000,000/month + boletas CLP 12,000,000/year. Expected output: Boleta renta imponible CLP 800,000/month. Separate cotización.
Input: Client who opted out in 2023. Tax year 2025. Expected output: 100% subject. No exemption.
Input: Withholding CLP 500,000, owed CLP 800,000. Expected output: CLP 300,000 shortfall at Operación Renta.
Input: Isapre 9%. Expected output: 7% from withholding. 2% paid directly. Flag.
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