Tax and accounting in Chile

Self-employed or running a company in Chile: what to know

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How do I register a business in Chile?

The ways to trade, as self-employed or through a company, the steps to register and who you register with. Read the Chile Company Formation & Entity Choice Guide, written by the OpenAccountants team.

How does income tax work in Chile?

Who pays, how the tax is worked out, what you can deduct and when to file, including for the self-employed. Read the Chile Corporate Income Tax Guide, written by the OpenAccountants team. 2 more Chile Guides on this below.

How do VAT and sales taxes work in Chile?

When you have to register, how often you file and what you can claim back. Read the CL VAT Return Guide, written by the OpenAccountants team. 1 more Chile Guide on this below.

What do I need to do to pay staff in Chile?

Withholding, social contributions and the employer registrations and filings. Read the CL Social Contributions Guide, written by the OpenAccountants team.

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