The Internal Revenue Service (SII) is the Chilean public institution responsible for taxation. The following is a brief explanation of the Chilean tax system. 

Chile has signed 33 trade agreements with 65 markets, giving it access to more than 64.1% of the world’s population and to trade with countries that represent 88% of global GDP. Learn how to export and import in Chile.

In 2020, 158,586 new companies were electronically created in Chile, 14.4% more than in 2019 and the greatest number since the system was set up. In this article you will learn how to invest in Chile simply and in just a few steps.  

The company’s global CEO, Thomas Kurian, explains the reasons why they decided to launch their Cloud Region in the country today: economic strength, presence of large industries and creative companies, and professional expertise.

Companies that invest in Chile have access toan extensive national network for the promotion of entrepreneurship, innovation and research, which comprises various governmental agencies that offer a range of support programs throughout the country. 

The holding company, one of the most recognized in Spain, already had investments in Chile. It was founded in 1835 and has 11 wineries, with Tío Pepe and Lepanto Solera Gran Reserva brandy being two of its best-known brands.  

The Italian-owned company has unveiled its 2024 investment plans, which for the first time include developing initiatives using electricity storage batteries. 

The US$39 million investment in Fintual marks Sequoia’s arrival in Chile amidst the burgeoning Fintech industry in Latin America. The company has invested in other regional startups, such as Despegar.com, Nubank and Rappi. 

The inspirational app has launched a US$20 million fund to invest in and reward its content creators. This advertising model for the creative industries will arrive in Chile in 2022.  

Carlos Morales, CEO of the Spanish company Adepa, confirmed that the maturity of the local market has created a demand for these services. The aim is to expand from Chile across the region. 

The company is opening a 1,700m2 training facility for operators in Chile. It hosts a full suite of equipment for A320 pilots and will allow Airbus to train 1,800 people a year.  

“Agreements can always be improved when the parties reach a consensus, but updating and expanding our international agreements is not the same thing as submitting them for review, which would generate uncertainty regarding Chile as a trade partner.”  

Christopher Laska reasserted his optimism about the future of the country and the development of the company’s projects in Chile.

InvestChile met with representatives from companies such as AWS, EdgeConnex, Synopsys, SpaceX, Netflix, ViacomCBS and KKR, among others.  

The referential investment amount is US$1.5 billion and will be key to strengthening the development of renewable energy in the country.

Chile’s Government has updated its National Energy Policy, which for the first time considers climate change, green hydrogen and electromobility.

Chile’s vibrant local entrepreneurship ecosystem, international trade agreements, financing programs and high level of technological development are the main factors that attract foreign investment to the country. 

The French company began operations in 2012 and is preparing to open its doors in Chile. It will study new investments for fuel development, where it expects to launch its first operation in 2024 with an investment of over US$250 million.  

The number of desalination plants is increasing, while Chilean companies and foreign investors’ consumption of seawater has been constant. Cochilco also revealed that the sector's share of GDP reached its highest point in the last seven years.  

Since it was set up in 2016, InvestChile has advised 1,464 companies from 70 countries, which in total have carried out 157 projects for an amount exceeding US$18.3 billion.