The Chilean team at Lawshi Law Firm provides comprehensive company formation services for Chinese companies. With eight years of experience practicing in Chile, we have assisted over 300 Chinese companies in successfully establishing operations there, covering sectors such as mining, trade, energy, and infrastructure.
The most popular company type among foreign investors, with 95% of foreign investments choosing this type.
Its strategic location on the Pacific coast connects Asian and Latin American markets, and it boasts modern port facilities and a well-developed logistics network.
Chile boasts the highest GDP per capita, low inflation, stable currency, and an A-level sovereign credit rating, providing Chinese companies with unparalleled market access advantages.
Comprehensive intellectual property protection, an independent judicial system, and equal treatment for foreign and local enterprises.
Trade agreements have been signed with 65 economies, covering 88% of global GDP, with significant tariff preferences.
With the world's largest lithium reserves, abundant solar energy resources, and enormous potential for green hydrogen energy development, the region boasts a significant advantage.
Latin America ranks first in ease of doing business, with simplified company registration procedures and a high degree of digitalization in government services.
Electronic signatures have the same legal effect
RUTs are automatically generated and immediately available.
Bank appointment synchronization arrangement
Mobile phone tracking of real-time progress
Chile operates a territorial tax system, taxing only income generated within Chile. Its tax system is transparent and standardized, and it has signed double taxation avoidance agreements with many countries.
Yes, but conditions need to be met:
95% of SpA companies can complete the process within 24 hours. Traditional Ltd. takes 5-10 days.
The decisive advantage of SpA:
90% of new companies choose SpA, especially technology companies and foreign-invested enterprises.
Temporary RUT (Provisorio):
Formal RUT (Definitivo):
The Inicio de Actividades is a crucial step in declaring commencement of operations to the SII:
Timing: Must be completed within 60 days of receiving the official RUT, or a penalty will be imposed.
Tip: You can select multiple giros to maintain flexibility.
The F-29 is relatively simple, while the SII system is very intelligent.
Contents: Value Added Tax (19%), prepaid income tax, employee tax, etc.
Recommendation: Hire an accountant to train you for the first 6 months, after which you can operate on your own.
Relatively easy, recommended order:
Required documents: RUT, Articles of Association, Legal Representative's Identification Certificate
Time: 3-5 business days
Initial deposit: typically $1,000-$3,000
The DL600 was discontinued in 2016, but existing contracts remain valid.
Current protection mechanisms:
InvestChile's new framework: provides investment convenience without tax lock-in.
85% rule:
Characteristics of labor law:
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