Start a business in Chile
We help you take the first steps toward business success with our start a business advisory service in Santiago, Antofagasta, Temuco, and other cities across Chile. Our team guides you through every stage of the process, from choosing the right legal structure to obtaining your tax ID (RUT), starting business activities, setting up electronic invoicing, and applying for a commercial license.
Our specialists are committed to providing personalized solutions that simplify the process of establishing your company, allowing you to focus on what truly matters: growing your business and achieving your goals.
Advisory to start a business in Chile
Our team is here to help you start a business smoothly and confidently, allowing you to focus on what truly matters: growing your company.
Comprehensive advisory to start a business
With our advisory service, we provide a complete process to start a business and launch your company successfully, ensuring that every step is carried out efficiently and in compliance with current regulations in Chile.
Our team will guide you through all the necessary steps to establish your business:
- Choosing the most appropriate legal structure for your company.
- Legal incorporation and formal registration of the business.
- Obtaining a Tax ID (RUT) and filing the business start-up declaration with the Chilean Internal Revenue Service (SII).
- Registration with the Commercial Registry and publication in the Official Gazette.
- Management of the municipal business license, health permits, and other specific requirements.
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We take care of the procedures and explain everything clearly, so you can start a business with confidence and proper support.
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From choosing the right company structure to registering your business with the Chilean Internal Revenue Service (SII).
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Advantages of formalizing your business
Formalizing your venture is essential to ensure growth and long-term success. Below are some of the main advantages:
- Secure growth:
Formalizing your business improves your quality of life, protects your assets, and helps you avoid legal penalties.
- Access to resources:
It allows you to access loans, grants, and training programs to support your business development.
- Stronger brand:
It increases trust, visibility, and credibility for your company while ensuring proper management of your employees.
Advantages of our advisory to start a business
Setting up a company can be a complex process, but with our start a business advisory service, you get the support you need to do it efficiently and safely. We take care of every step, ensuring your business complies with all legal requirements from the very beginning. Below are the benefits of working with our team:
We guide you through the process to start a business according to the structure you need, whether it is an EIRL, SRL, or a limited liability company, among other options.
We provide a clear step-by-step process to start a business, explaining each requirement, including registration procedures and obtaining the necessary licenses.
We evaluate with you the different options to start a business, such as forming a limited liability company, creating an SME structure, or other legal models, ensuring you choose the structure that best fits your goals.
We handle all the formalization procedures, including registration processes and compliance with tax obligations, ensuring that your company operates legally from the beginning.
With our business consulting services, you will have the support needed throughout the entire process to start a business, allowing you to focus on developing and growing your company.
Start your business successfully and without complications
Our start a business service helps you formalize your company while complying with all legal and tax requirements.
Types of businesses you can start
Choosing the right business structure is key to defining partners’ liability, the tax regime, and legal obligations. There are different types of companies: those with limited liability, those that allow the issuance of shares, cooperative structures, and others that require a greater level of financial commitment. Each option offers specific advantages depending on the needs of the business.
Limited liability company formation
When you start a business, a Limited Liability Company (LLC or SRL) is an ideal option for small and medium-sized businesses, as it offers limited liability for partners and flexible management.
Its formation requires drafting bylaws, registration in the commercial registry, and compliance with tax obligations. With an accessible minimum capital and fewer requirements than other structures such as corporations, it is a safe and efficient alternative for entrepreneurs seeking legal protection.
Corporation Formation (SA)
Designed for large businesses, a Corporation divides its capital into shares, allowing the entry of investors. In some countries, it can be publicly traded if certain requirements are met. Its formation requires a higher minimum capital than an LLC and is subject to stricter accounting and administrative regulations.
Simplified joint stock company (SAS)
This is a modern and flexible model designed to start a business with fewer bureaucratic requirements. It can be formed by one or several partners, and in many countries it does not require minimum capital.
It also allows the easy transfer of shares, making it ideal for startups and businesses with growth potential.
Cooperative company formation
This type of company is owned by its members, who may be workers or consumers. Its management is democratic, as each member has the right to one vote regardless of their level of investment.
The benefits are distributed among members according to their participation in the cooperative’s economic activity.
Limited partnership formation
This structure is characterized by two types of partners: managing partners, who are personally liable with their assets, and limited partners, whose liability is limited to the capital contributed.
It can take the form of a Simple Limited Partnership (without shares) or a Partnership Limited by Shares, where the capital is divided into shares.
General partnership formation
This is one of the least common corporate structures due to its higher level of risk, since all partners have unlimited liability with their personal assets.
It is based on trust and is often used in family businesses or among professionals who wish to operate under a shared structure without dividing the capital into shares.
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Frequently asked questions about starting a business in Chile
We want to help you clear up any doubts. Here you’ll find answers to the most common questions about how to start a business in Chile.
What types of individuals can start a business or company in Chile?
The requirements to start a business or company, regardless of its legal structure, include the following. In the case of individuals, they must be over 18 years old or legally emancipated minors (men from 14 years old and women from 12 years old) with special authorization granted by a judicial authority, and they must have a Chilean Tax ID (RUT).
Is it possible to start a business with a foreign partner who does not have permanent residency in Chile?
Yes, it is possible to start a business with foreign individuals who have temporary stay status in Chile. However, the foreign partner must obtain a Foreign Investor Tax ID (RUT), which is requested through the Chilean Internal Revenue Service (SII).
What are the general requirements to start a business in Chile?
The common requirements to formally start a business, regardless of the company type, include the following:
- For individuals, they must be over 18 years old or legally emancipated minors (men from 14 years old and women from 12 years old), with special authorization granted by the ordinary courts, and must have a Tax ID (RUT).
- For legal entities that wish to establish another company, it is necessary to have a Tax ID (RUT), and the designated legal representative must sign the corresponding documentation.
- For foreigners who do not have a national ID (RUN), it is possible to request a Foreign Investor Tax ID (RUT) through the Chilean Internal Revenue Service (SII).
- Have an Advanced Electronic Signature or, alternatively, visit a notary office to obtain it with the assistance of a notary.
How long does it take to start a business in Chile?
The time required to start a business in Chile may vary depending on the complexity of the process and how quickly the required documentation is obtained. With the right advisory support, such as the service provided by Contar Me Asesora, the process can be streamlined so that each step is completed efficiently and without delays.
How do I choose the right legal structure?
The choice depends on factors such as the size and type of business. Options include LLC (SRL), Corporation (SA), and Individual Limited Liability Company (EIRL). Getting professional advice helps ensure you choose the most appropriate structure to start a business according to your needs.