Company formation
Set up your company in Chile from abroad
The SpA is Chile's most flexible company type: it can have a single shareholder and be incorporated online. We draft bylaws that fit your business and handle the registration and the tax setup.
- One or more shareholders
- Bylaws tailored to you
- Tax setup included
What we handle
Bylaws and incorporation
Drafting the bylaws and incorporating the SpA through Chile's online company registry.
Tax ID for foreign shareholders
Chilean tax ID (RUT) for the foreign individuals or companies that will be shareholders.
Start of activities
Company tax ID and start of activities with the tax authority (SII).
Ongoing corporate support
Amendments, capital increases, new shareholders and contracts in Chile.
How it works from abroad
- 01
Video consultation
Tell us about your case on WhatsApp and we schedule a video call in your time zone.
- 02
Written proposal
You receive the scope, an estimated timeline and our fees in writing before any work begins.
- 03
Power of attorney
We draft it in Spanish with an English translation for you. You sign it at the Chilean consulate nearest to you and courier the original to us.
- 04
We act in Chile
We handle notaries, registries, courts and government agencies, and keep you posted at every step.
Good to know
- An SpA can have a single shareholder, which can be a foreign individual or company.
- Foreign shareholders need a Chilean tax ID (RUT) and usually a representative in Chile for tax matters.
- Documents signed abroad must be apostilled or legalized and, if not in Spanish, translated.
What does it cost?
The fee depends on the structure of the company and is quoted in writing before we start. Notary and government costs are listed separately.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to live in Chile to own a company here?
No. Foreign individuals and companies can be shareholders of a Chilean SpA.
Can you help with residency too?
Yes. If you plan to move to Chile to run the business, we can also handle your residence permit.
Do I need to speak Spanish?
No. We explain the bylaws and every filing to you in English.
Tell us about your business
Message us on WhatsApp with what the company will do. We reply within 24 business hours.
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