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Chile For Solopreneurs - Tax, Immigration, Lifestyle

Reviewed 2026-06-21
Top income tax
40%
Self-employed SS
Yes
VAT
19%
Capital gains
40%
Exit tax
No
Nomad visa
Yes
53
/ 100
Tax efficiency24
Ease to enter79
Ease to exit65
Cost of living85
Internet81
English25
How is this scored?
Chile taxes residents on worldwide income at progressive rates up to 35.5 percent, but inbound foreigners are taxed only on Chilean-source income for their first three years, which is attractive for a relocating solopreneur. There is no separate capital gains tax (gains are folded into ordinary income), no wealth tax, and corporate profits are taxed at 27 percent or a reduced 12.5 percent SME rate through 2027. Independent workers face mandatory pension and health contributions settled through the annual tax return, and VAT runs at a flat 19 percent.

Personal income tax

Income tax structureProgressive
Top income tax rate40%
Entry income tax rate4%
Top rate threshold$101,049
Taxation basisWorldwide
Local/state income taxNo

Social security

Self-employed social securityYes
Employee SS rate20%
Employer SS rate4%

Indirect & other taxes

VAT standard rate19%
Capital gains rate40%
Long-hold CGT exemptionNo
Wealth taxNo
Inheritance/gift taxYes
Inheritance top rate25%
Property taxNo

Exit & residency

Exit taxNo
EU/EEA deferralNo
Days to trigger residency183 days

Corporate

Corporate income tax rate27%
WHT on dividends35%
CFC rulesYes

Incentives & special regimes

Special expat regimeNo

Immigration & setup

Digital nomad visaYes
Entrepreneur visaYes
Ease of setup3 / 5

Lifestyle

Cost of living index38
Internet speed348 Mbps
English proficiencyLow
Civil liberties95

Digital nomad visa

Chile runs the Temporary Residency Visa (Residencia Temporal) / Rentista Category, which lets you live here legally while earning from clients or an employer abroad.

ProgramTemporary Residency Visa (Residencia Temporal) / Rentista Category
Income requirementNo official minimum published by SERMIG; practitioners recommend USD 1,000-2,000/month for single applicant or USD 125,000 lump sum
Durationup to 2 years
Renewableleads to permanent residency after 1 year
Application fee$100 (Tourist visa extension fee USD 100; Temporary Residency visa fee varies)
Processing time6-8 months

How it is taxed

Non-residents taxed only on Chilean-source income for first 3 years; additional 3-year extension possible (6-year total foreign income exemption before worldwide income taxation).

What you need to qualify

  • remote work for foreign employer or clients
  • proof of stable income (USD 1,000-2,000/month recommended)
  • valid passport
  • proof of means of support
Official sourceCompare every nomad visa

Verified 2026-07-17 · medium confidence

Golden visa

Chile offers residency by investment from $500k. Unlike the nomad route, this buys residency through capital rather than proven income.

Chile Investor Visa

RouteFromNotes
Productive investment$500k$500k
Residency granted2-year visa, renewable
Physical presencevaries
Path to citizenship5 years
Official sourceCompare with other programs

Verified 2026-07-08 · low confidence

Sources

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Informational only. Nothing here is tax, legal, or financial advice. Tax rules change often and vary by personal circumstance. Verify every figure against an official source and a qualified adviser before acting. Figures are re-expressed from public sources and cited per country.