Documents Required for Business Registration in Chile

To register for IVA and obtain a RUT in Chile, businesses must provide a specific set of documents to the SII. The exact requirements vary depending on whether you are a domestic entity, a foreign individual, or a foreign legal entity.

For Foreign Individuals (natural persons)

The following documents are generally required:

• Valid passport or foreign identity card

• Proof of domicile or address in Chile (if applicable)

• Notarized power of attorney granted to a Chilean legal representative (if the individual is not present in Chile)

• Form F-4415 (Registration of RUT and/or Sworn Declaration of Start of Activities)

For Foreign Legal Entities (corporations, agencies, branches)

The following documents are generally required:

• Original or certified copy of the company's incorporation documents (articles of incorporation, bylaws, or equivalent), issued in the country of origin

• Official translation into Spanish (if the documents are not in Spanish or English)

• Apostille certification or legalization by the Chilean Consulate in the country of origin, followed by authentication by Chile's Ministry of Foreign Affairs

• Proof of shareholder structure, including shareholder names, ownership percentages, tax identification numbers, and countries of tax residence

• Public deed of incorporation of the branch or agency in Chile (for branches and agencies), including the agent's declaration and registration in the Registry of Commerce

• Proof of publication of the public deed extract in Chile's Official Gazette (Diario Oficial)

• Notarized power of attorney granted to the local legal representative

• Valid identity document of the legal representative (passport or Chilean identity card)

• Form F-4415

All foreign documents must be apostilled or legalized and must be no more than 60 days old at the time of submission.

For Non-Resident Digital Service Providers and Ecommerce Sellers

Businesses registering under the simplified regime through the SII's online portal have a lighter documentation burden. The process is completed digitally and does not require a local legal representative or a Chilean domicile. Specific fields required during online registration include business name, country of incorporation, and contact information.

Proof of Tax Domicile

For businesses with a physical presence in Chile, proof of the right to use a business address is required. This may be a notarized lease agreement, property deed, or a confirmed virtual office contract that explicitly permits use of the address for tax purposes.

How Kintsugi Helps

Kintsugi guides you through the documentation requirements for Chile and helps you track registration status, so nothing falls through the cracks during the onboarding process.

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