Chile VAT Calculator
How Much Is VAT in Chile?
The standard VAT rate in Chile is 19% in 2026. Other rates: 0% — Exports of goods and qualifying exported services, with input VAT recovery. Locally the tax is called Impuesto al Valor Agregado (IVA). Standard VAT/GST rates worldwide range from around 5% to 27%.
How to calculate Chile VAT
To add 19% VAT to a net (tax-exclusive) price, multiply it by 1.19. To remove VAT from a gross (tax-inclusive) price, divide it by 1.19.
- Add VAT: CLP 100 net × 1.19 = CLP 119 gross (that is CLP 19 of VAT)
- Remove VAT: CLP 119 gross ÷ 1.19 = CLP 100 net (that is CLP 19 of VAT)
Use the Chile VAT calculator above for any amount, or compare Chile with every other country in our VAT rates by country table.
Chile VAT Rates Overview
Every VAT rate currently in force in Chile
Current VAT Rates (2026)
| Rate type | Rate | Applies to |
|---|---|---|
| Standard rate | 19% | Sales of goods, most services (since 2023), real estate sales by habitual sellers, imports and digital services |
| Zero rate / export exemption | 0% | Exports of goods and qualifying exported services, with input VAT recovery |
VAT History and Local Rules in Chile
How the rates got here, and country-specific points to watch
Key VAT milestones
- 2025: IVA on low-value imports up to USD 500 via foreign platforms from 25 October 2025 (Law 21,713)
- 2023: IVA extended to services in general from 1 January 2023 (Law 21,420)
- 2020: IVA on digital services supplied by non-resident providers from June 2020
- 2016: Sales of real estate by habitual sellers brought into IVA
- 2003: Standard rate raised from 18% to 19%
- 1974: IVA established by Decree Law 825
Is the VAT rate the same everywhere in Chile?
Yes, 19% applies nationwide, but the free zones of Iquique and Punta Arenas have special regimes where goods sold within the zone are exempt from IVA.
Good to know
Chile has one IVA rate of 19% with no reduced rates; food, medicines and books are all taxed at 19%.
The free zones of Iquique (ZOFRI) and Punta Arenas have special regimes under which goods entering and sold within the zone are exempt from IVA and customs duties.
Additional taxes apply on top of IVA to luxury goods, alcoholic and sugary beverages, tobacco and fuel.
Zero-Rated and Exempt Supplies in Chile
The difference matters: zero-rating keeps input-VAT recovery, exemption does not
Zero-rated supplies (0%)
VAT is charged at 0%, but the seller can still recover input VAT on related costs:
- Exports of goods
- Qualifying exported services
- Hotel services paid in foreign currency by non-resident foreign tourists
VAT-exempt supplies
No VAT is charged, and the seller generally cannot recover input VAT on related costs:
- Health services (hospitals, clinics, laboratories)
- Education services
- Passenger transport
- Most financial services and interest
- Leasing of unfurnished residential property
- Services by professional individuals and professional partnerships
Chile VAT Registration & Compliance
Key facts for businesses registering for and reporting VAT in Chile.
| Local name | Impuesto al Valor Agregado (IVA) |
|---|---|
| VAT number format | RUT: 8 digits plus check digit (e.g. 76.123.456-7) |
| Registration threshold | No threshold: habitual sellers of goods and taxable service providers must register with the SII |
| Non-resident businesses | Non-resident providers of digital services and foreign platforms selling goods up to USD 500 to consumers register under a simplified regime from the first sale |
| Filing frequency | Monthly (Form 29) |
| Filing and payment deadline | 12th day of the following month; 20th for taxpayers issuing electronic invoices and filing online |
| E-invoicing / reporting | Electronic tax documents (DTE) validated by the SII are mandatory for virtually all taxpayers |
| Tax authority | Servicio de Impuestos Internos (SII) |
Thresholds, deadlines and e-invoicing rules are revised regularly. Always confirm current requirements with Servicio de Impuestos Internos (SII) before relying on them.
Cross-Border Sales and Refunds in Chile
Selling into the country from abroad, and getting VAT back
Cross-border rules
Digital services and e-commerce: Non-resident digital service providers must register in the SII's simplified regime, charge 19% IVA to Chilean consumers and file monthly, with no threshold. Since 25 October 2025 foreign platforms and sellers also collect 19% IVA on goods up to USD 500 sold to Chilean consumers.
Tourist VAT refunds: No general tourist refund on goods; hotel accommodation paid in foreign currency by non-resident foreign tourists is IVA-free.
For the general rules, see the reverse charge mechanism, VAT on digital services, VAT invoice requirements and VAT refunds for tourists and businesses.
Compare VAT Rates
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about VAT in Chile
What is the current VAT rate in Chile?
The standard VAT rate in Chile is 19% in 2026. Other rates in force: 0% (zero rate / export exemption). See the rates table above for exactly what each rate covers.
How do I calculate VAT in Chile?
To add 19% VAT, multiply the net price by 1.19. To remove it from a VAT-inclusive price, divide by 1.19; the difference is the VAT. The calculator at the top of this page does both.
Does Chile charge IVA on online purchases from abroad?
Yes. Since 25 October 2025 foreign platforms and sellers registered with the SII collect 19% IVA on goods up to USD 500 sold to Chilean consumers, replacing the old USD 41 exemption.
Do tourists pay IVA on hotels in Chile?
Non-resident foreign tourists who pay for hotel accommodation in foreign currency (for example with a foreign card) are exempt from the 19% IVA. There is no general refund on shopping.
Are services subject to IVA in Chile?
Since January 2023 most services are subject to 19% IVA. Exemptions remain for health, education, passenger transport and services of professional individuals and partnerships.
Who needs to register for VAT in Chile?
Registration threshold: No threshold: habitual sellers of goods and taxable service providers must register with the SII. Foreign businesses: Non-resident providers of digital services and foreign platforms selling goods up to USD 500 to consumers register under a simplified regime from the first sale.
Sources
Official and professional references used for this page
Last reviewed on 27 September 2026.