Umzug nach Chile: Steuern, Aufenthalt und Leben
So werden Sie in Chile steuerlich ansässig: Einkommens-, Dividenden- und Gewinnsteuer, 4 Aufenthaltsprogramme, nötige Tage, Klima, Sicherheit und Wirtschaft – im Vergleich mit 194 Ländern.
Taxes
In Chile the top income tax rate is 40%, dividends are taxed at up to 40% and companies pay 27% corporate tax.
How to move and become tax resident
You can become tax resident in Chile from arrival once you take up residence (Domicile (residence with intent to stay, e.g. family/work) or >183 days in 12 months). The typical route is Temporary residence – rentista: Proof of stable passive income (~US$2k/mo) from abroad; apply online from outside Chile (Law 21.325) There are 4 open residence programmes in Chile — see the list below.
Living there
Santiago has a warm-summer Mediterranean climate with winter highs around 14.9 °C and summer highs around 30.2 °C. The economy grew +2.5% in 2025; the IMF forecasts 2% for 2026. Its passport opens about 149 countries without a visa in advance. Security: No armed conflict; localised violence in Araucanía.
Key facts
| Höchste Einkommenssteuer | 40% |
|---|---|
| Dividendensteuer | 40% |
| Gewinnsteuer | 27% |
| Steuerliche Ansässigkeit | ab Zuzug — Domicile (residence with intent to stay, e.g. family/work) or >183 days in 12 months |
| Typischer Aufenthaltsweg | Temporary residence – rentista — Proof of stable passive income (~US$2k/mo) from abroad; apply online from outside Chile (Law 21.325) |
| Pass | visumfrei oder Visum bei Ankunft in 149 Länder |
| Economic growth | +2.5% (2025), forecast 2% (2026) |
| Klimatyp | warm-summer Mediterranean · 14.9° / 30.2° (Santiago) |
| Krieg & Konflikte | none — No armed conflict; localised violence in Araucanía |
| Alle Naturgefahren | 6.8/10 |
| Bankensicherheit | 7/10 · A |
| Eigentumsschutz | 6.5/10 |
| Warme Wohnungen im Winter | 3/10 |
Aufenthaltsprogramme in Chile
- Temporary Residence - Retirees and Rentistas — Einkommen / Jahr CHF 9'600 · open · 2026-10
- Temporary Residence - Investors and Related Personnel — Investition CHF 400'000 · open · 2026-10
- Temporary Residence for Family Members — family · open · 2026-10
- Temporary Residence for Workers with Job Offer — employment · open · 2026-10
Passende Ratgeber (Englisch)
Frequently asked questions
How many days do I need to spend in Chile to become tax resident?
ab Zuzug. Domicile (residence with intent to stay, e.g. family/work) or >183 days in 12 months Foreigners taxed only on Chilean income first 3 yrs (extendable)
How much tax will I pay in Chile?
In Chile the top income tax rate is 40%, dividends are taxed at up to 40% and companies pay 27% corporate tax.
Which residence programmes does Chile offer?
Temporary Residence - Retirees and Rentistas; Temporary Residence - Investors and Related Personnel (CHF 400'000); Temporary Residence for Family Members; Temporary Residence for Workers with Job Offer
What is the usual way to move to Chile?
Temporary residence – rentista. Proof of stable passive income (~US$2k/mo) from abroad; apply online from outside Chile (Law 21.325)
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