Chile — Business: Hiring Employees

Key facts

• Contracts are consensual but must be in writing within 15 days of the worker starting, or 5 days for short-term or project-based contracts (Article 9).
• Article 10 mandatory clauses include place and date, party details, the nature and place of work, and the pay amount, form and schedule.
• Employers must register contracts on the Dirección del Trabajo website within 15 days (Article 9 bis).
• The standard working week is capped at 45 hours (Article 22) and ordinary daily hours cannot exceed ten.

Steps

1. Register with the Servicio de Impuestos Internos (SII) — Provide required documentation, including a business license and tax identification number. The SII will issue a registration certificate, which must be displayed in the workplace.
2. Register with the Instituto Nacional de Estadísticas (INE) — Provide required documentation, including the SII registration certificate and proof of business address.
3. Register with the Instituto de Seguridad Laboral (ISL) — Provide required documentation, including a contract and proof of employment.
4. Obtain necessary permits and licenses — Depending on the type of business, additional permits and licenses may be required. These can be obtained from the relevant authorities, such as the Ministry of Labor or the municipality.