Business
Chile — Business: Limited Company
Chile has no statutory minimum capital for the SpA or Ltda, and the online Empresa en un Dia route has no registration fee.
VerifiedProfessional tax guide — not a government sourceVLO Law Firm, cost of company formation in ChileLast reviewed: 2026-10-26
Why this matters
A limited company provides liability protection and tax benefits, making it a popular choice for foreign investors and entrepreneurs in Chile.
Key facts
- No statutory minimum capital applies to the SpA or Ltda; founders set the amount.
- Law 20.659 (Empresa en un Dia) provides online incorporation through the RES with no registration fee; one business day for simple domestic cases, two to six weeks for foreign founders.
- A Ltda. share transfer needs unanimous consent, while an SpA can be formed by a single shareholder including a foreign entity.
- The RUT is free; corporate bank account opening can take four to eight weeks.
- Professional and ongoing costs are given only as ranges.
Steps
- Step 1: Choose a Company Name — The company name must be unique and comply with Chilean naming conventions. A search is conducted to ensure the name is available.
- Step 2: Register with the Registro de Empresas — Online registration requires providing company details, legal representative information, and minimum capital.
- Step 3: Obtain a RUT — A RUT (Rol Único Tributario) is a tax identification number issued by the Servicio de Impuestos Internos (SII).