Find work in Chile
Republic of Chile — 19.5 million people, Chilean Peso (CLP), Spanish. Full employment compliance handled for you, paid every Friday.
Capital
Santiago
Population
19.5 million
GDP / capita
$17,830
Currency
CLP
Chilean Peso
Time zone
UTC-4 (CLT)
Working in Chile: what to expect
Key employment law provisions that affect your engagement. Corpshore handles compliance so you don't have to navigate this alone — but knowing your rights matters.
Standard workweek
40h max
40 hours (reduced from 45 under 2023 reform, phasing in through 2028)
Annual leave
16 public holidays
15 working days
Maternity leave
24 weeks (6 pre-natal + 12 post-natal + optional 6 parental)
Paternity leave
5 days, fully paid
Notice period
30 days written notice, or payment in lieu
Severance
30 days salary per year of service (up to 330 days / 11 years cap)
Overtime rules
50% premium. Maximum 2 overtime hours per day. Overtime agreements must be in writing.
Probation period
Not formally recognised; first contract is often fixed-term to serve this purpose
Tax landscape in Chile
Indicative tax ranges for general orientation. Always consult a qualified tax advisor for your specific situation. Tax year: Calendar year (Jan-Dec).
- Income tax
- 0% to 40%
- Corporate tax
- 27% (general regime) or 25% (Pro-PyME for SMEs)
- Social contributions
- Employee: ~18% (AFP pension ~10%, health 7%, unemployment 0.6%). Employer: ~4% (unemployment, occupational accident).
- VAT / GST
- 19% (IVA)
Treaty network
Over 30 tax treaties; comprehensive OECD-aligned network
Your fee is always zero
Corpshore charges the hiring business, never you. You receive 100% of the agreed rate, regardless of tax jurisdiction.
How you get paid in Chile
Chilean banking system is modern and efficient. CLP transfers via Transferencias Electronicas are standard for payroll. Wise supports CLP.
Bank transfer
Wise
Settlement
Every Friday
No net-30 waits, no chasing invoices
Platform fee
Zero, forever
The business pays Corpshore, never you
Currency
CLP
Local currency where supported
Regulatory landscape in Chile
Corpshore manages compliance so you can focus on the work. Here's what shapes the regulatory environment for workers in Chile.
Worker classification
Codigo del Trabajo defines subordination and dependency as key factors. Boleta de honorarios (fee receipts) used for genuine contractors. Labour Directorate (Direccion del Trabajo) actively investigates misclassification.
Data protection
Ley 19.628 (1999) on protection of private life. A comprehensive reform aligned with GDPR has been debated since 2017 and is expected to pass.
Right to work
Work visa and RUT (tax ID) required. Employer must demonstrate the hire is necessary. Maximum 15% foreign workforce.
Non-compete enforceability
Limited enforceability. Must be compensated (at least 50% of salary), limited to 2 years, and restricted in scope. High-level executives only in practice.
Collective bargaining
Protected under the Codigo del Trabajo. 2016 reform strengthened union bargaining power. Union density ~20%.
Working culture in Chile
Business culture
More formal and punctual than many Latin American peers. Chilean business culture values reliability and professionalism. Written agreements are taken seriously.
Key industries
Talent pool strengths
Historical context
Chile produces nearly 28% of the world's copper and holds the largest known lithium reserves. The Atacama Desert hosts the world's highest-irradiance solar farms. This natural resource wealth drives a sophisticated engineering and technology talent pool.
At a glance
- Official name
- Republic of Chile
- Languages
- Spanish
- Time zones
- UTC-4 (CLT)
- Data region
- Americas
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