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ENCorporate structuring
We assess legal alternatives, governance, powers of attorney and the relationship between the foreign investment and the local operation.
Explore the scope →Foreign investment in Chile
Legal, tax and corporate advisory for investing in Chile
One local team for corporate structuring, legal representation, tax, accounting, back office and ongoing compliance in Chile.
Initial assessment
Tell us how you plan to enter or operate in Chile
Your activity, investment profile, home jurisdiction and project goals help us identify the legal, tax, accounting and operational matters that should be assessed.
- Corporate and tax structuring.
- Legal representation and local professional coordination.
- Accounting, tax and payroll.
- Back office and ongoing compliance.
Who we advise
Professional support for investment and operating decisions
- International businesses assessing a corporate presence in Chile
- Foreign groups planning local projects or contracts
- Investors considering an equity investment or acquisition
- Organisations that require local legal representation
- Existing operations seeking a clearer compliance framework
- Groups requiring ongoing accounting and back-office support
Izquierdo Deramond Consultores is a private and independent
professional services firm. It is not part of, affiliated with or acting
on behalf of the Government of Chile, the Chilean Internal Revenue Service
or any other public authority.
Client profiles
TechnologyProfessional servicesInternational tradeIndustrial and mining suppliersExpanding startupsProject-based operationsGroups with a local presence
These profiles are illustrative. Sector experience and the specific scope should be confirmed with the firm before engagement.
Advisory areas
An integrated view of Chile market entry
Tax and accounting
We assess the tax structure, cross-border flows, recurring obligations and the accounting support required by the operation.
Explore the scope →Representation and local support
We provide legal representation, back office, banking coordination and operational support within an agreed professional scope.
Explore the scope →
The appropriate structure depends on legal, tax, banking, corporate and
commercial factors. This information is general and does not replace a
professional assessment of your project.
Professional scope
Coordinated advice from assessment to ongoing operations
We define the work around the activity, investment objectives, relationship with the foreign entity and the practical needs of the Chilean operation.
01
Corporate structure design
We compare the available legal alternatives and how they relate to the investment, management, liability and commercial objectives of the project.
How we support you
- Legal and corporate assessment
- Analysis of corporate alternatives
- Governance and management rules
- Equity investments, acquisitions and agreements
- Powers of attorney and legal representation
- Coordination of foreign documentation
- Contracts and third-party relationships
- Implementation roadmap
02
Tax strategy and accounting support
We review the tax treatment of the investment and operation alongside the financial and accounting information that must be maintained over time.
How we support you
- Initial tax assessment
- Analysis of cross-border flows and payments
- Tax planning for the operation
- Monthly accounting
- Recurring tax filings
- Payroll and related employment obligations
- Financial and management reporting
- Coordination with the parent company's advisors
03
Representation, back office and compliance
We support the local operation through a written scope, clear responsibilities and ongoing coordination with the foreign business or investor.
How we support you
- Local legal representation
- Professional point of contact in Chile
- Receipt and coordination of documents
- Corporate back office
- Documentation support for banking processes
- Coordination with suppliers and external professionals
- Follow-up of recurring obligations
- Reporting within the agreed scope
International coordination
Work that can be coordinated remotely
The assessment and much of the implementation can be coordinated without travel through remote meetings, secure document exchange and powers of attorney granted abroad where appropriate.
IDC organises document preparation and review, coordination with professionals in other countries, and local follow-up of the agreed scope.
Some documents retain particular formalities, including notarisation, legalisation or apostille, translation and, in some cases, an appearance in Chile. We confirm the applicable requirements after assessing the project.
Local coordination
Connected workstreams managed by one local team
Banking decisions and decisions by public authorities remain exclusively
with each institution. IDC advises, prepares and coordinates information
within the professional engagement; it does not guarantee third-party
approvals or timelines.
- Legal and tax structuring
- Corporate governance and contracts
- Trademark registration in Chile
- Powers of attorney and foreign documentation
- Local legal representation
- Compliance planning
- Documentation support for banking matters
- Accounting and payroll
- Corporate back office
- Coordination with the parent company and external advisors
- Ongoing corporate support
Method
Six stages, from assessment to ongoing support
01
Assessment
We review the activity, participants, objectives, documentation and local requirements.
02
Proposal and scope
We document services, responsibilities, fees and matters that depend on third parties.
03
Legal and tax design
We assess the alternatives and agree on a structure aligned with the project.
04
Coordinated implementation
We prepare documents and coordinate the work included in the professional scope.
05
Operational support
We connect representation, accounting, banking matters and back-office support.
06
Ongoing compliance
We follow recurring obligations, contracts, payroll and reporting.
Professional services
Advisory scopes for each stage of an investment in Chile
The final proposal is confirmed after we review the structure, activity, scale and needs of the operation.
Scopes can be combined. Initial advice may continue with representation, accounting, back office and recurring compliance according to the project's needs.
The prices shown apply to standard, smaller-scope engagements with capital of up to USD 5,000. Operations involving higher capital, complexity or special requirements are quoted by project.
Corporate Advisory for Chile Market Entry
Initial design and implementation
For businesses and investors that need to define a structure and coordinate its professional implementation in Chile.
- Initial assessment meeting
- Corporate and tax structure design
- Legal and operational roadmap
- Document preparation and coordination
- Implementation support within the agreed scope
- Initial compliance plan
Representation & Back Office
Ongoing corporate support
For organisations that require representation, administrative support and a permanent professional point of contact in Chile.
- Local legal representation
- Receipt and coordination of documents
- Administrative and operational support
- Banking coordination and supplier relations
- Permanent local point of contact
Tax & Accounting Support
Recurring financial compliance
For operations that need professional oversight of their accounting and recurring tax obligations.
- Monthly accounting
- Recurring tax filings
- Review and coordination of supporting records
- Basic reporting and compliance follow-up
- Tax coordination where appropriate
Integrated Chile Desk
Multidisciplinary coordination
For foreign groups requiring coordinated corporate advice, representation, accounting, tax and back-office support.
- Integrated coordination of the operation
- Single point of contact
- Scope tailored to the project
- Ongoing professional support
- Coordination with external specialists where appropriate
- Reporting and follow-up under the proposal
Custom proposal
Prices are indicative and may vary with the structure, activity, scale and complexity of the operation. Taxes, third-party fees, notarial costs, apostilles, translations, banking charges and external services are not included unless expressly stated in the proposal.
Banking decisions and decisions by public authorities remain exclusively with each institution.
The stated amounts are VAT-exempt and expressed in US dollars.
Frequently asked questions
Issues foreign investors commonly assess
The assessment should cover the activity, investment profile, corporate governance, cross-border flows, local hiring, banking needs, tax obligations and compliance. Reviewing these matters together helps define priorities and responsibilities.
The answer depends on how the operation will function and its relationship with the foreign investor. The alternatives may include a separate Chilean entity, an agency linked to the foreign entity or an investment in an existing business.
This depends on the structure and the functions that must be performed in Chile. Where representation is required, its scope is documented, including powers, prior approvals, reporting and termination conditions.
The obligations depend on the structure, applicable tax regime, activity, cross-border flows and whether transactions are taxable. IDC reviews recurring and annual obligations against the facts and the rules in force when the advice is provided.
It may require monthly accounting, payroll, recurring filings, reporting, contracts, corporate follow-up and coordination of information with the parent company and other advisors.
Yes. Much of the work can be organised through remote meetings, secure document exchange and powers of attorney granted abroad. Specific formalities are confirmed after reviewing the structure and the documents’ country of origin.
Preliminary general information. It is not professional advice and does not guarantee outcomes, timelines or third-party decisions.
Let's discuss your Chile project
Receive an initial assessment of the legal, tax, accounting and corporate matters that should be considered.