Chile tax residency rules
Threshold: 183 days in any 365-day window · Day Count · Rolling window
Chile considers you a resident after 6+ months of residence in Chile in any 12-month period (or 183+ days in two consecutive years cumulatively). New residents benefit from a 3-year exemption on foreign-source income.
- 6 months of residence triggers Chilean tax residency.
- New residents: 3-year exemption on foreign-source income (extendable on application).
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183-Day Rule
- Type
- Day Count
- Threshold
- 183 days / 365
- Period
- Rolling window
Tax residency triggers if you're physically present for more than the threshold number of days in a calendar year.
Chile considers you a tax resident if you stay more than 183 days within any 12-month period.
Chile tax residency, FAQ
How many days can I spend in Chile before becoming a tax resident?
Generally, spending more than 183 days in Chile during any 365-day window can make you a tax resident. Chile considers you a tax resident if you stay more than 183 days within any 12-month period.
How does Chile count a day of presence?
Day-counting rules vary: many jurisdictions treat any part of a calendar day spent in-country as a full day, while others require presence at midnight. Because the burden of proof is usually on you, keep a contemporaneous, day-by-day record of where you were.
What tax year does Chile use?
Chile measures residency over a rolling window.
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