VAT calculator for Chile

Add or remove VAT for Chile in CLP — preset with the current rates (19%).

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Net amount (excl. VAT)CLP 100
VAT amountCLP 19
Gross amount (incl. VAT)CLP 119

VAT rates in Chile (2026)

19%standard

The standard rate of 19% applies to most goods and services. There is no reduced rate; certain supplies may be exempt or zero-rated. Locally, the tax is called Impuesto al Valor Agregado (IVA).

Good to know

  • Electronic invoicing (factura electrónica) through the SII is mandatory for all VAT taxpayers, and electronic receipts (boleta electrónica) are mandatory for B2C sales.
  • Independent professionals usually issue a boleta de honorarios electrónica instead, with income-tax withholding at a rate that is rising gradually each year.

How it’s calculated

VAT is charged as a percentage of the net (pre-tax) price. To add it, multiply the net amount by the rate; to find the net amount inside a tax-inclusive price, divide the gross amount by 1 plus the rate.

A common mistake is to remove VAT by subtracting the rate from the gross price (e.g. 119 − 19% = 96.39). That is wrong — the correct net amount is 119 ÷ 1.19 = 100.

  • Gross = Net × (1 + rate ÷ 100)
  • VAT = Net × rate ÷ 100
  • Net = Gross ÷ (1 + rate ÷ 100)

Frequently asked questions

How do I add VAT to a price in Chile?

Multiply the net price by 1.19. For example, CLP 10,000 plus 19% VAT is CLP 10,000 × 1.19 = CLP 11,900.

How do I remove VAT from a gross price in Chile?

Divide the gross price by 1.19: CLP 11,900 ÷ 1.19 = CLP 10,000. The VAT included is CLP 1,900.

What VAT rates apply in Chile?

Chile uses a standard VAT rate of 19%.

Are these VAT rates for Chile up to date?

The rates were last reviewed in October 2026. Tax rates can change, so confirm with the tax authority before relying on them for filings.

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