Servicios Legales Estratégicos en Chile

Our services

01 Foreign Investment

Investing in Chile requires more than just capital—it demands a deep understanding of a complex, dynamic, and ever-evolving regulatory environment. We support foreign investors throughout their entry and operation in Chile by combining regulatory insight, strategic thinking, and hands-on experience. Our goal is to design efficient structures, minimize risks, and ensure informed decisions that align with each client’s business objectives.

Comprehensive legal and tax advisory for market entry, establishment, and operations of foreign investors in Chile
Tax analysis and structuring tailored to the type of investment and investor profile
Selection and design of appropriate legal vehicles (SPAs, partnerships, branches, etc.)
Tax review of financial models
Tax due diligence in M&A processes
Application and interpretation of double taxation treaties
Structuring of efficient profit and capital repatriation mechanisms
Evaluation of the tax impact of regional or global investment structures
Representation before tax authorities and assistance with regulatory registrations

02 Tax Advisory

We support our clients in their day-to-day tax matters, positioning ourselves as strategic partners to their legal, accounting, and finance teams. Our work focuses on helping them benefit from available tax incentives under current legislation while preventing future risks. We use our experience to provide clear insight into complex and technical tax regulations.

Analysis and interpretation of applicable rules for both domestic and cross-border operations
Ongoing advisory on tax compliance and strategic planning
Review of legal and corporate structures from a tax perspective
Diagnosis of tax risks and contingencies
Tax burden optimization within the legal framework
Evaluation of tax impact in key business decisions (expansion, contracts, reorganizations, etc.)
Advice on specific matters such as non-deductible expenses, deferrals, tax records, among others
Analysis of special tax regimes (Presumed Income, SME Regime, Free Trade Zones, etc.)
Issuance of legal opinions and tax reports
Technical support during audits or administrative proceedings before the Chilean IRS (SII)
In-house training and regulatory updates for client teams
Coordination with accountants, auditors, and external advisors for an integrated approach
Tax compliance support in connection with complex or extraordinary transactions

03 Strategic Restructuring

We work alongside companies and family-owned businesses in transformation, expansion, and planning processes, designing tailored tax solutions that promote efficiency, compliance, and long-term sustainability.

Tax diagnosis of existing corporate and family wealth structures
Design and implementation of reorganization processes, including mergers, spin-offs, transformations, capital contributions, capital increases or reductions, and/or corporate dissolutions
Planning and execution of reorganizations aimed at tax efficiency and corporate simplification
Advisory on reorganizations of family business groups to apply tax benefits or exemptions provided by law
Analysis of tax effects arising from restructurings (income tax, VAT, tax records, etc.)
Representation before the Chilean IRS in potential audits related to reorganization processes
Preparation of legal opinions and technical memorandums supporting reorganization structures
Preventive planning to avoid risks in reorganizations involving succession or operational continuity

04 International Taxation

We help clients with global operations or structures address cross-border tax challenges with clarity, compliance, and strategic perspective. Our experience allows us to navigate increasingly complex international environments without losing sight of business or wealth objectives.

International tax structuring for individuals and companies
Design of efficient international structures for investments, operations, or wealth holding
Application and analysis of double taxation treaties
Tax residency determination and relocation planning
Design of efficient international structures for investments, operations, or wealth holding
Design of efficient international structures for investments, operations, or wealth holding
Advisory on repatriation of profits, dividends, and other cross-border flows
Tax impact analysis of cross-border operations (mergers, acquisitions, financings, etc.)
Implementation and compliance with CFC (controlled foreign corporation) rules
Risk assessment across multiple jurisdictions
Representation in audits with international components (residency, offshore investments)
Regularization of foreign-held asset
Estate planning involving foreign assets or beneficiaries

05 Tax Risk & Controversy Advisory

We represent taxpayers in all types of tax disputes, combining technical excellence, business insight, and procedural experience. We are involved from the preventive stage through to conflict resolution, offering strong, strategic, and close legal defense.

Advisory and representation in audits conducted by the Chilean IRS (SII)
Drafting responses to summons, assessments, tax bills, criminal complaints, observations, and information requests
Administrative challenges against actions by the tax authority (claims, appeals, and other remedies)
Representation before Tax and Customs Courts, Courts of Appeals, and the Supreme Court
Promotion of alternative and collaborative dispute resolution mechanisms, when possible under current law
Contingency analysis and design of tailored defense strategies
Preparation of supporting legal and technical memorandums for administrative or judicial proceedings
Representation in litigation involving anti-avoidance or tax abuse rules
Support in penalty and infraction determination proceedings
Coordination with accountants and expert witnesses when necessary

06 Family Governance

We advise high-net-worth individuals and families in the structuring, protection, and continuity of their assets—integrating tax, legal, and estate planning with a confidential, strategic, and personalized approach.

Assessment of ownership, control, and management structures in family business groups
Design and implementation of family governance models (councils, boards, family protocols, etc.)
Drafting and formalization of family protocols and shareholders' agreements
Advisory on the separation of roles between family, ownership, and business
Design of mechanisms for generational succession and onboarding of future leaders
Tax and legal planning to ensure family business continuity
Corporate reorganization to facilitate governance, control, and sustainability of the family group
Conflict resolution related to ownership or management of family businesses
Tax residency analysis and compliance advisory
Coordination with financial, accounting, and wealth advisors for a holistic perspective
Training and awareness programs for family members on governance and long-term sustainability
Design and implementation of estate planning structures with domestic and international components
Support in the preparation of wills, donation agreements, and other legal instruments