Freelance in Chile

Freelance in Chile: how freelancers pay taxes, get paid by foreign clients and find work, and which skills are in demand. Hire or offer services on Kits.

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The freelance market in Chile

Chile has a stable economy and an active tech scene in Santiago, with freelancers in development, design, mining and engineering consulting, and marketing.

Taxes and legal status

Freelancers start activities with the SII and issue electronic boletas de honorarios. The client withholds a percentage (15.25% in 2026, increasing each year until 2028), which goes towards income tax and social security contributions settled in the annual return in April. Freelancers with bigger operations open a company.

This is general information as of 2026, not tax or legal advice. Rates and thresholds change, so check them with the tax authority or a local accountant before you register.

Getting paid

Local payments use bank transfers. Foreign clients usually pay through Payoneer, PayPal, Wise or a SWIFT transfer in USD; many freelancers keep part of their income in dollars.

bank transfers
PayPal
Payoneer
Wise

Skills in demand

software development
mining and engineering consulting
graphic design
digital marketing
Spanish content

Tips for freelancers in Chile

Issue a boleta for each payment and keep track of withholdings.
Mining companies hire consultants and technical writers.
The April tax return often brings a refund or extra payment.

Hiring a freelancer from Chile

Local time in Chile is UTC−3 to UTC−4 (Santiago), so agree in advance on the hours when you are both available for calls. Describe the task, the deadline and the budget in your first message, ask for examples of similar work, and fix what counts as done before work starts. If the work is for a local audience, a freelancer who knows the language and the market will save you rewrites.

Kits for freelancers in Chile

Kits is an international freelance marketplace that is not tied to one country. Freelancers in Chile can publish services with a portfolio and a clear price, or respond to clients' jobs, and talk to clients in the built-in chat. The first listing on each account is free, and the site works in nine languages, from English and Spanish to Russian, Turkish and Georgian.

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Design Development & IT Writing & Translation Marketing & SMM Video & Animation Business Music & Audio

Frequently asked questions

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How are freelancers taxed in Chile?

Freelancers issue electronic fee receipts (boletas de honorarios) with a withholding of 15.25% in 2026, rising gradually, which covers tax and social security. Rules change, so check the current rates with the tax authority or an accountant before you register.

How do freelancers in Chile get paid by foreign clients?

The usual options are bank transfers, PayPal, Payoneer and Wise. Which one suits you depends on the client's country, the fees and how fast you need the money.

Which freelance skills are in demand in Chile?

software development, mining and engineering consulting, graphic design, digital marketing and Spanish content.

Can I find a freelancer in Chile on Kits?

Yes. Kits is open to clients and freelancers from any country. Search the catalogue or post a job, compare portfolios and reviews, and agree on the details in the chat.