The Chilean Environmental System: Development with Responsibility
Chile has built a strong reputation as a country that combines economic growth with respect for the environment. Over the years, it has developed a modern institutional framework aimed at balancing productive development with the protection of ecosystems and local communities. Within this framework, the Environmental Impact Assessment System (SEIA) plays a central role: it […]
Chilean Tax System
1. Institutional Framework The competent authority on tax matters in Chile is the Internal Revenue Service (SII), a public agency in charge of tax administration and oversight. More information: www.sii.cl Below is a general overview of the Chilean tax system. 2. General Principles Individuals or entities domiciled or resident in Chile: natural persons and legal […]
Protection of Foreign Investors in Chile: Regulations and Benefits
Chile offers a solid legal framework to protect foreign investors. At the international level, the country has ratified numerous treaties that guarantee protection standards. For example, since 1991, Chile has been a party to the Washington Convention (ICSID) for resolving investor-State disputes. Additionally, Chile has signed 54 bilateral investment treaties (BITs), of which 37 were […]
Investing in Chile: An Attractive Global Investment Destination
A Look at Chile’s History Chile has a history that is usually divided into twelve periods that span from the beginning of human occupation of the territory that is now Chile, to the present. From the arrival of the Spaniards in the 16th century, through independence in 1818, to the return to democracy in the […]
The Patagonia as a refuge in the event of a major military conflict in Russia and Israel
A major war in Russia and Israel would have serious global implications due to the possibility of the use of nuclear weapons and advanced technology, as well as its impact on geopolitical stability and the world economy. It would also generate a humanitarian crisis with millions of refugees and displaced persons, straining international resources. Patagonia, […]