Non-Resident RUT: Chilean Tax ID Remotely

The RUT is your tax identification number, issued by the Chilean Tax Service (SII). The RUN is the civil registry number printed on the Chilean ID card. For Chileans and foreign residents, the number is the same, but a non-resident without a visa can only get a RUT, which is exactly what is needed to buy property, invest, or register a business activity.

No. The application is submitted in Chile using a power of attorney. We handle that for you, and your RUT is delivered electronically once issued, so the whole process can be completed while you stay in your home country. We can of course do it in a few days upon your arrival if you prefer.

Once the power of attorney is signed and the documents are complete, the tax service typically issues the RUT within 2 to 3 weeks. These are observed averages, and the exact timing depends on the tax service's workload.

After reviewing your situation, we send you a precise checklist for your case and clear instructions for signing the power of attorney.

A RUT is an identification number, not a tax regime. Your actual obligations in Chile depend on what you do with it, such as owning property, running a business activity, or earning Chilean income... We can provide you first-level guidance, and refer you to trusted tax professionals for more complex situations. Tax advisory is not included in the non-resident RUT service.

Your non-resident RUT stays active until it is merged with the permanent number on your Chilean ID card, through a step called continuacion de RUT. Completing it properly matters for your tax records and property ownership, and we guide our clients through it when the time comes (this step is included in the service).