VATCalculate VAT in Chile
VAT in Chile: add or remove 19% from any amount in CLP, with the result shown instantly.
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How to calculate VAT in Chile
Adding VAT to a net price
VAT = net × 19 / 100
Gross = net × 1.19
Removing VAT from a gross price
Net = gross / 1.19
VAT = gross − net
A common mistake is to take 19% off the gross price. That gives the wrong figure: the VAT inside a gross price is only 15.97% of it.
VAT rates in Chile
Chile keeps things simple with a single VAT rate of 19%: there are no reduced rates, so the same percentage applies to every taxable sale. The standard rate is above the Americas average of 14.2% and shared with 8 other countries in our list.
| Rate | Type |
|---|---|
| 19% | Standard rate |
Official source: sii.cl. Rates checked October 2026.
VAT examples in CLP
Common amounts with 19% VAT added:
| Net | VAT 19% | Gross |
|---|---|---|
| 10,000 CLP | 1,900 CLP | 11,900 CLP |
| 50,000 CLP | 9,500 CLP | 59,500 CLP |
| 100,000 CLP | 19,000 CLP | 119,000 CLP |
| 500,000 CLP | 95,000 CLP | 595,000 CLP |
| 1,000,000 CLP | 190,000 CLP | 1,190,000 CLP |
| 10,000,000 CLP | 1,900,000 CLP | 11,900,000 CLP |
Removing VAT from gross prices
| Gross | Net | VAT |
|---|---|---|
| 59,500 CLP | 50,000 CLP | 9,500 CLP |
| 119,000 CLP | 100,000 CLP | 19,000 CLP |
| 595,000 CLP | 500,000 CLP | 95,000 CLP |
| 1,190,000 CLP | 1,000,000 CLP | 190,000 CLP |
Questions about VAT in Chile
What is the VAT rate in Chile?
The standard VAT rate in Chile is 19%.
How do I add 19% VAT to a price?
Multiply the net price by 1.19. For example 500,000 CLP × 1.19 = 595,000 CLP.
How do I remove VAT from a gross price in Chile?
Divide the gross price by 1.19. For example 595,000 CLP ÷ 1.19 = 500,000 CLP net; the difference is the VAT.
How much of a CLP price is VAT?
At 19%, VAT makes up 15.97% of the gross price (19 ÷ 119).