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Chile e-Invoicing

Factura electrónica (DTE) en Chile

Updated 30 August 2025

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  • Key facts
  • Timeline
  • Tax & Compliance
  • Formats
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Chile mandates e-invoicing across B2B, B2G and B2C since February 2018. Companies issue Electronic Tax Documents (DTEs) validated in real time through the SII platform, with consumer transactions covered by electronic receipts. Invoices use XML under a clearance model with a one-hour submission rule.

Chile e-Invoicing Overview

B2B
mandatory
since 1 February 2018
Mandatory for all companies. Real-time validation required via SII platform.
B2G
mandatory
since 1 February 2018
Electronic Tax Documents (DTEs) via SII with real-time validation.
B2C
mandatory
since 1 February 2018
Mandatory electronic receipts for all consumer transactions.

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Implementation Timeline(5 events)

Key mandate dates. Select a date for detail, or show all updates below.

World's first e-invoicing system launch
1 January 2003
Global innovation
Chile pioneered electronic invoicing, becoming the first country globally to implement the system.
Universal mandatory implementation
1 February 2018
Complete coverage
Electronic invoicing became mandatory for 100% of companies, with paper invoices becoming legally invalid.
Electronic receipt printing mandate
1 May 2025
Consumer protection
SII mandated printing of electronic receipts for all in-person sales.
Named electronic receipts for high-value transactions
1 September 2025
Enhanced control
Transactions >135 UF require buyer identification and payment method recording (Resolution 44/2025).
Receipt printing compliance deadline
1 March 2026
Final implementation
Final deadline for businesses without printing capabilities to comply with receipt printing requirements.

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Compliance Regime

CTC Model
Clearance
Real-time pre-clearance through SII platform; CAF authorization required before issuance; Daily Sales Summary mandatory
Network
Clearance
Standards
Electronic Tax Documents (DTEs) format, Folio Authorization Code (CAF) system, Daily Sales Summary reporting

Record-keeping & Reporting

SAF-T
N/A
No SAF-T implementation; Chile uses comprehensive SII DTE system with real-time validation and mandatory electronic document storage

Technical Formats

XML (SII validation; 1-hour submission requirement)

Detailed exemptions, penalties and cross-border rules for Chile are not yet published. The official sources have the latest detail.

Official Sources

  • sii.clOfficial site
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Related Countries

  • ArgentinaMandatory
  • BoliviaMandatory
  • BrazilMandatory
  • ColombiaMandatory

Frequently asked questions about e-Invoicing in Chile

Yes, e-Invoicing is mandatory in Chile for B2B (since 2018-02-01) and B2G (since 2018-02-01) transactions.

B2B e-Invoicing in Chile is mandatory since 2018-02-01. Mandatory for all companies. Real-time validation required via SII platform.

B2G e-Invoicing in Chile is mandatory since 2018-02-01. Electronic Tax Documents (DTEs) via SII with real-time validation.

Chile supports the following e-Invoice formats: XML (SII validation; 1-hour submission requirement).

Chile uses the following e-Invoicing standards: Electronic Tax Documents (DTEs) format, Folio Authorization Code (CAF) system, Daily Sales Summary reporting.

Real-time pre-clearance through SII platform; CAF authorization required before issuance; Daily Sales Summary mandatory

B2C e-Invoicing in Chile is mandatory since 2018-02-01. Mandatory electronic receipts for all consumer transactions.