Living in Chile while working in Peru
Can I work remotely for a company in Peru while being in Chile?
It is usually doable, but we recommand to check the following key points first:
- The company must have a Peruvian address.
- The company must have a Chilean address.
- You must have a Peruvian passport.
- You must have a Chilean visa.
You may need to go through the process of changing your Chilean visa to a “Visa de Tránsito” (“Visa of Transit”). This is a Chilean visa for tourists who only stay in Chile for a few days.
The Peruvian Consulate in Santiago can help you with this.
How to get a Peruvian passport
You can apply for a Peruvian passport in Peru, but it is easier to get it in Chile. You can get a Peruvian passport in Chile at the following Consulate:
Chilean Consulate in Lima
Chilean Consulate in Tacna
Chilean Consulate in Arica
You will need to go to the Chilean consulate in the city you are living in.
The process is pretty simple. You will need to:
- Apply for the passport at the Chilean Consulate
- Get a Chilean visa.
- Go to the Chilean consulate in the city you are living in.
- Get your passport stamped by the Chilean consulate.
There are no fees.
How to get a Chilean visa
How to live in Chile and find remote work in Peru?
Finding remote work in Peru if you are located in Chile might be difficult, therefore we recommend you to relocate to Peru for a couple of months to work remotely and then return to Chile.
If you are looking for remote work in Peru, you can find many different remote work opportunities, such as:
Freelance Developer
Freelance Web Designer
Freelance Copywriter
Freelance Graphic Designer
Freelance Writer
Freelance Virtual Assistant
Freelance Social Media Manager
Freelance Consultant
Freelance Proofreader
Freelance Content Marketing
Freelance SEO Specialist
Freelance Data Entry
How a company in Peru can send my salary in Chile?
When working remotely for a corporation in Peru, you salary can be send to Chile but only if the company has a Chilean subsidiary. This is what I learned after a year of working in Chile.
I’ve been working remotely from Chile for a year now. During this time I have been working for a company in Peru, but the company has a Chilean subsidiary. I was surprised to find out that my salary is send to Chile, but only if the company has a Chilean subsidiary.
I’m not complaining, but I’m curious about how this works. How do companies in Peru decide if they have a Chilean subsidiary?
How can a company in Peru send my salary to Chile?
I’m going to answer these questions in this post. I’ll talk about the different types of companies, how they decide if they have a Chilean subsidiary, how a company in Peru can send my salary to Chile, and I’ll also talk about what happens if I leave the company and how the company will send my salary to Chile.
Types of companies in Peru
There are three types of companies in Peru.
The first type is a company that has no subsidiaries.
This is the most common type of company in Peru. Most of the companies in Peru are small and have no subsidiaries.
The second type is a company that has subsidiaries in Chile.
This is the second most common type of company in Peru. Most of the companies in Peru have subsidiaries in Chile.
Where to pay my taxes when working remotely in Chile for a company in Peru?
If you are working remotely in Chile for a corporation established in Peru, taxes could seem complicated but in fact , there are some rules and regulations you should know before you decide to start working abroad.
This article explains the Chilean tax laws and how they apply to remote workers. We’ll also explain how to register your company in Chile and if you need to pay taxes.
The Chilean tax system
Chile has a double taxation treaty with the United States. This means that, if you are a US citizen, you are exempt from Chilean taxes on your worldwide income.
If you are not a US citizen, you are subject to Chilean income tax on your worldwide income.
When you work remotely for a company in Chile, you are considered a resident of Chile, and your worldwide income is subject to Chilean income tax.
How to register your company in Chile
If you are a company that has no registered office in Chile, you need to register your company in Chile.
This is a relatively easy process, and you can find more information about it on the Chilean Ministry of Economy website.
You will need to provide a company name, your company’s tax identification number, and your business address.
This will allow you to use the company’s tax identification number when filing your taxes.
How to pay taxes in Chile
If you are a Chilean citizen, you will need to pay taxes on your worldwide income.
