Tax
Latin America Guide 2025 : Chile
Band 5
About
Provided by Cuatrecasas
Our Santiago office holds a prominent position in the Chilean market. Early 2022 marked the arrival of our partner Rodrigo Stein, and senior associate José Miguel Gazitúa to lead our tax practice in Chile. In a period of only two years, they have worked to consolidate Cuatrecasas’ reputation as a provider of cutting-edge tax advice in the market thanks to their high level of sophistication, specialization, and experience in all tax areas.
Our tax practice stands out for advising national and international companies on cross-border transactions, structuring and tax optimization procedures. We have extensive experience in providing the best technical advice and most innovative solutions to companies and individuals, which enables us to meet our clients’ most demanding needs for integrated, efficient, and timely tax assistance.
Chambers Review
International firm Cuatrecasas' Santiago-based office is gaining traction in the Chilean market for its dynamic tax practice. The experienced team is routinely sought out by key clients from the mining, energy and natural resources sectors to provide international and local taxation advice in relation to sophisticated corporate and financing transactions. The lawyers are also well placed to assist with indirect tax concerns such as VAT.
Work Highlights
- Cuatrecasas advised Edgeconnex regarding tax support in connection with their data centre’s investment and financing structure. They also provided advise before the Chilean IRS in the process of a VAT refund request.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Cuatrecasa's team provides a very detailed service, they are very efficient and engaged. They have deep knowledge of the technical issues of the matters, along with a focus on our commercial needs."
"Cuatrecasa's team provides a very detailed service, they are very efficient and engaged. They have deep knowledge of the technical issues of the matters, along with a focus on our commercial needs."
Notable Practitioners
Santiago-based partner and head of department Rodrigo Stein is well regarded for his work advising international clients on Chilean tax law mandates in relation to corporate and financing transactions.
"Rodrigo is very clear when explaining difficult tax issues, with a deep and solid knowledge of the Chilean tax system."
José Miguel Gazitua enters the rankings this year after receiving strong endorsement from the market in the Chilean taxation arena.
"José Miguel Gazitua is a very good lawyer, with great availability and performance."
Ranked Lawyers at
Cuatrecasas
Chile
Members
Provided by Cuatrecasas
Clients
Provided by Cuatrecasas
Agroberries Group
Aguas Andinas
Banco Itaú
CAP
Compañía Sud Americana de Vapores
Edgeconnex
Empresas CMPC
Enex
FEMSA
Falabella
Frontal Trust Administradora General de Fondos
Glencore
Ignis Energy Holdings S.L.
Keen Founders
LATAM Airlines Group
Mainstream Renewable Power
Pay Retailers
Quiñenco
Saba Estacionamientos de Chile
Stracon
Teck Resources
Titan Containers
X-Elio Energy
Yinson Renewable Chile
Industries
Provided by Cuatrecasas
Aeronautics
Energy
Financial Services
Forestry
Industry
Mining
Retail