Insights
Strategic perspective on today's legal landscape
Rodrigo Dupouy Bunster's analysis of the regulatory changes that most impact companies and investors in Chile.
The Twelve-Month Window: The 50% Reduction in Chile's Gift Tax and Estate Planning
Chile's tax reform bill includes a one-time, temporary 50% reduction in the gift tax, but the way the transitional provision is drafted sets an effective ceiling of one third of the donor's estate: what family wealth holders need to know before planning a gift.
Law 21.719 - What Must Companies in Chile Do Before December 1, 2026?
Chile's new data protection law replaces its outdated 1999 framework and takes effect on December 1, 2026: what companies need to do before then to avoid fines of up to 4% of annual revenue.
The small-company mirage: why Law 21.595 is the biggest hidden threat to SMEs in Chile
The Economic Crimes Law isn't just for large holding companies: a workplace accident or environmental incident at a mid-sized SME can now qualify as an economic crime.
Economic Crimes Law: the new standard of criminal liability for senior management and the board
Law 21.595 removes the 'corporate shield': directors and managers now face personal criminal liability if their crime-prevention model isn't real.
Permitting red tape and the uneven playing field: who helps the entrepreneur going it alone?
Large companies navigate permitting red tape with elite legal teams; the small entrepreneur faces the same administrative maze completely alone.
Chile: the best neighborhood to invest in, but with the gate closed
While Peru consolidates the Chancay megaport, the expansion of the Port of San Antonio remains stuck in Chilean red tape.
The SBAP Law and legal certainty: Chile's challenge in the face of regional advances
Regulatory ambiguity around Law 21.600 (SBAP) is slowing mining investment in lithium, potassium, and boron, while Argentina captures investment with clearer rules.