WHAT IS DL 600?
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Decree Law (DL) 600 is a mechanism for the entry of capital into Chile. Under this regime, whose use is optional, foreign investors bringing capital, physical goods or other forms of investment into Chile may ask to sign a foreign investment contract with the State of Chile.

Since 1974, the majority of foreign investors have chosen to use this mechanism. By 2011, foreign investment worth almost US$82.0 billion had been materialized through D.L. 600, representing 56.5% of the foreign capital effectively entering Chile during that period. 

DL 600 can be used by:

a) Foreign individuals.

b) Foreign legal entities including: 

  • Companies (in any of their legal forms.
  • Corporations and foundations
  • Foreign states
  •  International organizations

c) Chilean individuals and legal entities domiciled abroad.

Under this optional regime, foreign investors bringing capital, tangible assets or other forms of investment into Chile can request to sign a Foreign Investment Contract with the state of Chile.

 

FOREIGN INVESTMENT STATUTE DECREE LAW 600

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