How to create an invoice in Chile
A practical checklist for Chile: required fields, IVA wording, CLP amounts, numbering and payment terms.
Businesses in Chile issue invoices that follow a recognisable format. This guide lists what a document should include, the tax terminology customers expect, and the conventions that help an invoice get approved and paid quickly.
What a Chile invoice usually includes
- Seller RUT and business name
- Customer RUT
- Factura number and date
- Description and net amount
- IVA breakdown and total in CLP
Field by field
This generator preconfigures Chile conventions: the CLP currency, the IVA label, DD-MM-YYYY dates and A4 paper size. You enter your details and line items; it calculates subtotal, discounts, tax and the grand total, then renders a print-ready PDF entirely in your browser.
- Postal code: Código postal
- Tax rates: IVA — RUT
- Currency: CLP ($)
- Invoice date: DD-MM-YYYY
- Paper size: A4
Invoice numbering
Default numbering pattern: FT-2026-0042. Facturas electrónicas are reported to the SII; boletas are used for final consumers.
Tax terminology: IVA
Invoices are labelled with the terminology Chile businesses expect. Presets are provided as a starting point and are not tax advice.
- IVA general: 19%
- Exento: 0%
Chilean invoices show net, IVA and total as separate amounts.
Payment practice
Common payment terms used in Chile: Contado, 15 días, 30 días, 60 días. Always state a due date, and ask customers to quote the invoice number as the payment reference.
Invoicing notes for Chile
RUT identifies everyone
Both the seller and the customer are identified by RUT on every formal invoice.
Electronic reporting
Facturas electrónicas must be submitted to the SII, so keep your PDF consistent with what was reported.
No decimals in CLP
Chilean pesos have no centavos in practice — round totals to whole pesos.
Frequently asked questions
Is this invoice generator free for businesses in Chile?
Yes — free, unlimited and without an account. CLP formatting, IVA labels and DD-MM-YYYY dates are preconfigured for Chile.
Does the PDF use the right paper size?
Yes, A4 is preselected for Chile, and you can switch between A4 and Letter at any time.
Are the tax presets accurate?
Presets are informational starting points. Tax obligations depend on your situation — verify current rates with a qualified professional before issuing a tax invoice.
Can I save and reuse an invoice?
Yes. Save a draft in this browser, duplicate it next month, or export and re-import the invoice as JSON.
Is my customer's data uploaded?
No. Everything is calculated and rendered in your browser; nothing is sent to a server to build the PDF.
Designed for common invoicing practices in Chile. Requirements may vary by business, transaction type and jurisdiction. Please verify local requirements with a qualified professional.