LATAM · SII (Servicio de Impuestos Internos)
Chile
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Pioneer of LATAM e-invoicing — universal mandate since 2014. DTE family includes invoices, credit notes, debit notes, dispatch guides; SII clears every document.
// Phased rollout
- 01 Nov 2014 · liveUniversal mandatePhased by taxpayer size, completed end-2017.
- 01 Jan 2021 · liveBoleta electrónica B2CElectronic consumer receipts mandatory.
// Penalties
Up to 100% of tax evaded; registration suspension.
// What you have to do
- Confirm which of your flows are in scopeB2B is mandatory, B2G is mandatory, B2C is mandatory.
- Emit DTE (Documento Tributario Electrónico - XML)Your ERP must produce this syntax, not a PDF or a print stream.
- Connect via SII web serviceThis is the channel, separate from the format. Most projects underestimate it.
- Plan for the Clearance modelThe regulator validates before the invoice is legally issued, so a rejection blocks the sale. Build the rejection path first.
- Retain for 6 yearsArchive the structured original, not a rendering of it.
- Understand the exposureUp to 100% of tax evaded; registration suspension.
// ERP implementation notes
Microsoft Dynamics 365 (F&O + Business Central)
D365 F&O Chile localisation + Acepta/Bsale.
// Frequently asked questions
When does Chile e-invoicing become mandatory?
See the phased rollout section above for the full schedule. The Chile mandate is administered by SII (Servicio de Impuestos Internos).
What schema does Chile use for e-invoicing?
Chile uses DTE (Documento Tributario Electrónico - XML). Transmission: SII web service.
Which ERPs support Chile e-invoicing today?
See the ERP implementation notes section above. Cloudare implements e-invoicing on Oracle Fusion, Oracle EBS, NetSuite, SAP, MS Dynamics, Zoho, Odoo, Sage, QuickBooks, and Tally — each with country-specific guidance.
What is the archive retention period for Chile e-invoices?
6 years from end of tax period.