Short answer
Current status: Chile has not yet set up a general licensing regime for private online gambling platforms. Gambling is permitted only in forms expressly authorized by Chilean law — land-based casinos, supervised by the Superintendencia de Casinos de Juego (SCJ) under Law 19.995, and certain lottery and betting activities authorized by separate laws.
Bill: Boletín 14.838-03, filed in March 2022, would create a licensing system for online betting platforms. It passed the Chamber of Deputies in 2023 and was still before the Senate on 13 October 2026. It would expand and rename the supervisory authority and set conditions on a Chilean company, beneficial-owner checks, AML, player protection and prior unauthorized activity. Final fees and taxes have not been approved.
Current VAT: SII Resolution 69 of 2 June 2026 governs VAT registration, filing and payment for certain digital services supplied by foreign online gambling operators. Meeting tax obligations is not authorization to operate.
Restrictions: On 30 September 2025 the Supreme Court ordered access to the unauthorized platforms concerned to be blocked; on 1 September 2026 Subtel issued DNS-blocking instructions for 42 web addresses identified by the SCJ.
Important: Until the law is adopted and the procedure opens, operators cannot apply for the new license proposed in Boletín 14.838-03.
October 2026: amendments filed on 16 October 2026 by Senators Saavedra and Núñez would prohibit private online platforms instead of licensing them; the amendment deadline is 26 October 2026. See Chile's 2026 online gambling bill and prohibition proposals.
Chile at a glance
- Current authority
- Superintendencia de Casinos de Juego (SCJ) — supervises land-based casinos
- Current law
- Law 19.995 (casinos); separate legal regimes for lotteries and certain betting (Polla Chilena de Beneficencia, Lotería de Concepción)
- Online gambling status
- Chile does not allow private online gambling platforms outside activities expressly authorized by law (Supreme Court, 30 September 2025)
- Bill
- Boletín 14.838-03, filed March 2022, passed by the Chamber of Deputies in 2023, in second reading in the Senate on 13 October 2026
- Proposed authority
- Expanded powers and a new name for the SCJ (Superintendency of Casinos, Betting and Gaming), with a public register, under the bill
- Proposed entry conditions
- The versions reviewed require a Chilean closely held corporation (sociedad anónima cerrada) with an exclusive purpose; conditions on prior unauthorized activity; integration with self-exclusion mechanisms. Final requirements must be checked once the law is adopted — see Chile company formation
- Fees and taxes in the bill versions
- Bill versions included an annual fee in UTM (1,000 UTM in the 2022 text; UTM is Chile's monthly tax unit, indexed periodically, not a currency) and a 20% sector tax on gaming revenue. Final rates, amounts and bases are not approved
- VAT for foreign platforms
- SII Resolution 69 of 2 June 2026 on VAT registration, filing and payment by foreign online gambling service providers; on 3 June 2026 SII stated that paying VAT is not authorization to operate
When is it worth preparing for the Chilean market?
A good fit when
- You intend to apply once the law is in force and the procedure opens, and you do not serve the Chilean market without a legal basis
- You are a B2B supplier preparing for future licensees
Look elsewhere when
- You want to operate in Chile now — there is no general licensing regime and unauthorized platforms are blocked
- You currently offer gambling to people in Chile: this may breach current law, and the bill includes eligibility conditions on prior activity
Authorizations proposed in the bill
| License | Who needs it | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Online betting platform license (proposed) | Future online operators | Provided for in Boletín 14.838-03; cannot be applied for until the law is adopted and the procedure opens |
Current tax obligations and proposed license fees
| Charge | Amount | When | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual license fee and sector tax | Final amounts not set | — | Bill versions include figures (1,000 UTM; 20% of gaming revenue) that may change in Congress |
Figures in the bill versions are not license fees in force. Official estimates presented during the legislative process put tax revenue at about US$68m in the first year after adoption, rising to about US$200m by year five.
Current and proposed tax regime
- VAT on certain digital services by foreign platforms — in force
- Registration, filing and payment under SII Resolution 69/2026; SII clarified the taxable base in July 2026. Paying VAT on unauthorized activity does not make it legal
- Annual license fee for private platforms — proposed
- Final amount depends on adoption of the law
- Sector tax on gaming revenue — proposed
- Rate and base to be set by the adopted law
- Taxation of player winnings under the new regime — under debate
- A version of the bill provided for a tax on monthly winnings applied at withdrawal; the final mechanism is not settled
Legal framework
| Instrument | What it does for you |
|---|---|
| Law 19.995 | Land-based casinos and the SCJ |
| Boletín 14.838-03 | Online betting platforms bill — under debate in the Senate |
| Supreme Court ruling of 30 September 2025 | Online betting platforms without legal authorization are unauthorized; access blocking ordered |
| SII Resolution 69 of 2 June 2026 | VAT registration, filing and payment by foreign online gambling service providers |
Proposed corporate and operational requirements
- The bill provides for a Chilean company (an exclusive-purpose sociedad anónima cerrada in the versions reviewed), on terms that will follow from the final law
- The bill includes player-protection requirements, including integration with self-exclusion mechanisms
- Operators should not offer online gambling in Chile without an applicable legal basis. Separately, the bill includes eligibility conditions on the applicant's prior activity; the period (12 months in the versions reviewed), criteria and consequences must be confirmed in the final law
Entity types, capital, local agents, tax and timing: Chile company formation.
How to prepare for possible licensing in Chile
- Now
Check the current legal position
We review the operator's activities against the restrictions on offering online gambling in Chile, and separately check tax obligations already in force, including under SII Resolution 69/2026.
- Ongoing
Monitor the bill
We track Boletín 14.838-03, Senate amendments and any changes to the proposed licensing conditions.
- Now
Assess the corporate structure
We review the company type, shareholding, beneficial owners and local-presence requirements in the bill versions.
- Now
Prepare preliminary documentation
We organize corporate and financial documents, source-of-funds information and compliance policies, without treating them as an official licensing file.
- Now
Assess the technical infrastructure
We check certifications, security systems, responsible-gambling measures and customer verification against the proposed requirements.
- On adoption
Check the adopted law and implementing rules
Once Congress finishes, we compare the final requirements with the structure and documents already prepared.
- After the procedure opens
Apply once the procedure legally opens
An application can only be filed after the law is in force and the authorization procedure actually opens. Preparation must be adapted to the final law; until adoption there is no official timeline for the new license.
Documents you can prepare in advance
Preliminary preparation
- Group structure and beneficial-owner documents
- Certified platform and games
- AML and responsible-gambling policies ready to adapt to local rules
These documents are not an official licensing file; they will need to be adapted to the final law.
Monitoring the bill and preparing for authorization
Monitoring
We follow the Senate process and any authority guidance for clients preparing for authorization. Once the regime is adopted, this section will cover reporting, audit, player protection, tax and renewal obligations.
Chile compared with other Latin American markets
| Chile | Peru | Colombia | Costa Rica | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual license fees | No license (figures only in the bill) | TUPA fees (nominal) | Fixed 811 SMMLV component + variable rights | N/A – Costa Rica issues no comparable iGaming license |
| Tax on GGR | Proposed sector tax; SII VAT in force for foreign platforms | 12% of taxable base + 1% ISC on stakes | Rights 15% / min. 17% + 16% consumption tax on GGR | No licensing GGR rate; separate taxation incl. Law 9050 |
| Time to license | Pending legislation | 4–5 months | 4–6 months | 1–2 months (company formation and commercial permit) |
| Local substance | Chilean company (proposed) | PE representative and RUC | Company registered in CO, Coljuegos technical requirements, .co | Local company, premises |
| Status | Bill in the Senate — regime not adopted | National authorization (regulated market since 2024) | National concession (regulated since 2016) | Company and commercial permit, no specific iGaming authorization |
The Chile column shows legislative proposals only and is not directly comparable with the legal obligations in force in Peru and Colombia. For Costa Rica, a municipal permit is not a national online gambling license.
All jurisdictions side by side, with filters: compare gambling license jurisdictions. How we run an application: gambling consulting services.
Written and reviewed by Alex Szilaghi
Founder of Szilaghi Consulting, licensing gambling businesses since 2004 across EU, UK, Canadian and offshore jurisdictions, based in Romania and working before ONJN on Class 1 and Class 2 files. We act as Romanian representative and local director for foreign ONJN licensees and file their monthly regulatory reports, so these guides reflect how the rules are applied in practice, not only how they read.
Last legal review . Last reviewed 13 October 2026. Reflects the law in force, bill 14.838-03 and SII tax documents consulted on the review date. General information, not legal advice.
Chile gambling license — FAQs
Can I get an online gambling license in Chile?
Not yet. Chile has no general licensing regime for private online gambling platforms; there are legal regimes for land-based casinos and certain expressly authorized lottery and betting activities. Bill 14.838-03 is still before the Senate.
Is online gambling legal in Chile?
Chile does not allow private online gambling platforms outside activities expressly authorized by law. Bill 14.838-03 would create a general regime for them but has not been adopted. On 30 September 2025 the Supreme Court ordered blocking of the unauthorized platforms concerned, and on 1 September 2026 Subtel issued blocking instructions for 42 web addresses.
Does paying VAT in Chile make the activity legal?
No. SII Resolution 69 of 2 June 2026 sets VAT registration, filing and payment for foreign online gambling service providers, and SII has stated expressly that paying VAT is not authorization to operate.
What could the Chilean law require?
In the bill versions reviewed: a license from the supervisory authority with expanded powers, a Chilean closely held corporation, integration with self-exclusion mechanisms and eligibility conditions on prior unauthorized activity. The final form may differ.
Sources
Figures were checked against the regulator and legislation listed below on 13 October 2026. Fees, tax rates and restricted-market lists change; confirm with us before you commit capital.
- Senado de Chile — legislative portal and status of Boletín 14.838-03
- Senado de Chile — key aspects of the online betting bill
- Cámara de Diputados de Chile — bill 14.838-03 and amendments
- SII — Resolution 69 of 2 June 2026 on VAT for foreign online gambling platforms (release of 3 June 2026)
- Emol — Subtel orders blocking of 42 online betting sites (1 September 2026)
- Superintendencia de Casinos de Juego
Assess the opportunities and risks of the Chilean market before the law is adopted
We review your corporate structure, target markets, compliance risks and the requirements in the bill. We follow the legislative process and prepare preliminary documentation where possible, so you can decide whether to apply once the law is in force and the procedure opens.
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