Chile vs Colombia: tax comparison for expats & nomads
A sourced head-to-head on Chile and Colombia: tax-residency rules, income tax rates, special regimes and nomad visas, side by side. Income tax only, not tax advice.
Effective income tax by income
An effective-rate comparison for this pair isn’t available yet (one country’s full bracket table is still being verified). The sourced fact comparison below still applies — and the interactive tool covers every modelled country.
Chile vs Colombia, side by side
| Chile | Colombia | |
|---|---|---|
| Top income tax rate | 40%ⓘBiblioteca del Congreso Nacional (LeyChile), Decreto Ley 824 Ley sobre Impuesto a la Renta“Sobre la parte que exceda de 310 unidades tributarias mensuales, 40%.”View source · accessed 2026-10-26 | 39%ⓘPwC Worldwide Tax Summaries“0 to 1,090 = 0%; 1,090 to 1,700 = 19%; 1,700 to 4,100 = 28%; 4,100 to 8,670 = 33%; 8,670 to 18,970 = 35%; 18,970 to 31,000 = 37%; 31,000 and up = 39%”View source · accessed 2026-09-08 |
| Tax-residency day threshold | 183 daysⓘBiblioteca del Congreso Nacional (LeyChile), Decreto Ley 830 Código Tributario“Por "residente", toda persona que permanezca en Chile, en forma ininterrumpida o no, por un período o períodos que en total excedan de 183 días, dentro de un lapso cualquiera de doce meses.”View source · accessed 2026-10-26 | 183 daysⓘPwC Worldwide Tax Summaries“A person is considered fiscally resident in Colombia if one remains in the country (continuously or not) for an aggregate period of time of 183 days within a period of 365 consecutive days.”View source · accessed 2026-09-08 |
| Signature tax regime | [source]Biblioteca del Congreso Nacional (LeyChile), Decreto Ley 824 Ley sobre Impuesto a la Renta“perciban o devenguen rentas de fuente chilena que no se encuentren afectas a impuesto de acuerdo con las normas de los artículos 58 y 59, pagarán respecto de ellas un impuesto adicional de 35%.”View source · accessed 2026-10-26 | [source]PwC Worldwide Tax Summaries“The general tax rate for capital gains in Colombia is 15%.”View source · accessed 2026-09-08 |
| Digital nomad visa | No | Yes — Digital Nomad Visa (Visa V Nomada Digital)ⓘMigraciones.co“The Colombia Type V Digital Nomad Visa is designed for remote professionals and freelancers who earn income from foreign companies or clients.”View source · accessed 2026-09-08 |
| Nomad-visa income requirement | — | [source]Migraciones.co“Proof of foreign income — minimum 3 SMLMV per month (approximately USD 1,000–1,100 in 2025) from sources outside Colombia.”View source · accessed 2026-09-08 |
Every figure links to its source and verification date. Full guides: Chile · Colombia.
Frequently asked questions
Is Chile or Colombia better for tax?
It depends on your income, residency status and which special regime you qualify for. Compare the residency rules, rates and regimes side by side below, and use the interactive tool for your own income.
Which has the lower tax-residency threshold, Chile or Colombia?
Chile treats you as tax resident after 183 days, and Colombia after 183 days. But ties like a home, family or economic centre can trigger residency on fewer days — never rely on a day count alone.
Does Chile or Colombia have a digital nomad visa?
Chile has no dedicated digital-nomad visa; Colombia has a dedicated nomad/remote-work visa. See the "Digital nomad visa" row below for the sourced detail.