Beauty licensing in Chile
Everything beauty professionals need to know about licensing, training and business registration in Chile — sourced from SII — Servicio de Impuestos Internos and 2 other regulators.
This page is informational. Regulations change — verify current requirements with the official regulators linked below before making business decisions.
Profession-by-profession requirements
| Profession | License |
|---|---|
Peluquero/a No hay título obligatorio. Cursos en INACAP, DUOC, CFT o academias privadas (6–18 meses). | Voluntary |
Barbero Sin título obligatorio. Cursos de 3–6 meses. | Voluntary |
Cosmetóloga Tratamientos invasivos (microagujado, depilación láser) requieren autorización SEREMI Salud y profesional habilitado. | Varies by region |
Manicurista Sin título obligatorio. | Voluntary |
Registering a salon business in Chile
Entity types
- Persona natural con giro
- EIRL
- SpA
- Limitada
Est. cost: SpA en 1 día: gratis (Empresa en un Día) – CLP$200.000 notario
Timeline: 1–10 días
IVA 19% aplica a servicios de belleza. Boleta electrónica obligatoria.
Official government & regulator resources
Common questions about beauty licensing in Chile
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