Foreign investment

This process includes the determination of the most convenient legal vehicle, from the alternative of an agency or permanent establishment to the incorporation of a certain type of company (limited liability, joint stock or joint stock company) or the constitution of a structure of several companies, including advice on the respective agreements and pacts of partners or shareholders, and naturally including the evaluation of the most appropriate tax alternative in light of the local legislation and the International Double Taxation Agreements that may be applicable and the maximization of possible benefits under the Free Trade Agreements subscribed by Chile. Likewise, our advice includes the recommendation regarding the foreign investment regime that may be relevant or more convenient, taking into consideration the eventual application of Agreements of Promotion and Reciprocal Protection of Investments with the country of origin of the investment.

Our advice also extends to the formalities and filings required before the Foreign Investment Promotion Agency, compliance with international exchange regulations before the respective commercial banks and the Central Bank of Chile, preparation of documents and applications for mandatory registrations in Chile before tax and municipal authorities, and representation of foreign investors before the Foreign Investment Promotion Agency, regulatory agencies and the Central Bank of Chile.