Spencer Global - International Law in Chile

We represent a diverse group of clients from around the Globe. Our clients include everyone from Fortune 500 companies to families immigrating to Chile, to even foreign attorneys and their clients requiring assistance in the jurisdiction of Chile.
Our law office provides legal services in English and Spanish; in all parts of Chile, from the Capital of Santiago to small towns in Southern Chile.
CHILE LAW ARTICLES
Our law office provides legal services in English and Spanish; in all parts of Chile, from the Capital of Santiago to small towns in Southern Chile.
CHILE LAW ARTICLES
Spencer Global, New Law Office in Santiago
Spencer Global would like to announce the completion of our expansion with our recent acquisition of a partnership in a Santiago Law firm. This new law firm will be operating as Veloso, Flores, and Valenzuela. Our senior Chilean attorney and expert in international law, Zandra Valenzuela will be a managing named partner of Veloso, Flores, and Valenzuela, allowing us to provide the specialized consulting services of Spencer Global outside of the legal field, while also providing the best legal council available in Chile to all of our clients.Types of Visas in Chile
The type of visa you need in Chile can sometimes be confusing. We will here list the most common types of visa application types and also explain diffrent immigration status that foreigners might have in Chile. We will also describe the type of person or circumstances in which an individual should apply for a particular visa or immigration status in Chile.
Chile Temporary vs. Permanent Residency
The differences between "temporary residency" (Residencia Temporaria) and "permanent residency" (Permanencia Definitiva) in Chile is often confused. Most visas provided in Chile allow for a route to full permanent residency. Regardless of the visa type application you use to become a permanent resident of Chile, you must complete “temporary residency”.
Chile Retirement and Perodic Income Visa
The retirement and periodic income visa in Chile is for most foreigners the most direct and commonly granted visa to live and work in Chile. You do not need to be retired to obtain this visa. You do need to prove sufficient money and resources to support yourself and your family. This visa allows you to work, start a business, invest in Chile, or simply do nothing. Of all the different types of visas available in Chile, the retirement and periodic income visa comes with the least number of conditions attached to it, and most foreigners will qualify for this visa in Chile.
Three Steps to Buy Real Estate in Chile
When buying real estate in Chile, all property in Chile must go three general phases of purchase to be a complete and valid property transfer. First phase is negotiation and title search. Followed by contract signing or real estate closing phase. Finally, title registration and payment. We will describe briefly what must occur in each of these phases of a real estate purchase, and how a particular property purchase might deviate from these broad categories.
Probate in Chile: Costs of Probate and inheritance Procedures
International probate and inheritance considerations in Chile for family of citizens, foreigners, and residents of Chile. How to decide if it is worth the time and expense to probate an inheritance in Chile in terms of legal fees, inheritance tax, real estate tax, and court costs.
Read more: Probate in Chile: Costs of Probate and inheritance Procedures
Divorce in Chile
Recognition of a Foreign Divorce in Chile
Even though you were divorced outside of Chile, your foreign divorce will not be automatically recognized in Chile. This means for all purposes your former spouse, first spouse if you have been remarried more than once, is still your spouse for all legal and practical purposes in Chile until your foreign divorce is recognized or you obtain a divorce in Chile. This includes rights to your estate, and any new marriage will be viewed as illegitimate or illegal until the first divorce is formally accepted under Chilean law. We take a look at here the reasons to obtain a new divorce in Chile vs. recognition of a foreign divorce.
Powers of Attorney in Chile
A power of attorney can be executed for just about anything in Chile. Powers of attorney should be limited in scope to particular tasks or goals, and they MUST be drafted by a qualified attorney. A poorly drafted power of attorney, after getting all the proper authorizations outside the country, can ultimately be rejected or accepted by each notary, government office, or private party in Chile, if not drafted correctly. The amount of effort and expense you need to validate a power of attorney inside of Chile, from outside Chile, makes it essential that the Power of Attorney be well drafted from the start.
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Spencer Global Chile Offices located in Santiago and Southern Chile Contact us to request an appointment for a Conference Call or Meeting at: Email: law@spencerglobal.com Phone number outside of Chile: 1-917-727-5985 Phone In Chile: (56 country code) 65 2 421 024 From Cell Phones in Chile Dial: 56 9 747 9797 4 Santaigo Office: Torre Nueva Santa María Av. Los Conquistadores 1730 Office 1701 Providencia, Santiago, CHILE Southern Chile: Avda. Carlos Richter 35 B, Frutillar, Region Los Lagos Chile Mailing Address: Avda. Carlos Richter 35 B, Frutillar, Region Los Lagos Chile Or Use our Contact Form |