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How to bring $ to Chile from USA? Open Bank acct. *self employed in USA but living in Chile- anyone else?

7 years ago
Hello,
I have a RUT as I am Chilean, but have been living in the USA since I was a child.

I had no idea how complex it is to get a bank account here in Chile, much less how complex it seems to be to transfer a large amount of money.

The money is from a loan, so no trouble in proving it's not laundered .... but how to bring it to Chile in time - and with the least amount of fees- to close on the departamento I found?

I went to Scotia bank in Providencia, but they were not only clueless, but rude.

At Banco de Chile, they suggested I bring it via a "bolsero" -- like a stock market individual who can then place it in a mutual fund for me until I need it....

I was also told that since I will still be working/receiving pay from the USA (self employed), I need to prove it at the USA consulate-- (anyone know what I may need? Tax paperwork from the last year?)

Anyone else self-employed in USA-paying taxes there, but, living in Chile?

Ayayaiiii.... so very different than in the USA. Any advice is welcome!

Thanks,
Claudia

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