Legal services in Chile, in English
Your lawyer in Chile, wherever you live
Buying a property, inheriting from family, setting up a business or moving to Chile? We handle the legal work in Chile while you stay where you are. You deal directly with the lawyer, in English, by WhatsApp and video call.
- Fully remote
- Written fee quote before we start
- English and Spanish
How we can help
Inheritance in Chile
Probate (posesión efectiva), inheritance tax and registering the property in the heirs' names, wherever the heirs live.
Real estate in Chile
Title review, tax ID (RUT), purchase agreement, deed and registration, or selling a property in Chile without travelling.
Company formation
Incorporating a Chilean SpA, tax ID for foreign shareholders and start of activities with the tax authority.
Visas and residency
Temporary and permanent residence and naturalization before Chile's National Migration Service.
Rental properties
Lease agreements, rent collection and fast-track eviction proceedings under Law 21,461 when a tenant stops paying.
Powers of attorney and foreign judgments
Powers of attorney drafted for use in Chile, and recognition (exequatur) of foreign divorces and judgments before the Supreme Court.
How it works from abroad
- 01
Video consultation
Tell us about your case on WhatsApp and we schedule a video call in your time zone.
- 02
Written proposal
You receive the scope, an estimated timeline and our fees in writing before any work begins.
- 03
Power of attorney
We draft it in Spanish with an English translation for you. You sign it at the Chilean consulate nearest to you and courier the original to us.
- 04
We act in Chile
We handle notaries, registries, courts and government agencies, and keep you posted at every step.
Good to know
- Foreigners can buy property in Chile without residency. You need a Chilean tax ID (RUT), which we can request for you.
- Property located in Chile is governed by Chilean law, so an inheritance that includes it is processed in Chile.
- Deeds that must be recorded at the Real Estate Registry (Conservador de Bienes Raíces) are signed at a Chilean consulate. Scanned copies are not accepted.
What does it cost?
It depends on the matter. In Chile, inheritance fees are usually a proportion of the value of the estate, and property fees are based on the appraised value or the price of the property. You always receive the exact amount in writing before we start, in UF (Chile's inflation-indexed unit) with the equivalent in your currency.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to travel to Chile?
Usually not. Most matters can be handled with a power of attorney signed at a Chilean consulate. If a court requires you in person, we will tell you at the first consultation.
Do I need to speak Spanish?
No. We meet, write and report in English. Official documents in Chile are in Spanish, so we explain each one to you in English before you sign.
How do I pay from abroad?
By international bank transfer or with Wise, which lets you pay from your own currency. Payment details come with your written proposal, and fees are paid in stages.
How long does it take?
It depends on the procedure and on the public agencies involved. Your proposal includes an estimated timeline for your case.
Tell us about your case
Message us on WhatsApp from anywhere in the world. We reply within 24 business hours.
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