In order to learn about the Chilean governmental structure and key figures, please consult this extensive online guide. Chile boasts a business-friendly atmosphere that is due largely to the stability and transparency of the Chilean federal and local governments.   (In Spanish)

This is an agency of the Chilean central government that promotes trade and investment in Chile and disseminates information about trade and foreign direct investment in Chile. The agency boasts extensive resources and economic data about Chilean commerce.

The Chilean Foreign Affairs Ministry played a significant role in the creation of the U.S. – Chile Free Trade Agreement of 2004.  The site provides important contact information for Chilean officials and otherwise useful data for conducting business relationships in Chile.

The official Chilean government site for government procurement. It allows the government to ensure transparency, efficiency, and quality in their purchases of goods for official use.  (In Spanish)

The Central Bank of Chile is an independent entity that has the sole authority to issue Chilean currency. The bank seeks to keep domestic inflation at 3% per year with less than 1% of deviation. The Bank maintains an excellent English website that offers a wide range of economic data.

Direcon works with the Chilean Ministry of Foreign Affairs and seeks to enhance and to expand Chilean competitiveness in international markets. The principle efforts of Direcon include: trade negotiations, trade agreements, and exports promotion. Other initiatives include protecting Chilean investments, attracting more foreign investment to Chile, increasing the spread of technology throughout Chile, and educating the Chilean public as to the benefits for Chile of free and competitive trade in international markets.  (In Spanish)

The National Statistics Institute of Chile (INE) maintains an English-language website with excellent data on prevalent subjects such as: economic trends, building, price indices, energy, and industries. The INE English website is an extremely useful resource for studying the Chilean economy and society.

USTR is an agency of the Executive Office of the U.S. President that is charged with forging and protecting commercial relationships between the U.S. and other nations. The U.S. Trade Representative is a cabinet-level official who negotiates commercial treaties with other countries and regions, including the FTA with Chile. Click here to see the USTR official site on the U.S. – Chile FTA.

ITC is another government office that protects American interests in matters of bilateral and multilateral trade. ITC investigates issues such as antidumping, copyright infringement, and other unfair trade practices in order to protect U.S. industries. It assists U.S. policymakers with economic analysis and information on unfair trade practices.

The U.S. Department of Commerce’s International Trade Administration created this site as a bank of information to help U.S. firms export in the most fair and competitive manner possible. It is a wealth of economic analysis from a variety of government offices.

The Export-Import bank is the official credit source for U.S. firms seeking to export goods. By financing such sales, the “Ex-Im Bank” works to increase net U.S. exports and thereby to foster domestic employment growth.

The FTC handles a broad array of economic issues relating to the domestic and international American commerce. The FTC works with other government agencies to promote the interests of U.S. companies and consumers in the international marketplace

Trade Roots is an entity of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, the largest non-profit business federation in the world. Trade Roots spreads awareness of international commerce on a local level. The organization’s website offers valuable information on trade statistics, various reports, contacts, and “how to” guides to international trade.

As an agency of the Chilean Ministry of Foreign Relations, ProChile plays a leading role in spreading information about the benefits of trading with Chile. The site (most of which is in Spanish) has a rich amount of historical and commercial data, including its “Virtual Library.”

Similar to ProChile, but a private organization, Acción RSE also seeks to increase the economic wellbeing of Chile through promoting trade, high business ethics, business vision, environmental conservation, responsible marketing and commercialization, and community service.

TradeChile is an organization similar to AmCham as it offers benefits to businesses that become members of its network and thereby seeks to facilitate trade through coordination.

The American Association of Chambers of Commerce in Latin America includes numerous different AmChams among its members including AmCham Chile. Chambers of Commerce throughout Central and South American comprise its members.

The Council on the Americas includes many important members from a wide range of industries. The Council is an international business organization that works to foster free trade, democracy, dialogue, and development throughout the Western hemisphere.

The following businesses are the most widely known and respected printed media outlets in Chile.

Diario Financiero – business newspaper
EMOL - El Mercurio and La Segunda newspapers that cover a wide range of relevant topics
Estrategia – business newspaper
La Tercera – newspaper that covers a wide range of relevant topics

          The U.S. Embassy in Santiago

          The Chilean Embassy in Washington, D.C.

To visit the websites of AmCham’s members, please see our membership directory.

In order to learn about the Chilean governmental structure and key figures, please consult this extensive online guide. Chile boasts a business-friendly atmosphere that is due largely to the stability and transparency of the Chilean federal and local governments.   (In Spanish)

This is an agency of the Chilean central government that promotes trade and investment in Chile and disseminates information about trade and foreign direct investment in Chile. The agency boasts extensive resources and economic data about Chilean commerce.

The Chilean Foreign Affairs Ministry played a significant role in the creation of the U.S. – Chile Free Trade Agreement of 2004.  The site provides important contact information for Chilean officials and otherwise useful data for conducting business relationships in Chile.

The official Chilean government site for government procurement. It allows the government to ensure transparency, efficiency, and quality in their purchases of goods for official use.  (In Spanish)

The Central Bank of Chile is an independent entity that has the sole authority to issue Chilean currency. The bank seeks to keep domestic inflation at 3% per year with less than 1% of deviation. The Bank maintains an excellent English website that offers a wide range of economic data.

Direcon works with the Chilean Ministry of Foreign Affairs and seeks to enhance and to expand Chilean competitiveness in international markets. The principle efforts of Direcon include: trade negotiations, trade agreements, and exports promotion. Other initiatives include protecting Chilean investments, attracting more foreign investment to Chile, increasing the spread of technology throughout Chile, and educating the Chilean public as to the benefits for Chile of free and competitive trade in international markets.  (In Spanish)

The National Statistics Institute of Chile (INE) maintains an English-language website with excellent data on prevalent subjects such as: economic trends, building, price indices, energy, and industries. The INE English website is an extremely useful resource for studying the Chilean economy and society.

USTR is an agency of the Executive Office of the U.S. President that is charged with forging and protecting commercial relationships between the U.S. and other nations. The U.S. Trade Representative is a cabinet-level official who negotiates commercial treaties with other countries and regions, including the FTA with Chile. Click here to see the USTR official site on the U.S. – Chile FTA.

ITC is another government office that protects American interests in matters of bilateral and multilateral trade. ITC investigates issues such as antidumping, copyright infringement, and other unfair trade practices in order to protect U.S. industries. It assists U.S. policymakers with economic analysis and information on unfair trade practices.

The U.S. Department of Commerce’s International Trade Administration created this site as a bank of information to help U.S. firms export in the most fair and competitive manner possible. It is a wealth of economic analysis from a variety of government offices.

The Export-Import bank is the official credit source for U.S. firms seeking to export goods. By financing such sales, the “Ex-Im Bank” works to increase net U.S. exports and thereby to foster domestic employment growth.

The FTC handles a broad array of economic issues relating to the domestic and international American commerce. The FTC works with other government agencies to promote the interests of U.S. companies and consumers in the international marketplace

Trade Roots is an entity of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, the largest non-profit business federation in the world. Trade Roots spreads awareness of international commerce on a local level. The organization’s website offers valuable information on trade statistics, various reports, contacts, and “how to” guides to international trade.

As an agency of the Chilean Ministry of Foreign Relations, ProChile plays a leading role in spreading information about the benefits of trading with Chile. The site (most of which is in Spanish) has a rich amount of historical and commercial data, including its “Virtual Library.”

Similar to ProChile, but a private organization, Acción RSE also seeks to increase the economic wellbeing of Chile through promoting trade, high business ethics, business vision, environmental conservation, responsible marketing and commercialization, and community service.

TradeChile is an organization similar to AmCham as it offers benefits to businesses that become members of its network and thereby seeks to facilitate trade through coordination.

The American Association of Chambers of Commerce in Latin America includes numerous different AmChams among its members including AmCham Chile. Chambers of Commerce throughout Central and South American comprise its members.

The Council on the Americas includes many important members from a wide range of industries. The Council is an international business organization that works to foster free trade, democracy, dialogue, and development throughout the Western hemisphere.

The following businesses are the most widely known and respected printed media outlets in Chile.

Diario Financiero – business newspaper
EMOL - El Mercurio and La Segunda newspapers that cover a wide range of relevant topics
Estrategia – business newspaper
La Tercera – newspaper that covers a wide range of relevant topics

          The U.S. Embassy in Santiago

          The Chilean Embassy in Washington, D.C.

To visit the websites of AmCham’s members, please see our membership directory.