Generalizes on the best strategy to enter the market, e.g., visiting the country; importance of relationships to finding a good partner; use of agents.
Establishing a local subsidiary or branch office in Chile is recommended for a U.S. exporter expecting a large sales volume and/or requiring local service support or localized inventory.  Any corporation legally constituted abroad may form, under its own name, an authorized branch (“agencia”) in Chile. 

Another practical and more common market entry strategy, especially for new-to-market exporters and companies that are testing and growing in the market, is to appoint an in-country agent or representative with good access to relevant buyers and solid technical expertise.

 
 

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