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16. What is normal abroad but not here: Chile

What is normal abroad but works differently in Chile: the habits foreign investors bring from home, such as freely priced interest, long payment terms, voluntary profit sharing and dismissal at will, set against the Chilean rule and its cost, each tied to the official text. Investors also active in Argentina, whose FX and contract rules differ markedly, can compare through The Argentine Thread guide.

Investor view. Chile's differences from practice abroad are few, written down and predictable, and rules like 30 day invoice payment and tradable invoices strengthen supplier cash flow and credit, which supports growth.

What is normal abroad but works differently in ChileChile is an open, rules based market, but several everyday business habits from abroad work differently here, and each has a cost or a deadline. Prices and debts are commonly indexed to the Unidad de