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How to File a "Recurso de Protección" Without a Lawyer in Chile
How to File a "Recurso de Protección" Without a Lawyer in Chile
Has your AFP repeatedly rejected your application under Law No. 18.156 despite meeting the legal requirements? A Recurso de Protección may offer a constitutional remedy to challenge arbitrary or unlawful... Read more...
Recurso de Protección Against an AFP
Recurso de Protección Against an AFP
Has your AFP repeatedly rejected your application under Law No. 18.156 despite meeting the legal requirements? A Recurso de Protección may offer a constitutional remedy to challenge arbitrary or unlawful... Read more...
Law 18.156 Chile: Why Early Evaluation Matters for Foreign Professionals in Chile
Law 18.156 Chile: Why Early Evaluation Matters for Foreign Professionals in Chile
Foreign professionals in Chile may recover AFP funds under Law 18.156. Learn who qualifies, why early evaluation matters, and how to prepare documents. Not sure if you qualify under Law... Read more...
¿Extranjero en Chile? Descubre Cómo Recuperar Tus Fondos AFP Antes de Partir
¿Extranjero en Chile? Descubre Cómo Recuperar Tus Fondos AFP Antes de Partir
Miles de extranjeros que trabajaron legalmente en Chile dejan dinero "olvidado" en sus cuentas AFP al abandonar el país, pero estos fondos les pertenecen y pueden ser retirados siguiendo reglas... Read more...
Why Your 30-Year Retirement Plan Is Obsolete
Why Your 30-Year Retirement Plan Is Obsolete
A big thank you to our blog article collaborators: EBG International Picture this: You're 65, you get a gold watch, and then you spend the next three decades playing golf... Read more...
A New Retirement Strategy for Global Professionals
A New Retirement Strategy for Global Professionals
A New Era: Not Slowing Down, but Pivoting Strategically For international professionals who’ve lived in multiple time zones, handled cross-border complexity, and navigated rapid change, the old concept of “retirement”... Read more...
CHILEAN PENSION REFORM 2025: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
CHILEAN PENSION REFORM 2025: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
A Historic Change for Chile's Pension System March 26, 2025 marked an important milestone for Chileans. On that day, the long-awaited Pension Reform was published in the Official Gazette as... Read more...
Unclaimed Unemployment Funds in Chile Exceed 156 Billion Pesos: How Beneficiaries (Retired People and Deceased Affiliates) Can Access Them
Unclaimed Unemployment Funds in Chile Exceed 156 Billion Pesos: How Beneficiaries (Retired People and Deceased Affiliates) Can Access Them
Over 482,000 retired and deceased affiliates have unclaimed AFC funds waiting to be withdrawn. Check your balance and claim what’s yours today! Don’t leave your money behind—act now! Read more...
Comprehensive Guide: AFP Fund Withdrawal for Foreign Employees in Chile
Comprehensive Guide: AFP Fund Withdrawal for Foreign Employees in Chile
Law 18.156 provides a flexible mechanism for foreign technical professionals working in Chile to manage their social security contributions. Proper understanding and meticulous documentation are key to successfully navigating this... Read more...
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Pension guidelines for foreigners accessing their pension funds in Chile
If you're a foreigner living outside Chile, you can still access your pension funds held with a Chilean AFP (Pension Fund Administrator) even if your Chilean identity card (RUT) has... Read more...
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Recent Attention to AFP Withdrawals in Chile
The trend of foreigners withdrawing their AFP funds in Chile has recently gained significant traction on social media platforms. This trend has seen a notable increase in the number of... Read more...
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Considerations for Hiring Foreign Employees in Chile
When contemplating the hiring of foreign employees in Chile, it's imperative to navigate the intricacies of Law 18,156 and ensure compliance with its requirements. HR departments in Chile must broaden... Read more...