Cultural Considerations When Doing Business In Chile

In a country that is 6,000 kilometers long and with over 18 million inhabitants, it is inevitable to find a great diversity of customs. Here we discuss some general cultural aspects that many will find useful when doing business in Chile.

Chile has one of the most solid economies in Latin America, with a gross domestic product (GDP) value of $247 billion in 2016 and free trade agreements with markets that represent almost two thirds of the world's population. The country was the first in South America to join the OECD (Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development) and is also an associate member of MERCOSUR, a member of APEC and a founding member of the Union of South American Nations (UNASUR).