{"id":11908,"date":"2026-03-12T19:30:57","date_gmt":"2026-03-12T22:30:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.beckerabogados.cl\/en\/?p=11908"},"modified":"2026-03-12T19:30:57","modified_gmt":"2026-03-12T22:30:57","slug":"buying-luxury-real-estate-from-abroad-power-of-attorney-apostille-and-remote-closing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beckerabogados.cl\/en\/blog\/buying-luxury-real-estate-from-abroad-power-of-attorney-apostille-and-remote-closing\/","title":{"rendered":"Buying luxury real estate from abroad: power of attorney, apostille, and remote closing"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For the vast majority of foreign investors, traveling to Chile just to sign documents is not always practical. Property purchases often happen while the buyer is abroad, managing investments across multiple countries.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fortunately, Chilean law allows real estate transactions to be completed remotely through properly structured legal instruments. With the right documentation\u2014power of attorney to Chile real estate\u2014 buyers can authorize a trusted representative to handle the signing process, coordinate the paperwork, and complete the property transfer.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This process\u2014commonly known as a remote closing in Santiago or elsewhere in Chile\u2014is increasingly used by international investors purchasing luxury apartments, rental properties, or second homes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, to ensure the transaction is legally valid and secure, several formal requirements must be met.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><div class=\"row \"><div class=\"wpv-grid grid-1-1  wpv-first-level first unextended\" style=\"padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px\" id=\"wpv-column-006d0dcadf437df378287c1f2364bcbe\" ><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<div class=\"wpcf7 no-js\" id=\"wpcf7-f9612-o1\" lang=\"en-US\" dir=\"ltr\" data-wpcf7-id=\"9612\">\n<div class=\"screen-reader-response\"><p role=\"status\" aria-live=\"polite\" aria-atomic=\"true\"><\/p> <ul><\/ul><\/div>\n<form action=\"\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11908#wpcf7-f9612-o1\" method=\"post\" class=\"wpcf7-form init\" aria-label=\"Contact form\" novalidate=\"novalidate\" data-status=\"init\">\n<fieldset class=\"hidden-fields-container\"><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"_wpcf7\" value=\"9612\" \/><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"_wpcf7_version\" value=\"6.1.5\" \/><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"_wpcf7_locale\" value=\"en_US\" \/><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"_wpcf7_unit_tag\" value=\"wpcf7-f9612-o1\" \/><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"_wpcf7_container_post\" value=\"0\" \/><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"_wpcf7_posted_data_hash\" value=\"\" \/><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"_wpcf7_recaptcha_response\" value=\"\" \/>\n<\/fieldset>\n<div class=\"row\">\n\t<div class=\"grid-1-3\">\n\t\t<p><span class=\"wpcf7-form-control-wrap\" data-name=\"name-507\"><input size=\"40\" maxlength=\"400\" class=\"wpcf7-form-control wpcf7-text wpcf7-validates-as-required\" aria-required=\"true\" aria-invalid=\"false\" placeholder=\"Name\" value=\"\" type=\"text\" name=\"name-507\" \/><\/span>\n\t\t<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"grid-1-3\">\n\t\t<p><span class=\"wpcf7-form-control-wrap\" data-name=\"email-507\"><input size=\"40\" maxlength=\"400\" class=\"wpcf7-form-control wpcf7-email wpcf7-validates-as-required wpcf7-text wpcf7-validates-as-email\" aria-required=\"true\" aria-invalid=\"false\" placeholder=\"E-mail\" value=\"\" type=\"email\" name=\"email-507\" \/><\/span>\n\t\t<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"grid-1-3\">\n\t\t<p><span class=\"wpcf7-form-control-wrap\" data-name=\"phone-507\"><input size=\"40\" maxlength=\"400\" class=\"wpcf7-form-control wpcf7-text wpcf7-validates-as-required\" aria-required=\"true\" aria-invalid=\"false\" placeholder=\"Phone\" value=\"\" type=\"text\" name=\"phone-507\" \/><\/span>\n\t\t<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"grid-1-1\">\n\t\t<p><span class=\"wpcf7-form-control-wrap\" data-name=\"asunto-507\"><input size=\"40\" maxlength=\"400\" class=\"wpcf7-form-control wpcf7-text wpcf7-validates-as-required\" aria-required=\"true\" aria-invalid=\"false\" placeholder=\"Subject\" value=\"\" type=\"text\" name=\"asunto-507\" \/><\/span>\n\t\t<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"grid-1-1\">\n\t\t<p><span class=\"wpcf7-form-control-wrap\" data-name=\"mensaje-507\"><textarea cols=\"40\" rows=\"6\" maxlength=\"2000\" class=\"wpcf7-form-control wpcf7-textarea wpcf7-validates-as-required\" aria-required=\"true\" aria-invalid=\"false\" placeholder=\"Case Description...\" name=\"mensaje-507\"><\/textarea><\/span>\n\t\t<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div style= \"text-align: center;\">\n\t\t<p><input class=\"wpcf7-form-control wpcf7-submit has-spinner\" type=\"submit\" value=\"Send request \u2192\" \/>\n\t\t<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"wpcf7-response-output\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/div>\n<\/form>\n<\/div>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You don&#8217;t need to be in Santiago to close the deal. Here is how to manage a secure remote closing.<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In Chile, a foreign buyer can authorize another person to act on their behalf through a <\/span><b>power of attorney<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This document grants a designated representative the legal authority to sign documents, complete administrative procedures, and finalize the real estate purchase.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When properly prepared, a power of attorney to Chile real estate allows the buyer to complete the entire transaction without physically traveling to Chile. For investors managing global portfolios, this legal structure makes it possible to secure property investments without interrupting their schedule.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How the power of attorney works in Chilean property transactions<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The power of attorney (PoA) must clearly define the authority granted to the representative. In real estate transactions, the document usually allows the representative to:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sign the promissory contract (<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">promesa de compraventa<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sign the final purchase deed in view of a notary.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pay taxes and administrative fees.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Register the property at the CBR (<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Conservador de Bienes Ra\u00edces)<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Coordinate documentation with banks or public offices.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Because these actions involve transferring ownership of valuable assets, the PoA must be carefully drafted to avoid ambiguity or legal limitations. A poorly written power of attorney may be rejected by notaries or registry offices, which can delay the transaction.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The role of apostille in international documents<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An apostille is an international certification that verifies the authenticity of a document issued in another country. Chile recognizes apostilles under the <\/span><b>Hague Apostille Convention<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which simplifies the legalization of international documents.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When the power of attorney is signed outside Chile, the document must be formally recognized under Chilean law. This is where the apostille process becomes essential.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For foreign investors preparing a power of attorney Chile real estate, the typical steps include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Signing the PoA in the investor&#8217;s country of residence.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Obtaining an apostille for the document from the appropriate authority.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sending the apostilled document to Chile for use in the transaction.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Without the apostille documents Chile requires, the PoA may not be accepted by notaries or registry authorities.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How remote closings actually work<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once the power of attorney is valid, the real estate purchase can proceed in Chile with the authorized representative handling the legal steps locally.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A typical remote closing in Santiago involves:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Preparing and reviewing the promissory contract.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Conducting due diligence on the property.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Signing the final purchase deed in view of a Chilean notary.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Paying the necessary taxes and transaction costs.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Registering the property with the CBR (<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Conservador de Bienes Ra\u00edces<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At <\/span><b>Becker Abogados<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, we manage this process to ensure that each stage is carried out with legal rigor. The buyer does not need to travel to Chile for any of these steps, provided that the power of attorney grants sufficient authority to trusted professionals such as our legal team.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Importance of proper legal coordination<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Although remote closings are common, they require careful coordination between multiple institutions. The notary, the registry office, banks, and tax authorities must all accept the documentation used in the transaction.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If the power of attorney Chile real estate is missing key legal elements or if the apostille is incomplete, the entire transaction may be delayed. This is particularly problematic in competitive markets where sellers expect transactions to move quickly.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For international investors purchasing high-value property, ensuring that every document is properly prepared before the closing process begins is essential.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why many foreign investors choose becker abogados for legal representation<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remote transactions require, above all, trust. When operating from another country, investors must delegate to a third party the authority to execute critical legal documents and finalize the purchase of high-value assets.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For this reason, many buyers choose to grant their power of attorney to Becker Abogados rather than intermediaries or real estate brokers. Unlike a sales agent, whose primary focus is closing the sale, our legal team has an ethical and professional duty to ensure the absolute legality of the transaction.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Having Becker Abogados as your representative ensures that the transaction is handled with the highest standards of technical rigor.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How Becker Abogados facilitates secure remote closings<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At Becker Abogados, we regularly assist international clients who want to purchase real estate in Chile without traveling to the country. Our intervention protects the investor&#8217;s interests throughout the entire process through:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Legal Protection:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> we verify that the power of attorney and contracts do not contain abusive clauses or hidden risks.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Independence: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">we act exclusively in the buyer&#8217;s best interest, providing an objective layer of security against sellers and third parties.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Compliance Management:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> we ensure that every step, from the apostille to registration with the Property Registry, strictly complies with current Chilean regulations.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How do we do it?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our team prepares the power of attorney Chile real estate documents required for the transaction and guides clients through the apostille documents Chile process so the paperwork is valid under Chilean law.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once the documentation is completed, we coordinate the remote closing in Santiago, managing the legal and administrative steps necessary to finalize the purchase.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This includes:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Drafting the power of attorney.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Coordinating apostille certification.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Conducting legal due diligence.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Signing the purchase deed on behalf of the client.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Registering the property with the CBR (Conservador de Bienes Ra\u00edces).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ultimately, investors choose <\/span><b>Becker Abogados<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> because we transform a complex administrative process into a safe, efficient, and professionally supported acquisition.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Invest in Chile from anywhere in the world. Set up your secure Power of Attorney with us now.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><div class=\"row \"><div class=\"wpv-grid grid-1-1  wpv-first-level first unextended\" style=\"padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px\" id=\"wpv-column-288d03e3d087170ec7ae3dbe2daf0448\" ><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<div class=\"wpcf7 no-js\" id=\"wpcf7-f9612-o2\" lang=\"en-US\" dir=\"ltr\" data-wpcf7-id=\"9612\">\n<div class=\"screen-reader-response\"><p role=\"status\" aria-live=\"polite\" aria-atomic=\"true\"><\/p> <ul><\/ul><\/div>\n<form action=\"\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11908#wpcf7-f9612-o2\" method=\"post\" class=\"wpcf7-form init\" aria-label=\"Contact form\" novalidate=\"novalidate\" data-status=\"init\">\n<fieldset class=\"hidden-fields-container\"><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"_wpcf7\" value=\"9612\" \/><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"_wpcf7_version\" value=\"6.1.5\" \/><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"_wpcf7_locale\" value=\"en_US\" \/><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"_wpcf7_unit_tag\" value=\"wpcf7-f9612-o2\" \/><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"_wpcf7_container_post\" value=\"0\" \/><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"_wpcf7_posted_data_hash\" value=\"\" \/><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"_wpcf7_recaptcha_response\" value=\"\" \/>\n<\/fieldset>\n<div class=\"row\">\n\t<div class=\"grid-1-3\">\n\t\t<p><span class=\"wpcf7-form-control-wrap\" data-name=\"name-507\"><input size=\"40\" maxlength=\"400\" class=\"wpcf7-form-control wpcf7-text wpcf7-validates-as-required\" aria-required=\"true\" aria-invalid=\"false\" placeholder=\"Name\" value=\"\" type=\"text\" name=\"name-507\" \/><\/span>\n\t\t<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"grid-1-3\">\n\t\t<p><span class=\"wpcf7-form-control-wrap\" data-name=\"email-507\"><input size=\"40\" maxlength=\"400\" class=\"wpcf7-form-control wpcf7-email wpcf7-validates-as-required wpcf7-text wpcf7-validates-as-email\" aria-required=\"true\" aria-invalid=\"false\" placeholder=\"E-mail\" value=\"\" type=\"email\" name=\"email-507\" \/><\/span>\n\t\t<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"grid-1-3\">\n\t\t<p><span class=\"wpcf7-form-control-wrap\" data-name=\"phone-507\"><input size=\"40\" maxlength=\"400\" class=\"wpcf7-form-control wpcf7-text wpcf7-validates-as-required\" aria-required=\"true\" aria-invalid=\"false\" placeholder=\"Phone\" value=\"\" type=\"text\" name=\"phone-507\" \/><\/span>\n\t\t<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"grid-1-1\">\n\t\t<p><span class=\"wpcf7-form-control-wrap\" data-name=\"asunto-507\"><input size=\"40\" maxlength=\"400\" class=\"wpcf7-form-control wpcf7-text wpcf7-validates-as-required\" aria-required=\"true\" aria-invalid=\"false\" placeholder=\"Subject\" value=\"\" type=\"text\" name=\"asunto-507\" \/><\/span>\n\t\t<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"grid-1-1\">\n\t\t<p><span class=\"wpcf7-form-control-wrap\" data-name=\"mensaje-507\"><textarea cols=\"40\" rows=\"6\" maxlength=\"2000\" class=\"wpcf7-form-control wpcf7-textarea wpcf7-validates-as-required\" aria-required=\"true\" aria-invalid=\"false\" placeholder=\"Case Description...\" name=\"mensaje-507\"><\/textarea><\/span>\n\t\t<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div style= \"text-align: center;\">\n\t\t<p><input class=\"wpcf7-form-control wpcf7-submit has-spinner\" type=\"submit\" value=\"Send request \u2192\" \/>\n\t\t<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"wpcf7-response-output\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/div>\n<\/form>\n<\/div>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>For the vast majority of foreign investors, traveling to Chile just to sign documents is not always practical. Property purchases often happen while the buyer is abroad, managing investments across multiple countries. Fortunately, Chilean law allows real estate transactions to be completed remotely through properly structured legal instruments. 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