Open a business in South America (cost, country, place)

[Looking4biz]

Hi,

I'd like to open a (very) small business in south america. I'm not local, so it should be a country where foreigners can open a small business easily.

My budget is only 2000$. I know this is very low, but I still hope I can open a business with this amount of money. The business can be opened with a local partner, or alone.

I've been thinking about a few options. I'd appreciate your opinions :

1. 1-2 representatives call center.

2. A food stand - hot dogs, popcorn, etc.

3. Flower store.

4. Lectures service - Hire a small place twice a week, and have an interesting lecture (sell tickets to this lecture).


Thank you in advance !

[theunbrainwashed]

Can you read Spanish? Go to the immigration websites of the countries you are interested in and check their business visa requirements. You will need such a visa to engage in your own economic activity, you can't just fly in as a tourist and open up a food stall on the street, legally (that's really about all you van get for $2000, except maybe in Bolivia)

[Looking4biz]

Hi,

Thank you for replying.

I don't want to go there - just to open there a business, while still living in another country. Is that a problem ? What I want to do is to hire a local to be in charge of the place and operate it.

One more question : Does anybody know how much it costs to hire a small office in chile, in an area that is suitable for call center business (I guess there are many options, I only need an estimation, price range).


Thanks

[erikthealien]

hasnt chavez nationalized most industry?