opening a joint account scotia bank

eve_bebe00

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my spouse is canadian i am dominican and we were interested in opening an account in Scotia bank, they told us that he cant because is prohibited by the law cause it can bee seen as a way to avoid taxes.... is that true?
 

eve_bebe00

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i agree with you, but that is what that person in the bank said. i just needed a 2nd opinion.
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rbstoker

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my spouse is canadian i am dominican and we were interested in opening an account in Scotia bank, they told us that he cant because is prohibited by the law cause it can bee seen as a way to avoid taxes.... is that true?
Go to a different bank. I was at Banco Santa Cruz in Santiago inquiring about opening an account. I am from the US and my fiance lives in Santiago. I was told it would be no problem for me to open an account with certain documents and it would be easier if I opened a joint account with her.

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jaguarbob

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I have an account with Banco Popular,and have my wifes name as well as mine and a Gringo friend ,incase of emergency.
bob