opening a joint account scotia bank

[eve_bebe00]

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?

[Fabio J. Guzman]

This is nonsense.

[eve_bebe00]

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

[rbstoker]

Originally Posted by eve_bebe00

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.

Reg

[eve_bebe00]

thank you so much Reg!

[jaguarbob]

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