FORM 6-K
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
Report of Foreign Issuer
Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16 of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For the month of December, 2006
Commission File Number: 001-14554
Banco Santander Chile
Santander Chile Bank
(Translation of Registrant's Name into English)
Bandera 140
Santiago, Chile
(Address of principal executive office)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports
under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F:
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contained in this Form, the Registrant is also thereby
furnishing the information to the Commission pursuant
to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange
Act of 1934: |
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If “Yes” is marked,
indicate below the file number assigned to the registrant
in connection with Rule 12g3-2(b): N/A |
Explanatory Note
This
6-K contains the following exhibits, which are hereby incorporated by reference
as Exhibit 1.1, Exhibit 8.1 and Exhibit 8.2, respectively,
to Registration Statement No. 333-138953.
| Exhibit 1.1 |
Form of Underwriting Agreement. |
| Exhibit 8.1 |
Opinion of Yrarrázaval, Ruiz-Tagle,
Goldenberg, Lagos & Silva Abogados regarding certain Chilean income
tax matters. |
| Exhibit 8.2 |
Opinion of Davis Polk & Wardwell regarding
certain U.S. federal income tax matters. |
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SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
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Banco Santander Chile |
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Date:
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December 5, 2006 |
By:
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/s/ Gonzalo Romero |
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Name:
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Gonzalo Romero
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Title:
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General Counsel
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EXHIBIT INDEX
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| 1.1 |
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Form of Underwriting Agreement. |
| 8.1 |
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Opinion of Yrarrázaval, Ruiz-Tagle, Goldenberg,
Lagos & Silva Abogados regarding certain Chilean income tax matters. |
| 8.2 |
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Opinion of Davis Polk & Wardwell regarding
certain U.S. federal income tax matters. |
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