Practice area
GlobalTax advises on the formation and reorganisation of companies, shareholder agreements and structures for doing business in Uruguay and other jurisdictions. We bring legal judgement to decisions that affect the structure, control and future of the business.
Approach
Corporate and contractual decisions are not isolated. They determine how the business is organised, how risks are allocated and how it will develop in the future.
Scope
The service covers different stages of the corporate life cycle:
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Company incorporation and design of legal structures
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Corporate reorganisations and redomiciliations
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Shareholders’ agreements
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Complex commercial contracts
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Advice on international transactions
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Setting governance standards
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Coordination with legal and tax advisors abroad
When it makes sense
This advice is especially relevant when:
Guides
If your situation calls for analysis, judgement and responsibility, we can assess it.
Frequently asked questions
It includes the legal structuring of companies, shareholders’ agreements, complex commercial contracts and advice on local and international transactions, with a comprehensive view of the business.
The approach goes beyond paperwork. It focuses on designing coherent legal structures, anticipating risks and aligning legal decisions with the organisation’s strategic goals.
Yes. GlobalTax advises on structures and transactions involving multiple jurisdictions, coordinating with local advisors where needed.
Mainly complex commercial contracts, strategic agreements and documentation that requires in-depth legal analysis beyond standard templates.
It depends on the level of complexity. It can be especially useful at key moments such as growth, bringing in partners or international expansion.
We work closely with the organisation, taking part in key decisions and coordinating the legal aspects of each transaction.
Before making structural decisions. Early advice helps avoid mistakes that are hard to correct and reduces legal risk.
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The process starts with a free initial assessment. From there we define the scope, the type of engagement and the fee arrangement. We reply within one business day.
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