{"id":25194,"date":"2026-10-07T15:46:28","date_gmt":"2026-10-07T15:46:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/globaltax.com.uy\/investing-and-doing-business-in-uruguay\/"},"modified":"2026-10-07T15:51:50","modified_gmt":"2026-10-07T15:51:50","slug":"investing-and-doing-business-in-uruguay","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/globaltax.com.uy\/en\/investing-and-doing-business-in-uruguay\/","title":{"rendered":"Investing and doing business in Uruguay as a foreigner: complete guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"gt-keybox\">\n<p><strong>In short (updated 2026):<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Foreigners invest in Uruguay under the <strong>same rules as Uruguayans<\/strong>, with no prior authorisation or registration, and can freely transfer capital and profits abroad (Law 16.906).<\/li>\n<li>There are no exchange controls: you can operate in pesos or US dollars and move funds freely, with the source-of-funds documents banks require.<\/li>\n<li>The most popular vehicle today is the <strong>SAS<\/strong>; there are also limited companies (SRL), corporations (SA), sole proprietorships and branches of foreign companies.<\/li>\n<li>Investment projects can be partly exempt from corporate income tax (IRAE) under the <strong>COMAP<\/strong> regime, updated by Decree 329\/025 from February 2026.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"gt-toc\">\n<p>Contents<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><a href=\"#why\">Why Uruguay<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#framework\">Legal framework for foreign investors<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#vehicles\">Which vehicle to use<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#steps\">Getting started step by step<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#taxes\">Business taxes<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#comap\">Investment incentives (COMAP)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#free-zones\">Free trade zones<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#holding\">Holding companies<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#bank\">The bank account<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#residency\">Investing and residency<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#faq\">FAQ<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<p>Uruguay attracts foreign investors and companies thanks to its stability, legal certainty and a system that treats local and foreign capital equally. Investing well still means choosing the right vehicle, understanding taxes and meeting transparency rules from day one. This guide covers what a foreigner needs to know to invest and do business in Uruguay, with links to each topic in depth.<\/p>\n<div class=\"gt-hub\">\n<p>Guides to investing and doing business in Uruguay<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/globaltax.com.uy\/en\/set-up-a-business-in-uruguay\/\"><strong>Set up a business in Uruguay<\/strong><span>Company formation step by step.<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/globaltax.com.uy\/en\/types-of-companies-in-uruguay\/\"><strong>Types of companies<\/strong><span>SAS, SRL, SA and sole proprietorship.<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/globaltax.com.uy\/en\/simplified-joint-stock-companies-sas-in-uruguay\/\"><strong>SAS in Uruguay<\/strong><span>The most popular company.<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/globaltax.com.uy\/en\/opening-of-an-srl-company-in-uruguay\/\"><strong>SRL in Uruguay<\/strong><span>Limited liability company.<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/globaltax.com.uy\/en\/how-to-open-a-corporation-in-uruguay\/\"><strong>Corporation (SA)<\/strong><span>For larger projects.<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/globaltax.com.uy\/en\/how-to-register-a-sole-proprietorship-in-uruguay\/\"><strong>Sole proprietorship<\/strong><span>Working in your own name.<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/globaltax.com.uy\/en\/characteristics-of-uruguays-free-trade-zones\/\"><strong>Free trade zones<\/strong><span>Regime and benefits.<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/globaltax.com.uy\/en\/setting-up-a-holding-company-in-uruguay\/\"><strong>Holding company<\/strong><span>Structuring investments.<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/globaltax.com.uy\/en\/open-a-bank-account-in-uruguay\/\"><strong>Open a bank account<\/strong><span>As a non-resident.<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/globaltax.com.uy\/en\/benefits-for-investment-projects-in-uruguay\/\"><strong>Investment incentives<\/strong><span>The COMAP regime.<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/globaltax.com.uy\/en\/taxes-in-uruguay-tax-system-in-the-business-area\/\"><strong>Business taxes<\/strong><span>IRAE, VAT, net wealth.<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/globaltax.com.uy\/en\/financial-regulation-in-uruguay\/\"><strong>Financial regulation<\/strong><span>BCU, compliance, beneficial ownership.<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"why\">Why invest and do business in Uruguay<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Equal treatment<\/strong> of local and foreign investors.<\/li>\n<li><strong>No exchange controls<\/strong> and free repatriation of profits and capital.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Institutional stability<\/strong> and rules that last.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Territorial taxation:<\/strong> generally only Uruguayan-source income is taxed.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Incentive regimes:<\/strong> COMAP, free zones, industrial parks and sector regimes.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Regional platform<\/strong> into Mercosur, with port, airport and logistics free zones.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"framework\">The legal framework for foreign investors<\/h2>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Guarantee under Law 16.906 (1998)<\/th>\n<th>Article<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Same treatment for foreign and domestic investors<\/td>\n<td>2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>No prior authorisation or registration<\/td>\n<td>3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Free transfer abroad of capital and profits<\/td>\n<td>5<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>Uruguay also has investment protection treaties and double tax treaties with a number of countries.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"vehicles\">Which vehicle to use<\/h2>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Vehicle<\/th>\n<th>When it fits<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/globaltax.com.uy\/en\/simplified-joint-stock-companies-sas-in-uruguay\/\">SAS<\/a><\/td>\n<td>The most flexible: a single shareholder is allowed, it is formed by private document and foreign shareholders are welcome. The most used today.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/globaltax.com.uy\/en\/opening-of-an-srl-company-in-uruguay\/\">SRL<\/a><\/td>\n<td>Businesses with a few partners (two or more), with restricted transfer of quotas.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/globaltax.com.uy\/en\/how-to-open-a-corporation-in-uruguay\/\">Corporation (SA)<\/a><\/td>\n<td>Large projects, many shareholders, or raising capital.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/globaltax.com.uy\/en\/how-to-register-a-sole-proprietorship-in-uruguay\/\">Sole proprietorship<\/a><\/td>\n<td>An individual trading in their own name, without separate assets.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Branch of a foreign company<\/td>\n<td>When the parent wants to operate directly without a new company.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>See <a href=\"https:\/\/globaltax.com.uy\/en\/types-of-companies-in-uruguay\/\">types of companies in Uruguay<\/a> and our step-by-step guide to <a href=\"https:\/\/globaltax.com.uy\/en\/set-up-a-business-in-uruguay\/\">set up a business in Uruguay<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"steps\">Getting started, step by step<\/h2>\n<ol class=\"gt-steps\">\n<li><strong>Design the structure:<\/strong> vehicle, shareholders (individuals or a holding) and where each part is taxed.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Form the company<\/strong> or acquire a ready-made one.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Register with the tax office (DGI) and social security (BPS).<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Declare the beneficial owner<\/strong> to the Central Bank. See <a href=\"https:\/\/globaltax.com.uy\/en\/beneficial-ownership-uruguay\/\">beneficial ownership<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/globaltax.com.uy\/en\/financial-regulation-in-uruguay\/\">financial regulation in Uruguay<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Open the company&#8217;s bank account<\/strong> with the KYC file.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Apply to COMAP<\/strong> if the investment qualifies for incentives.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Foreign shareholders&#8217; documents must be apostilled and translated. See <a href=\"https:\/\/globaltax.com.uy\/en\/apostille-and-legalization-of-documents-in-uruguay\/\">apostille and legalisation<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"taxes\">Business taxes in Uruguay<\/h2>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Tax<\/th>\n<th>General rate<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>IRAE (corporate income tax)<\/td>\n<td>25% on Uruguayan-source net income<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>VAT<\/td>\n<td>22% standard, 10% reduced<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Net wealth tax (companies)<\/td>\n<td>1.5%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Dividends to shareholders<\/td>\n<td>7%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>See <a href=\"https:\/\/globaltax.com.uy\/en\/taxes-in-uruguay-tax-system-in-the-business-area\/\">taxes in Uruguay for businesses<\/a>. If you will also live in Uruguay, see <a href=\"https:\/\/globaltax.com.uy\/en\/how-to-obtain-a-tax-residency-in-uruguay\/\">tax residency in Uruguay<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"comap\">Investment incentives (COMAP)<\/h2>\n<p>Companies presenting an investment project to COMAP can obtain a partial IRAE exemption based on the project&#8217;s score (employment, innovation, sustainability, decentralisation), net wealth tax exemption on the investment assets, import duty exemptions on non-competing goods, and VAT credits on civil works. <strong>Decree 329\/025<\/strong>, in force since 1 February 2026, adds extra points for micro, small and medium firms and full IRAE exemption for projects above 180 million UI filed by the end of 2027. See <a href=\"https:\/\/globaltax.com.uy\/en\/benefits-for-investment-projects-in-uruguay\/\">benefits for investment projects<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"free-zones\">Free trade zones<\/h2>\n<p>Free zone users are exempt from national taxes on the activities carried out there, subject to substance and local employment requirements. They are used for logistics, global services, trading and shared service centres. See <a href=\"https:\/\/globaltax.com.uy\/en\/characteristics-of-uruguays-free-trade-zones\/\">Uruguay&#8217;s free trade zones<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"holding\">Holding companies<\/h2>\n<p>Uruguay is used as a base for regional holdings thanks to territorial taxation and its treaty network, provided there is real substance. See <a href=\"https:\/\/globaltax.com.uy\/en\/setting-up-a-holding-company-in-uruguay\/\">setting up a holding company in Uruguay<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"bank\">The bank account<\/h2>\n<p>The company needs an account with a Uruguayan bank, which will ask for corporate documents, the beneficial ownership filing and source of funds, and will report foreign-resident owners under CRS. See <a href=\"https:\/\/globaltax.com.uy\/en\/open-a-bank-account-in-uruguay\/\">open a bank account in Uruguay<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/globaltax.com.uy\/en\/kyc-compliance-uruguay\/\">KYC and corporate compliance<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"residency\">Investing and residency<\/h2>\n<p>Investing does not grant legal residency automatically, but it can support proof of means and, above certain amounts, <strong>tax residency<\/strong>. See <a href=\"https:\/\/globaltax.com.uy\/en\/uruguay-residency-by-investment\/\">residency by investment<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/globaltax.com.uy\/en\/uruguay-tax-residency-by-investment\/\">tax residency by investment<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"faq\">FAQ<\/h2>\n<div class=\"gt-faq-list\">\n<details>\n<summary>Can a foreigner own a company in Uruguay?<\/summary>\n<p>Yes, under the same rules as Uruguayans and without prior authorisation. A foreigner can be the sole shareholder of an SAS.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<details>\n<summary>Do I need to be resident to open a company in Uruguay?<\/summary>\n<p>No. Non-residents can form and own a company; a local representative helps with day-to-day operations.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<details>\n<summary>What taxes does a company pay in Uruguay?<\/summary>\n<p>Mainly 25% IRAE, 22% VAT and 1.5% net wealth tax; dividends are taxed at 7%.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<details>\n<summary>Are there tax incentives to invest in Uruguay?<\/summary>\n<p>Yes: COMAP exempts part of IRAE for approved investment projects, and free zones have their own regime.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Investing or starting a business in Uruguay?<\/h2>\n<p>At GlobalTax we design the structure, form and register the company, file its beneficial ownership and support you with the bank and COMAP, in English, Spanish or Portuguese. See <a href=\"https:\/\/globaltax.com.uy\/en\/corporate-and-cross-border\/\">corporate &amp; cross-border<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/globaltax.com.uy\/en\/contact\/\">contact us<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How to invest and do business in Uruguay as a foreigner: Law 16.906 guarantees, company types, taxes, COMAP incentives, free zones and banking.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":14,"featured_media":25272,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[295],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-25194","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-company-in-uruguay"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v28.6 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Invest in Uruguay as a foreigner: 2026 business guide<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"How to invest and do 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