Uruguay
Montevideo · South America · South America
Spanish
UYU
Territorial Tax
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Overview
Population
3,474,000
GDP per Capita
$24,380
Currency
Uruguayan Peso (UYU)
Top Income Tax
36%
Corporate Tax
25%
Capital Gains Tax
12%
Cost of Living
Colonia del Sacramentovs Chattanooga, TN: 36%
Rent (1BR)
UYU400/mo
Food & Dining
UYU320/mo
Healthcare
UYU80/mo
Transportation
UYU35/mo
Utilities
UYU100/mo
Entertainment
UYU80/mo
Total monthly: UYU1,015Source: Expat reports, Numbeo Uruguay, Feb 2026
Montevideovs Raleigh, NC: 40%
Rent (1BR)
UYU600/mo
Food & Dining
UYU380/mo
Healthcare
UYU90/mo
Transportation
UYU55/mo
Utilities
UYU120/mo
Entertainment
UYU130/mo
Total monthly: UYU1,375Source: Numbeo (Montevideo), Expatistan, Feb 2026
Piriápolisvs Tulsa, OK: 37%
Rent (1BR)
UYU350/mo
Food & Dining
UYU280/mo
Healthcare
UYU70/mo
Transportation
UYU30/mo
Utilities
UYU80/mo
Entertainment
UYU70/mo
Total monthly: UYU880Source: Expat reports, Feb 2026
Punta del Estevs Miami, FL: 42%
Rent (1BR)
UYU900/mo
Food & Dining
UYU400/mo
Healthcare
UYU100/mo
Transportation
UYU60/mo
Utilities
UYU120/mo
Entertainment
UYU200/mo
Total monthly: UYU1,780Source: Expat reports, Pacific Prime, Feb 2026
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Visa & Residency Programs
Uruguay Digital Nomad Permit
Residency permit for remote workers employed by companies or clients outside Uruguay. Introduced May 2023. One of the most affordable options —~$11 fee. No minimum income requirement (or very low). Can apply from within Uruguay. Valid 6 months, renewable.
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Processing: 2-4 weeks
Validity: 6 months, renewable
Path to Citizenship (5 yrs)
Work Permit Included
Uruguay Investment Residency
Residency through investment in Uruguay. Requires investment of approximately $514,000+ in real estate, business, or other approved assets. Alternatively, tax residency can be established by spending 183 days/year in Uruguay. Path to citizenship in 3-5 years.
Tax Information
Income Tax
36%
Top marginal rate
Corporate Tax
25%
Capital Gains
12%
Tax System
Territorial
Wealth Tax
Uruguay Tax Holiday for New Residents
New tax residents can choose between 11-year holiday on foreign investment income or territorial taxation.
investors
retirees
💰 Potential Savings: 100% on foreign passive income for 11 years
Property Opportunities
Punta del Este Beach Properties
Luxury beach properties in South America's Monaco. Strong summer rental market.
Foreigners Can Buy
From $300,000
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