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What you really acquire when you buy a going concern in Uruguay, how goodwill differs from equipment, the VAT it triggers, and everything to verify before you hand over money.
Before buying in Uruguay, rent short-term and live in the neighborhood first. How long to stay, which commutes to time, which costs to track, and how to compare areas without going on gut feel.
How to pick the moment to sell a business in Uruguay, get your numbers in order, review the lease and permits, and keep urgency from eating away at your price.
How to figure out whether your business listing is stalling because of price, the ad itself, missing paperwork, or the terms of the deal — before you slash the price blindly.
What official migration data shows, five variables that can shorten a move, and how to test everyday life before buying.
Rent, income, electricity, transport, housing and buying costs from official sources, plus a method for converting the budget without freezing an exchange rate.
What heating adds to your UTE bill in 2026, how much insulation actually matters, and what to inspect before you rent or buy a home in Uruguay.
How VAT and IRAE are calculated when a going business is transferred in Uruguay, what happens when goodwill comes out negative, why goodwill can't be amortized, and which clearance certificates you'll need.
What to check before hiring a real estate agency in Uruguay: RUT, DGI, BPS, SENACLAFT, listing authorization, fees — and the real status of the license created by Ley 20.380.
