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Cold Uruguayan Winters and Uninsulated Homes: What Heating Really Costs
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.
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Taxes When You Buy or Sell a Business in Uruguay: VAT, Corporate Income Tax and Clearance Certificates
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.
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Which Businesses Should You Avoid Buying in Uruguay?
Ten warning signs that reveal an overpriced goodwill payment, a business that can't survive without its owner, or a sector already crowded in that particular neighborhood — before you put down a single peso.
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Permits in Order: What to Check Before Buying a Restaurant Business in Uruguay
A practical checklist for verifying the permits behind a café or restaurant in Montevideo: RUNAEV registration, fire-department authorization, municipal trading permit, hygiene certificate, expiration dates and what happens when ownership changes.
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What Does It Really Cost to Run a Business With Employees in Uruguay in 2026?
What an employee actually costs a Uruguayan business in 2026: minimum wage, employer contributions, the 13th-month bonus, vacation pay and mandatory accident insurance. Plus how VAT and corporate income tax work for a small business.
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The Scouting Trip: Test-Drive the Neighborhood Before You Buy in Uruguay
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.
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Can you find work in Uruguay as a foreigner?
Yes, and you can work even while your residence application is being processed. Requirements, the 2026 minimum wage, where to look, validation of qualifications and the truth about "0 % tax" in IT.
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What Is a Business Goodwill Sale Worth in Uruguay, and How Is the Price Calculated?
How to estimate the value of a business goodwill transfer in Uruguay using normalized earnings, assets, rent, risk and taxes. Includes a worked example and a documentation checklist.
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Buying a Business Without Inheriting Its Debts: What Ley 2.904 Actually Protects
Creditor notices under Ley 2.904, a registered promise of sale, DGI and BPS clearance certificates, and the real limits of a buyer's liability when acquiring a going business in Uruguay. What's covered — and what isn't.