Analysis
How Many Foreigners Actually Live in Uruguay?
Uruguay's 2023 census identified 122,151 people born abroad, roughly 3.5% of the population. Here's why the figure of 107,578 also circulates, and what the numbers really show.
180 real estate blog articles
Guides, tips and analysis of the real estate market in Uruguay.
Guides
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.
Guides
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.
Guides
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.
Rentals
How to Rent in Uruguay as a Foreigner With No Local History (2026): Guarantees and Solutions
Moving to Uruguay with no local employment history? INGAR assesses which guarantee may work and finds a home that fits your profile and budget.
Guides
Why Isn't My Business Listing Getting Any Inquiries?
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.
Guides
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.
Guides
Uruguay vs. Argentina: Predictability, Taxes, and What Crossing the River Really Costs
What Argentines weigh before moving to Uruguay: tax residency, the new expat regime that starts in 2026, real property-buying costs, and the myths worth checking before you commit.
Guides
Asking Rent by Neighborhood in Montevideo — July 2026
Median asking rent across 49 publishable Montevideo neighborhoods, from USD 429 to USD 2,894, with budget bands and the July 2026 INGAR Index methodology.