Looking to buy property
in Uruguay?

Yes. Uruguay places no restrictions on foreign ownership. Non-residents buy with the same full property rights as citizens, hold title directly in their own name, and need no special permit or local partner. You do not need residency, or even a Uruguayan tax ID, to purchase.

No. The entire purchase can be completed remotely through a power of attorney granted to a notary (escribano) you appoint. Many of our international clients reserve a property after a video tour and sign the final deed without flying down, though most choose to visit once for in-person viewings.

Yes. Every property transfer in Uruguay is led by an independent public notary (escribano) who verifies clean title, checks for liens, and holds the deposit in custody under the reservation agreement. Funds are released only at closing, so your capital is protected at every step.

Uruguay's rules are clear and predictable — though not zero. Budget roughly 7–10% in closing costs, a flat 12% on rental income and on capital gains for non-residents, and a modest annual property tax (typically 0.1–0.4% of cadastral value). There is no inheritance tax. Every situation is different, so we prepare the exact numbers for your case before you commit to anything.

Yes. Uruguay has a fully open capital account — no exchange controls, no restrictions on moving funds in or out — and property is bought and resold in US dollars. Your bank will ask you to document the origin of the funds, the same anti-money-laundering standard you would face in the US or Europe; we help you prepare that paperwork from day one, so your capital moves when you need it to.

Honest answer: the purchase and eventual resale are in US dollars, but long-term residential leases are typically set in Uruguayan pesos and adjusted by inflation indexes — while short-term and seasonal rentals usually run in dollars. Which mix suits you depends on your strategy; it's one of the first numbers we model with you before you buy.

In our own closing data, gross rental yields in Montevideo run between 4.8% and 6.2% depending on the neighbourhood. Uruguay is not a speculative play: it is a dollar-denominated, capital-preservation asset — South American exposure without the region's typical volatility.

It can support your application. A property purchase is solid evidence of ties and economic solvency, two factors Uruguayan immigration weighs for legal residency. We connect you with trusted immigration advisors to run the process alongside your purchase.

We work fluently in English, Português and Español, and coordinate the notary, due diligence and translation so nothing is lost between languages.