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11. Real estate and land: Uruguay

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Real estate and land in Uruguay: who may own property, the rural land rule for companies, how deeds and purchase promises are registered, the transfer tax, the cash payment limits and the taxes on rent, gains and wealth, each tied to the official text. For the Argentine side of cross border property, tax or FX questions see The Argentine Thread guide.

Investor view. Equal treatment of foreign buyers, a registry based title system and clear, rule bound property taxes make Uruguay a predictable place to own land and buildings for the long term.

Real estate and land in Uruguay: who may own, how title is secured, transfer tax, cash limits and tax on rent, gains and wealthForeigners may buy urban and coastal property in Uruguay on the same terms as Uruguayans: foreign investment needs no prior authorization or registration (Ley Nº 16.906 art. 2 and 3) and property is c