Tax and accounting in Uruguay

Self-employed or running a company in Uruguay: what to know

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How do I register a business in Uruguay?

The ways to trade, as self-employed or through a company, the steps to register and who you register with. Read the Uruguay Company Formation & Entity Choice Guide, written by Michael Cutajar and the OpenAccountants team.

How does income tax work in Uruguay?

Who pays, how the tax is worked out, what you can deduct and when to file, including for the self-employed. Read the Uruguay Corporate Income Tax Guide, written by Michael Cutajar and the OpenAccountants team. 2 more Uruguay Guides on this below.

How do VAT and sales taxes work in Uruguay?

When you have to register, how often you file and what you can claim back. Read the Uruguay IVA Guide, written by Michael Cutajar and the OpenAccountants team.

What do I need to do to pay staff in Uruguay?

Withholding, social contributions and the employer registrations and filings. Read the Uruguay Payroll Skill v0.1 (Tier 2 — research-verified, reviewer sign-off pending) Guide, written by Michael Cutajar and the OpenAccountants team. 1 more Uruguay Guide on this below.

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