Why Uruguay?

A Reliable Country

Key international indicators support Uruguay’s standing as one of the most reliable countries in Latin America.

Gateway to Latin America

Uruguay’s strategic location provides access to a market of 400 million people, which accounts for 68% of the region’s GDP and nearly 74% of its foreign trade. Its infrastructure and connectivity facilitate business development in the region.

A Favorable Business Environment

Uruguay promotes domestic and foreign investment, offering equal conditions for investors and access to incentives for industrial, commercial, and service-sector activities.

Talent for Business Development

Uruguay boasts a qualified, competitive, and multilingual workforce—a key asset for companies operating regionally and globally.

The country also promotes training programs tailored to the needs of businesses. The government further guarantees free access to education, from preschool through college. 4.5% of GDP is invested in education.

Quality of Life

Uruguay combines favorable conditions for doing business with an attractive environment for living and working. Montevideo and other cities in the country offer access to health care and education, along with suitable conditions for executives and their families to settle there.

Montevideo is the city with the highest quality of life in Latin America, according to Mercer’s 2024 Quality of Living City Ranking, and Uruguay ranks among the countries with very high human development, according to the UNDP.