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What a foreigner needs to buy property in Uruguay: No restrictions, Key requirement, Purchase tax. 4 projects under construction with 3D tours.
Source: ingar.com.uy, laciteuruguay.com
Same rights as a local citizen, no prior residency needed
Valid passport + RUT tax ID (a few days to process)
ITP on the property's value · notary fees ~3% + VAT
IRNR tax 12% on gross rental income
Playa Brava, Punta del Este, Uruguay Under construction · 2028
Ultra-luxury branded residence — 65 units across 55 floors. Architect Rafael Viñoli, delivery Q1 2028.
Malvín, Montevideo, Uruguay Under construction · 2028
3 towers, 575 units. Ventura Tower (~200 units) and Nórdico (200+ units) already delivered; 3rd tower opens 2028.
Cordón Sur, Montevideo, Uruguay Under construction · 2026
11-story building with 29 apartments, near 18 de Julio and Tres Cruces. Covered under the Promoted Housing Law. Delivery November 2026.
José Ignacio, Maldonado, Uruguay Under construction · 2028
4 residential blocks set on one hectare of pine forest, designed by Estudio Obra Prima. 2-3 bedroom units, all with ocean views. Construction starts in April, ~2 year build.
| Country | Key point | Detail | Projects |
|---|---|---|---|
| Argentina | No restrictions | Same terms as an Argentine citizen, no prior visa needed | 19 |
| Mexico | Restricted zone | No direct title within 100km of a border / 50km of the coast | 13 |
| Spain | Key requirement | NIE tax ID — required to sign a deed or apply for a mortgage | 2 |
| the United States | No restrictions | No residency, citizenship, or SSN required to buy | 25 |
| Uruguay | No restrictions | Same rights as a local citizen, no prior residency needed | 4 |
| Panama | No restrictions | Same terms as a Panamanian citizen, no local partner or quotas required | 16 |
| Colombia | Key requirement | Passport or foreigner ID + proof of lawful source of funds | 11 |
| Paraguay | No restrictions | Same rights as a Paraguayan citizen, no residency or special visa | 7 |
| Peru | No restrictions | Same property rights as a Peruvian citizen, no prior residency (except within 50km of a border) | 2 |
| Ecuador | — | — | 0 |
| Costa Rica | — | — | 0 |
| the Dominican Republic | No restrictions | No prior residency or citizenship required to buy | 2 |
Editorial content with cited sources. This is not legal or tax advice. Rules change: always confirm with a local professional before transacting.