Why Montevideo?
Political Stability and Legal Certainty
- #1 in political and democratic stability in Latin America (Worldwide Governance Indicators)
- #1 in Latin America in adherence to the rule of law (The Economist 2020)
- #1 least corrupt country in Latin America (Transparency International 2020)
Attractive Benefits for Investors
- Tax incentives
- Equal treatment of foreign and local investors
- Free exchange market and capital repatriation
- Incentives for hiring and training staff
Talent
- Montevideo has the largest relative number of professionals and people with tertiary education in the country
- 9 out of 10 Uruguayan university students live in Montevideo
- The main universities and research centers of the country are located in Montevideo
Quality Infrastructure
- #1 in quality of electricity service in Latin America (CIER, 2018)
- #1 in internet speed in Latin America (Speedtest Global Index, 2018)
- The main port in the country is located in Montevideo
- The main free zones in the country (Zonamérica, Aguada Park and WTC Free Zone) are located in Montevideo
Strategic Location
- The port of Montevideo is the main shipping route of Mercosur
- The country's main airport is 20km from the city center
- Proximity and air connectivity with Buenos Aires (30 min.) and São Paulo (2 hours)
- Time zone aligned with the United States
Quality of life
- #1 in quality of life in Latin America (Mercer, 2019)
- #1 in immigrant integration policies in the region (Idiem, 2018)