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)