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Buying guide

What do I need to buy in Uruguay?

Buying in Uruguay is simple and safe, whether you live here or are coming from abroad. We explain what you need and how each step works.

Legal certainty

A country that protects investors.

The same rights for everyone

The law treats local and foreign investors equally. There are no restrictions on foreigners buying property in Uruguay, nor on the type of property.

Law No. 16,906

A notary public in every purchase

Every sale goes through a notary public, who examines the property's title history, protects the interests of the parties and drafts the deed.

Public deed

Everything is registered

The purchase is recorded in the Property Registry, which works by cadastral number (padrón). That way, your title is backed by a public registry.

Property Registry

What you need

Five things, and we help you with all of them.

  • Your IDPassport or ID document. You do not need a Uruguayan ID card.
  • The source of fundsUnder anti-money-laundering regulations, the notary will ask for documents proving the lawful origin of the money: a sworn statement, proof of income and proof of address, among others.
  • A bank payment methodThe purchase is paid using the methods provided by law, such as bank transfers, which may come from accounts abroad.
  • Your notaryThe buyer chooses the notary. If you like, we can recommend our trusted notary.
  • If you are abroadYou can grant a power of attorney so that someone you trust signs on your behalf, without having to travel.

Step by step

From the first viewing to your new home.

  1. 01

    You choose the property

    With your Capital advisor, who shows you each property as it really is and helps you decide.

  2. 02

    Reservation agreement and deposit

    You sign the reservation and pay the deposit, which the notary holds in escrow until the sale.

  3. 03

    Title search

    The notary reviews the property's history over the last 30 years, the public registries and its tax status.

  4. 04

    Deed of sale

    Usually 30 to 60 days after the reservation, the deed is signed before the notary, in person or through an attorney-in-fact.

  5. 05

    Registration

    The notary withholds the applicable tax (ITP) and records the purchase in the Property Registry. From then on, the property is in your name.

  6. 06

    And we are still here

    Key handover, property management, rentals and anything else you need afterwards.

What does buying cost?

Ready to start?

Tell us what you are looking for and an agent will guide you every step of the way.

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General information, not a substitute for a notary's advice. Sources: Law No. 16,906 (equal treatment of investment), Law No. 19,574 and Decree No. 379/018 (due diligence), Law No. 19,210 (payment methods), published by IMPO; guides by Uruguayan law firms. Updated: October 2026.

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Legal notice and privacy

Property information

The information published comes from sources we consider reliable, but it may contain errors or omissions and is subject to changes in price, sale, rental or withdrawal from the market without notice. Measurements and areas are approximate. Listings are for information only and do not constitute a binding offer: all information must be confirmed by the interested party and their notary before signing any document.

Images

Photographs, renderings and videos are for illustrative purposes. When an image has been edited or generated with artificial intelligence, this is stated on the corresponding listing. Area photos via Wikimedia Commons: Punta del Este and La Barra, Jimmy Baikovicius (CC BY-SA 2.0); José Ignacio and Maldonado countryside, Marcelo Campi (CC BY-SA 3.0); Carrasco, Marcelo Campi (CC BY-SA 2.0).

Transaction costs

We recommend checking all costs associated with a purchase, sale or rental with a notary, accountant or lawyer, including taxes, professional fees and the real estate commission. Our fees are published on the Fees page.

Our role

Capital Real Estate & Investments acts as an intermediary between the parties, unless another form of involvement has been agreed in writing. When we show properties listed by other agencies, we do so on behalf of the buyer or tenant.

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Our guides on residency, taxes, cryptocurrencies and other topics are general in nature, state their source and review date, and are not a substitute for legal, tax or notarial advice for your particular case.

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Privacy and personal data

We use the information you send us (name, email, phone and inquiry) only to reply to you, arrange viewings and, if you agree, send you news. We do not sell it or share it with third parties unrelated to the transaction. Under Uruguayan Personal Data Protection Law No. 18,331, you may request access to, correction, update or deletion of your data by writing to info@capitalrealestateuy.com. The supervisory authority is the Personal Data Regulatory and Control Unit (URCDP).

Last updated: October 2026