Case Study — Moving a Family and a Business to Uruguay: A Full-Scope Entrepreneur Relocation

Background

An entrepreneur from Eastern Europe approached us, the owner of an IT consulting and digital services company working with international clients. The business operated remotely, the team was fully distributed, and the owner himself was no longer tied to any single market.

The client had a family — a spouse and two school-aged children — and made it clear from the start that the relocation had to work not only from a business standpoint, but also in terms of quality of life. He was looking for a country with political stability, a balanced and respectful attitude toward foreigners, legal pathways for the entire family, and a calm, non-overloaded living environment.

Uruguay was on his shortlist, but he needed professional guidance to understand whether the country genuinely matched his goals and expectations. Our role was to help him evaluate that choice realistically — and then guide him through the entire journey, step by step.

Situation Analysis

At the assessment stage, we took a close look at several key points:

the structure of the client’s business and the nature of its income;

whether a local company registration was actually required;

legalisation options for the entire family;

residency requirements, children’s education, and everyday infrastructure;

the client’s expectations regarding quality of life and the urban environment.

Uruguay quickly emerged as a jurisdiction well suited for entrepreneurs running remote or international businesses. The country offers a stable economy, clear and workable migration procedures, and a reputation as one of the most resilient states in Latin America, backed by a well-developed banking system. Tax considerations also played an important role. In Uruguay, companies providing IT services can benefit from corporate income tax exemptions on revenue generated from exporting services, as well as VAT exemptions. To access these incentives, it is necessary to demonstrate that the income comes from non-residents and aligns with the declared business activity.

Another decisive factor was the client’s preference to live specifically in the capital, Montevideo — not in tourist-heavy districts, but in neighbourhoods suitable for long-term family life.

What We Did

We built the work on this case step by step:

Migration strategy: we recommended the most suitable legalisation route for the client and his family, explained timelines, stages, and what the residency process realistically looks like — including the path from temporary residence toward permanent status.

Business registration support: we helped the client register a company in Uruguay tailored to the specifics of his activity, and provided practical guidance on how to run operations smoothly afterward.

Family relocation prep: we guided the client through documentation for the spouse and children, and helped design a relocation plan that didn’t create a painful gap between business, school, and everyday logistics.

Choosing a neighbourhood and housing in Montevideo: our specialists gave an in-depth overview of the capital’s districts, with a focus on safety, infrastructure, schools, and family comfort. We recommended areas such as Pocitos, Punta Carretas, Parque Rodó, and Buceo, explaining what each one is good for and how they differ.

Outcome

As a result, the client:

successfully relocated to Uruguay together with his family;

obtained legal residency status;

registered the business and continued working with international clients without interruptions;

settled in one of Montevideo’s most comfortable residential districts;

secured a stable and safe environment for family life and the children’s education.

The entire relocation process took a predictable six months and unfolded without critical complications, thanks to a clearly structured strategy and consistent execution.

Client Feedback

“When we first started looking at Uruguay, there was plenty of information out there — but it was scattered and often hard to make sense of. The team genuinely impressed us with how deep their country-specific knowledge was. It was clear they understood Uruguay from the inside, not from a generic checklist.

I especially appreciated the guidance on choosing a neighbourhood in Montevideo. They didn’t just name the popular areas — they explained in detail where family life would actually feel comfortable, taking into account schools, infrastructure, and the overall pace of daily life.

In the end, the relocation felt calm and structured, without the usual sense of chaos. Our business kept running as usual, which was crucial for us. This was exactly the level of support we were hoping for.”