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Comment on The Joys of Doing Business in Uruguay by paulwnor

paulwnor — Sun, 10 Jul 2011 12:30:58 +0000

07/10/2011 Anybody have any up to date info on opening a bank account.Last info here is from 2008. Have planned to go there in October to see if it is the place for me to retire but if it is that hard to open an account???????
Thanks

Comment on Making Book on Uruguay – corrected hopefully by NET Goiania

NET Goiania — Sat, 02 Jul 2011 20:41:04 +0000

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Comment on Yellow Light: You better think twice about living in Uruguay! by Hans

Hans — Sun, 08 May 2011 13:56:58 +0000

Well, this is Uruguay!

I have been living here for about 4 years now and am still surprised how little change has happened it this time. And the change happened was to the worse.

Many goods and services available in neighboring countries like Brasil or Argentina are still not available, also because of extremely high import taxes. Infrastructure is developing at a very slow pace, even though taxes have increased substantially and tax income from new investments from abroad as well – in particular from Argentines who do not trust their government (is this sustainable?). Bureaucracy is getting the longer the worse! Efficiency of the state entities is an absolute disaster, probably at the level of former German Democratic Republic. And the state employees – which probably meanwhile are a majority of the population – think it is alright and the way it has to be!

I am sorry to say so, but not many things are working well here. The mentality seems to be to take as much as possible and as long as you can. Thinking and investing into the future is not the Uruguayan’s strength. Is it only short sightedness, or narrow mindedness, or even a lack of perspective or education?

Many more things to write here, but it does not change anything. And finally I am a guest here. With little contact to a population who seems to have a very different mentality than other Latin countries (better say yes, even if you mean now. And do nothing). I will remain a guest in this beautiful country, but not as a resident anymore.

I personally like the spirit of a country with the ambition to think and move ahead on a sustainable basis and change to the better economically, with clear taxation and jurisdiction.
Even better when you buy real estate at half the price! Prices have become ridiculous in Uruguay, and even more ridiculous considering the deteriorating quality!

Many more foreigners living here or considering moving to Uruguay might think the same. Is this good for Uruguay? I guess Uruguayans don’t care. They will learn it the hard way! Sooner or later Uruguayans will pay their price.

Comment on Big Mac Day in Uruguay! by Big mac picture

Big mac picture — Thu, 20 Jan 2011 17:31:38 +0000

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Comment on Panama versus Uruguay by Please compare PC to Montevideo

Please compare PC to Montevideo — Mon, 17 Jan 2011 04:55:10 +0000

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Comment on Legal Report on Tax Law Reform in Uruguay by cruzansailor

cruzansailor — Wed, 24 Nov 2010 00:20:24 +0000

So you moved to UY, a “Socialist” country to evade taxes, but don’t want to contribute to the well being of our lovely little country. We remember all to well what you Yanquis did for our dictatorship! And for you to come here and complain takes cajones. May your diabetes get worse yet, and I suggest Haiti for you next destination. Good riddance Yanqui Pig!

I invested more than US$1 million in UY and created 35 jobs. It is jerks like you that drove me out and caused 35 of YOUR people to be unemployed. By the way, I do not have diabetes, and I am certainly NOT a Yankee. Just remember, what comes around goes around…
—–The Southron

Comment on Southron is NOT a combination of Southerner and Moron…and other reader comments & queries by Ric D

Ric D — Wed, 17 Nov 2010 05:10:37 +0000

I know this post is ancient, but it’s new to me =)

Really enjoy your blog. I’m researching moving to UY these days. I started at the beginning of your blog today, and this is how far I’ve gotten.

I noted that you said that Montevideo’s weather is just like Long Beach, CA’s. I used to live in Naples, Italy, and I compared MVD’s average temps and precipitation to Naples’, and they’re nearly identical, fwiw (and on the off chance that anyone else reading is familiar with Naples’ weather).

Looking forward to reading more of your blog. Wondering how much renting an apartment would be in MVD.

Comment on Legal Report on Tax Law Reform in Uruguay by Exploring Uruguay, Part 2 | Live Richly

Exploring Uruguay, Part 2 | Live Richly — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 03:06:58 +0000

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Comment on More on the New Tax Law by Karin

Karin — Mon, 21 Jun 2010 21:34:51 +0000

Yes I agree, it´s a bad idea! I hope it won´t come through because if it does we will probably see many people leaving.

Comment on Yellow Light: You better think twice about living in Uruguay! by Karin

Karin — Mon, 21 Jun 2010 21:32:50 +0000

First of all, hello to everybody! I´m new here and this is my first comment!
I agree that this new tax law, should it come through -and it is likely it will-, is very negative. And don´t forget that the bank secret will also be partially lifted. We´ll wait and see…