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What is the company registry in Uruguay?
Uruguay General Directorate of Registers - LOS REGISTROS PÚBLICOS EN URUGUAY
Liniers 1324 piso 4 (Montevideo, Uruguay)
About Uruguay
The Uruguay Companies Registry is located in Montevideo.
Uruguay is a country in South America. The main language of Uruguay is Spanish which is spoken by 98.8% of the population with other languages such as Italian and English spoken by a small percentage. The local currency is the Uruguayan peso (UYU). The population of Uruguay is over 3.49 million.
Uruguay Economy
The Real GDP in Uruguay is in the region of $356.797 billion with a GDP per capita of $10,000. Uruguay economy growth has been bolstered by tourism, services, construction, and private consumption. The leading export commodities for Uruguay are gold, cotton yarn, garments, natural gas, refined copper.
Main Trading Partners of Uruguay
The leading export and import partners for Uruguay are:
Exports: Switzerland 25%, Russia 15%, China 12%, Turkey 9%, Kazakhstan 7%
Imports: China 24%, Russia 19%, Kazakhstan 12%, South Korea 8%, Turkey 6%
Uruguay Certificate of Incorporation
The Uruguay Certificate of Incorporation is issued by the local company register and we can provide a copy of this company incorporation certificate where available. A certificate of incorporation is a legal document that proves a company is registered with the local register and has met all the requirements to do so.
Uruguay Certificate of Good Standing
The certificate of Good standing is issued by the local Uruguay company registry. A Certificate of Good Standing (CGS) is an official document that confirms a company's legal compliance and good standing. The availability and information provided on the certificate of good standing will vary for each jurisdiction.
Reasons to obtain company documents
An extract from the Uruguay register can be used for many reasons including:
Background checks on potential Uruguay customers / suppliers
Litigation claims
Check potential employers
Wills and Probate
Regulation for Uruguay Company Register
There are regulations for all company registers and in Uruguay the relevant laws are:
2010 Civil Code
What information is free to view at Uruguay Company Registry?
In some jurisdictions certain information is free to view and in Uruguay the following information can be viewed free of charge:
Uruguay Company Name
Uruguay Activity / Type of business
Uruguay Registered Address
Uruguay Current status (active/inactive)
Uruguay Registered capital
Uruguay Owners, key management, shareholders
Uruguay Subsidiaries and affiliated companies
Do you need to register / sign up at the Uruguay Company Registry?
No, you do not need to sign up at the local Uruguay register to order, obtain and download registered documents.
Number of Registered Companies in Uruguay
The number of registered companies is not Publicly Available in Uruguay.
Types of Companies in Uruguay
Businesses in Uruguay can be setup with several different types of companies which include:
S.A. (Sociedad Anónima) - Uruguay Company by shares
S.A.S. (Sociedad por Acciones Simplificada) - Uruguay A simplified version of the S.A.
S.R.L. (Sociedad de Responsabilidad Limitada) - Uruguay Limited liability company
S.C.I. (Sociedad de Capital e Industria) - Uruguay company with segregated shares between capital and labor
S.C. (Sociedad Colectiva) - Uruguay company with unlimited liability between its member
Can you order a Uruguay Apostille Certificate?
Yes, Uruguay agreed to the 1961 Hague Convention Abolishing the Requirement of Legalisation for Foreign Public Documents. Therefore, Uruguay accepts the Apostille Certificate for Uruguay Company Registry Search Documents in place of any further legalisation process.
Uruguay signed up to the Hague Convention on 14th October 2012.
What is the language(s) of the Uruguay Company Registry?
The Uruguay Company Register is in Spanish language only.
Uruguay Embassies, high commissions and consulates
Uruguay has 53 embassies abroad, as well as 138 consulates and four other representations.
Montevideo, the capital of Uruguay, hosts 45 embassies, and in addition there are a total of 61 consulates and one other representation located in Uruguay.
Uruguay Site Visits
Our network of global private investigators / process severs means we offer site visits throughout all of Uruguay. Our local partner is based in Montevideo which enables us to do site visits throughout all of Uruguay including Salto, Minas and Punta del Este. Our agents can make discreet enquiries at the location to confirm if company currently trades at the address and take photographs along with any other special requests.
Uruguay Country Rating
The current bond ratings for Uruguay from the major credit bureau(s) is listed below. Rating factors include the current account balance, debt payment history and timeliness, banking and financial operations, future economic outlook, and national economic strength.
Uruguay Moody's rating: Baa2 (first obtained in 2014)
Uruguay Standard & Poors rating: BBB (first obtained in 2015)
Uruguay Debt Collection
Creditreform provides an Uruguay Debt Collection service on a No Win No Fee basis. All debts are pursued by our local office/partner in the country/jurisdiction where the debtor is located including Uruguay.
Uruguay Skip Tracing
We provide private investigation services for all countries/jurisdictions including Uruguay. Our specialist Uruguay skip tracing service operates through our network of PI agents worldwide where we can trace individuals current addresses.
Uruguay Business Credit Reports
Creditreform provides Uruguay Business Credit reports on all companies and businesses registered in Uruguay. The report will include all available information and a credit rating/score. To request a recent sample credit report please contact us.
Uruguay Company Document Agency FAQs
1. What documents/extracts are available in Uruguay?
The extracts / documents available will vary depending on the jurisdiction and company type. If you can provide details on the company we can check availability to confirm what extracts are available and provide quote.
2. What is the difference between a company extract and a credit report?
A company extract provides official information/documentation which can include where available such as a company's registration, directors, and share capital. A credit report provides information about a company's finances, ownership and credit worthiness.
3. Is shareholder information available in Uruguay?
The availability of shareholder information depends on the jurisdiction, company type and local legislation.
4. Are financial statements available in Uruguay?
Financial information is usually required to be filed at the local register but is not always publicly available. Financial information is more publicly available in Europe compared to other regions globally where there is not always a legal requirement.
5. What is the cost to obtain company extracts?
The cost of obtaining company extracts varies depending on the jurisdiction, access to the local register and the delivery speed required. We will always provide a no obligation quote before proceeding.
6. What is the delivery time to obtain company documents?
The delivery time to obtain company documents depends on the jurisdiction and access to the local register. We will always provide the documents by email where possible to speed up delivery.