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A considered first step.

Organise your research before making commitments. Work through these four steps at your own pace.

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Define your project

Start with the activity, the customer and the problem you want to solve.

Write a short description of what your business would do, who it would serve and which activities would take place in Uruguay. Separate what you already know from the assumptions you still need to test.

  • Who are your first potential customers?
  • Which activities need to be based in Uruguay?
  • What would a useful first-stage project look like?
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Understand the landscape

Explore the sector, the location and the people you would need.

Compare relevant sector reports and make a list of the inputs your operation would depend on: skills, suppliers, transport, premises or digital services. Look for information that is specific to your activity.

  • Which local skills and suppliers would you need?
  • What are your location and infrastructure requirements?
  • Which sector assumptions need independent validation?
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Map the practical steps

Identify the operational questions to take to qualified advisers.

Use the official investor guide to identify the questions relevant to establishing and running your activity. Ask qualified local advisers to review company structure, employment, tax, permits and other requirements for your specific project.

  • Which company and registration options should you discuss?
  • What employment, premises or licensing questions apply?
  • Which assumptions affect your budget and timeline?
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Go back to the source

Check the current guidance before moving from research to action.

Keep a source list alongside your plan. Record publication dates, assumptions and the questions still open. Rules and incentives can change; confirm the current position before entering an agreement or spending money.

  • Have you checked the original source and its date?
  • Which points need professional confirmation?
  • Who is responsible for each next step?

Continue your research

The official investor guide includes material on setting up a company, labour, entry requirements, tax and investment promotion. Check the latest edition and get advice for your circumstances.

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