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Horizons ensures day-to-day guidance to help your business navigate Uruguay labor laws and regulations. Horizons also ensures Uruguay payroll is processed on time, and that taxes are withheld as required. As the Uruguay Employer of Record, Horizons is responsible for employee income tax withholding, payment of payroll taxes to state authorities, and submission of tax returns to the Uruguay Tax Office. Partnering with our Uruguay EOR is the quickest and most cost-effective way to enter the Uruguay market.
Note, a Uruguay Employer of Record is also known as a Uruguay Professional Employer Organization (PEO).
Hire in Uruguay, and pay employees through our platform or app.
Our Uruguay EOR solution is the most affordable on the market.
Fast onboarding in Uruguay, hire in as little as 24 hours.
We draft labor contracts compliant with Uruguay labor law.
We administer all mandatory benefits and contributions in Uruguay.
It doesn’t stop with Uruguay — we are an international EOR
When hiring employees in Uruguay, we strongly recommend that you put a written employment contract in place. Contracts should include any relevant details of the employment agreement, be written in Spanish, and use the Uruguayan peso as currency.
3 months, unless otherwise stated in writing
1 week + the time until the next payday
1 month’s salary per year of service, maximum 6 months’ salary
3 months, unless otherwise stated in writing
1 week + the time until the next payday
1 month’s salary per year of service, maximum 6 months’ salary
The standard working week for employees in Uruguay is 48 hours spread across five days of work.
Uruguay has a range of national public holidays that are celebrated annually. In 2025 these holidays are:
| Date | Holiday name |
|---|---|
| 1 Jan Wednesday | New Year’s Day |
| 6 Jan Monday | Día de Reyes (Epiphany) |
| 4 Mar Tuesday | Carnival celebrations |
| 17 Apr Thursday | Maundy Thursday |
| 18 Apr Friday | Good Friday |
| 19 Apr Saturday | Landing of the 33 Orientals |
| 20 Apr Sunday | Easter Sunday |
| 1 May Thursday | Labour Day / May Day |
| 19 Jun Thursday | Nunca Más Birthday of José Gervasio Artigas and Never Again Day |
| 18 Jul Friday | Constitution Day |
| 25 Aug Monday | Independence Day |
| 12 Oct Sunday | Day of the Americas |
| 2 Nov Sunday | All Souls’ Day |
| 25 Dec Thursday | Christmas Day |
Employees in Uruguay can receive paid sick leave after the fourth day of absence.
In order for employees to receive the full wages due to them, workers must present a valid medical certificate from a certified doctor to their employer.
There is no legally mandated minimum notice period for terminations in Uruguay, but it is good practice to offer one. Severance payments usually equal one month of salary for every year with an employer, up to six months of pay in total.
The income tax system in Uruguay is progressive, with rates of between 0% and 36% depending on income level.
The corporate tax rate in Uruguay is generally 25%
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The minimum wage in Uruguay is 22,268 UYU per month for full-time employees.
Building a benefits system for your Uruguayan workforce can be difficult and complicated to navigate if you are not familiar with the country, its customs, and its employment laws. To set it up independently, it can take several weeks and potentially lead to unexpected delays.
At Horizons, we specialize in running the setup and management of Uruguayan employee benefits systems so you don’t have to. We’ll take care of everything, using our knowledge and experience to ensure you are compliant and ready to hire in Uruguay.
Hire borderless talent with Horizons
With Horizons, you get quick service, transparent pricing, and expert support.
Generally speaking, the terms “Uruguay PEO” and “Uruguay EOR” are used interchangeably.
In most cases, Horizons’ Uruguay EOR can hire & onboard your employee within 24 hours. The actual start date of the employee will depend on their notice period obligation to their previous employer as well as any relevant hiring rules in Uruguay.
It is possible to get a work visa in Uruguay. Horizons’ Global Mobility team is a dedicated team of work visa experts. They assess the details of each case to determine feasibility and costs before Horizons applies for the work visa on behalf of your employee. If the Global Mobility team determines that your case is feasible, the process is smooth and transparent. Visa spots in Uruguay are limited, however—get started today to secure your employees’ visa spot.
Holiday Schedule in Uruguay [2025]
