Argentines continue to flock to Uruguay to Invest
Data released by the Central Bank of Uruguay (BCU) reveals that, as of December 31, 2022, the investment advisors and portfolio managers sector in Uruguay had grown in terms of clients and employees. Specifically, there were 67 portfolio managers and 106 investment advisors in the country, an increase of 10 from the previous year. These advisors and managers managed the assets of 36,170 clients, 21.5% more than at the end of 2021, and employed 951 people. Of the total number of clients, 63.7% were Argentines,…
Current Forestry Options in Uruguay
Foreign investment in Uruguay’s forestry industry is growing, with great chances for small-scale and large-scale forestry projects. If you’re thinking of planting your forest or investing in an existing operation, Uruguay’s forestry sector is worth investigating. Plantation Forestry in Uruguay Investors looking to put money into forestry? Uruguay’s a great choice! Plantation forestry has been going strong for ages. Here’s the rundown of what it offers – pros and cons. Benefit-wise,…
So you want to buy farm land in South America – What are the options ?
So you want to be a landowner in South America Investing in farmland can make for an intriguing alternative to the stock market. Farmland is safe historically, an excellent hedge against inflation and is an asset class that does not correlate with the normal stock market. As the world’s population continues to grow (9.15 billion estimates by 2050) and the global middle class continues to emerge (with changing dietary habits toward more calories and meat), farmland is poised to become an even more intriguing…
Investment in Farmland in 2023
Investment in farmland suitable for livestock or crops is the safest investment, especially long-term, i.e. 5 to 10 years. It is an area little studied by modern investors, who have remained in the dot com investors world and have forgotten the traditional investment: farms. Today, the following observation is most certain. Where there is arable land in a stable political environment with clear rules and access to ports, you can make a minimum investment of 9% and a capitalization rate of 4%. These figures…
An excellent rice harvest just ended in Uruguay
Average yields per hectare could be a record. In general terms, it could be said that the rice harvest throughout the country has finished. In a year so complicated by the severe drought we were going through, the rice sector was saved with flying colours, mainly because it is a crop that needs to be flooded for production. Therefore forecasts are made in advance so that the water sources are sufficient. However, because atmospheric demand has increased exponentially in recent years, this calculation is very…
Global tax guide to doing business in Uruguay
Uruguay imposes taxes, primarily at a national level, over companies and individuals (residents and non-residents), based on the source income rule; that is, taxes will be levied on services performed, assets located and rights economically used within Uruguayan territory (with some exceptions). Uruguay has an important double-taxation treaty network, which follows the Organisation of Economic Cooperation and Development Model (The United Nations Model in some cases), which may reduce or even eliminate Uruguayan…
Answers to Frequently Asked Questions about GTSA
Who are we, and why do we have such a strong web presence with those looking to invest in South American Real Estate? The general characteristics that set Gateway to South America apart from other real estate agencies in the region could be summarised by the following: Contact the Gateway to South America team to learn about the best investment opportunities in the region. The company is a benchmark for foreign investors wishing to invest in Argentina, Brazil,…
TLG announces the sale of one of Uruguay’s most iconic farmland properties
Co-founded in 2016 by Francisco Roque de Pinho and Joaquín Labella in Uruguay – a country with vast unexplored agricultural potential wedged between Argentina and Brazil – TLG Management Partners (TLG) works to implement improvements on and then manage underperforming farmland properties in South America on behalf of European investors. Common challenges associated with the global pandemic, including economic uncertainty, depressed commodity prices, and market volatility, followed by supply chain…
What happened to biofuels?
Energy technology: Making large amounts of fuel from organic matter has proved to be more complex and costly than expected SCIENTISTS have long known how to convert various organic materials into liquid fuel. Trees, shrubs, grasses, seeds, fungi, seaweed, algae and animal fats have all been turned into biofuels to power cars, ships and planes. As well as being available to countries without tar sands, shale fields or gushers, biofuels can help reduce greenhouse-gas emissions by providing an alternative to releasing…
A warning for South American Wine exporters – Counterfeiting is rife in your primary markets
South America is producing some of the best wines export in the world . In 2014 an Argentine Malbec won the prize for being the best red wine in the world. Counterfieting is of deep concern to many South American exporters, including winemakers. Asia is a major transgressor in this regard. The statistics of counterfeiting make alarming reading. The most recent OECD estimate dates from 2007, when it says cross-border counterfeiting totalled around US$250 billion annually and almost two percent of global trade…
Scientists now agree transgenic crops ( GM) are safe after years of study
Scientists now agree transgenic crops ( GM) are safe after years of study Activists who flip-flopped on genetically modified farming Environmentalists frequently criticize transgenic crops. Until recently, Mark Lynas was no exception. A British journalist, researcher and activist, Lynas helped found the movement against genetically modified (GM) foods in the mid-1990s. But as time went on, he started questioning his views, leading him to publicly denounce his previous positions during a speech at the Oxford…
The Southern Cone of South America, are major farm machinery manufacturers
Several major agricultural machinery brands are manufactured in the Southern Cone of South America, including: These are just a few examples of the major agricultural machinery brands manufactured in the Southern Cone of South America. Contact the Gateway to South America team to learn about the best investment opportunities in the region. The company is a benchmark for foreign investors wishing to invest in Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Paraguay, Peru and Uruguay, providing expert advice on property acquisition…
Which Latam Countries have become more open to trade
The article discusses the evolution of trade openness in Latin American countries over the past 60 years, highlighting the growth and diversification of some economies while cautioning against the potential adverse effects of increased dependence on trade. Key takeaways:1. Trade openness, measured as the percentage of GDP made up by a country’s total two-way trade, has grown significantly in many Latin American countries since 1960, with Mexico leading the way with a 300% increase.2. A drop in trade openness…
Is the US dollars Dominance ending in Trade?
Despite recent doubts about the dominance of the US dollar as a global reserve currency, its position remains strong due to its immense starting advantage, network effects, and the supply of safe assets available to dollar investors. While individual countries can circumvent the dominant system, a shift to a multipolar system of currencies is not imminent and would be inherently less stable. The reason why not: Counter arguments: Conclusion: China’s controlled flows of capital and current-account surpluses…
Two-thirds of high-net-worth individuals investing in Uruguay are Argentinean
Uruguay’s investment advisors and portfolio manager sector grew substantially in the number of clients and employees last year. This sector currently manages the money of 36,170 clients, 63% of whom are Argentine, with a total of US$ 28.93 billion invested in different instruments. Data released by the Central Bank of Uruguay (BCU) shows that at the end of 2022, there were 67 portfolio managers and 106 investment advisors in the country. This is an increase of 10 from the previous year. Portfolio managers…
