FARMLAND IN URUGUAY
Types of land in Uruguay:
Farming (soybeans, wheat, rice, dairy farms)
Cattle ranches
Forestry
Vineyards / olives / blueberries
Oceanside ranches
Productivity according to type of land
The CONEAT index system
With land unit number, system shows:
a) detailed map
b) types of soil in different colors
c) productivity index of each type of soil
The eastern seashore market
Rural land that has higher value due to proximity to Punta del Este / Rocha / Colonia areas
Value: USD 10,000+ upwards per hectare
Opportunities to subdivide and sell by sq. meter
Taxes in farming
Farming has favorable tax treatment in Uruguay:
- Income tax:
Flat 25% income tax rate (effective rate can be 10-20% according to deductions)
For small farms, rate is lower: farms with income below USD 205,000 per year have a capped tax amount of USD 5,125
- No asset tax, even if held by a corporate vehicle
- Low property taxes: avg. 0.2% or less
- No V.A.T. or sales tax on most supplies and machinery
- No V.A.T. or sales tax on sale of farm products (except 1% municipal sales tax on sale of livestock)