Payroll in Uruguay
Payroll in Uruguay runs in UYU (Uruguayan peso). Usually monthly. Mandatory aguinaldo, typically settled in two installments. Statutory employer contributions apply. Gracemark operates it end-to-end, humans, not tickets.
Two ways to run payroll in Uruguay
Own-entity payroll
For long-term presence in Uruguay. Gracemark manages statutory filings, pay runs, and year-end reporting under your entity, with a named operator on South America time.
EOR-run payroll
No entity in Uruguay? Employ and pay talent under Gracemark's local infrastructure via EOR, onboard in 2–3 weeks (eor), no local incorporation.
Compliance essentials in Uruguay
- Aguinaldo paid in two installments (June and December)
- Vacation salary (salario vacacional) is paid on top of leave
- BPS social security is the main, moderate employer cost
- Most stable, low-corruption market in the region
- Strong English in the professional and tech talent pool
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