Mid-December and Argentine tourists finish defining where they are going to go your next summer vacation. Among the closest holiday options abroad, Brazil is expected to have a record number of Argentinians.
Y Uruguay, which came with a reputation as an “expensive” destination In recent summers, now it appears as a more possible, closer option, on the one hand because of the “ironed” dollar in Argentina and, on the other, because of the high prices in local destinations.
Added to this are the tax benefits that renew every summer the authorities of the neighboring country, to tempt Argentine visitors.
For the 2025 season, Uruguay has relaunched these proposals but with a significant improvement, in search of more foreign tourists who come to enjoy its beaches, gastronomy and nature.
“Uruguay offers you a benefits battery to enjoy with family, as a couple or with friends”: this is how the proposals are presented to non-resident tourists for this summer in the official website of Tourism of Uruguay.
Until April 30, 2025, VAT (which represents 22%) will not be charged on the gastronomic services offered in restaurants, bars, cafes, tea rooms, etc.
The regulations state that all foreign tourists obtain VAT exemption in the accommodation services in hotels, inns and other establishments, as long as they are registered with the Ministry of Tourism of Uruguay.
To access the benefit, in addition, the condition is that the reservations are made directly with the hotel and not through online booking platforms. This benefit is available throughout the year.
Until April 30, 2025, you can rent a car in Uruguay (without a driver) saving VAT.
VAT is not charged to foreign tourists on mediation services for the temporary rental of properties during the summer (that is, on the commission of real estate agencies).
The benefit will also be maintained until the end of April 2025.
Foreign tourists who organize events or celebrations in Uruguay will be able to take advantage of the elimination of VAT until April 30, 2025.