South America's Best Tax Deal Just Got Better

Become a Client: https://nomadcapitalist.com/apply/ Uruguay's 11-year tax exemption on foreign income was one of the cleanest deals in the world. Sixty days a year, a modest real estate purchase, and you could legally shield everything you earned abroad for over a decade. That version ended in 2026. The new rules raise the investment threshold dramatically, add a physical presence requirement for one option, and bring foreign capital gains into scope if you are not under the holiday. But the deal is not gone. Three paths still get you to the same place, and for the right person, this could move Uruguay from a backup plan to somewhere you actually want to be, with citizenship possible in three years, Mercosur access, and a safe haven in the southern cone while the rest of the world decides what it wants to be. Get our free Weekly Rundown newsletter and be the first to hear about breaking news and offers: https://nomadcapitalist.com/email Join us for the next Nomad Capitalist Live event: https://nomadcapitalist.com/live/ 0:00 Uruguay's Most Famous Tax Deal and What Changed 0:51 What the Old Program Actually Looked Like 1:53 The Three New Options for 2026 3:11 Option One: 183 Days Per Year 4:19 Option Two: $2 Million in Real Estate, No Physical Presence 5:36 Why the $2 Million Property Is More Than Just a Tax Play 7:05 Option Three: $100K Per Year Into the National Innovation Fund 8:03 New Tax on Foreign Capital Gains and Rental Income 9:08 Why Uruguay Wants Residents Who Actually Show Up 10:11 After the 11 Years: The Transition Tax and Lump Sum Option 11:30 Latin America as a Tax Region Is Getting More Competitive 12:00 Uruguay Citizenship in 3 to 5 Years and Mercosur Access 12:27 Why the Southern Cone Makes Sense Right Now 13:13 Moving Uruguay From Plan B to Plan A Nomad Capitalist helps clients "go where you're treated best". We are the world's most sought-after firm for offshore tax planning, dual citizenship, and international diversification and asset protection. We use legal and ethical strategies and work exclusively with seven- and eight-figure entrepreneurs and investors. We create and execute holistic, multi-jurisdictional Plans that help clients keep more of their wealth, increase their personal freedom, and protect their families and wealth against threats in their home country. No other firm offers clients access to more potential options to relocate to, bank in, or become a citizen of. Because we do not focus only on one or a handful of countries, we can offer unbiased advice where others can't. Become Our Client: https://nomadcapitalist.com/apply/ Our Website: http://www.nomadcapitalist.com/ About Our Company: https://nomadcapitalist.com/about/ Buy Mr. Henderson’s Book: https://nomadcapitalist.com/book/ DISCLAIMER: Neither Nomad Capitalist LTD nor its affiliates are licensed legal, financial, or tax advisors. All content published on YouTube and other platforms is intended solely for general informational and educational purposes and should not be construed as legal, tax, or financial advice. Nomad Capitalist does not offer or sell legal, financial, or tax advisory services. Nomad Capitalist Live is organized and operated solely by Nomad Events Limited. Nomad Capitalist is a promotional partner and assumes no liability for event operations.