Updated February 17th 2026

Uruguay - Employer of Record (EOR)

Learn what you need to expand your business and hire compliantly in Uruguay while simplifying HR processes with Justworks EOR.

Quick Facts on Hiring in Uruguay

Everything you need to know about hiring in Uruguay at a glance.

. million

Population

Uruguayan Peso (UYU)

Currency

Montevideo

Capital city

Spanish

Languages

billion (USD)

GDP

paid holidays

Public Holidays

. million

Population

Uruguayan Peso (UYU)

Currency

Montevideo

Capital city

Spanish

Languages

billion (USD)

GDP

paid holidays

Public Holidays

Grow Your Team in Uruguay with Justworks EOR

You can tap into top talent without needing to open a local entity or worrying about compliance. We take care of the details so you can focus on growing your team and reaching your goals.

Here’s how we help you manage your global team from day one:

  • Easy global payroll: Pay your team accurately and on time, no matter where they’re located

  • Compliant hiring in Uruguay: Create locally compliant contracts and offer competitive benefits

  • Less admin for you: We handle payroll, taxes, and HR tasks so you can stay focused on your business

  • Ongoing support: From onboarding to offboarding, we’re here every step of the way

Justworks makes it easier for small businesses to expand globally. Whether you’re hiring your first international employee or growing your presence in new countries, our platform is built to support you.

Here’s What You Should Know Before Hiring in Uruguay

Compensation & Benefits

Employees in Uruguay are entitled to key protections, including limits on working hours, paid leave, 13th-month bonus pay, and severance pay. They are also required to enroll in the country’s social security and healthcare systems. These systems provide coverage for disability, retirement, illness, workplace injuries, maternity leave, unemployment, and death.

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Hiring in Uruguay with an EOR

Ready to start hiring talent in Uruguay with Justworks? Here’s how you can expect the process to look: 

  1. You’ve found the perfect new hire in Uruguay 

  2. Partner with Justworks EOR to bring them on

  3. Start the onboarding process for employees, including enrollment in local benefits and pension contributions

  4. Manage ongoing tasks such as payroll, benefits administration, compliance, and other HR operations specific to Uruguay

Hiring in Uruguay might seem overwhelming, but Justworks is here to offer tailored support.

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Insights Into the Uruguayan Hiring Market

This material has been prepared for informational purposes only, and is not intended to provide, and should not be relied on for, legal or tax advice. If you have any legal or tax questions regarding this content or related issues, then you should consult with your professional legal or tax advisor.
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Key Features
  • Pay all employees from a single platform
  • Access local employee benefits
  • International compliance support
  • Time Tracking & PTO reporting

Ready to Hire Confidently in Uruguay?

Justworks makes building your global team seamless by helping you hire and onboard talent in Uruguay and beyond. Save yourself the time and hassle of international hiring today.

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