Best brokers and banks for Uruguay residents — regulated, verified and ranked for 2026.
Uruguay has its own regulated financial market. The primary stock exchange is the Bolsa de Valores de Montevideo (BVM).
Banco Central del Uruguay (BCU) (www.bcu.gub.uy) regulates the securities and investment sector in Uruguay. All investment platforms listed on WhichBrokr for Uruguay are either licensed by BCU or operate under an internationally recognised regulatory framework.
BCU supervises the banking sector in Uruguay, ensuring deposit protection up to USD 250,000 (Fondo de Garantía de Depósitos).
Capital gains from the sale of securities are taxed at 0% on securities gains — Uruguay has 0% CGT on capital gains from securities and investments for individuals. One of Latin America's best investment tax regimes.. Dividends are subject to 7% IRPF on dividends.. Trading losses can be carried forward for up to N/A. Uruguay offers the following tax-advantaged investment structures: Standard Account (0% CGT on securities for individuals. Uruguay is a stable, dollarised economy popular with Latin American investors.).
Bank deposits in Uruguay are protected up to USD 250,000 (Fondo de Garantía de Depósitos) per depositor per institution.