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Registering a sole proprietorship in Uruguay can take about 48 hours—that is, roughly two to three days—if the basic requirements and documents are already in place. This type of registration is described as fast and can be completed digitally.
This timeframe applies primarily to the technical registration process. It does not mean that the entire business is fully ready: bank accounts, bookkeeping, the tax regime, BPS, possible permits, online access, and client documentation still need to be arranged.
Therefore, two to three days should be viewed as a guideline for getting a sole proprietorship started, not as a full project launch. If the business requires premises, licences, banking arrangements, or complex operations, operational readiness may take longer even if the registration number is obtained quickly.