Either as a precaution, a hobby, a hunting equipment or a collector’s item. You can legally own a firearm if you fulfill the Uruguayan government’s requirements imposed by its Homeland Security Departament (Ministerio del Interior). You can add a carrying permit that authorizes you to carry it outside of your property as well (only available for handguns).**
All of the following services are included*:
- Advice on the required foreign documents.
- Obtaining the required Uruguayan documents.
- ID Photo (2,5 cm × 2,5 cm)
- Photocopy of Uruguayan ID card
- Photocopy of Uruguayan Firearm License (applies to renewals)
- Proof of address
- Uruguayan police background check
- Uruguayan Income Certificate
- Personal assistance and interpreting throughout the governmental screening process.
- Physcophisical check
- Legal course on firearm ownership
- Accurate firing of 10 rounds at a target
- Submission of documents and information updates before the Department of Homeland Security (Ministerio del Interior).
- Interpreting and scheduling assistance with local offices.
- Free Uruguayan business registration for small business owners and self-employed applicants before Social Security (BPS) and the Tax Administration (DGI).²
- Tax Administration (DGI) user setup for tax payments and certificates.
- Social Security (BPS) user setup to verify payroll tax contributions.
- Procurement of Uruguayan translator and notary documents.
*My services are available nationwide.
**All of my relocation services aren’t included.
Cost: 500 USD / 20000 UYU (60% up-front and 40% once the whole process is complete) or an hourly 100 USD / 4000 UYU rate.¹
***Firearm ownership is a tradition that started with the politically unstable 19th century. It has become an inherited hobby for most and a precaution for owners of properties and estates located far away from urban centers and law enforcement agencies.
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