How do you get a RUT tax number in Uruguay in 2026?

Employees paid through a Uruguayan payroll often receive tax handling via the employer without you opening every DGI product on day one. Freelancers, consultants, remote workers billing Uruguayan clients, landlords receiving rent formally, and small business owners usually need a RUT to issue compliant invoices and meet DGI reporting rules.

Finish or advance your residence file first when Migraciones and DGI expect matching identity: Apply for a residence permit. Some profiles explore limited DGI registration before a full cédula exists, yet everyday movers should plan on the ID card as the main unlock.

DGI offers online and in-person registration paths that change by taxpayer type. Expect passport or cédula copies, address proof aligned with your lease, activity description, and compliance questions about foreign income. An escribano (public notary) or accountant often helps the first filing for non-resident investors or property owners.

Link the RUT to banking once KYC clears: Open a bank account. Model accountant fees and declared income inside your living sheet: Monthly budget and How expensive is Uruguay. Sequence the wider move in Paperwork after moving. Spanish forms dominate; bring a bilingual helper if online DGI onboarding stalls.