Banking
Uruguay — Required Documents for Banking
Uruguay's single-window page lists an ID card, proof of address, RUT registration and proof of income for sole owners and SAS companies opening a BROU account.
VerifiedGovernment / official sourceUruguay Single Window (VUI), opening a bank accountLast reviewed: 2026-10-26
Key facts
- Sole ownership: valid identity card, proof of address in the owner's name, RUT registration certificate (DGI forms) and proof of income.
- SAS: identity card, proof of address under the company name, RUT registration, articles of association and proof of registration in the National Registry of Legal Entities (Commercial Registry section).
- Proof of income can be a DGI affidavit, prior-year balance sheet or CPA certificate of sales; Monotributo and Literal e firms are exempt.
- Companies without a completed economic cycle must provide a one-year cash-flow estimate by a CPA registered with BROU.
- The Commercial Registry certificate must be dated no more than 15 calendar days before submission. Non-resident procedures are not addressed.
Required documents
- Identity card (CI)
- Proof of address
- RUT registration certificate
- Proof of income
- Articles of association (SAS)