GMOs are not banned. Corn and soy export hit record export due to the fact that they allowed introduction of GMOs varieties some years ago. Most local produced food uses some of this corn/soy. Also, animal GMOs are very much present, leaded by the work being done by INIA (http://www.inia.org.uy) and other private/public institutions.
Bureaucracy to open bank accounts for foreigns are in place to avoid money laundry operations. High taxes are to fund public enterprises, pay external debt and invest in social care. You most of all should know, since you hired programmers in an illegal manner, forcing a dependent relation of your workers being filled as freelancers to avoid paying taxes and denying some legitimate rights. For example the right to get a compensation in case of getting fired, something you tried to avoid at least once. Gladly Uruguay's justice put your company in place and made you pay what you own.
I would say Uruguay is being very good to you, and you could never become a wealthy person if not established here where you could find qualified personnel at very low cost, considering your clients where all USA and Europe based, and your revenues quite high.
From what I read, it looks like you're trying to avoid other companies to establish here, as is Neo, the company that bought yours and now hires you, probably as a partner.
Bureaucracy to open bank accounts for foreigns are in place to avoid money laundry operations. High taxes are to fund public enterprises, pay external debt and invest in social care. You most of all should know, since you hired programmers in an illegal manner, forcing a dependent relation of your workers being filled as freelancers to avoid paying taxes and denying some legitimate rights. For example the right to get a compensation in case of getting fired, something you tried to avoid at least once. Gladly Uruguay's justice put your company in place and made you pay what you own.
I would say Uruguay is being very good to you, and you could never become a wealthy person if not established here where you could find qualified personnel at very low cost, considering your clients where all USA and Europe based, and your revenues quite high.
From what I read, it looks like you're trying to avoid other companies to establish here, as is Neo, the company that bought yours and now hires you, probably as a partner.
Are we scared of a little competition?