Intendencia Departamental de Maldonado

What Intendencia Departamental de Maldonado does

The Intendencia Departamental de Maldonado (IDM) is the departmental government authority for the Maldonado Department in Uruguay, with 866 employees and its legal seat at the Edificio Comunal in Maldonado city. It administers tax collection, public health services, urban planning, environmental management, economic development, and social inclusion programs across the department. The current Intendente (mayor) is Miguel Abella, succeeding Enrique Antía; the entity is also referred to as Intendencia de Maldonado. Operating status is active, with 8 municipal offices (Aiguá, Garzón, Pan de Azúcar, Piriápolis, Punta del Este, San Carlos, Solís Grande, plus Maldonado) and numerous community centers (comunales) delivering in-person services.

The revenue model is tax- and fee-based rather than commercial. Recurring revenue streams include Contribución Inmobiliaria (urban and suburban property tax, with annual early-payment discounts of up to 14%) and the Tasa de Contralor de Higiene Ambiental (environmental control fees on businesses). One-time revenue streams include Derechos de Habilitación (business licensing), Permisos de Ferias y Artesanos (annual fair and artisan permits), and administrative fees. The department also forgoes revenue, with a disclosed annual tax renunciation of $2 million during the pandemic period as part of sector relief measures. Technology infrastructure consists of a government web portal with integrated tax portal, GIS geographic information systems, electronic inspection monitoring (Fiscalización Electrónica), and the PAV Moodle-based online training platform — standard public-sector digital tooling rather than AI-enabled systems.

Service delivery spans multiple citizen segments. Municipal clinics serve 100,000+ users annually with general medicine and specializations (gynecology, pediatrics, nutrition, diabetology, mental health). The Tarjeta Dorada program provides 10-25% discounts at participating merchants to 800+ seniors aged 60+. The Inserción Laboral Inclusiva program employs 40 people with disabilities in 2026 at a total program cost of $4,202,229. Uruguayan Sign Language workshops reached 500 inscriptions department-wide in 2026. The Espacio Emprendedores y Empresas supports entrepreneurs and SMBs with mentorship, training, financing, and commercialization spaces. Partnerships anchor several programs: ANDE, LATU, Ministerio de Industria, and INEFOP support the Mesa Interinstitucional de Desarrollo for entrepreneurs; the Congreso de Intendentes operates the nationwide Tarjeta Dorada; and OIM, RAD, INAU, and Zonta Atlántico Sur collaborate on social and inclusion initiatives.

Name

Intendencia Departamental de Maldonado

Legal name

Intendencia Departamental de Maldonado

Website

https://maldonado.gub.uy

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

The Intendencia Departamental de Maldonado (IDM) is the departmental government of Uruguay's Maldonado Department, administering tax collection, public health, and social inclusion programs across 8 municipalities with 866 employees, serving 100,000+ residents annually through clinics and digital services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Municipal Government Services

NAICS

Public Administration (92), Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support (921), Administration of Housing Programs, Urban Planning, and Community Development (9251)

SIC

Services-Management Services (8741), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Mayor/City Manager & General Administration (BPAIACAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Housing & Neighborhood Services (Local Housing Programs) (BPAIACAJ), State/Provincial Human Services & Benefits Administration (Welfare, Disability, Child & Family) (BPAIABAI), Land Administration & Cadastral Services (Public Land Records, Parcel Management) (BPAIANAH)

Keywords

• Municipal government services
• Property tax administration
• Public health clinics
• Social inclusion programs
• Urban planning services

Headquarters

HQ city

Maldonado

HQ country

Uruguay

HQ region

Latin America

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Contribución Inmobiliaria: Property tax collected annually from property owners in the department. Payment can be made with discounts for early payment (up to 14% for paying in January with good payer bonus).
2. Tasa de Contralor de Higiene Ambiental: Environmental hygiene control fees charged to businesses and establishments for inspection and licensing.
3. Derechos de Habilitación: Business licensing and authorization fees for commercial establishments.
4. Impuesto de Contribución Inmobiliaria Urbana y Suburbana: Urban and suburban property contribution taxes including municipal additions for public lighting and video surveillance.
5. Permisos de Ferias y Artesanos: Annual permits for fairs and artisan markets, with potential exonerations for qualifying vendors.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

The Intendencia Departamental de Maldonado administers the departmental government of Maldonado, Uruguay, delivering municipal services to citizens and businesses. Core offerings include property tax administration (Contribución Inmobiliaria), business licensing and permits, public health services through municipal clinics, social inclusion programs for seniors (Tarjeta Dorada) and people with disabilities (Inserción Laboral Inclusiva), entrepreneur and economic development support (Espacio Emprendedores y Empresas), urban planning and territorial management, environmental hygiene control, tourism information, and cultural/sports programming. Services are delivered through 8 municipal offices, community centers, and an integrated digital portal.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Contribución Inmobiliaria (Property Tax)

Quantifiable outcome

• 100,000+ citizens served annually through municipal clinics
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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App detail

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core, supporting and minor.

• Agencia Nacional de Desarrollo (ANDE)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020ANDE provides support for the Mesa Interinstitucional de Desarrollo which coordinates entrepreneur support services. ANDE operates PYMES centers that provide business development resources to small and medium enterprises in the department.
• LATU (Laboratorio Tecnológico del Uruguay)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerLATU participates in the Mesa Interinstitucional through Avanzamypes platform, providing technological support and business development resources for entrepreneurs.
• Ministerio de Industria, Energía y MineríacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe ministry provides MIPYMES and entrepreneur support programs through its government portal, contributing to the inter-institutional mesa for business development.
• INEFOPsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerINEFOP contributes to the entrepreneur ecosystem through its Motor Emprendedor program, providing training and employment support resources.
• Cámara Empresarial de MaldonadocoreGTM or Marketing PartnerThe business chamber supports the Tarjeta Dorada program for seniors and participates in the Mesa Interinstitucional, promoting local business interests and economic development.
• Unión de Comerciantes de MaldonadosupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal merchant union participates in the entrepreneur development ecosystem, supporting small business initiatives and commercial development.
• Congreso de IntendentescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational organization that initiated the Tarjeta Dorada program, a nationwide discount card system for adults 60+ implemented across 12 intendencies in Uruguay.
• La OrtopédicaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerOrthopedic company that joined the Tarjeta Dorada program offering discounts on medical equipment and products for seniors.
• UNIT (Instituto Uruguayo de Normas Técnicas)supportingImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerUNIT provides accessibility training certification for municipal employees, helping IDM improve accessibility standards in public buildings and services.
• OIM (Organización Internacional para las Migraciones) ONU MigraciónsupportingImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerInternational migration organization collaborated on a workshop about human trafficking prevention and vulnerability situations, providing technical expertise.
• RAD (Agenda de Derechos)supportingImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCivil rights organization partnered on human trafficking prevention workshop, contributing specialized knowledge on vulnerable populations.
• INAU (Instituto del Niño y Adolescente del Uruguay)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational child and adolescent institute co-organizes the 'Hablemos de aportes para el cambio' training cycle addressing violence prevention and child protection.
• Zonta Atlántico SursupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerWomen's organization partnered on gender equality training cycle, contributing to community education on women's rights and violence prevention.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Intendencia de San José: Mid-sized Uruguayan departmental government with comparable municipal structure, tax collection mechanisms, and social programs. Part of the same national intendencia network.
• Intendencia de Paysandú: Mid-sized departmental government providing comparable municipal services including tax administration, social programs, and citizen engagement across multiple municipalities within the department.
• Intendencia de Salto: Northern Uruguayan departmental government with similar municipal service mandate, multiple smaller municipalities, and economic development programs targeting local entrepreneurs.
• Intendencia de Canelones: Neighboring departmental government with similar population scale, multiple municipalities, agricultural-urban mix, and social inclusion programs. Direct comparative peer in Uruguay's intendencia system.
• Gobierno Departamental de Lavalleja: Neighboring Uruguayan departmental government with comparable structure, population scale, and mix of urban and rural municipalities requiring similar service delivery approaches.
• Intendencia de Colonia: Departmental government with historical-tourism economy, multiple municipalities, and similar citizen service portfolio. Operates under the same intendencia governance framework as Maldonado.
• Intendencia de Montevideo: Capital intendencia of Uruguay, the largest departmental government with comparable structure: tax collection, municipal services, social programs, and digital citizen portals. Direct institutional peer in the same national government system.
• Intendencia de Rocha: Atlantic coast department with a tourism-dependent economy similar to Maldonado's Punta del Este profile. Comparable in seasonal fiscal dynamics, property tax base, and tourism-oriented municipal services.

Broad incumbents

• Congreso de Intendentes: National coordinating body that brings together all 19 intendencias including IDM. Coordinates national programs like Tarjeta Dorada and represents the broader Uruguayan departmental government system.

Others

• Intendencia de Maldonado (Punta del Este Municipio): The Punta del Este municipality operates as a sub-unit of IDM and is a key economic driver. While not a separate entity, it functions as a peer-level operational unit within the same departmental government.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/MaldonadoUY_
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC1oTO8HEP4tlUQ9A97Vw6rw
• Facebookfacebook.com/idmuy
• Instagraminstagram.com/maldonado_uy
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/intendencia-departamental-de-maldonado

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Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

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