Company Registration in Argentina- Fully Remote Support

Yes, foreigners usually don’t face any restrictions for registering a company in Argentina. Most of the time, you can own 100% of your business without the need for a local sponsor or a partner.

No, there’s no standard rule for you to appoint a local director in case you are going for an SAS or SRL, but if you are incorporating a public limited company (SA), then you must appoint at least one director must reside, irrespective of nationality.

If you are registering an LLC/SRL, then you don’t need a minimum amount as your initial deposit, but you must have at least ARS 30 million for starting a joint stock company. Always remember: your capital is also decided by your business activity type.

You will need to submit passport copies, proposed company names, a business address in Argentina, board resolution, MOA, AOA, capital deposit slips (if needed), list of activities, power of attorney, identification of a local registered agent, parent company’s incorporation paperwork if the shareholder is a corporate or branch office applicant, manager’s appointment letter for the branch office, and information on the company’s actual beneficial owners.

Yes, as a foreigner, you can easily open a company in Argentina- all you have to do is use the services of a corporate service provider who would complete the formalities on your behalf and respond to the queries by the authorities.

Yes, you need a proper office in Argentina, and it can’t be a PO box. You can go for a flexi desk, co-working space, virtual office, small private office, or a large commercial space- again, it depends on your investment, workforce size, and overall facilities that you need to run your company. Get more clarification through a 1:1 discussion with one of our experts.

Well, that fully depends on your business activity type. Most foreigners usually go for digital-focused options like Brubank and Openbank, whereas some traditional options are also there, such as Banco Galicia, Banco Nacion, and Santander. While fintech solutions offer remote onboarding, traditional options may require you to visit at least once upon application.

There’s no standard corporate tax rate in Argentina; rather, a progressive rate system between 25% and 35%, which is applicable to net taxable income brackets like:

• 25% applies from 0 to the first annual threshold.
• 30%- for income between 1st and 2nd thresholds.
• And 35% for those above the second annual threshold.

The limits are decided each year and reflected via inflation.

Yes, VAT may apply to you if you qualify based on your business activity. In other words, if you sell goods and services in Argentina, then you will have to register for and pay VAT. The standard rate is 21%, which is applied to most products and supplies; a reduced 10.5% on certain qualified supplies, and zero-rated ones are reserved for some exports.

A 27% value added tax also applies to some businesses engaged in water, electricity, and telecom.

You will have to register with the ARCA to get a CUIT number (tax ID), enrol for VAT, file & pay corporate tax returns, maintain books of accounts, inform the authority if there’s a change in ownership, prepare annual financial statements, register your employees if you have any, make social security contributions, and maintain a beneficial ownership register.

You can open a simplified joint stock company (SAS) and a public limited company (SA) as a sole founder (shareholder). While not common, you can also register a single-shareholder corporation (SAU), which is usually used by large businesses that want to open another subsidiary and has stricter compliance than a SAS.

Once you have registered a legal entity or branch office in Argentina, you need to apply for a (CUIT) tax number with the Revenue and Customs Control Agency (ARCA). Your tax ID will help you open a business bank account, file your taxes, and enter into commercial contracts.

No, there are no such restrictions on foreigners looking to start a company in Argentina, meaning they don’t have to look for a local resident as their partner or sponsor in the company in most sectors. Some popular industries for company registration in Argentina are media, broadcasting, defence, and energy.

Absolutely, you can easily set up a branch office in case you already have an established overseas business either in your home jurisdiction or some other country. All you have to do is appoint a local representative who would assist you with legal formalities and a manager who would complete day-to-day operations on behalf of the parent organization.

A physical address is needed in Argentina, and you will have to submit your parent entity’s paperwork, such as the MOA, AOA, certificate of good standing, board resolution, and an incorporation certificate.

We don’t just register your company with your paperwork, but also provide support that helps you keep up with your compliance after registration, such as interaction with government authorities, securing a legal address, and full documentation.

• Open your bank account, register for taxes, and file your returns.
• Making event-based notifications to the registry and tracking the latest laws to keep your internal systems aligned with Argentine laws.
• Accounting services, audits, international tax planning, trademark registration, and IPR monitoring.