Argentina

Company registration in Argentina is an effective route into Latin American markets and international scale. Foreign principals have access to the limited liability company (SRL), the joint-stock company (SA), the simplified joint-stock company (SAS) and branches of international corporations.

That breadth of forms supports flexible tax planning and allows a financial and operating centre to be established, or an existing company acquired, in a developed economy holding a strategic position in South America.

• Dividend, profit and capital gains tax — 7%
• Registration timeline — from 14 days
• Office requirement — physical office
• Currency restrictions — none

MERCOSUR is a trade and economic union of 11 South American countries: Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Uruguay, Paraguay, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Guyana, and Suriname.

Access to the MERCOSUR Market

Free movement of goods across a bloc of more than 270 million people, without customs barriers between member states, and simplified mobility for their citizens.

Strategic Jurisdiction

The third-largest economy in Latin America, with developed infrastructure and international recognition for global operations and banking.

Liberal Currency Regulation

Free withdrawal of profits and capital abroad, with no restrictions on international transfers through authorised financial institutions.

Tax Incentives

Tax exemptions for selected sectors, within a territorial system that allows international structures to be optimised.

Investment Protection

Approximately 60 bilateral investment treaties signed, with equal rights for foreign and local investors under Law No. 21.382.

Qualified Workforce

A highly educated workforce with a literacy rate above 99%, a developed entrepreneurial culture and a progressive technology sector.

Entrepreneurs

Founders who want direct access to South American markets.

MERCOSUR-Focused Companies

Groups that intend to establish a presence inside the MERCOSUR bloc.

Investors

Principals who use regional agreements to optimise their tax position.

Business Owners

Owners who want the investor-visa pathway to residency alongside the structure.

LLC (Sociedad de Responsabilidad Limitada — SRL)

A popular form for small and medium-sized businesses. Requires a minimum of 2 and a maximum of 50 participants with liability limited to their capital contributions.

• 100% foreign ownership — Full ownership without a local partner for all types of activities.
• Minimum capital — From USD 300, sufficient for company purposes.
• Simplified management — Flexible management structure without mandatory meetings.
• Limited liability — Participants risk only the amount of their contributions.

Joint-Stock Company (Sociedad Anónima — SA)

An enterprise for large businesses with the possibility of public share placement. A minimum of 2 shareholders and capital from USD 7,500 is required.

• Public placement — Ability to trade shares on the stock exchange.
• Unlimited number of shareholders — No limit on the number of company owners.
• Corporate governance — Board of directors with at least one resident.
• International recognition — The preferred form for major investments.

Simplified Joint-Stock Company (SAS)

The newest form, created to simplify entrepreneurship. Online registration with minimum capital from two minimum wages.

• Fast registration — Online process via the TAD remote processing platform.
• Minimum requirements — Capital from USD 100, only one founder required.
• Digital documents — Electronic signature without a notary or personal presence.
• Flexible structure — Adapts to any type of business and field of activity.

Branch of a Foreign Company

A representation of an international corporation without creating a new legal entity. Requires appointment of a local representative with a power of attorney.

• Structure preservation — Operating under the parent company's brand.
• No minimum capital — No share capital or contributions required.
• Full control — 100% management of the branch from the head office.
• Simplified reporting — Annual update of parent company information.

Corporate tax

from 25%

Dividend tax

7%

VAT

21%

SRL minimum capital

from USD 300

SA minimum capital

USD 7,500

SAS minimum capital

from USD 100

Branch minimum capital

not required

Founding documents

Founding agreement and articles of association.

Capital confirmation

Confirmation of capital; minimum 25% of subscribed capital deposited at Banco de la Nación Argentina.

Founders' passports

With apostille; foreign documents require translation and legalisation.

Local legal address

Required for registration.

Official publication

Publication in the official bulletin.

1. Planning and Structure Selection

Mirsatori's corporate lawyers analyse your business and select the optimal form: SRL, SA, SAS or branch.

2. Name Reservation and Document Preparation

We clear the name with the IGJ (General Inspectorate of Justice) and prepare the founding documents; all shareholder signatures must be certified by a public notary.

3. Share Capital Contribution

A minimum 25% of subscribed capital is deposited at Banco de la Nación Argentina, with confirmation or a fund valuation passed to the notary.

4. Registration and Publication

Documents are filed with the IGJ or the local Public Registry of Commerce, and the incorporation is published in the official bulletin.

5. CUIT and Bank Account

We obtain the CUIT from AFIP/ARCA, register you for tax and social security and open the corporate account, so you can trade and issue invoices within 12 weeks of starting the process.