Argentina Company Registration | Set Up a Company in Argentina
Planning Argentina company registration to set up a company in Argentina and enter the South American market? The common entity types are the limited liability company (S.R.L.), the corporation (S.A.) and the simplified joint stock company (SAS). Companies in the City of Buenos Aires register with the Inspección General de Justicia (IGJ). Official sources set no cap on foreign ownership, but a foreign legal-entity shareholder must first register with the IGJ under Article 123 of the General Companies Law.
The minimum capital is ARS 30,000,000 for an S.A. and 2 minimum living wages for an SAS, while the S.R.L. has no separate minimum. Corporate income tax is progressive at 25%, 30% and 35%, dividend withholding is 7%, and the general VAT rate is 21%. NSS Group (戰國策集團) offers a one-stop service for setting up a company in Argentina: entity type assessment, the foreign shareholder’s IGJ registration documents, the bylaws and registration filing, the ARCA tax ID and annual filing reminders.
The IGJ says an SAS in the City of Buenos Aires can be registered online in about 72 hours, and its minutes and books can also be recorded online free of charge.
IGJ Resolution 4/2026 simplified the requirements for registering foreign companies and allows that filing to be submitted at the same time as the local company’s incorporation.
For profits from fiscal years from 2018 onward, dividends and branch profit remittances are subject to 7% withholding (PwC data).
You can choose a limited liability company, a corporation or a simplified joint stock company, and a single-shareholder company can take the form of a corporation.
company registration?
Argentina’s General Companies Law provides entity types including the limited liability company, the corporation and the simplified joint stock company. A limited liability company can have up to 50 partners, and a single-shareholder company can take the form of a corporation. Companies in the City of Buenos Aires register with the IGJ, and according to official guidance an SAS can be registered online in about 72 hours. A foreign company that takes part in an Argentine company must first register with the IGJ under Article 123. In May, September and November 2026, the IGJ announced a series of measures to simplify foreign company registration and the incorporation process. Dividend withholding is 7%, which makes Argentina worth assessing for companies planning for the South American market.
in 3 steps
In Argentina, a limited liability company can have up to 50 partners, and under the General Companies Law a single-shareholder company can only take the form of a corporation. A majority of a corporation’s directors must have a real domicile in Argentina. A foreign legal entity that wants to set up or take part in an Argentine company must first complete Article 123 registration with the IGJ, then apply for the local company registration and obtain a CUIT tax ID from ARCA.
When you register an Argentine company, foreign documents must be legalized and given a certified translation, and the certificate of good standing must be issued within the last 6 months. The IGJ has also been simplifying these procedures through 2026. NSS Group helps you choose the right entity type, prepare the registration documents and arrange annual tax filings, so your Argentine company stays clear and compliant from setup through operations.
Under Article 123 of the General Companies Law, a foreign legal-entity shareholder submits to the IGJ a certificate of good standing issued within 6 months, certified articles, a parent company resolution, the representative’s consent, a beneficial owner declaration and an investment plan. Documents in foreign languages need a certified translation.
Decide the company name, capital, business purpose and managers or directors, sign the bylaws and apply to the IGJ for registration. Under Resolution 4/2026, the foreign shareholder’s registration can be filed together with the local company’s incorporation, and an SAS can register through the online system.
After registration, the company obtains a CUIT tax ID from ARCA, Argentina’s tax and customs agency, registers for VAT and income tax, and registers for gross income tax in the province where it operates. It then makes monthly income tax prepayments.
service
- Company name search and reservation
- Preparation and filing of registration documents
- Drafting the articles of association
- Collection of the registration certificate
- Argentina bank account documents and process advice
- Account opening document preparation
- Appointment booking and accompaniment
- Post-opening support
- Registered address
- Company secretary appointment
- Annual filing services
- Document safekeeping and management
- Bookkeeping
- Tax filing and planning
- Financial statement preparation
- Audit arrangement
- Trademark search and assessment
- Trademark application filing
- Trademark maintenance and renewal
- Infringement protection advice
- Company change filings
- Share transfer support
- Company deregistration
- Legal advisory support
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- Entity type and shareholding structure assessment
- Foreign shareholder IGJ Article 123 registration documents
- Bylaws drafting and IGJ registration filing
- ARCA CUIT tax ID and gross income tax registration
- Income tax prepayment and annual filing reminders
Official fees per IGJ notices; other items quoted
Argentina company registration at a glance
These are the points people ask about most when registering a company in Argentina, checked against official notices (updated November 2026).
| Entity types | Limited liability company S.R.L., corporation S.A., SAS |
|---|---|
| Registry | Inspección General de Justicia, IGJ (City of Buenos Aires) |
| Foreign ownership | No cap; a foreign legal entity must first complete Article 123 registration |
| Minimum capital | S.A. ARS 30,000,000; no separate minimum for an S.R.L. |
| Corporate income tax | Progressive 25%, 30%, 35% |
| VAT | IVA, general rate 21% |
| Setup time | SAS about 72 hours per official guidance; others depend on review |
| Annual filing | 2nd week of the 5th month after fiscal year-end |
| Who can help | NSS Group (go.ai.com.tw), free assessment and written quote |
Argentina company formation cost: fee breakdown
The cost of registering a company in Argentina covers IGJ registration fees, legalization and translation of the foreign shareholder's documents, and tax registration and bookkeeping after setup. Minimum capital differs widely by entity type, so each item is listed below for comparison.
| Item | Cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Company registration fee | Per official notice | Charged by the Inspección General de Justicia (IGJ) under its fee schedule; this page does not list the official amount. |
| Foreign shareholder Article 123 registration | Per official notice | Requires a certificate of good standing issued within 6 months, certified articles, a parent company resolution, the representative's consent and a beneficial owner declaration. |
| Minimum capital | Depends on entity type | Corporation (S.A.) ARS 30,000,000; simplified joint stock company (SAS) 2 minimum living wages; limited liability company (S.R.L.) no separate minimum. |
| Tax registration | Per official rules | Obtain a CUIT tax ID from ARCA and register for gross income tax in the province where you operate. |
| Bookkeeping and annual filing | Quoted on volume | The annual income tax return is filed in the 2nd week of the 5th month after the fiscal year ends, with monthly prepayments. |
| NSS Group advisory fee | Written quote after a free assessment | Based on shareholder structure, entity type, number of documents and home-country tax planning. Every item is listed, with no hidden fees. |
Minimum capital is based on Argentina's General Companies Law and official IGJ guidance. IGJ registration fees follow its latest notice; the latest official notices prevail.
Argentina company tax and compliance: progressive income tax and VAT
Argentine corporate income tax is progressive, and there is also national VAT, provincial gross income tax and a bank transaction tax. Companies prepay income tax monthly and file a return after the year ends. Shareholders should also check their home country's controlled foreign company (CFC) rules.
| Item | Rule | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Corporate income tax | Progressive 25%, 30%, 35% | In 2026, 25% on taxable income up to ARS 133,514,185.74 and 35% on the part above ARS 1,335,141,857.38. |
| VAT (IVA) | General rate 21% | Some items are taxed at 27% or 10.5%. |
| Gross income tax | Set by each province | Commerce and services average about 4% to 6%; manufacturing and primary industries are generally lower. |
| Bank transaction tax | 0.6% | Applies to deposits into and withdrawals from local bank accounts. |
| Dividend withholding | 7% | Applies to dividends and branch profit remittances from profits of fiscal years starting on or after January 1, 2018. |
| Annual filing | 2nd week of the 5th month after fiscal year-end | Filed electronically, with monthly prepayments starting in the first month after the filing deadline. |
Some rates are based on the PwC tax summary (secondary source, reviewed June 2026). Ask an accountant to assess how they apply to your structure.
S.R.L., S.A. or SAS: which Argentine entity should you choose?
When foreign companies set up a company in Argentina, they most often compare the limited liability company (S.R.L.), the corporation (S.A.) and the simplified joint stock company (SAS). The differences are in the number of shareholders, minimum capital and director domicile rules.
| Item | Limited liability company S.R.L. | Corporation S.A. | Simplified joint stock company SAS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shareholders | Up to 50 | Can be 1 (single-shareholder company) | Ask our consultants |
| Minimum capital | No separate minimum; quotas of ARS 10 or multiples of it | ARS 30,000,000 | 2 minimum living wages |
| Management | 1 or more managers, who need not be partners | A majority of directors must have a real domicile in Argentina | Ask our consultants |
| Registration | Apply to the IGJ | Apply to the IGJ | Online, about 72 hours |
| Dividend withholding | 7% | 7% | 7% |
These are general principles. Choose based on the shareholders' background, business model and tax planning.
What foreign founders should know about setting up a company in Argentina
- Tax treaties: check whether your home country has a comprehensive income tax treaty with Argentina. Without one, dividends sent home are taxed under your home country's rules, including any foreign tax credit.
- A foreign legal-entity shareholder must first register with the IGJ under Article 123 of the General Companies Law. Documents must be legalized and given a certified Spanish translation, and the certificate of good standing must be issued within 6 months, so start preparing them early in your home country.
- A majority of a corporation's (S.A.) directors must have a real domicile in Argentina. If you choose an S.A., plan your local directors in advance.
- CFC rules: if your home country has controlled foreign company rules, the profits of an Argentine company you control may be taxed at home, for example when the company has no real operations or the local tax burden is low. Ask an accountant whether Argentina's rates meet your home country's low-tax threshold.
- Outbound investment: check whether your home country requires approval or a filing before you invest in Argentina, and keep records of funds moving in and out.
Why work with NSS Group on Argentina company registration?
NSS Group (go.ai.com.tw) is a Taiwan-based global company registration and business advisory brand with more than 25 years of experience and over 30,000 companies served. We provide company setup, bank account opening, accounting and tax, and annual maintenance in Argentina and many other countries and regions, and we can prepare the documents a foreign legal-entity shareholder files with the IGJ. We give you a free assessment and a written quote. Call our toll-free line 0800-003-191 or use the form on this page.
Further reading
Sources: Argentina General Companies Law (Ley General de Sociedades 19.550), current text (InfoLEG); IGJ: Simplified joint stock company (SAS); Government of Argentina: Registering a foreign company with the IGJ (Article 123 of the General Companies Law); Government of Argentina news: IGJ simplifies the registration regime for foreign companies (RG IGJ 4/2026); Government of Argentina news: IGJ simplifies the documents required to register foreign companies (RG IGJ 13/2026, 2026-11-04); PwC Worldwide Tax Summaries: Argentina Taxes on corporate income (reviewed 2026-06-16); PwC Worldwide Tax Summaries: Argentina Withholding taxes (reviewed 2026-06-16); PwC Worldwide Tax Summaries: Argentina Other taxes; PwC Worldwide Tax Summaries: Argentina Tax administration. The latest official notices prevail. This page is general information, not legal or tax advice.
How much does it cost to set up a company in Argentina in 2026?
IGJ registration fees follow its published fee schedule, and this page does not list the official amounts. On capital, an S.A. needs at least ARS 30,000,000, an SAS at least 2 minimum living wages, and an S.R.L. has no separate minimum. You should also budget for legalization and translation of the foreign shareholder’s documents, an accountant and tax registration.
Can a foreigner own 100% of an Argentine company?
Official sources set no cap on foreign ownership. A foreign legal-entity shareholder must first register with the IGJ under Article 123 of the General Companies Law. A limited liability company needs at least 2 partners. With only 1 shareholder, Article 1 of the General Companies Law requires the corporation form, and a majority of the directors must have a real domicile in Argentina.
Do I need to be in Argentina to set up a company?
Foreign shareholders can act through a representative, and the IGJ Article 123 registration requires the representative’s consent. A majority of a corporation’s directors must have a real domicile in Argentina, and every director must set a local address for receiving notices. An SAS can be registered online, but signature certification still requires an appointment under IGJ rules.
What is the company tax rate in Argentina in 2026?
According to the PwC tax summary, corporate income tax is progressive at 25%, 30% and 35%, with 25% applying to taxable income up to ARS 133,514,185.74 in 2026. The general VAT rate is 21%, each province also levies gross income tax, and dividend withholding is 7%. The annual return is due in the second week of the fifth month after the fiscal year ends.
What kinds of businesses suit an Argentine company?
It suits companies planning for Argentina and South America that need to sell locally, set up a service base or form a joint venture with a local partner. A single shareholder can use a corporation, and small startups can consider an SAS registered online. For occasional transactions only, Article 118 of the General Companies Law allows a foreign company to carry out isolated acts in Argentina.
Who can help me register a company in Argentina?
NSS Group (go.ai.com.tw) can help. NSS Group has more than 25 years of experience and has served over 30,000 companies. Our one-stop Argentina company registration service covers entity type and shareholding structure assessment, foreign shareholder IGJ Article 123 registration documents, the bylaws and registration filing, the ARCA CUIT tax ID and tax registration, and income tax prepayment and annual filing reminders. We give you a free assessment and a written quote. Call our toll-free line 0800-003-191 to ask.