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Complete guide: entity types, registration, costs, taxes, labor laws, and break-even analysis
~77 days
Setup Time
~$250
Setup Cost
25%
Corporate Tax
100%
Foreign Ownership
#126
Ease of Business
| Entity | Min Capital | Foreign % | Liability | Min Shareholders | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Simplified Stock Corporation Sociedad por Acciones Simplificada (SAS) | 2 ARS | 100% | Limited | 1 | Most popular for startups and SMEs - fast digital registration, low capital, single shareholder allowed |
Corporation Sociedad Anonima (SA) | 100,000 ARS | 100% | Limited | 2 | Larger companies and those seeking to issue shares publicly or attract institutional investors |
Limited Liability Company Sociedad de Responsabilidad Limitada (SRL) | None | 100% | Limited | 2 | Small to medium businesses with 2-50 partners - simpler governance than SA |
Branch of Foreign Company Sucursal | None | 100% | Unlimited | 0 | Foreign companies wanting direct operations without forming a separate Argentine entity |
Obtain CDI (Tax ID for Foreigners)
Foreign shareholders must obtain a Clave de Identificacion (CDI) from AFIP before incorporation
5-15 days
Free
AFIP (Federal Tax Authority)
Register SAS Digitally
Complete online registration through the Registro Publico de Comercio digital platform. SAS can be registered in 24 hours.
1-7 days
~$150
Registro Publico de Comercio / IGJ
Obtain CUIT (Tax ID)
Register the company with AFIP for the Clave Unica de Identificacion Tributaria (CUIT) tax number
1-5 days
Free
AFIP
Register for Gross Income Tax
Register with the provincial tax authority (ARBA in Buenos Aires Province, AGIP in CABA) for Ingresos Brutos
2-7 days
Free
Provincial Tax Authority
Register with Social Security
Register the company as an employer with AFIP for social security contributions and payroll withholdings
1-3 days
Free
AFIP
Open Corporate Bank Account
Open a business bank account at an Argentine bank with registration documents and CUIT
3-10 days
Free
Commercial Bank
Obtain Municipal Commercial License
Register with the local municipality for a commercial activity permit (habilitacion comercial)
10-30 days
~$100
Municipal Government
$300/mo
Minimum Wage
$800/mo
Average Wage
48 hrs/week
Work Hours
14 days/year
Paid Leave
4 weeks/year
Severance
26.4% of salary
Employer Social Security
17% of salary
Employee Social Security
Required
Foreign Worker Permit
Foreign Worker Quota: No fixed quota but foreign workers cannot exceed 25% of the workforce. Employer must demonstrate the position cannot be filled locally.
Work Permit Process: Employer sponsors work visa through the Direccion Nacional de Migraciones. Requires proof of professional qualifications and labor contract. Temporary residence granted for 1-3 years.
#126/190
Ease of Business Rank
12 days
Starting a Business
51 days
Registering Property
995 days
Enforcing Contracts
38/100
Corruption Perception
87%
Internet Penetration
ARS
Currency
UTC-3
Time Zone
14
Retail (months)
12
F&B (months)
10
Tech (months)
20
Manufacturing (months)
9
Services (months)