Argentina Company
Registration
Explore company formation options in Argentina for local business operations, professional services, manufacturing, export trading, public funding, market research and project-based activities.
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Build the right structure for your Argentina plans
The reference page describes seven routes: LLC, fast setup solution, free zone LLC, public limited company, joint stock partnership, representative office and branch office. Each has a different intended use, timeline, liability position, capital requirement and operating scope.
Business registration
Company name reservation, incorporation documentation and registration coordination.
Government and licensing
Review government compliance, tax and social security registrations, and business licence requirements.
Business launch support
Visa applications, workspace rental and employee recruitment are among the support areas listed in the reference.
Compare the seven Argentina setup options
The table follows the figures and labels in the supplied source text. Treat them as indicative reference information, not as a legal or tax opinion. Confirm the current position with Argentine counsel, tax advisers and banks before proceeding.
| Comparison | LLC | Fast setup solution | Free zone LLC | Public limited company | Joint stock partnership | Representative office | Branch office |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Also known as | SRL | Fast business solution | Export company | SA | SCA | Oficina de representación | Sucursal |
| Best use | All products and services | Client to fast close local deal | Manufacturing / export trading | To secure public funding | Professional services | Marketing / research | Specific projects |
| Time to invoice clients | 6 months | 6 weeks | 6 months | 6 months | 6 months | Cannot | 6 months |
| Time to hire staff | 6 months | 6 weeks | 6 months | 6 months | 6 months | 6 months | 6 months |
| Time to sign a lease | 4 months | 6 weeks | 4 months | 4 months | 4 months | 4 months | 4 months |
| Time to receive corporate bank account | 7 months | 8 weeks | 7 months | 7 months | 7 months | 7 months | 7 months |
| Time to receive company registration / tax numbers | 6 months | 6 weeks | 6 months | 6 months | 6 months | 6 months | 6 months |
| Corporate tax rate on annual net profits | 35% | 35% | 35% | 35% | 35% | 0% | 35% |
| Limited liability entity | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Government grants available | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Government approval required for foreign owners | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Resident director / partner / legal representative required | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Minimum paid-up share capital | US$2,500 | US$2,500 | US$2,500 | US$2,500 | None | None | None |
| Can bid for government contracts | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
| Corporate bank account location | HSBC Argentina | Citibank Argentina | BBVA Argentina | Banco Santander | Banco Macro | Bank Itau | Banco Patagonia |
| Can secure trade finance | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
| VAT payable on local customer sales | 21% | 21% | No | 21% | 21% | None | 21% |
| Average total setup engagement cost | US$34,240 | US$34,150 | US$19,240 | US$20,790 | US$20,790 | US$20,830 | US$22,830 |
| Average total engagement period | 7 months | 3 months | 7 months | 7 months | 7 months | 7 months | 7 months |
Source-data checks: the main comparison says all entities require government approval for foreign owners, while another row says government foreign investment approval is not required. The main table lists LLC capital at US$2,500, while the separate entity-types page gives a different figure. The 35% corporate tax figure also requires current local verification. “Fast setup solution” is a source label, not necessarily a separate statutory legal form.
Understand ongoing reporting responsibilities
The source comparison states that annual tax returns and annual financial statements are required across the listed structures. It identifies an auditor requirement for the public limited company and includes monthly VAT reporting in its general business considerations.
Corporate tax
The reference comparison displays a 35% corporate tax figure for most entities and 0% for the representative office. Verify current tax treatment before relying on these figures.
Annual filings
Annual tax returns and annual financial statements are marked as required for all seven options in the supplied comparison.
Audit requirement
The supplied table marks the public limited company (SA) as requiring an auditor and the other listed structures as not requiring one.
Withholding and treaties
The reference table contains withholding-tax and double-taxation-treaty entries. Actual treatment depends on payment type, recipient, treaty eligibility and current law.
VAT reporting
The source indicates monthly VAT reporting. Rates, exemptions and registration obligations must be checked for the actual activity and transaction.
Legal compliance
Review company records, director and shareholder documentation, registered office requirements, licences and local representation.
How the registration process is described
The linked incorporation guide groups the process into pre-incorporation, incorporation and post-incorporation stages.
Confirm scope and documents
Agree the engagement, complete due diligence, select the entity and prepare a project plan covering the expected steps and requirements.
Reserve name and prepare documents
Arrange powers of attorney, company name reservation, shareholder registrations, registered office details and company bylaws.
Complete capital and registry filings
Arrange the share capital deposit where applicable, submit the incorporation package to the relevant registry and complete publication or approval steps.
Complete tax and employer registrations
Apply for relevant tax identification numbers and complete company, employee, social security, insurance and tax registrations.
Receive the company document kit
Collect incorporation documents, registrations and banking correspondence required for ongoing administration.
Prepare to commence business
Confirm licences, office arrangements, bank access, staffing and sector-specific approvals before trading.
Documents mentioned in the linked guide: powers of attorney from foreign shareholders/directors, registered office lease or business address evidence, bank share-capital deposit certificate where applicable, and legalized due-diligence documents for foreign shareholders and directors. The exact checklist depends on the entity and current registry requirements.
Indicative setup costs and engagement duration
The source's fees page describes average engagement fees and says these include incorporation, corporate bank account opening, project management and government fees. Actual quotes depend on scope and services selected.
| Entity / package | Average engagement cost | Main-page duration |
|---|---|---|
| LLC | US$34,240 | 7 months |
| Fast setup solution | US$34,150 | 3 months |
| Free zone | US$19,240 | 7 months |
| Public limited company | US$20,790 | 7 months |
| Joint stock partnership | US$20,790 | 7 months |
| Representative office | US$20,830 | 7 months |
| Branch office | US$22,830 | 7 months |
The separate 2026 fees page lists LLC US$34,240, stock corporation US$20,790, free zone US$19,240 and branch office US$22,830, and describes an average Argentina registration period of 30 weeks. It does not reproduce every category from the main comparison. Verify the correct package, scope and timeline in a written quotation.
Additional areas to review
The reference site links to dedicated information on free zones, banking, turnkey setup, entity types and business support.
Free zone operations
Review whether a free zone structure is suitable for manufacturing, export trading and the intended movement of goods.
Argentina free zones →Corporate banking
Assess account-opening requirements, banking documentation, onboarding and transaction needs.
Argentina banking solutions →Fast / turnkey setup
Confirm the exact legal structure, availability and deliverables before relying on the stated timeline.
Fast setup and turnkey solutions →Entity types and resident director
The source comparison states that a resident director, partner or legal representative is required. Confirm the role for your chosen entity.
Entity types and resident director notes →Business benefits and risks
Review the source's separate discussion of business benefits and practical challenges.
Benefits and problems of doing business →Business setup support
Review supporting services that may be relevant to recruitment, office arrangements and business operations.
Formation support services →Potential business opportunities
The linked source has a dedicated benefits-and-problems page. These are assessment themes, not guaranteed advantages.
- Different structures for general trading, services, manufacturing, exports and project activities.
- Free zone route identified for manufacturing and export trading.
- Possibility of foreign shareholding, subject to applicable law and registrations.
- Potential participation in public contracts where the entity and activity qualify.
What to verify early
- Long stated timelines for some structures and bank-account opening.
- Resident director or legal representative requirements stated in the comparison.
- Capital, registered office, licensing and document legalization requirements.
- Foreign investment approval statements that appear inconsistent within the source page.
- Tax, VAT, withholding, remittance and banking rules that may change or depend on the transaction.
Official resources and further reading
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Discuss your Argentina business plans
Share your intended activity, ownership structure, expected investment and operational requirements. The ShunyaTax Global team can review the enquiry and discuss next steps.
Information to include
Mention whether you are considering an LLC, fast setup route, free zone company, public limited company, partnership, representative office or branch.