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Argentina

A practical guide for tech companies using Argentina as their first step into the rest of Spanish-speaking South America.

Mercosur memberSkilled tech talentFast company setup
#1export market for Argentina is Brazil (about 14.7% of exports in 2025)

Source: Bolsa de Comercio de Rosario, 2026

2 yearsMercosur temporary residence for nationals of member countries, renewable

Source: argentina.gob.ar, Migraciones

35%top corporate income tax rate, with 25% and 30% bands for lower profits

Source: Ministry of Economy, rates 2025

#4in the world for tertiary education enrolment

Source: WIPO, GII 2025

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Why Argentina

  • Inside MercosurAs a Mercosur member, Argentina trades with its neighbours under shared rules, and Mercosur nationals can get temporary residence to live and work there.
  • Educated workforceUniversity enrolment is among the highest in the world, and the country already exports software and professional services.
  • Knowledge economy exportsKnowledge-based services are the third largest export sector, at about US$9 billion a year, with strong agtech and fintech companies.

Source: argentina.gob.ar, Migraciones · WIPO, GII 2025 · Cancillería, knowledge-based services

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Priority sectors

SectorMain hubWho to know
Agribusiness, food and agtechRosarioBolsa de Comercio de Rosario
Software, fintech and knowledge-based servicesBuenos AiresCancillería, knowledge-based services desk
Startups and the knowledge economy regimeBuenos Aires and CórdobaSecretaría de PyME, Emprendedores y Economía del Conocimiento
Oil, gas and miningNeuquén (Vaca Muerta), Salta and CatamarcaPromArgentina (interview, 2026)

Source: Argentina Trade Net, Cancillería

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How companies enter

  1. Step 1Soft landingA first stay in Buenos Aires with booked meetings and sales material in Spanish.
  2. Step 2PilotA paid pilot with a local client or distributor, often still billed from home.
  3. Step 3Local companyA Sociedad por Acciones Simplificada (SAS), which the IGJ can register in Buenos Aires in about 72 hours, or an SRL or SA for larger operations.

Nationals of Mercosur countries can apply for the Mercosur temporary residence, valid for up to 2 years and renewable, starting online in RaDEX and finishing in person in Argentina.

Source: argentina.gob.ar, Mercosur residence · Dirección Nacional de Migraciones

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Costs to plan for

  • Company setup with the IGJ, with a minimum capital of two minimum wages for a SAS
  • Accountant and tax filings with ARCA (income tax, VAT and payroll)
  • Office or coworking space in Buenos Aires
  • Salaries and payroll contributions, with frequent wage reviews

Source: IGJ, SAS · ARCA

06 · How uGlobally can help

Plan your entry with Orbis

Orbis, our internationalization platform, checks if your company is ready, compares Argentina with other markets for your case and builds your entry plan, with the partners, potential clients and events to start with.

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Rules, rates and costs change often, so check the current conditions with the sources above before you plan around them.

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