Cost of Opening a Company in Argentina
South America's 3rd largest economy · 6–10 weeks · CUIT · No local director required
Est. Formation Cost
$800–$2,000 (One-time formation costs only)
Cost of Opening a Company in Argentina
Argentina offers three main entity types for foreign investors: SAS (fast, low-cost), SRL (most common), and SA (higher capital requirements since 2024). Formation costs are modest, but peso-denominated fees move with inflation — always budget and quote in USD. All costs below are third-party fees, separate from NavviPal's service fees.
Estimated Cost Breakdown
| Component | Description | Estimated Range | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Name Reservation & IGJ / Registry Filing | Name reservation and incorporation filing with the IGJ (Inspección General de Justicia) for Buenos Aires, or the provincial Public Registry of Commerce for other provinces. Simplified foreign-company registration under IGJ Res. 15/2024 (eff. Nov 2024) has reduced bureaucracy. | $100–$400 USD (ARS fees vary with inflation; confirm current rate) | One-time. ARS-denominated fees fluctuate; always confirm the current tariff at time of filing. |
| Notary (Escritura Pública, required for SRL) | An SRL requires a public deed (escritura pública) executed before a notary. A SAS can be incorporated by private document without a notary, significantly reducing this cost. | $300–$800 USD (SRL); $0 (SAS by private document) | One-time. Most foreign founders choose SAS or SRL over SA to avoid the higher capital requirements. |
| CUIT Registration (ARCA, formerly AFIP) | Argentina's tax ID (CUIT) is obtained from ARCA (formerly AFIP) at no government fee. Note: at least one director must be an Argentine resident, and foreign individuals need an apostilled POA. | $0 government fee | One-time. Foreign founders need a CDI/CUIT of their own before the company's CUIT is issued. |
| Minimum Capital | SAS: ~$100–$300 USD equivalent. SRL: no fixed minimum (25% of subscribed capital must be paid in at incorporation). SA: ARS 30,000,000 subscribed capital (Decree 209/2024, eff. 1 March 2024), of which 25% must be paid in cash at incorporation. NavviPal recommends SAS or SRL for most foreign founders. | SAS ~$100–$300 USD; SRL: no minimum; SA: ARS 30M subscribed (Decree 209/2024) | Not a fee — this is contributed capital retained by the company. |
| Apostille & Sworn Translation of Foreign Documents | Foreign shareholder and corporate documents must be apostilled and translated into Spanish, as required under LGS Art. 118 for foreign-shareholder registration. | Apostille costs vary by issuing jurisdiction and document origin. | One-time. Scales with number of foreign shareholders. |
| Registered Address (Annual) | A registered Argentine address is required for IGJ filing and ARCA correspondence. | $600–$2,400 USD per year (market rate) | Market rate — not NavviPal's fee. Annual, recurring. |
| Monthly Accounting & Bookkeeping (First Year) | Local contador (CPN) fees for monthly bookkeeping, AFIP/ARCA filings, IVA, and Ingresos Brutos declarations. | $400–$2,000 USD per month | Market rate — not NavviPal's fee. Recurring monthly. Peso-denominated costs fluctuate with inflation. |
Est. Formation Cost
$800–$2,000 USD
$800–$2,000 USD in one-time formation costs for an SRL (IGJ filing, notary, CUIT assistance, apostille, and translation). For a SAS, total is typically ~$300–$600 USD. SA formation is more expensive due to higher capital requirements.
Figures are approximate, in USD. ARS-denominated government fees move with inflation — always confirm the current rate at time of filing. Budget and quote in USD.
What Affects the Cost
Several variables can push your total formation cost toward the lower or upper end of these ranges:
Entity type — A SAS is cheapest (no notary, lower capital); an SRL is most common for foreign founders; an SA requires ARS 30M subscribed capital (Decree 209/2024).
Peso inflation — ARS-denominated IGJ fees move with inflation; always confirm the current tariff before budgeting.
Argentine resident director — At least one director must be an Argentine resident, which may require engaging a nominee director service.
Number of foreign shareholders — More shareholders increase apostille, translation, and notary costs.
These are estimated third-party costs and do not include NavviPal's service fees. ARS-denominated fees change with inflation — re-confirm all costs at time of filing. Figures are for reference only.
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