🏢 For entrepreneurs and foreign investors

Set up your company in Argentina

The SAS (Sociedad por Acciones Simplificada, or Simplified Stock Company) is the fastest way to own a business in Argentina. We handle everything: from the articles of incorporation and registration to day-to-day taxes and payroll.

100% foreign ownershipOne or more shareholdersOnline registrationDigital books

The simplest vehicle to do business in Argentina

Created by the Entrepreneurial Capital Support Law (Law 27,349) and relaunched by the corporate registry (IGJ) in 2024. Since September 2026, incorporation is even simpler.

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One or more shareholders

It can have a single shareholder. Shareholders can be individuals or companies, Argentine or foreign.

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100% foreign capital

There are no limits on foreign ownership. Foreign individuals participate with a tax ID for non-residents (CDI); foreign companies register with the IGJ.

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Online registration

Filed remotely through the government TAD platform. The company tax ID (CUIT) is issued with the registration. The articles are signed with a digital signature or in person at the IGJ.

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Low minimum capital

Minimum capital equals two national minimum wages.

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Broad purpose, including imports

The purpose may be "any lawful activity": start with one line of business and add others without amending the articles. An SAS can also register as an importer and exporter with Customs.

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Digital books

No paper books: corporate and accounting records are kept digitally, with the same legal validity.

What you need if shareholders are abroad

Documents depend on who participates. We tell you exactly what to prepare before starting, so the process is not delayed.

Foreign individual shareholder

  • Valid passport.
  • CDI (tax identification code for non-residents) before ARCA, which we obtain for you.
  • Signature of the articles: with a digital signature or in person at the IGJ.
  • Sworn statements on beneficial ownership and Politically Exposed Person (PEP) status.

Foreign corporate shareholder

  • Registration with the IGJ as a foreign company (art. 123 of the General Companies Law), simplified by IGJ General Resolution 4/2026.
  • Certificate of good standing (not older than 6 months) and certified articles, apostilled.
  • Board resolution approving the investment and appointing a representative in Argentina.
  • Can be filed together with the SAS incorporation.

Directors (administradores)

  • A principal and an alternate director must be appointed.
  • At least one director must have their actual residence in Argentina (art. 51, Law 27,349).
  • Directors living abroad need a CDI, a representative and an address for service in Argentina.
  • If you have no one to fill that role locally, we discuss the alternatives with you.
ℹ️ Documents issued abroad must be apostilled (or legalized) and, if not in Spanish, translated by a certified public translator in Argentina. We incorporate SAS companies with their registered office in the City of Buenos Aires (IGJ); once incorporated, the company can operate nationwide.

From the first call to an operating company

  1. 1

    Initial consultation

    We learn about your business and define the structure: shareholders, capital, directors and jurisdiction.

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    Name and articles

    We check name availability and draft the articles (IGJ model or custom).

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    Documents

    We obtain the CDIs and guide you through signing, apostilles and translations of foreign documents.

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    IGJ registration

    We file through TAD. Registration issues the CUIT and enables the digital books.

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    Tax and bank set-up

    We register the company for VAT, income tax and gross revenue tax, and help you open the bank account.

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    Day-to-day operations

    Invoicing, taxes, payroll, bookkeeping and annual financial statements, all with the same team.

One point of contact for everything

Frequently asked questions about the SAS

Can a foreigner who does not live in Argentina be a shareholder?

Yes. A person living abroad can be a shareholder with a CDI (tax identification code) before ARCA, without residing in the country. What the law requires is that at least one director has their actual residence in Argentina.

Can a foreign company be the sole shareholder?

Yes. An SAS can have a single shareholder, which can be a foreign company. The foreign company must first register with the IGJ (art. 123 of the General Companies Law), and this can be filed together with the incorporation.

How much capital is required?

The minimum equals two national minimum wages. We confirm the current amount when we incorporate the company.

How long does incorporation take?

Registration itself usually takes one to two weeks, depending on IGJ processing times. With foreign shareholders, gathering apostilled documents and CDIs can add a few weeks before filing.

What taxes does an SAS pay?

It is taxed like any company: income tax on a 25%–35% scale depending on profit, VAT (21% standard), provincial gross revenue tax and, if it has employees, employer contributions. Dividends distributed to shareholders are subject to an additional withholding.

Do I need to be in Argentina to sign?

The articles are signed with a digital signature or in person at the IGJ. We review with you the most practical option for your case.

Ready to do business in Argentina?

Tell us about your project and we will tell you which structure suits you and what documents to prepare. First consultation free.

General information updated to October 2026 based on IGJ (City of Buenos Aires) regulations. It is not legal advice for a specific case; requirements may change.