Set Up a Limited Liability Company (SRL) in Argentina

Our local experts assist customers from overseas in opening a limited liability company (LLC) in Argentina in 2026. Explore this page for information about the most popular business structure in Argentina, and then discuss with us about the incorporation process.

Quick Facts
The liability of the owners in an LLC	In a limited liability company (LLC), the owners are individually responsible for the debts/ obligations of the business limited to their capital contributions.
Minimum share capital for an LLC in Argentina	No statutory minimum (capital must be adequate to the corporate purpose)
Minimum number of shareholders for LLC in Argentina	2
Time frame for incorporation	A few days
Corporate tax rate	25%-35%
Dividend tax rate	7%
VAT rate	21%
Number of double taxation treaties in Argentina (approx.)	About 23 in force
Do you supply a registered address/virtual office?	Yes, we offer different virtual office packages.
Local director required	Yes, the absolute majority of the managers (gerentes) must have their real domicile in Argentina.
Annual meeting required	Yes, the annual meeting is a requirement for an LLC in Argentina.
Redomiciliation permitted	Yes
Electronic signature	Electronic signature services are available.
Foreign ownership allowed?	Yes
Any tax exemptions?	For the sale of shares, government bonds, corporate bonds, etc.
Apostilled documents for company registration in Argentina	Also required to be translated into Spanish
Business name verification	Mandatory before an LLC is registered in Argentina
Authority in charge of LLC registration in Argentina	Public Register of Commerce in Buenos Aires or in other cities
Minimum share capital deposit	At least 25% of the total amount
Can hire foreign workers	Yes, the immigration rules must be observed.
Legal liability of an LLC in Argentina	Limited
Filling annual tax return (YES/NO)	YES
How many directors an LLC in Argentina can have?	At least 1 manager (gerente)
Statutory audit required for LLCs in Argentina (YES/NO)	YES
Permitted to sign business contracts	Owners of LLCs in Argentina can sign business contracts without restrictions.
Office rental in Argentina	Required in certain situations
Can more than 50 investors form an LLC in Argentina?	No, other business structures are optimal in this case.
Accounting services for LLCs in Argentina	– bookkeeping, – payroll, – audits, – HR administration, – preparation and submission of annual financial statements
Best city for business formation in Argentina	Buenos Aires, the capital of Argentina
Why work with our agents in Argentina?	We have experience in company formation in Argentina and can manage the paperwork and procedures for registering an LLC in this country.

How is the limited liability company known in Argentina?

Sociedad de Responsabilidad Limitada (SRL).

What is the minimum share capital for an SRL in Argentina?

USD 300.

Where do I register an SRL in Argentina?

At the General Inspection of Justice (IGJ) in Argentina.

What is the minimum number of shareholders to open an SRL in Argentina in 2026?

At least 2, no more than 50.

What are the conditions to open an LLC in Argentina?

ensure a local business address,
verify and reserve the business name with the IGJ,
deposit at least 25% of the minimum share capital in a local bank account in Argentina,
prepare the documents,
register for taxation and obtain the CUIT – the Tax Identification Number.

Below is an infographic with information on how to start an LLC in Argentina:

What are the documents required for setting up an SRL in Argentina?

Articles of Association/ByLaws with details about the company’s activities, shareholders, internal rules, etc.
copies of IDs/passports of shareholders,
proof of registered business address,
notarized signatures of shareholders & directors, etc.

Is a representative agent needed for opening an SRL in Argentina?

Yes. He or she will represent the business owner with a power of attorney in Argentina to deal with all the document preparation, formalities, and registration.

IMPORTANT!

all documents must be translated into Spanish, notarized, and apostilled before submission, including passports of foreign shareholders.
the incorporation notice of an SRL in Argentina must be published in the Official Gazette.

How is the management for an LLC in Argentina?

It is permitted to have at least one foreign manager/director for an SRL in Argentina. However, the absolute majority of the managers must have their real domicile in Argentina.

Where do I register my SRL for tax payments in Argentina?

At ARCA (Agencia de Recaudación y Control Aduanero, formerly AFIP).

This video offers information about LLC registration in Argentina in 2026:

Do I need a business license for an SRL in Argentina?

Absolutely. It is issued by the municipality (not by the IGJ), depending on the types of activities you want to develop in Argentina. Multiple business licenses are available in Argentina and issued by the local municipalities. Check information here.

What post-registration procedures of an LLC in Argentina are important?

you can open a corporate bank account after the SRL is incorporated in Argentina,
you can register your employees with ARCA (formerly AFIP) in Argentina, using each employee's Unique Labor Identification Code (CUIL), issued by ANSES.

Can I hire foreign staff for my SRL in Argentina?

Yes. Make sure you comply with the immigration rules imposed in Argentina.

What are the key taxes of SRLs in Argentina?

25%-35% as corporate tax, depending on the registered annual income,
21% VAT rate (lower rates apply),
7% withholding tax imposed on dividend distribution,
0.6% on bank transactions,
0.5% wealth tax on the equity value of shares held by individuals and foreign shareholders, paid by the company as substitute taxpayer,
24% or 26.4% (plus occupational-risk insurance) as social security contributions paid by employers/owners of LLCs in Argentina.

What are the reporting requirements for an LLC in Argentina?

Monthly VAT returns,
Annual financial statements,
Annual corporate income tax returns,
Monthly payroll, etc.

What are the costs for setting up an SRL/LLC in Argentina?

Estimated costs:

Around USD 50 as a registration fee,
Starting from USD 200 as legal & notary fees,
Starting from USD 2,000 as a professional fee for hiring a lawyer/accountant,
Extra costs involve the preparation of documents, publication in the Official Gazette, etc.

What are the main benefits of an SRL in Argentina?

flexible business & management structure,
100% ownership is permitted,
personal assets of shareholders are protected against debts or bankruptcy,
fast incorporation and affordable administrative costs,
stability,
great for operations in a wide range of business sectors in Argentina.

Interested in company formation services in Argentina when opening an SRL? You can contact our local agents and solicit the information you need on incorporating this business structure.