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Argentina
Latin America
Lucky Nomads World Index
65.91 / 100
Global rank
#104
Corporate tax
35%
Personal tax
35%
Lucky Nomads Proprietary Indices
22 scoring dimensions scored independently using a deterministic methodology built on primary sources and structured analytical inference.
- SafetyShield Index7.0 / 10
- Affordability Index8.0 / 10
- Entry Ease Index6.5 / 10
- Tax Freedom Index4.0 / 100.8
- WiFi Index7.6 / 10
- Admin Ease Index5.9 / 10
- Healthcare Index8.3 / 10
- City Comfort Index7.9 / 10
- WeatherComfort Index7.5 / 10
- Banking Index6.3 / 10
- GeoStability Index7.3 / 10
- Justice & Order Index5.5 / 10
- Quality of Life Index7.8 / 10
- Open Society Index7.5 / 10
- Flight Index3.9 / 10
- Environmental Quality Index7.9 / 10
- English Index5.2 / 10
- Wealth Protection Index5.9 / 10
- AI Access Index6.3 / 10
- Economic Openness Index7.0 / 10
- Market Depth Index7.3 / 10
- ClimateShield Index7.7 / 10
Country snapshot
- Capital
- Buenos Aires
- Population (approx.)
- 46,654,000
- Area (km²)
- 2,780,400 km²
- Currency code (ISO 4217)
- ARS
- Currency name
- Argentine peso
- Main airport IATA code
- EZE
- Airport name
- Ministro Pistarini International Airport
General facts
- Minimum monthly cost
- From $924/month
- Main languages
- Spanish
- Jurisdiction type
- Country
- Region
- Latin America
- Web TLD
- .ar
- Phone calling code
- +54
Web TLD and phone codes are general references and can differ for territories or special numbering plans.
Tax system
- Marginal CIT (corporate income tax)
- 35%Very highWorldwide
- Marginal PIT (personal income tax)
- 35%HighWorldwide
Corporate taxation basis: Worldwide. The country generally taxes worldwide income of resident companies.
Resident companies taxed on worldwide income. Foreign-source income from active operations is taxable with foreign tax credit available (capped at the marginal Argentine rate). RIGI projects (Ley 27.742) carve out a 25 percent fixed rate with 30-year stability. Tierra del Fuego industrial regime (Ley 19.640, Decreto 727/2021 to 2038) and Knowledge Economy (Ley 27.506/27.570 until 2029) provide sectoral and geographic exemptions. Non-residents taxed only on Argentine-source income at flat 35 percent.
Progressive 25/30/35 percent on annual taxable income (25 percent up to , 30 percent -100M, 35 percent above , thresholds inflation-adjusted). 7 percent dividend WHT on top, raising the effective rate on distributed profits to approximately 39.55 percent.
Personal income tax basis. Worldwide. Resident individuals are generally taxable on their worldwide income, subject to relief under applicable tax treaties.
Residents taxed on worldwide income under Ley 20.628. Tax residence triggered after 12 months of continuous presence or upon obtaining permanent residence. Foreign individuals on temporary mission under 5 cumulative years benefit from limited-scope Bienes Personales (Argentine-situs assets only, Decreto 127/1996 Article 26). Non-residents taxed only on Argentine-source income at 35 percent withholding.
Nine-bracket progressive scale from 5 to 35 percent. The 35 percent top rate applies to annual taxable income above approximately for fiscal year 2025 (around USD 38,000 at the May 2026 rate). Brackets indexed semi-annually by IPC since 2024. Monotributo (Ley 24.977 mod. 27.743) provides a substitute flat-monthly regime in 11 categories for small contributors.
Tax percentages here are editorial reference figures for comparison, not individualized tax advice.
Special tax regimes
For companies
Régimen de Incentivo para Grandes Inversiones (RIGI)
AvailableConcessionary corporate regime for large investments above USD 200 million in oil and gas, mining, renewable energy, infrastructure, forestry,…
Régimen de Incentivo para Medianas Inversiones (RIMI)
Available, rules being updatedConcessionary regime for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MiPyME up to Mediana Tramo 2) on productive investments above USD 150,000 (Micro), USD…
Régimen de Promoción de la Economía del Conocimiento
AvailableSectoral regime for tech, IT, software, audiovisual, biotech, nanotech, aerospace, satellite, professional export services, and Industry 4.0…
Régimen Especial Fiscal y Aduanero de Tierra del Fuego (Área Aduanera Especial)
AvailableSpecial customs and fiscal regime for industrial activity in the Province of Tierra del Fuego, Antártida e Islas del Atlántico Sur.
For individuals
REIBP Régimen Especial de Ingreso del Impuesto sobre los Bienes Personales (closed to new entries)
Closed to new applicantsClosed advance payment regime for the Argentine Personal Assets Tax (Impuesto sobre los Bienes Personales, BP) introduced by the Ley Bases 27.742…
Misión Temporaria - Foreign Worker Wealth Tax Exemption (under 5 years in Argentina)
AvailableArgentina wealth tax (Impuesto sobre los Bienes Personales, BP) limited-scope assessment applicable to foreign-domiciled individuals working in…
Régimen Simplificado para Pequeños Contribuyentes (Monotributo)
AvailableSimplified flat-monthly tax regime substituting income tax (Ganancias), VAT (IVA), and self-employment contributions (Autonomos) with a single…
You either qualify for Argentina's special tax regimes, or you don't. GeoCompass determines your eligibility, highlights the applicable conditions, and helps estimate your potential tax exposure.
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Overview
- Citizenship by investment
Not currently available
- Residence by investment
Available
- Remote work visa (digital nomad visa)
Available
Programmes
Argentina lists several residency and mobility routes across residence by investment, work (employer sponsored), work (self sponsored), retirement routes, family and dependant routes, student and graduate routes, and remote work visas. Lucky Nomads tracks these programmes as editorial reference points. Thresholds, documents, and personal eligibility are evaluated in GeoCompass against your exact profile.
8 programmes listed · 8 are marked available in our editorial review
Residence by investment
1 programmeCapital, property, fund, or declared investment routes that can lead to longer-term residence.
- Available, rules being updated
Inversionista Residence (Residencia Temporaria Inversionista)
Work (employer sponsored)
1 programmeEmployer-linked permits and skilled employment passes for hired professionals.
- Available
Migrant Worker Residence (Residencia Temporaria Trabajador Migrante)
Work (self sponsored)
1 programmeSelf-sponsored work or freelance routes where you qualify without a local employer.
- Available
Mercosur Nationality Residence (Residencia Temporaria por Nacionalidad Mercosur)
Retirement routes
2 programmesRetirement-age or pension-linked residence options.
- Available
Pensionado Residence (Residencia Temporaria Pensionado)
- Available
Rentista Residence (Residencia Temporaria Rentista)
Family and dependant routes
1 programmeSpouse, dependant, and family reunion style permits.
- Available
Family Reunification Residence (Residencia Temporaria o Permanente por Reunificacion Familiar)
Student and graduate routes
1 programmeStudy-linked permits and post-study transition routes.
- Available
Student Residence (Residencia Temporaria Estudiante)
Remote work visas
1 programmeRemote work or digital nomad style permits.
- Available
Digital Nomad Residence (Residencia Transitoria para Nomadas Digitales)
Not all residency routes are accessible. Some require minimum income, investment thresholds, local substance, or strict eligibility conditions. GeoCompass evaluates which options you can actually secure in Argentina.
Evaluate my residency optionsVisa and programme labels reflect editorial research, not individualized legal advice. Thresholds, documents, and personal eligibility are evaluated in GeoCompass. Always confirm rules with official government sources before you plan a move.
Dimensions breakdown
Strongest dimensions
- Healthcare Index8.3 / 10Strong healthcare access and quality
- Affordability Index8.0 / 10Very affordable cost of living
- Environmental Quality Index7.9 / 10Strong environmental quality index
Weakest dimensions
- Flight Index3.9 / 10
- Tax Freedom Index4.0 / 10
Published ranks by index
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