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Americas

Argentina

Currency

ARS

Corporate Tax

35%

Personal Income Tax

35%

VAT / GST

21%

Corporate Income Tax

Headline rate35%

Standard 35%; reduced progressive for SMEs 0-25%; 41% for financial (2024).

Personal Income Tax

Top marginal rate35%

Top rate 35%; scale adjusted for inflation (Ley Pellegrini reform).

Value Added Tax / GST

Standard rate21%

Standard; 27% on utilities/luxury; 10.5% reduced; 5% special.

Withholding Taxes

Dividends

0-13.5%

Interest

15.05-35%

Royalties

12-31.5%

Rates shown are statutory; treaty networks may reduce withholding significantly. Verify against the relevant double-tax agreement.

Social Security Contributions

Employer ~27% (20.4% social + 5.4% health + 1.5% risk); employee 17%; capped for some.

Wealth & Capital Taxes

Capital Gains Tax

15–35% (income)

Inheritance / Estate Tax

Progressive 5–35%

Capital (Net Worth) Tax

0.25–1.25% (bienes personales)

Property Tax

ABL / property tax

Rates are indicative headline figures and may omit holding-period exemptions, regional variation, and surcharges. Verify against current law before relying on them.

Filing Deadlines

Corporate returnWithin 5 months after year-end (May); 10 monthly instalments
Personal / PAYEWithheld monthly; 5 instalments (June-February)
VAT / GSTMonthly, by day varies by tax ID

Double Taxation Agreements

Treaties in force

~40

Key partners: Brazil, Chile, Spain, Italy, Germany, France

Withholding typically 10%–15% under treaties.

Treaty counts are approximate and change as agreements are signed, ratified, or terminated. Verify the status and withholding rates under the specific treaty before relying on them.

Tax Year

Calendar year

Notes

Tax rates indexed for inflation (CITPP). Export duties (retenciones) 0-15%. Currency controls affect payments.