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Argentine Republic — 46 million people, Argentine Peso (ARS), Spanish. Full employment compliance handled for you, paid every Friday.
Capital
Buenos Aires
Population
46 million
GDP / capita
$13,650
Currency
ARS
Argentine Peso
Time zone
UTC-3 (ART)
Working in Argentina: what to expect
Key employment law provisions that affect your engagement. Corpshore handles compliance so you don't have to navigate this alone — but knowing your rights matters.
Standard workweek
48h max
48 hours (8 hours/day, 6 days) or 45 hours in practice
Annual leave
15 public holidays
14 days (up to 5 years tenure), rising to 35 days (20+ years)
Maternity leave
90 days (45 before, 45 after), fully paid through social security
Paternity leave
2 days (statutory); collective agreements often extend to 10-15 days
Notice period
15 days during probation, 1 month (under 5 years), 2 months (5+ years)
Severance
1 month salary per year of service (or fraction over 3 months). Double severance periodically mandated by emergency decree.
Overtime rules
50% premium on weekdays, 100% on Saturdays after 1pm, Sundays and holidays
Probation period
3 months (extendable to 6 months by collective agreement)
Tax landscape in Argentina
Indicative tax ranges for general orientation. Always consult a qualified tax advisor for your specific situation. Tax year: Calendar year (Jan-Dec).
- Income tax
- 5% to 35%
- Corporate tax
- 25% (net income up to ARS 50M) to 35%
- Social contributions
- Employer: ~24% (jubilacion, obra social, asignaciones). Employee: ~17%.
- VAT / GST
- 21% (standard); 10.5% reduced; 27% on utilities
Treaty network
~20 tax treaties; limited compared to peers
Your fee is always zero
Corpshore charges the hiring business, never you. You receive 100% of the agreed rate, regardless of tax jurisdiction.
How you get paid in Argentina
Currency controls (cepo cambiario) make international transfers complex. The official vs. parallel exchange rate gap has historically been significant. Wise operates but rates reflect the official channel.
Bank transfer
Wise
Crypto-friendly (USD stablecoins common in practice)
Settlement
Every Friday
No net-30 waits, no chasing invoices
Platform fee
Zero, forever
The business pays Corpshore, never you
Currency
ARS
Local currency where supported
Regulatory landscape in Argentina
Corpshore manages compliance so you can focus on the work. Here's what shapes the regulatory environment for workers in Argentina.
Worker classification
Strong employment presumption under Ley de Contrato de Trabajo (LCT). Monotributo regime exists for genuine independent contractors but is scrutinised. Penalties for fraud include criminal liability.
Data protection
Ley 25.326 (Personal Data Protection Act, 2000). Argentina is one of the few Latin American countries with EU adequacy status for data transfers.
Right to work
DNI (national identity document) required. Foreign workers need a residence permit (temporary or permanent) with work authorisation.
Non-compete enforceability
Not specifically regulated. Courts assess enforceability based on reasonableness, duration, geographic scope, and whether compensation is offered.
Collective bargaining
Mandatory sector-level collective agreements (CCT) cover most formal workers. Union density is high (~40%). The CGT is the dominant labour confederation.
Working culture in Argentina
Business culture
Intellectual, debate-oriented, European-influenced. Personal relationships matter deeply. Business lunches are long and substantive. Portenios (Buenos Aires residents) are known for directness.
Key industries
Talent pool strengths
Historical context
Argentina's tech sector has grown despite economic volatility. The country produces more software engineers per capita than any other in Latin America. Mercado Libre, Latin America's largest e-commerce platform, was founded in Buenos Aires in 1999.
At a glance
- Official name
- Argentine Republic
- Languages
- Spanish
- Time zones
- UTC-3 (ART)
- Data region
- Americas
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