Open an Offshore Company in Argentina

Setting up an offshore company in Argentina requires attention in terms of formalities and registration. This article presents information about the main procedures, mentioning that our specialists in opening a company in Argentina can guide international entrepreneurs step by step.

What is an offshore company and why open one in Argentina?

An offshore company is the same as an offshore corporation and refers to business activities that take place outside the entity’s home headquarters. This business structure can be registered without complications in Argentina and is preferred from several points of view. For example, offshore companies in Argentina deliver more in terms of privacy and can keep discretion when it comes to owners and their identities. In many situations, foreign corporations/banks/investment companies choose to operate under the umbrella of an offshore company in Argentina. If you are interested in this structure and want to set up a company in Argentina, we invite you to get in touch with our team. We will take care of all the procedures and represent the clients in this important endeavor.

How can an offshore company be formed in Argentina?

Argentina offers entrepreneurs various business structures for offshores. While some prefer the classic structure, respectively limited liability company, others opt for joint stock corporations (SA), for example. But, in most cases, the limited liability company in Argentina is preferred by foreign entrepreneurs. Here is some information in this case:

• There is no statutory minimum share capital (it must be adequate to the corporate purpose).
• At least 2 shareholders are needed to form an LLC in Argentina.
• Both natural persons as directors of an LLC in Argentina and companies are accepted, as long as they have residency in this country.

As for joint stock corporations for opening an offshore in Argentina, this structure is quite flexible, it can be established by a single shareholder (SAU) or more, with ARS 30,000,000 as minimum share capital (Decree 209/2024), and allows the respective capital to be divided into freely transferable shares. But for more information about offshore companies, please address our specialists in company incorporation in Argentina.

Taxation of offshore companies in Argentina

An important aspect to consider when opening an offshore company in Argentina is taxation. Here is what you need to know in this regard:

• In the case of oil & gas companies, the progressive corporate income tax (CIT) of 25%-35% applies, as for all companies.
• Industrial offshore companies are subject to provincial gross income (turnover) tax rates that are often reduced or 0% for industrial activities, while CIT is 25%-35%.
• Provincial gross income (turnover) tax of roughly 3% to 5% applies for trade and services companies in Argentina.
• Withholding tax rates of 15.05% or 35% on interest and 21% or 28% on royalties apply to the income of non-resident companies in Argentina.

Some data about Argentina’s economy

Below we present some statistical data about Argentina’s economy. These things can help you in the decision to start a company in Argentina at a certain point:

• Argentina registered a GDP primary surplus of around 1.5% in the first 8 months of 2024.
• Construction and industries helped to increase GDP, by 1.7% in July 2024.
• The economy grew by about 4.4% in 2025 (INDEC) in Argentina.

Are you interested in opening an offshore company in Argentina? Please contact our team and find out all the details about opening a company in Argentina. We can represent you in all the procedures involved in the process of registration.