Doing business in Argentina
Argentina is the eighth-largest country worldwide, and the second largest in Latin America. Being the world’s 27th largest economy, and the second-largest economy in South America. Argentina boasts plenty of natural resources, a highly-educated population of over 40 million people, the inexistence of racial, religious or geopolitical conflicts, the highest English speaking proficiency in the region, a wide school offer with international curricula, and the main metropolitan areas with lower pollution levels than most of Latin America urban center. Argentina´s capital city, Buenos Aires, is itself the 13th largest economy among the world’s cities.
With a lot of untapped markets and fields, doing business in Argentina may be very promising and
Castro Sammartino & Pierini is specially prepared to assist all kind of foreign investors and businesspersons, wishing to do business in Argentina, whether they are big multinational companies or small ventures.
Our advice covers the whole stages of setting up a new business in Argentina. From choosing the best legal vehicle, registering a foreign company with the Public Registry to allow it to be a shareholder or partner of a domestic company, incorporating an affiliated or subsidiary company, registering a branch, helping to lease or buy the premises, applying for trademark protection, hiring personnel, entering into commercial contracts, etcetera, our services are broad and comprehend both the set up and the day-to-day company´s legal needs.
We also assist foreign companies and businesspersons with preliminary agreements (letter of intentions, memorandums of understanding, term– sheets), due diligence, and the negotiation, drafting, and closing of stock purchase agreements to take interest in an existing local company.
Castro Sammartino & Pierini with your company, to be better, always.
From our Legal Blog
Is the franchisor liable for franchise profitability in Argentina? A recent ruling addresses the question
According to Article 1520 (c) of the CCCN, a franchisor is not liable for the franchise profitability in Argentina. However, this is so provided specific conditions are met, as emphasized in a recent judicial decision.
What is the best legal vehicle for doing business in Argentina: a branch or a subsidiary?
The choice of the best legal vehicle for doing business in Argentina will depend on a case-by-case analysis of the needs, size and risks of each business.
New rules for establishing foreign companies in Argentina effective 1 November 2024
New rules for establishing foreign companies in Argentina will be effective as of 1 November 2024, greatly simplifying the procedures.
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