Company formation
Incorporation of corporations (S.A.), limited liability companies (S.R.L.) and simplified stock companies (SAS).
- Choice of entity
- By-laws and registration
- Tax ID (CUIT) and corporate books
Estudio Olivera & Asociados · Buenos Aires
Corporate lawyers in Argentina. Your local partner for doing business.
We help foreign companies and investors set up, register and run their business in Argentina — company formation, branch registration and ongoing compliance before the Inspección General de Justicia (IGJ).
- English & Spanish
- IGJ company registry
- Buenos Aires City & Province
Services
Corporate legal services in Argentina
Foreign company registration
Registration of foreign companies with the IGJ to open a branch (s. 118) or hold shares in Argentine companies (s. 123).
- Apostille and translation guidance
- Appointment of legal representatives
- Branch accounting requirements
Corporate compliance
Ongoing corporate housekeeping so your Argentine entity stays in good standing.
- Board and shareholder minutes
- Director appointments
- Capital increases and by-law amendments
Softlanding
How we set up your business in Argentina
Structure
We assess whether a branch or a subsidiary best fits your plans, risk profile and timeline.
Documents from abroad
We send you a checklist and draft resolutions for your board to sign, apostille and translate.
Registration
We register the foreign company with the IGJ and incorporate the local entity.
Start operating
Tax registration with ARCA (formerly AFIP), corporate books, bank account and immigration support for your staff.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Can a foreign company own 100% of an Argentine company?
Yes. Foreign individuals and companies may hold all the shares of an Argentine company. A foreign company must first register with the Public Registry (IGJ in Buenos Aires City) under section 123 of the General Companies Law before acquiring an interest in a local company.
Branch or subsidiary?
A branch (section 118) is not a separate legal entity, so the parent company is liable for its obligations and it must keep separate accounts. A subsidiary is an Argentine company with its own legal personality, which limits the parent's liability to its contribution. The right choice depends on your business, risk exposure and tax position.
What documents will we need from abroad?
Typically the articles of incorporation, a certificate of good standing, a board resolution approving the investment and appointing a legal representative, and evidence of the company's activity. Documents must be apostilled or legalised and accompanied by a certified Spanish translation.
Do you work in English?
Yes. We advise headquarters and their teams in English and Spanish, and we can prepare bilingual summaries of the documents you sign.
Contact
Tell us about your project
We will reply with the recommended structure, the steps involved and a clear fee proposal.
- Head office
Viamonte 1519, Buenos Aires City, Argentina