Employ and run payroll with ease in

Argentina
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Make employment in Argentina easy. Let us handle payroll, benefits, taxes, compliance, and even stock options for your team in Argentina, all in one easy-to-use platform.

Services available in this country:
Employer of Record ProductContractor ManagementPayroll
  • Capital City

    Buenos Aires

  • Currency

    Argentine peso ($, ARS)

  • Languages

    Spanish

  • Population size

    45,457,630

Services available in this country:
Employer of Record ProductContractor ManagementPayroll
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Facts & Stats

Argentina
  • Capital City

    Buenos Aires

  • Currency

    Argentine peso ($, ARS)

  • Languages

    Spanish

  • Population size

    45,457,630

  • Ease of doing business

    Medium

  • Cost of living index

    $$ (107 of 139 nations)

  • Payroll frequency

    Monthly

  • VAT - standard rate

    21%

  • GDP - real growth rate

    -2.1%

While Argentina may no longer be one of the wealthiest countries in the world, as it was during the early 1900s, the country remains a top spot for international talent. The largest Spanish-speaking country on Earth, Argentina boasts one of the top economies in South America. Visitors enjoy a community with a passion for great food, but don’t skip the afternoon merienda meal, or you will be hungry before dinner is served after 9 p.m.

Grow your team in Argentina with Remote

Looking to employ workers in Argentina? Companies hiring in Argentina must either own a legal entity in the country or work with a global employment solutions provider, usually one that provides employer of record services.

Remote can employ your team in Argentina on your behalf through our local legal entity in the country and handle payroll, benefits, taxes, and compliance for your Argentina team. You can also pay contractors now in Argentina with Remote.

Risks of misclassification

Argentina, like many other countries, treats self-employed individuals or contractors and full-time employees differently. Misclassification of contractors in Argentina may lead to fines and penalties for the offending company.

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Employing in Argentina

Argentina’s Constitution, several international treaties, employment contract laws, various federal statutes, and collective bargaining agreements all play a role in Argentina’s employment regulations. Any company looking to employ people in the country must abide by all of Argentina’s labour-friendly laws. Because these regulations evolve over time, companies must stay vigilant to stay compliant.

To employ workers in Argentina, contact Remote to learn more about your options.

Minimum Wage

In Argentina the minimum wage starting September 1, 2024 will rise to $268,056.50 for monthly employees and starting October 1, 2024 the minimum wage will be $271,571.22 for monthly employees.

Overtime Pay

Unless a collective bargaining agreement states otherwise, overtime pay is either 50% more than normal wages or 100% if working during a holiday/rest period.

13th Month Salary

Argentines enjoy an Aguinaldo (SAC - Sueldo anual complementario), otherwise known as a 13th-month salary. This is statutory, and typically paid in two instalments, one in June and one in December. Each instalment must be half of the highest monthly wage the employee received in the previous six months.

Payroll Cycle

For customers of Remote, all employee payments will be made in equal monthly instalments on or before the last working day of each calendar month, payable in arrears.

For the mandatory bonus scheme in Argentina known as the 13th month Salary, half the employee’s monthly salary is paid mid-year and the other half at the end of the year.

Onboarding Time

We can help you get a new employee started in Argentina fast. The minimum onboarding time we need is only 5 working days.

Our team ensures your employees are onboarded and paid as quickly as possible while keeping your business compliant with all local employment legislation. The minimum onboarding time begins after the employee submits all required information onto the Remote platform. The onboarding timeline is also dependent upon registration with local authorities.

For all non-nationals of the country of employment, the Right to Work assessment (if applicable) will add three extra days to the total time to onboard. There may be extra time required if we need to follow-up on the right to work assessment.

Please note, payroll cut-off dates can impact the actual first day of employment. Remote has a payroll cut-off date of the 10th of the month unless otherwise specified.

16 Public holidays

Jan
Monday 1 January 20241New Year's Day (Año Nuevo)
Feb
Monday 12 February 20242Shrove Monday (Lunes de carnaval)
Tuesday 13 February 20243Shrove Tuesday (martes de carnaval)
Mar
Sunday 24 March 20244Day of Remembrance for Truth and Justice (Día del Recuerdo por la Verdad y la Justicia)
Friday 29 March 20245Good Friday (Viernes Santo)
Apr
Tuesday 2 April 20246Malvinas Day (Día de los veteranos y caídos de la guerra de las Malvinas)
May
Wednesday 1 May 20247Labour Day (Día del Trabajador)
Saturday 25 May 20248May Revolution (Revolución de mayo)
June
Monday 17 June 20249Anniversary of the Passing of General Martín Miguel de Güemes (Aniversario del fallecimiento del general Martín Miguel de Güemes)
Thursday 20 June 202410General Manuel Belgrano Memorial Day (Día conmemorativo del general Manuel Belgrano)
July
Tuesday 9 July 202411Independence Day (Día de la Independencia)
Aug
Monday 19 August 202412General José de San Martín Memorial Day (Día conmemorativo del general José de San Martín)
Oct
Monday 14 October 202413Day of Respect for Cultural Diversity (Día de respeto a la diversidad cultural)
Nov
Wednesday 20 November 202414National Sovereignty Day (Día nacional de la soberanía)
Dec
Sunday 8 December 202415Feast of the Immaculate Conception (Inmaculada Concepción)
Wednesday 25 December 202416Christmas Day (Navidad)

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Competitive benefits package in Argentina

At Remote, we’re obsessed with helping you craft the best possible employee experience for your team. We are leading the way in practising “fair equity,” which means making sure employees everywhere have access to both the required and supplemental benefits they need to thrive (and that will allow you to attract the best local talent).

Our benefits packages in Argentina are tailored to fulfil the local needs of your employees. Typically, our packages contain some or all of the following benefits:

  • Health Insurance

  • Dental Insurance

  • Vision Insurance

  • Mental Health Support

  • Pension or 401(K)

  • Life and Disability Insurance

Fair Pricing in Argentina

Employer of Record

Hire and pay your global team

Starting at $915/month

for annual plans

Top features

  • Satisfaction guaranteed

  • No deposits or hidden fees

  • Zero onboarding or offboarding fees

  • Compliant equity incentives support including withholding and reporting

  • Built-in security and compliance

  • Fast onboarding (average 2-3 days)

  • Flexible, localised benefits

Contractor Management

Compliantly onboard and pay contractors

$44

per contractor/month

Top features

  • Only pay for contractors you actively work with

  • Work with contractors in 200+ countries

  • Create, edit, and sign tailored, localised contracts

  • Approve contractor invoices with one click or auto-pay

  • Transparent payments with complete visibility

Payroll

Consolidate your multi-country payroll

$43

per employee/month

Top features

  • Simplify: Comprehensive platform that integrates all payroll functions

  • Support: Personalised assistance with a dedicated team and specialists

  • Accuracy: Test runs and parallel pay runs before implementation

  • Compliance: Adhere to local labour laws in every country

  • Timeliness: Accurate and on-time payroll with labour authority reporting handled

  • Experience: Seamless payroll with easy access to payslips and expenses

HRIS

Manage all of your employees in one place

Free

Top features

  • Guided onboarding and offboarding

  • Employee profile and document management

  • Time and attendance (time off and tracking)

  • Expense management and reimbursement

  • Employee self-serve on the platform and mobile app