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Setting up your business in Argentina usually requires establishing a local entity,which can be complex. Brix handles compliance with labor laws and taxes, from collecting tax documents to managing payroll. Trust Brix for global employment solutions, even without a local entity.
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CURRENCY
ARS
USD
OFFICIAL LANGUAGE
Spanish
CAPITAL
Buenos
Aires
PAYROLL FREQUENCY
Monthly
Developer Avg Salary
ARS 1,200,000 -
ARS 2,400,000/yr
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Health Insurance
National Social Security Fund
Life Insurance
Private Healthcare - Allianz (optional)
Work Accident Compensation Insurance
Employment
Pay & Taxes
Leave Policy
Termination
Time Off
Employment
Pay & Taxes
Leave Policy
Termination
Time Off
Employment
Employment Contract Details
Contracts in Argentina must be in Spanish and can be bilingual. They must be in writing and signed by both parties. A contract should include the employee's name, start date, length of employment, job description, termination conditions, and payment terms.
Working Hours and Overtime
Employees in Argentina typically work eight hours daily and 48 hours per week. Overtime should not exceed three hours per day, 30 hours per month, or 200 hours per year. Employees receive additional pay for overtime work and holidays.
Probationary Period
The probationary period in Argentina is three months.
IP Protection and Non-compete Agreements
Non-compete agreements in Argentina must be limited in scope and duration, not exceeding two years. Compensation must be provided to the employee, at least 50% of their monthly salary, for exceptional cases.
Pay & Taxes
Minimum Wage Requirements
As per Argentinian law, the minimum wage increases monthly and is projected to reach ARS 156,000 in December 2023.
Individual Income Tax
Income tax rates range from 5% to 35% and are influenced by factors such as household status, number of dependents, civil status, and geographical residence location.
Payroll Cost
Employer contributions, estimated at 28% of the employee's salary, include pension, social security, family allowance, medical and accident insurance, and optional health benefits.
Additional Expenses
Additional expenses may include a monthly fee for USD bank accounts, optional health insurance, work-from-home allowances, and one-time fees for handling employment agreements and medical checks.
Leave Policy
Parental Leave
Maternity Leave
  • Employees in Argentina are entitled to 90 calendar days of fully paid maternity leave, with the employer responsible for payment. This can be taken as 45 days before birth and 45 days after, or as 30 days before and 60 days after.
  • Maternity leave can be extended to 180 days if the employer is enrolled in the Empresa Cidadã program.
Paternity Leave
Employees are entitled to two days of fully paid paternity leave, paid for by the employer. This can be extended to 20 days if the employer is enrolled in Empresa Cidadã.
Shared Parental Leave
Following maternity and paternity leave, parents can take an additional 32 weeks of leave, shared between both parents. However, this extended leave period is paid at a reduced monthly rate.
Sick Leave
  • Employees with less than five years of continuous service are entitled to three months of fully paid sick leave per year. For those with over five years of service, sick leave is extended to six months. Additional leave is provided for employees with dependents.
  • Sick leave entitlements in Argentina include fully paid leave for up to 15 days, with the employer covering 100% of the employee's salary. After this period, social security (INSS) takes over, providing payments up to 6,433.57 BRL for further days of sick leave.
Termination
Termination Requirements
Terminations in Argentina are subject to intricate regulations and must adhere to specific contractual terms. Employers bear the responsibility of managing the off-boarding process, which may entail various fees and procedural steps tailored to each case.
Types of Terminations
Various types of terminations are recognized in Argentina, including mutual agreement, voluntary resignation by the employee, and unilateral dismissal by the employer for justified reasons or gross misconduct.
Notice Period
Notice periods in Argentina vary based on length of employment. During the probation period, it's 15 days' notice, while for three months to five years of service, it's one month. For more than five years of continuous service, it's two months.
Severance for Employees
Terminated employees in Argentina are entitled to various benefits, including balance salary, unused holiday payouts, and proportional 13th salary. Severance payments also include 40% of the FGTS paid during employment.
Time Off
Paid Time Off
Employees in Argentina are entitled to paid time off, with the amount varying based on their length of service:
  • Less than five years of service: 14 days of leave
  • Five to 10 years of service: 21 days of leave
  • 10 to 20 years of service: 28 days of leave
  • Over 20 years of service: 35 days of leave
Vacations must be taken between October 1st and April 30th.
    Public Holidays
    Argentina observes approximately 14 national holidays, which may include transferrable dates to create long weekends. Some of the national public holidays are:
    • New Year
    • Carnival (2 days)
    • National Day of Remembrance for Truth and Justice
    • Labor Day
    • Day of the May Revolution (2 days)
    • Day of the Passage to Immortality of General Martín Miguel de Güemes (2 days)
    • Argentine Independence Day
    • National Sovereignty Day
    • Christmas
    Additionally, there are regional holidays observed in Argentina, such as São Paulo Anniversary and Black Awareness Day.
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