Umzug nach Argentina: Steuern, Aufenthalt und Leben
So werden Sie in Argentina steuerlich ansässig: Einkommens-, Dividenden- und Gewinnsteuer, 7 Aufenthaltsprogramme, Anforderungen an die Steueransässigkeit und Klima. Grundlagen verstehen und Aufenthaltswege vergleichen.
Taxes
In Argentina the top income tax rate is 35%, dividends are taxed at up to 7% and companies pay 35% corporate tax.
How to move and become tax resident
You can become tax resident in Argentina from arrival once you take up residence (Permanent residence granted → resident from that date; temporary residents after 12 months). The typical route is Rentista temporary residence: Stable passive income ≈5 minimum wages/mo (~US$1.3k, Oct 2026) via local bank; CBI US$350k announced but suspended by courts There are 7 open residence programmes in Argentina — see the list below.
Living there
Buenos Aires has a humid subtropical climate with winter highs around 15.3 °C and summer highs around 30.5 °C.
Key facts
| Höchste Einkommenssteuer | 35% |
|---|---|
| Dividendensteuer | 7% |
| Gewinnsteuer | 35% |
| Steuerliche Ansässigkeit | ab Zuzug — Permanent residence granted → resident from that date; temporary residents after 12 months |
| Typischer Aufenthaltsweg | Rentista temporary residence — Stable passive income ≈5 minimum wages/mo (~US$1.3k, Oct 2026) via local bank; CBI US$350k announced but suspended by courts |
| Klimatyp | humid subtropical · 15.3° / 30.5° (Buenos Aires) |
Aufenthaltsprogramme in Argentina
- Temporary Residence as Rentista — Einkommen / Jahr CHF 15'300 · open · 2026-10
- Temporary Residence as Pensioner — Einkommen / Jahr CHF 15'300 · open · 2026-10
- Temporary Residence as Investor — investment · open · 2026-10
- Transitory Residence for Digital Nomads — digitalNomad · open · 2026-10
- Citizenship by Investment Programme — Investition CHF 280'000 · changing · 2026-10
- Residence for Family Members of Argentines/Residents — family · open · 2026-10
- Temporary Residence as Migrant Worker — employment · open · 2026-10
Passende Ratgeber (Englisch)
Frequently asked questions
How many days do I need to spend in Argentina to become tax resident?
ab Zuzug. Permanent residence granted → resident from that date; temporary residents after 12 months Wealth tax on worldwide assets
How much tax will I pay in Argentina?
In Argentina the top income tax rate is 35%, dividends are taxed at up to 7% and companies pay 35% corporate tax.
Which residence programmes does Argentina offer?
Temporary Residence as Rentista; Temporary Residence as Pensioner; Temporary Residence as Investor; Transitory Residence for Digital Nomads; Citizenship by Investment Programme (CHF 280'000)
What is the usual way to move to Argentina?
Rentista temporary residence. Stable passive income ≈5 minimum wages/mo (~US$1.3k, Oct 2026) via local bank; CBI US$350k announced but suspended by courts
Compare with nearby countries
Belize · Bolivia · Brazil · Canada · Chile · Colombia · Costa Rica · Cuba · Dominican Rep. · Ecuador · El Salvador · Guatemala
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