Moving to Argentina: taxes, residence and life
How to become tax resident in Argentina: personal, dividend and corporate tax, 7 residence programmes, tax-residency requirements and climate. Explore the basics and compare residence routes.
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 6 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
| Top income tax | 35% |
|---|---|
| Dividend tax | 7% |
| Corporate tax | 35% |
| Vergi mukimliği | varıştan itibaren — Permanent residence granted → resident from that date; temporary residents after 12 months |
| Yolunuz | 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 |
| İklim tipi | humid subtropical · 15.3° / 30.5° (Buenos Aires) |
Residence programmes in Argentina
Active programmes
- Temporary Residence as Rentista — Gelir / yıl CHF 15'300 · 2026-10
Peso threshold moves monthly with minimum wage
- Temporary Residence as Pensioner — Gelir / yıl CHF 15'300 · 2026-10
- Temporary Residence as Investor — investment · 2026-10
- Transitory Residence for Digital Nomads — digitalNomad · 2026-10
- Residence for Family Members of Argentines/Residents — family · 2026-10
- Temporary Residence as Migrant Worker — employment · 2026-10
Upcoming · not yet available
Proposed or legislated routes without a confirmed operational application process.
- Citizenship by Investment Programme — Yatırım CHF 280'000 · 2026-10
Not yet accepting applications; DNU 366 annulled in individual court cases (Jun 2026); bill to ban CBI filed Oct 2026
Plan your residence route
Frequently asked questions
How many days do I need to spend in Argentina to become tax resident?
varıştan itibaren. 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; Residence for Family Members of Argentines/Residents
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
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