Why Argentina works for entrepreneur / startup founder professionals
SAS company formation takes 24-48 hours online — faster than most Gulf free zones
Operating costs (office, salaries, services) are 60-70% lower than Dubai
Access to one of Latin America's most educated workforces
Proven startup ecosystem — multiple Argentine unicorns and an active VC scene
Gateway to the broader Latin American market (Spanish-speaking, 650M+ population)
Practical steps
Register a SAS through the online portal (Trámites a Distancia)
Obtain a CUIT (tax ID) through AFIP
Open a business bank account at a local bank
Apply for investment or work visa referencing your Argentine company
Consider hiring through monotributo contracts for early-stage team building
Recommended cities
Buenos Aires (Palermo) — startup epicenter, VC firms, accelerators, talent pool
Córdoba — lower costs, strong tech university pipeline, growing startup scene
Rosario — emerging tech hub with even lower costs than Córdoba