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Tech Argentina Advocates

Buenos Aires, Argentina|Est. 2022

Argentina's tech export hub

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Chapter Leadership

Carolina Fernandez

Group Lead, Tech Argentina Advocates

Carolina Fernandez is an experienced economist with over 20 years of expertise in investment, internationalisation, public policy and international negotiations. For the past seven years she has served as Head of Investment for the Southern Cone (Argentina, Uruguay and Paraguay) at the UK's Department for Business and Trade, based in Buenos Aires, promoting the UK as a destination for inward investment and supporting Latin American companies expanding into the UK.

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Francisco (Fran) Okecki

Group Lead, Tech Argentina Advocates

Francisco is an international lawyer and experienced technology entrepreneur. He has driven innovation through the internet, e-commerce, mobile, artificial intelligence, digital marketing and most recently cloud solutions. His latest ventures are Cloudgaia, the largest dedicated Salesforce partner in LATAM, and Altergaia, which makes AML, KYC/B and CFT easy and effective.

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Launch Pad

Launching in Argentina

A Tech Argentina Advocates orientation for companies launching into Argentina, covering registration with AFIP and IGJ, visa options, funding routes, tax and insurance, and where to land across Buenos Aires, Córdoba, Rosario and Mendoza. It also sets out the regulatory realities, including data protection under Ley 25.326, government training programmes and foreign exchange controls.

Key sectors

BiotechAgTechFintechSoftwareCleantech

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Research and plan
Argentina offers a dynamic tech ecosystem driven by innovation, creativity and talent. Research your industry, your competition and regional market needs before you commit.
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Company registration
Register your business with AFIP and IGJ, or the relevant provincial entity. You will need an ARCA registration company identification number in order to operate locally.
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Visas and legalities
If you are a foreign entrepreneur, understand your visa options. Argentina offers work and investor visas for entrepreneurs through the Migrations Agency.
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Funding sources
Explore public and private funding, from ANR (non refundable contributions) through to accelerators and venture capital. FONARSEC and Agencia I+D+i are the main public routes, alongside INVERTIR, the Argentina Investment and Trade Promotion Agency.
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Tax considerations
Understand corporate taxes, VAT and export incentives. Consult a local accountant for guidance.
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Insurance cover
Ensure your company is covered through a local insurer for liability, property and worker's compensation. The Superintendencia de Seguros de la Nación is the regulator.
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