Best business accounts for LLC and Corporations in Argentina
Snapshot
Argentina does not use the LLC form. The common company types are the sociedad anonima, known as SA, and the sociedad de responsabilidad limitada, known as SRL. A registered SA or SRL with a CUIT can open a business current account at a traditional bank or a digital provider.
Suits LLC and Corporations best
Depends on needs; Banco Galicia or Banco Santander for full service, Mercado Pago for a low cost digital account.
Typical monthly fee
Free at digital providers; traditional banks charge a monthly package. Confirm with provider.
Non resident position
A registered Argentine entity with a CUIT and a legal representative domiciled in Argentina is normally required. Verify with the provider.
Providers that fit
Three covered here
Fees and features as of 28 April 2026Last reviewed 28 April 2026
General information, not financial, legal, or tax advice. Verify current terms and eligibility with the provider before applying.
Argentina does not use the LLC form. The common company types are the sociedad anonima, known as SA, and the sociedad de responsabilidad limitada, known as SRL. A registered SA or SRL with a CUIT can open a business current account at a traditional bank or a digital provider. Information as of 28 April 2026, not advice.
What LLC and Corporations in Argentina need from a business account
Incorporated companies in Argentina, usually an SA or an SRL, need an account that matches their governance, with the bylaws, the legal representative, and the owners on file. The priorities are a clear account in the company name, support for multiple signatories, and services that match the company size. Larger companies often want branch access and foreign trade services, while smaller ones may prefer a low cost digital account.
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Banco Galicia
Branch access and a full service range including foreign trade desks, with a monthly package fee rather than a free account.
Best for
Businesses needing branch and foreign trade services
We do not list a business account that is confirmed available to LLC and Corporations in Argentina through an affiliate as of 28 April 2026. The local providers above serve business customers in Argentina, and account terms there are shaped by currency rules that eased during 2025 but still apply to some flows. Compare these local options directly, see the related guides below for markets where listed providers are available, and verify any option with the provider before applying.
Questions about banking for LLC and Corporations in Argentina
Is there an LLC in Argentina?
No. Argentina does not use the LLC form. The closest company types are the sociedad anonima, or SA, and the sociedad de responsabilidad limitada, or SRL. Both can open a business account once registered with a CUIT. Confirm the right structure with a local adviser, as of 28 April 2026.
What does a company need to open a business account?
A registered SA or SRL normally needs its CUIT, the bylaws or articles of incorporation, and the identity and tax identifiers of the legal representative and owners. Foreign owned companies usually need a representative domiciled in Argentina. Confirm the list with the provider, as of 28 April 2026.
Can a foreign owned company open an account in Argentina?
It can hold an account, but the company must be registered in Argentina and usually needs a legal representative domiciled in Argentina who can sign with the bank, plus apostilled and translated documents. A non resident company generally cannot open directly. Verify your case with the provider, as of 28 April 2026.
How much does a company account cost?
As of 28 April 2026, digital providers such as Mercado Pago offer accounts with no maintenance fee, while traditional banks charge a monthly service package. Foreign trade and extra services add cost. Confirm current pricing with the provider.
Fees, features, and eligibility change and vary by region. This page was last reviewed on 28 April 2026. Confirm current terms with the provider before applying.