To open a business account in Argentina you normally need a registered Argentine entity with a CUIT from the tax authority ARCA, the company documents such as the bylaws and registration, and identification for the owners or legal representative. A foreign company adds apostilled and translated documents and a local representative. The exact list varies by provider, so confirm before you apply.
- Core requirement
- A registered Argentine entity with a CUIT from ARCA. Verify with the provider.
- Company documents
- Bylaws, registration with the Public Registry, and the certificate of appointment of authorities.
- Identity
- DNI or relevant identity document and tax identifier for owners and the representative.
- Foreign company
- Adds apostilled and translated documents and a local legal representative.
General information, not financial, legal, or tax advice. Verify current terms and eligibility with the provider before applying.
What you normally need in Argentina
The requirements depend on the provider and on whether the owners are resident in Argentina. As of 23 January 2026, the common building blocks are a registered business, a CUIT, the company documents, and identification for the people who will operate the account.
- A CUIT, the unique tax identification code for the company, issued by the tax authority ARCA.
- The company documents, such as the bylaws, the registration with the Public Registry, and the current certificate of appointment of authorities.
- Identification for the owners and the legal representative, including the DNI or, for a foreigner, the relevant identity document and a tax identifier.
- Proof of the business activity and address, where the provider asks for it.
Extra requirements for a foreign company
A foreign company that opens through a local entity usually adds apostilled and translated versions of its documents, validated in Argentina, and a local legal representative with power to manage the account. As of 23 January 2026, most banks require at least one in person visit by the representative. Confirm the exact list and the translation and apostille steps with the provider and a local adviser.
Digital providers and traditional banks
Digital providers such as Mercado Pago, Uala, and Brubank may ask for a shorter list and open online, while traditional banks such as Banco Galicia can ask for more documents and an in person visit. As of 23 January 2026, the underlying need for a CUIT and company documents is common to both. Confirm the current requirements with the provider before you apply.
Questions about requirements in Argentina
What documents are needed to open a business account in Argentina?
Do I need a CUIT for a business account?
What does a foreign company need to add?
Are the requirements the same at digital providers and banks?
Fees, features, and eligibility change and vary by region. This page was last reviewed on 23 January 2026. Confirm current terms with the provider before applying.