Kier Joffe · Attorneys at Law · Buenos Aires

Employment & Contractor Agreements in Argentina

The contract should reflect how the work will actually be performed. We advise foreign companies on hiring employees and engaging independent contractors in Argentina, with drafting and review for local and international arrangements.

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What do you need help with?

Select the situation closest to yours.

Hiring an employee

We review the role, employer, working arrangements and proposed terms, coordinating registration and payroll questions with the relevant advisers.

Engaging an independent contractor

We assess the planned services and working relationship before adapting an agreement. The contract label alone does not resolve the legal analysis.

Reviewing an overseas template

We identify provisions that need Argentine review, including the scope of work, payment, confidentiality, intellectual property and dispute terms.

Changing an existing arrangement

We review the current documents and actual practice before discussing an amendment, renewal or transition.

The process

How we help you move forward

  1. Understand the work

    We clarify the role, location, supervision, schedule and parties involved.

  2. Assess the arrangement

    We examine the employment or independent-services questions raised by the actual working relationship.

  3. Draft or review the agreement

    We address the agreed scope, payment and relevant protections in documents suited to the proposed arrangement.

  4. Coordinate implementation

    We discuss the records, onboarding and related payroll or accounting work needed alongside the contract.

Match the paperwork to the working relationship

A well-written agreement starts with accurate facts. We ask how the person will work, who directs the activity and how the services are organized, rather than relying only on the agreement’s title.

Interactive guide

What do you need to prepare?

Choose an option to see what to prepare for an initial review.

A first local hire

Share the job description, proposed employer and working arrangements. We assess the legal and operational questions before drafting.

A project-based services contract

Define deliverables, timing, independence and payment terms. These facts guide the review of the proposed services agreement.

A standard contract for several people

A template can support consistency, but roles and actual arrangements still need review. We identify what can be standardized and what needs individual treatment.

Documents

What should you have ready?

Start with what you have. The document list for your matter will depend on the facts and the agreed scope.

Answers

Frequently asked questions

Can we use our standard US or international contract?

We can review it for the proposed Argentine arrangement. A foreign template should be assessed in context before use.

Does a contractor agreement eliminate employment questions?

The agreement is only part of the review. The actual working relationship and applicable rules also need assessment.

Can you address confidentiality and intellectual property?

Yes. We review the relevant obligations and ownership provisions within the scope of the engagement.

Do you provide payroll services?

Payroll and accounting scope should be confirmed with the Argentine public accountants involved. We coordinate the legal agreement with that work.

A common scenario

“Our foreign company wants to engage a developer based in Argentina.”

See what happens next

Send the scope of work, management arrangements, payment terms and your current template. We can assess the proposed relationship and identify the clauses and setup questions to address.