Tax Lawyer in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Tax lawyer in Buenos Aires, Argentina, for foreign-owned companies. Elias Kier Joffe and his team of English-speaking attorneys and accountants keep your Argentine company compliant, file its taxes and plan ahead, without you traveling.
Since 1940
Headquartered in Buenos Aires
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English-speaking lawyers
Tax and accounting anywhere in Argentina
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Tax and accounting for companies in Argentina
English-Speaking Tax Attorneys in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Why Argentine Taxes Are Hard to Manage From Abroad
Argentine companies file national taxes with ARCA (formerly AFIP) and provincial taxes in every province where they do business, many of them every month. The rules change often, and missed filings bring fines, interest and even a suspended tax ID.
Manage Your Company’s Taxes Without Traveling
You don’t need to be in Argentina. Our accountants keep the books, file every return and pay on time, and you approve everything by email, in English. We work with companies anywhere in Argentina, together with our business lawyers in Argentina.
Clear Costs, Deadlines and Reports in English
No surprises. You get a written quote before we start, a calendar of every tax deadline and clear reports in English, so you always know what your company owes and why.
Taxes, Payroll and Financial Statements in One Place
VAT, corporate income tax, provincial gross income tax, payroll contributions, the annual financial statements signed by a certified public accountant and the personal assets tax companies pay on their shareholders’ shares: we handle the whole picture.
One Point of Contact for Legal, Tax and Notarial Matters
We are a one-stop legal solution. Our team includes lawyers, accountants, Argentine notaries (escribanos) and certified translators, all under one roof and coordinated by attorney Elias Kier Joffe. When needed, we also work directly with your own lawyers and accountants back home, for example on how your Argentine company’s results are taxed at home.
Our tax and accounting services include:
✓ Tax registration with ARCA (formerly AFIP) and provincial tax agencies.
✓ Monthly VAT and gross income tax (ingresos brutos) returns, and the annual income tax return.
✓ Bookkeeping and annual financial statements certified by a public accountant.
✓ Payroll, social security contributions and employee tax withholdings.
✓ Dividends and payments to shareholders abroad, with the right withholdings.
✓ Answers to ARCA notices, tax inspections and disputes.
✓ Tax planning before you invest, hire or sell.
✓ Our own lawyers, accountants, notaries and certified translators, working with your advisors back home when needed.
Simple process
How Our Tax Law Firm in Argentina Handles Your Company
1
Tell us about your company
In a free 15-minute consultation, you tell us what your company does and where it operates. We explain what it has to file.
2
We review where you stand
We check your registrations and past filings, fix anything pending and send you a written quote.
3
We file every month
Our accountants keep the books and file every return on time, with reports in English.
4
Compliant and planned ahead
Your company stays in good standing, and you plan dividends and growth with no surprises.
Who you’ll work with
Meet Your Argentine Tax Lawyer, Elias Kier Joffe
Hi, I’m Elias Kier Joffe. My grandfather founded this firm in Buenos Aires in 1940, and I’m the third generation leading it.
I know what you’re facing. You run a company in a country with complex taxes, in another language, and you can’t afford to miss a deadline. My job is to make that simple.
I oversee every case personally, and I’ll always tell you the truth about your case, even when it’s not what you want to hear.
You’ll always know who’s looking after your company: me.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to be in Argentina to manage my company’s taxes?
No. Our accountants handle the filings and payments in Argentina, and you approve everything by email. For the few steps that need your signature, you sign a power of attorney where you live.
How much does a tax lawyer cost in Argentina?
It depends on your company. Here’s what moves the price:
• How many invoices and transactions it has each month.
• Whether it has employees on payroll.
• How many provinces it operates in.
• Whether past filings need fixing.
• Whether there is an ARCA inspection or a tax dispute.
Simplest case: a new company with few invoices and no employees. Most complex: a company with employees in several provinces and past filings to fix. After your free 15-minute consultation, we send you a written quote, so you know the number before you commit.
What taxes does a company pay in Argentina?
The main ones are corporate income tax, VAT and each province’s gross income tax (ingresos brutos). Companies with employees also pay social security contributions, and most companies pay the personal assets tax on their shareholders’ shares. Some cities add municipal fees. We tell you exactly which ones apply to your company.
How long does it take to get my company’s taxes in order?
It depends on where your company stands today:
• Whether its registrations are complete.
• How many months of returns are pending.
• Whether there are fines or an open inspection.
Simplest case: a new company that starts with us from day one. Most complex: months of unfiled returns and an open inspection. We give you a realistic timeline after reviewing your company.
Can my company send its profits to shareholders abroad?
Yes. Profits can be paid as dividends once the annual financial statements are approved and the withholding tax is applied, following the exchange rules in force at the time. We plan it with you from the start.
What happens if my company missed tax filings?
Don’t wait. We file the missing returns, calculate the interest and fines, and check whether a payment plan or a reduction applies. The sooner it’s fixed, the less it costs.
Your next step
Talk to a Tax Lawyer in Buenos Aires Now
Not sure where to start? That’s what the free 15-minute consultation is for. We’ll listen to your situation, explain your options in plain English and tell you the next step.
Give us a call or send us a WhatsApp message today, and we’ll get back to you the same day—even on weekends.
General information only. Tax rules in Argentina change often, and their effect depends on the specific facts of each company.