Employment overview in Argentina
Hiring in Argentina requires a registered local employer to handle payroll, taxes, and statutory benefits. With Expand EOR, our local entity becomes the legal employer — so you can hire any candidate in Argentina without setting up your own subsidiary.
The local currency is ARS and the standard payroll cycle is monthly (13th salary). The official working language is Spanish, and contracts must comply with Argentina employment law.
Key employment laws in Argentina
- Working hours48 hrs/week
- Probation period3 months
- Notice period15 days – 2 months
- Paid annual leave14–35 days (tenure)
- Public holidays19
- Minimum wageARS 234,315/month
Payroll, taxes, and benefits in Argentina
Payroll in Argentina runs monthly (13th salary). Employers are responsible for income tax withholding, social security contributions, and any mandatory benefits.
Estimated employer cost on top of gross salary: ~27% on top of gross. Expand EOR handles all calculations, deductions, and statutory filings on your behalf.
Estimated cost of hiring in Argentina
Total cost = gross salary + employer contributions (~27% on top of gross) + EOR fee starting at $299/month. There are no setup fees, no hidden charges, and no per-country surprises.
Get an exact quoteWhy use an EOR in Argentina?
- Hire in Argentina in days — without registering a local entity (which can take months and cost $15,000+).
- Stay 100% compliant with Argentina employment, tax, and labour law.
- Pay employees in ARS on time, every cycle.
- Provide compliant local benefits and a great employee experience.
- Avoid permanent establishment risk and misclassification penalties.
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