Umzug nach Argentina: Steuern, Aufenthalt und Leben
So werden Sie in Argentina steuerlich ansässig: Einkommens-, Dividenden- und Gewinnsteuer, 7 Aufenthaltsprogramme, nötige Tage, Klima, Sicherheit und Wirtschaft – im Vergleich mit 194 Ländern.
Taxes
In Argentina the top income tax rate is 35%, dividends are taxed at up to 7% and companies pay 35% corporate tax.
How to move and become tax resident
You can become tax resident in Argentina from arrival once you take up residence (Permanent residence granted → resident from that date; temporary residents after 12 months). The typical route is Rentista temporary residence: Stable passive income ≈5 minimum wages/mo (~US$1.3k, Oct 2026) via local bank; CBI US$350k announced but suspended by courts There are 7 open residence programmes in Argentina — see the list below.
Living there
Buenos Aires has a humid subtropical climate with winter highs around 15.3 °C and summer highs around 30.5 °C. The economy grew +4.5% in 2025; the IMF forecasts 4% for 2026. Its passport opens about 151 countries without a visa in advance. Security: No conflict; Rosario narco violence has fallen.
Key facts
| Höchste Einkommenssteuer | 35% |
|---|---|
| Dividendensteuer | 7% |
| Gewinnsteuer | 35% |
| Steuerliche Ansässigkeit | ab Zuzug — Permanent residence granted → resident from that date; temporary residents after 12 months |
| Typischer Aufenthaltsweg | Rentista temporary residence — Stable passive income ≈5 minimum wages/mo (~US$1.3k, Oct 2026) via local bank; CBI US$350k announced but suspended by courts |
| Pass | visumfrei oder Visum bei Ankunft in 151 Länder |
| Economic growth | +4.5% (2025), forecast 4% (2026) |
| Klimatyp | humid subtropical · 15.3° / 30.5° (Buenos Aires) |
| Krieg & Konflikte | none — No conflict; Rosario narco violence has fallen |
| Alle Naturgefahren | 5.2/10 |
| Bankensicherheit | 2.5/10 · CCC |
| Eigentumsschutz | 3.5/10 |
| Warme Wohnungen im Winter | 6/10 |
Aufenthaltsprogramme in Argentina
- Temporary Residence as Rentista — Einkommen / Jahr CHF 15'300 · open · 2026-10
- Temporary Residence as Pensioner — Einkommen / Jahr CHF 15'300 · open · 2026-10
- Temporary Residence as Investor — investment · open · 2026-10
- Transitory Residence for Digital Nomads — digitalNomad · open · 2026-10
- Citizenship by Investment Programme — Investition CHF 280'000 · changing · 2026-10
- Residence for Family Members of Argentines/Residents — family · open · 2026-10
- Temporary Residence as Migrant Worker — employment · open · 2026-10
Passende Ratgeber (Englisch)
Frequently asked questions
How many days do I need to spend in Argentina to become tax resident?
ab Zuzug. Permanent residence granted → resident from that date; temporary residents after 12 months Wealth tax on worldwide assets
How much tax will I pay in Argentina?
In Argentina the top income tax rate is 35%, dividends are taxed at up to 7% and companies pay 35% corporate tax.
Which residence programmes does Argentina offer?
Temporary Residence as Rentista; Temporary Residence as Pensioner; Temporary Residence as Investor; Transitory Residence for Digital Nomads; Citizenship by Investment Programme (CHF 280'000)
What is the usual way to move to Argentina?
Rentista temporary residence. Stable passive income ≈5 minimum wages/mo (~US$1.3k, Oct 2026) via local bank; CBI US$350k announced but suspended by courts
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