Argentina has a legal and regulated framework for cryptocurrencies, governed primarily by Law 27,739 and CNV RG 1058/2025. The regulatory environment supports crypto activities with clear guidelines.
| Status | Legal |
| Risk Score | 50/100 (Moderate Risk) |
| Region | south america |
| Currency | ARS |
| Adoption Rank | #13 |
| Capital Gains (Personal) | 15% to 35% progressive tax on capital gains from crypto |
| Capital Gains (Corporate) | 30% corporate tax on crypto gains |
| VAT on Crypto | No |
| Staking Tax | Taxed as income at personal or corporate rates |
| Airdrop Tax | Taxed as income when received |
Argentina taxes crypto capital gains progressively for individuals (15-35%) and at 30% for corporations. VAT does not apply to crypto transactions. Mining and staking rewards are taxed as income.
| Required | Yes |
| Regulator | CNV |
| Framework | Law 27,739 and CNV RG 1058/2025 |
| Ease | medium |
| Cost (USD) | $10,000 - $100,000 |
Licensing is mandatory for crypto service providers under CNV regulations, with moderate requirements for compliance and capital.
AFIP has pursued some crypto tax enforcement. CNV has warned about unregistered platforms. Overall enforcement is limited relative to market size.
| KYC Required | Yes |
| Travel Rule | Yes |
| FATF Member | Yes |
| FATF Status | compliant |
| FATF Body | FATF |
| Suspicious-Activity Reporting | Yes |
Status: regulated
DeFi activities are regulated under the same framework as other crypto services, requiring compliance with AML and licensing rules.
Status: regulated
Stablecoins are regulated under the general crypto asset framework with specific provisions for issuers and custodians.
Status: no_rules
No NFT-specific regulation.
| Legal | Yes |
| Electricity Cost | $0.055/kWh |
| Renewable Energy | 14% |
| Infrastructure | fair |
Mining is legal with moderate electricity costs and limited renewable energy share. Infrastructure is fair, with some challenges in connectivity and power stability.
| Stability | moderate |
| Sanctions | No |
| Corruption Index | 42/100 |
| Banking Access | moderate |
Risk Factors
Argentina has moderate political stability with ongoing economic challenges including inflation and currency controls. Banking access for crypto companies is moderate, and internet freedom is partly free.
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