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 | $10,000 - $100,000 |
Licensing is mandatory for crypto service providers under CNV regulations, with moderate requirements for compliance and capital.
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 | $0.055/kWh |
| Renewable | 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 |
Last reviewed: 2026-04-13 · Data source: Soken Crypto Legal Map
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