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Crypto Regulation in Argentina

Legal

Argentina has one of the highest crypto adoption rates globally, driven by currency instability and inflation. The CNV regulates crypto service providers under Resolution 994/2025. Crypto is legal and widely used for savings and remittances.

Region: South AmericaCurrency: ARSAdoption Rank: #13Risk Score: 40/100

Tax Information

Capital Gains (Personal)
15% cedular tax on crypto gains (digital currency considered personal property for tax purposes)
Capital Gains (Corporate)
25%-35% corporate tax on crypto gains
VAT on Crypto
No
Staking Tax
Taxable as income
Airdrop Tax
Taxable as income at market value
Mining Tax
Subject to income tax as business activity
Summary
Argentina taxes crypto gains at 15% as a cedular tax for individuals. The bienes personales (personal property) tax also applies to crypto holdings above the threshold. Argentina's high inflation has driven massive crypto adoption, with USDT/USDC widely used as inflation hedges.

Licensing & Registration

License Required
Yes
Regulator
CNV / UIF (Comisión Nacional de Valores / Unidad de Información Financiera)
Framework
CNV Resolution 994/2025; UIF Resolution on Virtual Asset Reporting
License Types
Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) Registration (CNV), Obligated Subject Registration (UIF)
Estimated Cost (USD)
$10,000 - $100,000
Timeline
3-9 months
Ease of Licensing
Medium
Notes
The CNV has been implementing VASP registration. The UIF (financial intelligence unit) requires crypto VASPs to register as obligated subjects for AML. Despite regulatory developments, Argentina's crypto market remains largely driven by P2P and informal channels due to capital controls.

AML / KYC

KYC Required
Yes
Travel Rule
No
FATF Member
Yes
FATF Status
Partially Compliant
Suspicious Activity Reporting
Yes

Mining

Mining Legal
Yes
Status
Legal
Electricity Cost ($/kWh)
$0.05
Renewable Energy
15%
Climate
Temperate
Infrastructure
Good
Tax on Mining Income
25%-35% corporate tax on crypto gains
Special Zones
Tierra del Fuego
Notes
Competitive electricity prices. Mining operations are economically viable.

DeFi, Stablecoins & NFTs

DeFi: unclearStablecoins: no rulesNFTs: no_rulesCBDC: none

Soken Services

Legal Opinion
Available | $3,000 - $12,000 | 10 days
Banking
Difficulty: Hard | Crypto-friendly banks: none listed
Min. Deposit
$10,000
Fiat Rails
SWIFT, Local ACH
Card Payments
Visa, Mastercard
Company Registration
$8,000 | 30 days | Sociedad de Responsabilidad Limitada (SRL)
Licensing Support
Available | $25,000 - $100,000

Sources

Government of Argentina InfoLEG Argentina
Reviewed: 2026-03-15verified

Frequently Asked Questions

Is crypto legal in Argentina?
Cryptocurrency is currently classified as "Legal" in Argentina. Argentina has one of the highest crypto adoption rates globally, driven by currency instability and inflation. The CNV regulates crypto service providers under Resolution 994/2025. Crypto is legal and widely used for savings and remittances.
What is the crypto tax rate in Argentina?
In Argentina, the personal capital gains tax on crypto is 15% cedular tax on crypto gains (digital currency considered personal property for tax purposes), and the corporate tax rate is 25%-35% corporate tax on crypto gains. Argentina taxes crypto gains at 15% as a cedular tax for individuals. The bienes personales (personal property) tax also applies to crypto holdings above the threshold. Argentina's high inflation has driven massive crypto adoption, with USDT/USDC widely used as inflation hedges.
Do I need a crypto license in Argentina?
Yes, a crypto license is required in Argentina. The regulator is Comisión Nacional de Valores / Unidad de Información Financiera under CNV Resolution 994/2025; UIF Resolution on Virtual Asset Reporting. Estimated licensing cost: $10,000 - $100,000.
Is crypto mining legal in Argentina?
Yes, crypto mining is legal in Argentina. Electricity costs approximately $0.05/kWh. Mining income is taxed at: 25%-35% corporate tax on crypto gains. Competitive electricity prices. Mining operations are economically viable.
What are the AML/KYC requirements for crypto in Argentina?
Yes, crypto businesses in Argentina must comply with KYC (Know Your Customer) requirements. FATF compliance status: partially_compliant.