Doing Business In Argentina

Travelers should note that since Argentina is in the Southern Hemisphere, its seasons
are the reverse of those in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer in the U.S. is winter in
Argentina, and vice versa. School summer vacations take place from approximately
Christmas to March, instead of June through August and there is usually an
approximately two-to-three week winter school vacation in mid-July. It is often difficult to
conduct business in Argentina in January since most businesses are either closed or
working on a limited schedule. Ask your business contacts when it is best to come, and
plan travel times and clothing accordingly. Summer, particularly the months of January
and February, is hot and humid in Buenos Aires. In the summer, there are few people to
do business with, since most Argentines take vacations in January and February. In
winter, the coldest months are July and August, with temperatures in the 40s and 50s.
The best months for business travel to Argentina are March through November.
Temporary Entry of Materials and Personal Belongings Return to top
Personal working elements such as laptop computers or other tools must be registered
at Customs at the time of entry and again on departure from Argentina. Samples brought
into the country by a traveling salesperson are admitted free of duty provided they have
no commercial value. Otherwise, the traveler may be required to deposit a 90-day bond
that is refunded when the goods leaving the country.
Argentina is not a party to the A.T.A. (Temporary Admission) Carnet program of the U.S.
Council for International Business to import goods, display booths, and literature for
display in local trade shows for subsequent re-export. The Argentine Temporary
Admission Regime (TAR) allows duty free admission of goods such as commercial
samples, packaging, pallets, containers, and goods for exhibits. These items must be reexported
within the timeframe stipulated by Customs on entering the country. Many
trade show organizers are able to obtain a special waiver from the Argentine
government on a case-by-case basis.
Web Resources Return to top
Business Travel Info:
www.comerciousa.org/argentina/en/Content_pages/businesstravelinfo.asp
Argentina Secretariat of Tourism: www.sectur.gov.ar/eng/menu.htm
ArgentinaTuristica.com: www.argentinaturistica.com/2datosargen.htm
Consular Information Sheet: http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/cis/cis_1130.html
City of Buenos Aires Undersecretariat of Tourism:
www.bue.gov.ar/home/index.php?lang=en
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3/4/2008