Argentina property taxes and closing costs

Argentina Property Taxes and Closing Costs

A plain-English overview of escribano fees, stamp tax, brokerage, property taxes, and rental-income obligations.

Short answer

Closing costs in Argentina are not a single national number. They can include escribano work, stamp tax, registry costs, certificates, brokerage commissions, and taxes allocated by the contract and local practice.

Do not use generic percentages blindly

Costs vary by jurisdiction, property type, declared value, seller status, and transaction structure. Before signing, ask for a closing statement from the escribano and tax adviser.

Rental income

Rental owners should confirm ARCA registration, invoicing, income tax treatment, RELI contract registration, and city-level rules for tourist rentals when applicable.

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Sources

Primary references

Useful starting points for verifying the topic.

Argentina Constitution, Article 20

Foreigners may possess, buy, and sell real property under Argentine civil rights, subject to applicable laws.

Rural Land Certificate, Argentina.gob.ar

Foreign buyers of rural land must request a certificate and comply with Ley 26.737 limits.

Border Security Zone prior approval

Certain real estate transfers, leases, and possession rights in border security zones require prior approval.

ARCA rental owner obligations

Landlords must register with ARCA and meet invoicing and tax obligations under the applicable regime.

ARCA RELI rental contract registry

Rental contracts, including temporary and tourist rentals, are declared through RELI within stated deadlines.