Country tax profile · 2026
Argentina VAT / sales tax
How Argentina taxes VAT / sales
Argentina charges a standard VAT/GST of 21% on most goods and services, with reduced rates on some essentials.
Compiled by MyNomadWorld for Argentina and currently being re-verified against primary sources. Confirm with a local adviser before relying on it.
How Argentina's VAT / sales tax compares
Argentina's VAT / sales tax of 21% is the 18th highest of the 196 countries we track, against a global average of 14.1% and a South America average of 16.1%.
Countries with a similar VAT / sales tax
Spain (21%) · Romania (21%) · Montenegro (21%) · Czech Republic (21%) · Netherlands (21%) · Belgium (21%)
Who is a tax resident of Argentina?
Nationals are resident by default; foreigners acquire tax residence after 12 months of presence, or with permanent residence. Residents are taxed on worldwide income
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What is the VAT / sales tax rate in Argentina?
Argentina charges a standard VAT/GST of 21% on most goods and services, with reduced rates on some essentials.