Overview
Currency
Argentine peso (ARS)
Working hours
8 hours per day
Work hours per week
48 hours per week
Payroll
Salaried Employees
Monthly, within 4 days after the end of the month
Time-Based Employees
Paid weekly or bi-weekly.
Avg employer tax
26.05% and life insurance
Tax Breakdown
Business Payroll Contributions
12%
Work Risk Insurance
19.03 ARS (fixed, updated annually)
Tax Calculation for Argentina
Gross monthly salary costs
GBP 8,334
Estimated taxes and contributions
GBP 8,334

Gross monthly salary
GBP 8,334
Estimated taxes & social security
GBP 8,334

Gross yearly salary costs
GBP 8,334
Estimated taxes and contributions
GBP 8,334

Gross yearly salary
GBP 8,334
Estimated taxes & social security
GBP 8,334

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How it works
Onboarding Process
Onboarding in Argentina typically includes the following steps to ensure a smooth transition for new hires:
Pre-boarding
Ensure all documentation (e.g., tax forms, employment contracts) is prepared and submitted
First Day
Welcome the employee, introduce them to the company culture,
and provide them with their job description and company policies.
Training and Development
Provide the necessary role-specific training and ensure all compliance requirements,
such as social security enrollment, are met.
Feedback
Schedule regular check-ins, particularly during the probation period,
to ensure the new hire is settling in well.
Pre-boarding
Pre-boarding
Pre-boarding
Key Elements of an Employment Contract in Argentina
When drafting an employment contract for employees in Argentina, the following key elements should be included:
Name, contact information, and position of the employee.
Specific duties and responsibilities related to the position.
Clear breakdown of the salary, benefits (such as health insurance), and payment frequency.
Outline the daily working hours, weekly schedule, and PTO entitlements.
Notice Period and Termination
Specify the required notice period and grounds for termination.
Include any clauses related to non-disclosure and intellectual property protection.
Ensure that the contract reflects the health and safety responsibilities
of both employer and employee.
Name, contact information, and role of the employee.
Employee Leave Policies
Sick days
- Under 5 years of service: 90 days of paid sick leave.
- Over 5 years of service: 6 months of paid sick leave. Leave is doubled if the employee has dependents.
Maternity leave
- Duration: 90 days, typically split between 45 days before the birth and 45 days after.
- Mandatory Pre-birth Leave: At least 30 days must be taken before the birth.
- Maternity Pay: Employees are paid based on their average earnings.
Paternity leave
- Duration: 2 days of paid leave for fathers.
7 Public holidays in Argentina
2nd
Malvinas War Veterans Day
- January 1: New Year’s Day
- February/March: Carnival
- April 2: Malvinas War Veterans Day
- Thursday before Easter ('Jueves Santo’) - March 29 in 2018; April 18 in 2019.
- Good Friday (‘Viernes Santo’) - March 30 in 2018; April 19 in 2019.
- May 1: Labor Day
- May 25: Revolution Day
- June 17: General Martín Manuel de Güemes Memorial Day
- June 20: General Belgrano Memorial Day (sometimes known as Flag Day, celebrating the creation of Argentina's national flag)
- July 9: Independence Day
- December 8: Day of the Immaculate Conception
- December 25: Christmas Day
Termination Process
Termination must be for valid reasons and with prior notice, except in cases of
mutual agreement, economic reasons, or serious misconduct.
- Under 5 years of service: 1 month notice required.
- Over 5 years of service: 2 months notice required.
- 1 month’s salary for each year of employment.
- For economic dismissals, severance is halved (i.e., 0.5 months’ salary per year).
Name, contact information, and role of the employee.
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