Argentina
VASP (Virtual Asset Service Provider)
Argentina: VASP / Crypto License
**Special Note** As of April 14, 2025 the Argentina government has lifted the Foreign Exchange Restrictions on the US dollar. The means new norms will follow shortly, allowing Banks to offer Crypto, and PSPs to offer crypto and USD services.
Argentina's recent introduction of Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) regulations under the Financial Information Unit (UIF) marks a turning point for businesses operating in the crypto space. With a clear regulatory framework, licensed companies gain increased credibility, opening doors to banking services, institutional partnerships, and international expansion. This regulatory clarity helps reduce operational risks while ensuring compliance with Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Counter-Terrorism Financing (CTF) obligations.
Beyond compliance, obtaining a crypto license in Argentina provides businesses with greater operational stability and access to a rapidly growing user base eager to engage with regulated platforms. The licensing process creates transparency, enabling businesses to build trust with both users and regulators, ultimately fostering long-term growth and sustainability. Licensed companies can also leverage Argentina’s strong fintech and blockchain ecosystem, benefiting from collaborative opportunities with industry leaders and innovative startups.
The regulatory framework accommodates a wide range of crypto-related services, from exchanges and custodial solutions to payment processors and token issuance platforms. Businesses that comply with these new regulations can operate with greater legal certainty, positioning themselves ahead of competitors who may struggle with compliance issues in the future. As Argentina continues to refine its regulatory approach, early adopters will have a strategic advantage in shaping the country’s evolving crypto landscape.
VASPs are separated into 5 categories:
Category 1: Exchange between virtual assets and fiat.
Minimum Share Capital: 150k USD / 75k USD
Category 2: Exchange between 1 or more forms of virtual assets.
Minimum Share Capital: 150k USD / 75k USD
Category 3: Transfer of virtual assets.
Minimum Share Capital: 75k USD / 37.500 USD
Category 4: Custody and/or administration of virtual assets or instruments that allow control over them.
Minimum Share Capital: 150k USD / 75k USD
Category 5: Participation and provision of financial services related to the offer of an issuer and/or sale of a virtual asset.
Minimum Share Capital: 35k USD
**Only 50% of the Minimum Share Capital may be required if the volume transacted/custodied during the previous 12 months (for Categories 1, 2, 3, 4) is less than 2,500,000 USD.
{Natural persons are restricted to Categories 1 & 2 only}
New Company Formation:
Ready-Made Company:
ARGENTINA:
New Company SRL (LLC): 19.900€
• Company Creation of SRL (LLC) with mandatory books.
(1 local director / 2 shareholders required )
• Registration of the company in the registry of Virtual Asset providers. (CNV)
• Transfer of shares with a Notary (Remotely).
• Personalized AML/KYC Policy.
• VAT number.
• MLRO search and employment
• Corporate Shareholder Incorporation (art. 123): 3.500 EUR
Mandatory Monthly Fees:
• Local director, legal address & basic accounting
• Registered SRO with UIF
• Corporate income tax – 25-35% depending on annual net income;
• VAT 21% *Only applies to
Commission/Service Fees
(Cryptocurrency is treated as a financial transaction. The actual transfer of cryptocurrency between the buyer and the seller does not trigger VAT.)
ARGENTINA:
New Company SRL (LLC): 21.900€
• Company Creation of SRL (LLC) with mandatory books.
(1 local director / 2 shareholders required )
• Registration of the company in the registry of Virtual Asset providers. (CNV)
• 1 bank account.
• Transfer of shares with a Notary (Remotely).
• Personalized AML/KYC Policy.
• VAT number.
• MLRO search and employment
• Corporate Shareholder Incorporation (art. 123): 3.500 EUR
Mandatory Monthly Fees:
• Local director, legal address & basic accounting
• Registered SRO with UIF
• Corporate income tax – 25-35% depending on annual net income;
• VAT 21% *Only applies to Commission/Service Fees (Cryptocurrency is treated as a financial transaction. The actual transfer of cryptocurrency between the buyer and the seller does not trigger VAT.)
ARGENTINA:
Ready-Made Company SRL (LLC): Contact us.
• Crypto authorized company within the CNV (Registry of Virtual Asset Providers).
• Share transfer (PoA).
• Full set of notarized corporate documents.
• 1 bank account.
• Personalized AML/KYC Policy.
• VAT number.
• MLRO search and employment
Mandatory Monthly Fees:
• Local director, legal address & basic accounting
• Registered SRO with UIF
• Corporate income tax – 25-35% depending on annual net income;
• VAT 21% *Only applies to
Commission/Service Fees (Cryptocurrency is treated as a financial transaction. The actual transfer of cryptocurrency between the buyer and the seller does not trigger VAT.)
ARGENTINA:
Ready-Made Company SA (PLC): Contact us.
• SA (Public Limited Company).
• Crypto authorized company within the CNV (Registry of Virtual Asset Providers).
• Share transfer (PoA).
• Full set of notarized corporate documents.
• 1 bank account.
• Personalized AML/KYC Policy.
• VAT number.
• MLRO search and employment
Mandatory Monthly Fees:
• Local director, legal address & basic accounting
• Registered SRO with UIF
• Corporate income tax – 25-35% depending on annual net income;
• VAT 21% *Only applies to Commission/Service Fees (Cryptocurrency is treated as a financial transaction. The actual transfer of cryptocurrency between the buyer and the seller does not trigger VAT.)
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Registration Number 15874528
Registered Office
20 Wenlock Road, London, England, N1 7GU
T: + (44) 20 7660 1462
E: operations@readycorp.co
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Services supplied by Ready Corp Ltd or its providers are regulated and authorized by the appropriate authority in each of their respective jurisdictions.
SPAIN :
Mapfre Tower, Planta 27, Carrer de la Marina, 16-18.
Barcelona, 08005
spain@readycorp.co
ARGENTINA:
Libertador Avenue 101
10th Floor, Vicente Lopez
Buenos Aires, B1638BEA
argentina@readycorp.co
EL SALVADOR:
89 Avenida Norte y Calle El Mirador,
Local 201 A, Edifício World Trade Center, torre 1
San Salvador
elsalvador@readycorp.co
BRAZIL:
Avenida Paulista, 2064, 14º andar, Bela Vista
São Paulo, SP 01310-200
brazil@readycorp.co
MEXICO:
Paseo de la Reforma 284, piso 17
Ciudad de México 06600.
mexico@readycorp.co
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