As the second-largest country in Latin America, Argentina has become one of the most attractive marketplaces for global investors. But before expanding your business into this country, it is important to consider the next four benefits.
4 Benefits of Doing Business in Argentina
1. Ideal Economic Environment for Global Investors
Over the last few years, the country's government has approved some key initiatives to encourage business activities for both international and local entrepreneurs.
For example, with the development of the Agencia Argentina de Inversiones y Comercial Internacional, an organization that provides free assistance to foreigners interested in doing businesses in the country; and, with the Argentine Simplified Shares Company, a new legal entity type.
Usually, its legislation does not set any kind of prohibitions or restrictions on foreign investments; for instance, companies can invest without prior government approval.
Moreover, the country offers a high quality of life in aspects like education, natural environment, and health. For this reason, Buenos Aires (the capital city of Argentina) has ranked as the second city in South America with the highest levels for quality of living.
2. Variety of Prominent Industrial Sectors
Argentina is recognized for its vast array of industries, particularly when it comes to agriculture, its main productive sector. Thanks to its extensive base of natural resources, multiple climate zones, and fertile lands, the country stands out for its production of soybeans, wheat, maize, sorghum, and livestock (with poultry and beef).
Besides, this region has opened greater opportunities in a variety of sectors for international experts with unique and specific knowledge. For example:
- Manufacturing
- Telecommunications
- Metalworking
- Oil and gas
- Automotive
- Petrochemicals
- Agrichemicals
- Pharmaceuticals
- Construction stone
- Mining deposits (gold, lead, copper, lithium, zinc, etc.)
- Renewable energy
- Sugar
3. MERCOSUR and G20: Access to Trade Agreements
As Argentina is an active member of MERCOSUR (Southern Common Market), this represents an opportunity for your business in regard to international trading. In that sense, you will have free access to trade agreements with Latin American regions (such as Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay, etc.), enjoying limited taxes and minimum legal requirements.
Furthermore, Argentina is also an active member of G20 (Group of Twenty), the main international forum for dealing with various financial and economic issues. This group is made up of countries that represent 85 percent of the Gross World Product (GWP) and 75 percent of the international trade.
4. Highly educated Workers
Generally, Argentines are regarded as highly competitive and educated workers. Although Argentina's official language is Spanish, other languages commonly spoken by its inhabitants are English, Italian, French, and Portuguese.
In this sense, Argentina has been qualified as the number one country in Latin America with the highest English skills among its population. Thereby, this aspect represents a great opportunity for international businesses due to the easiness of communicating and working with qualified businesspeople and local talent.
An International PEO Strategy for your Business
A partnership with an International PEO can simplify and facilitate all the processes related to employment and payroll regulations in Argentina. Consequently, you will reduce the time spent on HR administrative tasks and paperwork, allowing you to focus on strategic alliances for your company's growth.
