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Argentine tax identification · ARCA (formerly AFIP)

CDI and CUIT numbers for foreigners and foreign companies.

We handle the entire filing remotely. You do not need to travel to Argentina or appear at a tax office.

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What it is

The number that identifies you before the Argentine tax authority.

The CDI (Clave de Identificación) is the number ARCA assigns to individuals and entities that do not hold — and are not required to hold — a CUIT or CUIL, but still need to be identified in transactions inside Argentina.

It is used, among other things, to:

  • Open a bank or investment account in Argentina
  • Become a shareholder or partner in an Argentine company
  • Appear as the owner of registrable assets
  • Respond to requirements from bodies such as the CNV or the UIF
  • Deal with local counterparties that require a tax identification
CDI, CUIT and CUIL are not the same thing

The CUIL is for employees. The CUIT identifies those who carry out an activity and pay tax on it. The CDI is identification only — it does not register you for any tax. If your case requires invoicing or operating as a taxpayer, a CUIT is what you need, and we handle that too.

The process

Four steps, and the number is yours.

  1. You get in touch

    By WhatsApp or email. We reply the same day and tell you whether your case calls for a CDI or a CUIT.

  2. We request the documents

    Passport or foreign corporate documents, apostilled and translated where required, plus the power of attorney in favour of the local representative.

  3. We file with ARCA

    We assemble the file and submit it. You do not have to appear anywhere in person.

  4. You receive your number

    We send it to you with the official certificate, and carry on with whatever comes next: bank account, company, tax registrations.

Frequently asked

What we get asked most.

Do I need to travel to Argentina?
No. The filing is done with documentation and local representation; we take care of the submission.
Does it work for a foreign company, not just individuals?
Yes. We obtain CDIs both for individuals and for entities incorporated abroad.
How long does it take?
It depends on how complete your foreign documentation is. Once it arrives apostilled and translated the filing moves quickly; we give you a concrete timeframe as soon as we review your case.
Can I open a bank account with the CDI?
It is the basic tax requirement, but each bank also asks for its own know-your-customer file. We help you put it together.
Can you handle my accounting afterwards?
Yes, and that is usually what happens: the CDI is the entry point, and from there we continue with the company, the tax registrations and monthly operations.
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