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Argentina reduces tax on foreign currency acquisition for specific transactions, effective September 2024.

  • Decree No. 777/2024 was published on 2 September 2024 in Argentina
  • The tax on the acquisition of foreign currency was reduced from 17.5% to 7.5% for certain transactions
  • The reduced tax applies to payments for freight services, transport services for import/export operations, and import of goods (with exceptions)
  • The Decree is applicable to operations from 2 September 2024
  • The tax was created by Law No. 27,541 in December 2019 for Argentine tax residents
  • The reduction in tax is for specific transactions outlined in the Decree, including importation of goods and transport services

Source: insightplus.bakermckenzie.com

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