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Accessing Information About Legal Entities in Argentina

Public Access to Company Registry Information

The Inspección General de Justicia (IGJ) makes available online certain information about legal entities in Argentina. The following information can be accessed for free or at a nominal fee, with no login requirements:

  • Name and entity number
  • Type of entity
  • Date of incorporation
  • Current status
  • Principal address and purpose of business
  • Registered capital and agent information
  • Officer/director and shareholder/member information
  • Memorandum and articles of incorporation
  • Application/certificate of formation
  • Annual/biennial reports
  • Historical documents

For non-online access, the information can be obtained in person or through a pre-registration requirement.

Law Enforcement Access to Company Registry Information

Law enforcement agencies have specific procedures to obtain information from the IGJ. These include:

  • Interviews with relevant individuals
  • Records/documents

The report provides an overview of channels for foreign authorities to obtain information on legal entities and relevant individuals in Argentina. These channels include:

  • Interviews with relevant individuals
  • Records/documents

The types of information that can be obtained from various sources are also listed, including:

  • Financial institutions
  • Trust and company service providers
  • Other designated non-financial businesses and professions

Other Useful Sources of Information

The report recommends two websites for additional information:

Overall, this document provides a comprehensive overview of the procedures and channels for accessing information about legal entities in Argentina, as well as the mechanisms for sharing information between foreign authorities.