Hire in Argentina
Employ talent in Argentina without a local entity. Vectis handles AFIP registrations, Aguinaldo, Obra Social, and all Argentine labor law — so you can hire compliantly in 48 hours.
Quick Facts
Argentine Employment Law Guide
Everything you need to know about hiring compliantly in Argentina — from contracts and wages to termination.
Employment Contracts
- ✓Written contracts required for all employees
- ✓Indefinite-term is the default contract type
- ✓Fixed-term permitted up to 5 years (renewable once)
- ✓Probation period up to 3 months
- ✓Contracts must be in Spanish
Working Hours & Overtime
- ✓Standard: 48 hours/week, 8 hours/day
- ✓Night work (21:00–06:00) limited to 7 hrs/day
- ✓Overtime premium: 50% on weekdays
- ✓100% overtime premium on Sundays and holidays
- ✓Max overtime: 3 hrs/day, 30 hrs/month
Leave Entitlements
- ✓14 days annual leave (0–5 yrs seniority)
- ✓21 days (5–10 yrs), 28 days (10–20 yrs)
- ✓35 days annual leave for 20+ years
- ✓90 days paid maternity leave
- ✓2 days paid paternity leave
Wages & Pay Structures
- ✓Monthly minimum wage: ARS 234,315 (2025)
- ✓Aguinaldo: 13th salary paid June + December
- ✓Salary adjustments via union negotiations (paritarias)
- ✓Mandatory expense reimbursements where applicable
- ✓Pay frequency: monthly or bi-weekly
Social Security & Benefits
- ✓Employer contributions: ~26–27% of gross salary
- ✓SIPA pension: 16% employer / 11% employee
- ✓Obra Social health insurance: 6% employer / 3% employee
- ✓ART workplace injury insurance mandatory
- ✓Family allowances for employees with children
Termination & Severance
- ✓Notice: 15 days (probation), 1 month (1 yr+), 2 months (5 yrs+)
- ✓Severance: 1 month salary per year of service
- ✓Double severance may apply during economic emergencies
- ✓Wrongful dismissal carries additional compensation
- ✓Must register all dismissals with AFIP
How to Hire in Argentina with Vectis
From offer letter to first payroll — we handle every step of Argentine compliance.
Share the details
Tell us the role, salary, and start date. We review local compliance requirements.
We draft the contract
Argentine-law employment agreement with all mandatory clauses, in Spanish.
Onboard & register
We handle AFIP registration, Obra Social enrollment, and ART insurance on day one.
Run payroll & stay compliant
Monthly payroll, Aguinaldo, union filings, and year-end tax reports — all automated.
“Vectis made our Argentina expansion seamless. They handled the Aguinaldo, AFIP filings, and union compliance — we hired 12 people in 3 weeks without a single legal issue.”
Public Holidays in Argentina
Argentina observes 14 national public holidays. Work on holidays requires 100% premium pay.
Argentina Hiring FAQs
Common questions about employing staff in Argentina.
Ready to hire in Argentina?
Vectis is your Employer of Record in Argentina. We absorb all compliance risk and keep you fully legal under Argentine labor law.
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