Search the business registry

    Argentina business registry search

    Source-cited registry guidance — access and document fees vary by source.

    Search ARCA / IGJ at the official source

    Start with ARCA / IGJ for Argentina. LemReveal has not established an available native register search for this page; indexed or secondary records are not complete register coverage.

    Open official portalRequest a record check

    Official access and fees vary. A human request is an enquiry, not a guaranteed extract or completed purchase.

    Reviewed by LemReveal Research TeamContent reviewed June 2026Primary source: ARCA / IGJ

    How do I search the business registry in Argentina?

    Use ARCA / IGJ as a starting source for Argentina, then check its scope for the business form you need. Types can include S.A. (Sociedad Anónima). A trading name may need a separate source or document; it does not automatically identify a legal entity. Official access requirements vary.

    Step-by-step

    1. 1

      Search the trading name you were given

      Start with the name on the invoice, website or contract. It is often a trading name rather than the registered legal name.

    2. 2

      Identify the legal entity behind it

      ARCA / IGJ records the legal entity. Matching a trading name to its registered entity is the whole point of a registry search — the two are frequently different.

    3. 3

      Check the entity type

      Argentina recognises S.A. (Sociedad Anónima). Entity type determines liability and who is legally responsible, so it matters before you contract.

    4. 4

      Note what the registry does not cover

      Sole traders and unregistered activity may not appear at all. An absent record is not automatically proof of fraud — it can simply mean the business is not required to register.

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    Argentina: choosing and checking the right record

    Choose the correct source
    Use ARCA, formerly AFIP, for the exact CUIT tax-registration check. For company registration, select IGJ for CABA or the relevant provincial register. A national tax result and a local commercial-register file answer different questions.
    Confirm the entity
    Keep the 11-digit CUIT together with the legal name and incorporation jurisdiction. Compare the entity on the contract rather than a trading label, and distinguish a fiscal address from a registered office where both are supplied.

    ARCA and the former AFIP

    Check current access and document options on the official ARCA / IGJ site. For search limitations and missing-result guidance, see the Argentina registry guide.

    Frequently asked questions

    What does the Argentina business registry cover?

    ARCA / IGJ records S.A. (Sociedad Anónima). Businesses that are not legally required to register — commonly small sole traders — may not appear.

    Can I search the Argentina business registry by trading name?

    Some sources index trading names; others require the legal name or a separate business-name search. Ask for the contracting entity's legal name and identifier when the relationship is unclear.

    Is a business registry search free in Argentina?

    LemReveal's basic lookup is free where supported. Official searches, records and documents have their own access conditions; check ARCA / IGJ's current terms.

    What if a Argentina business has no registry entry?

    It may not be required to register, or it may be trading under a different legal name. Ask for the registration number directly before assuming either.

    What is a CUIT?

    CUIT (Clave Única de Identificación Tributaria) is Argentina's 11-digit tax identification number. For companies, the format is XX-XXXXXXXX-X. The first two digits indicate entity type (30 for companies, 33 for branches, 34 for non-profits).

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    Is the Argentina company register free to search?

    Yes. Basic company lookups on the ARCA / IGJ are free — you can search by company name or registration number, view legal status, registered address and (usually) directors at no cost. Some jurisdictions charge a small fee only for downloading full filed documents.

    What is the official Argentina business registry?

    The ARCA / IGJ is the official public register of companies incorporated in Argentina. It is operated by the government and is the primary source cited on this page — https://www.arca.gob.ar/.

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