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    How to check if a company is registered in Argentina

    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 check if a company is registered in Argentina?

    To check if a company is registered in Argentina, search its exact registration number or legal name on ARCA / IGJ (https://www.arca.gob.ar/). Compare the identifier and available identity fields before reading the recorded status. A name-only match is a candidate, not confirmation. Official access requirements and document fees vary.

    Step-by-step

    1. 1

      Open the official ARCA / IGJ

      Go to https://www.arca.gob.ar/. This is the primary government-operated source.

      https://www.arca.gob.ar/
    2. 2

      Search by name or number

      Use the legal name or identifier supported by ARCA / IGJ. Trading-name and partial-name searches are not universal.

    3. 3

      Check status and legal name

      Compare the exact identifier and legal name. Preserve the source's status wording: historical and dissolved entities can still have registry records.

    4. 4

      Cross-check the registered address

      Compare the available registered address with the counterparty's documents. A registered office can differ legitimately from a trading address; clarify the difference rather than treating it as evidence of misconduct.

    5. 5

      Download the official extract (optional)

      Most registers let you download a formal extract or certificate. Use this for KYC, procurement, or contract files.

    Open ARCA / IGJAll Argentina records

    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

    How do I check if a company is registered in Argentina?

    Search the exact registration number on ARCA / IGJ at https://www.arca.gob.ar/, then compare the legal name and available identity details. Read the status and its date in the source's own terminology. Name similarity alone does not confirm the entity.

    How can I check if a Argentina company is still active?

    Read the status on the exact entity's ARCA / IGJ record, preserving its wording and retrieval date. Liquidation is not the same as dissolution: an entity can remain registered while undergoing liquidation. A registry status is not a solvency or trustworthiness assessment.

    Is a Argentina company with a website automatically registered?

    No. A website, email domain or invoice letterhead proves nothing. The only authoritative proof is a current entry in ARCA / IGJ with a matching legal name and registration number.

    What proves a Argentina company is legally registered?

    An entry in ARCA / IGJ with an "active" or equivalent status is the definitive proof. The registration number returned by ARCA / IGJ is the authoritative identifier.

    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/.

    How can I check if a Argentina company is legitimate?

    Look the company up on the ARCA / IGJ. If the entity returns an "active" (or equivalent local status) result, matches the registered address on its invoices, and its listed directors match who is signing your contract, it is a real registered entity. Anything reported as "dissolved", "struck off" or "in liquidation" should be treated with caution.

    What information can I get about a Argentina company for free?

    Free public data from the ARCA / IGJ typically includes: legal name, registration number, incorporation date, registered address, current status, business type, and current directors / officers. Historical filings and certified copies may carry a small fee.

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