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Buying property in Argentina as a foreigner: requirements, taxes and costs

What a foreigner needs to buy property in Argentina: No restrictions, Key requirement, Rural land. 19 projects under construction with 3D tours.

Can a foreigner buy property in Argentina?

No restrictions
Same terms as an Argentine citizen, no prior visa needed
Key requirement
CDI tax ID (free, via AFIP) — required to sign the deed
Rural land
Law 26,737 restricts only rural land — does not apply to urban units
Closing costs
7–10% of value — purchase agreement with 10–30% deposit + deed

Source: zonaprop.com.ar, mirandabosch.com

Frequently asked questions

No restrictions when buying property in Argentina

Same terms as an Argentine citizen, no prior visa needed

Key requirement when buying property in Argentina

CDI tax ID (free, via AFIP) — required to sign the deed

Rural land when buying property in Argentina

Law 26,737 restricts only rural land — does not apply to urban units

Closing costs when buying property in Argentina

7–10% of value — purchase agreement with 10–30% deposit + deed

19 projects under construction in Argentina

Compared: buying as a foreigner across the index's 12 countries

Main requirement for foreigners and listed projects, by country
CountryKey pointDetailProjects
Argentina No restrictions Same terms as an Argentine citizen, no prior visa needed 19
Mexico Restricted zone No direct title within 100km of a border / 50km of the coast 13
Spain Key requirement NIE tax ID — required to sign a deed or apply for a mortgage 2
the United States No restrictions No residency, citizenship, or SSN required to buy 25
Uruguay No restrictions Same rights as a local citizen, no prior residency needed 4
Panama No restrictions Same terms as a Panamanian citizen, no local partner or quotas required 16
Colombia Key requirement Passport or foreigner ID + proof of lawful source of funds 11
Paraguay No restrictions Same rights as a Paraguayan citizen, no residency or special visa 7
Peru No restrictions Same property rights as a Peruvian citizen, no prior residency (except within 50km of a border) 2
Ecuador — — 0
Costa Rica — — 0
the Dominican Republic No restrictions No prior residency or citizenship required to buy 2
Investing in other countries:
Mexico · Spain · the United States · Uruguay · Panama · Colombia · Paraguay · Peru · Ecuador · Costa Rica · the Dominican Republic

Editorial content with cited sources. This is not legal or tax advice. Rules change: always confirm with a local professional before transacting.