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Travelers Will Get Money Back for Visiting Argentina

By Jordi Lippe-McGraw

There’s plenty of reasons to book a trip to Argentina: the hiking , the scenery, the dancing, the cowboys , the food, and, of course, the wine . Well, now you can add one more to the list, because Argentina's government recently announced that all international tourists will receive a direct and automatic reimbursement of the Value Added Tax (VAT) from their hotel and lodging stays across the country.

The new refund initiative, which is a joint agreement between Argentina’s tax authority, AFIP, and the Ministry of Tourism, started January 2 and applies to all forms of accommodations ranging from five-star hotels to rural ranches and vineyard resorts. It even covers any tax associated with breakfast services if they are part of the cost of lodging. This is great news considering Argentina’s 21 percent VAT has long been one of the highest in the world , so the elimination of it for visitors will definitely result in significant savings. For example, a three-night stay at the Vines Resort & Spa in Mendoza including breakfast would cost around $2,705. With the VAT refund, you're looking at savings of about $470.

One traveler who just spent three weeks in the country told Condé Nast Traveler that the change was noticeably helpful during her trip. "It's been a huge help given Argentina is eye-wateringly expensive by South American standards," said Ashley Lane. "It's particularly helpful in the major cities. But, since you can only use a foreign debit or credit card it's harder once you get to Patagonia because not all accommodations take card."

To take advantage of the rebate system, you must prove you live abroad by showing a valid passport or identification card and pay for the stay with a non-Argentine credit card or via bank transfer from another country. To make it even easier for travelers, the process takes place at the time of billing, so there’s no lengthy paperwork or extra time necessary.

This announcement comes after the recent drop in value of the Argentinian peso , making it an even more affordable time to travel. And not only is it good news for tourists, but locals as well. “With this new initiative, we hope to encourage more visitors, which will in turn help boost jobs in the tourism industry,” said Gustavo Santos, Argentina's Minister of Tourism, in an email release.

How much of a boost? Well, according to the officials’ forecasts they’re expecting an additional 95,000 tourists in 2017 alone and already saw about 5.74 million visitors in 2015, it said in the release. That increase is expected to create 8,000 new jobs and give the economy a bump by about $70 million, something desperately needed by the struggling economy that recently reported an unemployment rate just under 10 percent and inflation at around 40 percent.

What to do with the extra savings? Well, for starters, we'd recommend a hunting and fishing expedition through rural Argentina.

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Buenos Aires: new hotel tax for foreign tourists

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As we informed back in January, starting on from March 1st 2020, international travelers have to pay a tax of between 0.50 and 1.50 US dollars for each night they spend in the City of Buenos Aires.

According to this new regulation, each tourist aged 12 or above, will have to pay the additional tax at the time of check out and there will be different rates depending on the category of accommodation selected by the tourist and that will be paid upon arrival.

To see the official law and implementation (in Spanish) please click on the following links:

• http://www.eurotur.com.ar/html/producto/Ley6278_VisitBuenosAires-Creacion.pdf
• http://www.eurotur.com.ar/html/producto/RS-2020-07854959-GCABA-AGIP.pdf

This new fee has been passed in order to finance the “non-governmental public company, called Visit Buenos Aires, that will be responsible for international promotion of the city of Buenos Aires”.

This type of tax is used in many cities around the world and has been implemented by Puerto Iguazu and Bariloche city since 2017. The fee will inevitably be charged directly by the hotel to the tourists during the check out, it will be charged to each tourist per night spent in the city.

The cost of this tax cannot be added to the reservation costs.

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To attract international visitors, Argentina is refunding its tax on all lodgings

International visitors to Argentina should go out on their hotel balconies and belt out the good news: The government is waiving the value added tax on lodgings. This means more money to spend on tango lessons, Malbec wine and flank steak.

The executive order, which went into effect Jan. 2, offers tourists a direct and automatic refund of the 21 percent tax, one of the highest in the world. It removes the tax on all lodgings throughout the country’s 23 provinces, from upscale city hotels to rugged estancias in the countryside. It also applies to breakfast services associated with overnight stays.

The decision to remove the charge is part of the government’s larger plan to open up Argentina after decades of insularity and political turmoil.

“It’s a sign of good things to come,” said Gonzalo Robredo, executive director of the tourism office of Buenos Aires. “We are working toward strong tourism development and facilitating travel for international visitors.”

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Travelers have several other reasons to rejoice, as well. In August, Americans received an exemption from paying the $160 reciprocity fee. They can now enter the country at no charge. (No such luck for Canadians and Australians.) In 2015, the new president, Mauricio Macri, lifted controls over the Argentine peso, allowing the local currency to float freely with the U.S. dollar. The black market is out; ATMs are in.

The rebate is only available to visitors who can prove, with a valid passport or identification card, that they live abroad. They must also pay with a non-Argentine credit card or bank transfer from another country. The hotel will remove the charge at the time of billing.

The savings are significant. On average, midlevel properties cost $100 to $200. For example, rates at Home , a boutique hotel in the Palermo Hollywood neighborhood of Buenos Aires, start at $115; about $24 will go back into your wallet. Higher-end properties charge twice as much. A night at Faena Hotel Buenos Aires , a luxury hotel near Puerto Madero, starts at $459.

What to do with the spare cash? Throw the VAT a farewell party with a tango show at Esquina Carlos Gardel or a dinner for two at La Cabrera , a popular steakhouse in BA.

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VAT REFUND & CITY TAX

New regulations for non residents guests.

CITY TAX - LAW NR. 6278 Due to government regulations, starting on March 1, 2020, guests with permanent residency outside of Argentina will be charged a city tax of USD 1.50 per person, per night , not included in the rate. It applies to all guests over 12 years old. This tax will be charged to the guest at check out time.  

21% VAT will not be charged when booking a hotel room or a hotel room inclusive of  This benefit is only for non-Argentinean residents when paying their reservation by credit/debit card, or wire transfer (*). (*) ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

• Be a tourist with permanent residency outside of Argentina.
• Provide a copy of the passport sealed at the country port of entry. For neighboring countries, the foreign identity document and proof of migration are also required.
• Pay by credit or debit card not issued in Argentina,  or by international wire transfer.
• The stay in the country should not exceed 90 days.
• In case of no show or late cancellation, 21% VAT will be added to the penalty fee.

Get 21% discount on your hotels in Buenos Aires and Argentina

Going on holiday is also looking out for nice accommodation. Buenos Aires has a lot to offer when you’re searching for the right hotel, bed and breakfast or boutique hotel. Did you know that a foreign tourist traveling in Argentina you can get 21% discount on your hotels in Buenos Aires and Argentina.  Actually, as a foreign tourist, you don’t have to pay the 21% TAX on your hotel booking. However, there are steps you need to follow to get your 21% discount. It makes it also easier to find a cheap hotel in Argentina.

Read also: where to stay in Buenos Aires? Find a nice neighborhood to book your hotel.

Where is the 21% discount applicable?

The 21% discount for foreign tourists in Argentina is applicable to all hotels that are running as a legal business. Booking with private individuals does not entitle you to the 21% discount. So, it does not apply to Airbnb.

There are restrictions on the discount.

How to get the 21% tax discount in Argentina?

If you book through booking.com or other websites you will get the price without a 21% tax. Under that price, you will see the taxes. They don’t apply for you as a foreign tourist. Tip: try to pay directly through the booking website and not at the accommodation at arrival. Sometimes they forget it or suddenly it’s on the bill. So you can get a 21% discount on your hotels in Buenos Aires and Argentina.

The most important! You need to pay with a non-Argentinian credit or debit card. Also, sometimes your passport will be asked to confirm your nationality.

Restrictions on the 21% discount?

Yes, there are some rules. The 21% tax discount only applies to your accommodation, better said as your hotel room. The use of extra services such as mini-bar, room service,… is not eligible for the 21% discount. Also, if you book an all-in hotel in Argentina. You will receive a split bill. One with the accommodation, and another with all the other included services but with the 21% tax.

Booking a hotel directly?

Great idea! Send the hotel an mail and ask for confirmation that you will receive the 21%  discount during your stay in the hotel. Ask for the final price where you can see the price with and without taxes.

My roots in Buenos Aires started as a tourist. After some great adventures in Argentina, I moved in 2017 to the metropolitan city of Buenos Aires. I felt a need for correct and honest information for tourists. That's why I love to write to you. Sharing my discoveries in Buenos Aires. I hope you enjoy the city as much as I do! Buenos Aires ❤️

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Able to save 21% on hotel room prices is a great saving for tourists. I found some additional information. Throughout my communication with several hotels, I was told that guests must pay with a credit card issued outside of Argentina, holding a foreign passport (which both you mentioned in your article). But all hotels also mentioned that the foreign passport needs to have a recent custom entry stamp. Which means that a foreign person living in Argentina might not able to benefit from this VAT exemption. Cheers~

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Buenos Aires will begin to charge a tourist tax to foreign tourists

From march 2020, international travelers will pay a tax of between 0.50 and 1.50 us dollars for each night they spend in the city of buenos aires..

Buenos Aires is the doorway to the cosmopolitan South America and home to the Tango. Modern, dynamic and traditional, the city exhibits the mixed essence of the Argentineans. A bohemian and energetic environment is also well kept within some memorable corners, in many typical neighborhoods and in the most sophisticated restaurants and bars spread all over the city.

According to what was communicated so far, this tax will be applied to foreign tourists older than 12 years old who visit the city of Buenos Aires as of March 2020. This fee will be between USD 0.50 and USD 1.50 per night. According to this new regulation, there will be different rates depending on the category of accommodation selected by the tourist and that will be paid upon arrival.

This tax starts from USD 0.50 for the 3-star hotels, rises to USD 1 for the 4-star ones and increases to USD 1.5 for the 5-star ones. In the Apart-hotels it will be 0.50 dollars and in the Boutique Hotels of 1 dollar. Last but not least, the tax to temporary rentals will be of USD 0.75 and for cruises USD 1.

The Tourism Entity of Buenos Aires stated that this self-sustaining management scheme will boost public-private investment and generate more than 6 million dollars for the promotion of the City in the world.

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Taxes in Argentina: Some Great Information on Tax, VAT & Property Tax

As more than 60,000 U.S. expats have already discovered, there’s plenty to love about living in Argentina. With its attractive cities, bounteous nature, friendly locals, superb cuisine, quality healthcare, reliable infrastructure, and a cost of living around 60% cheaper than the U.S., it’s no wonder so many North Americans are heading south to start a new life in the land of gauchos, the tango, and the best steaks on earth.

While the thought of relocating to a new country is exciting, it’s important to understand how that shift might affect you financially—especially when it comes to the tax system.

Below, you’ll find some useful information on what to expect (tax-wise) as a U.S. expat living in Argentina.

Paying U.S. taxes as an expat in Argentina

As a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, you’re legally required to file a U.S. tax return each year, regardless of the country in which you live and whether you’re already paying taxes in that country. In addition to your standard return, you may also have to file a FBAR (Foreign Bank and Other Account Reporting) Form 114 and a Form 8938—Statement of Specified Foreign Financial Assets. These are extra informational tax forms that list any financial accounts and assets you may be holding abroad.

Not many global governments tax the international income of their citizens or permanent residents living overseas but unfortunately, the U.S. does. The good news is that several U.S. tax provisions can help protect you against double taxation as an expat. These include:

Foreign tax credit – This enables you to offset taxes paid in Argentina against U.S. taxes, essentially ensuring that you’re not being taxed twice for the same income.

Foreign earned income exclusion – This is the biggest tax advantage available to U.S. expats. If you meet the conditions for physical presence and bona fide residency, your first $105,900 (as of 2019) is exempt from income tax, provided you’re not employed by the U.S. government. This exclusion is calculated on foreign earned income only (a very precise IRS definition)—not on interest, dividends, your U.S. pension, or even rental income obtained while in Argentina.

Foreign housing exclusion – This exclusion helps offset expenses related to living overseas. It permits specific housing expenses to be deducted from your taxable income under certain conditions.

If you’re planning to live in Argentina, it’s worth consulting a U.S. expat tax professional beforehand to learn how to take optimal advantage of these exclusions. And remember—even if you don’t believe you owe any taxes to the IRS, it’s likely you’ll still need to file a return.

Living in Argentina doesn’t necessarily exempt you from filing a U.S. state tax return either—it depends on which state you’ve lived in most recently. Every state has its own definitions of residency and tax filing rules, so check with your state to see what’s required as an expat.

Most (but not all) U.S. states will release you from official residency status as long as you can prove you’ve been living elsewhere for at least six months out of the year.

Taxes in Argentina

Taxes in Argentina can be federal, provincial, or municipal. There is no payroll tax—wage-related social security taxes are paid for through employer contributions of up to 21% of payroll plus a fixed 14% contribution by the employee. This helps pay for Argentina’s social security system which includes unemployment benefits, disability support, pensions, retirement plans, etc.

Just like U.S. residents, Argentinian residents are taxed on their global income. However, non-residents in Argentina are only taxed on what they earn in Argentina. For tax purposes, you’re considered a resident of Argentina if you’ve either (a) obtained official permanent residency or (b) have lived in that country for 12 consecutive months. Once you’ve become a resident, you keep that status until you become a resident of a different country or live in another country for at least a year.

Federal income tax - Argentinian federal income tax is collected by the government and is based on a progressive rate ranging from 5% to 35%, depending on how much you earn. If you’re earning a personal Argentinian income of more than 529,000 pesos (around $12,000), you’ll fall into the 35% tax bracket.

The flat tax on business income in Argentina (corporate tax) stood at 35% up until 2017 but the government reduced this to 30% in 2018-2019 and it will be dropped even further to 25% from 2020 onwards.

For expats working less than six months in Argentina, a special flat tax rate of 24.5% (called the Foreign Beneficiary tax) may apply under certain circumstances. Also note that as a non-resident or foreign beneficiary living in Argentina, you are only taxed on your Argentina-sourced income.

Income tax returns in Argentina are due on April 15th—coincidentally, the same first due date as U.S. tax returns. Also, just like in the States, Argentina’s tax system operates on the previous calendar year. If you have significant income outside of wages, you’ll be required to make five advance payments—bimonthly between June and February—that are put toward your eventual tax liability. These pay-as-you-go instalments are calculated as percentages of whatever tax you paid the previous year.

Provincial income tax - This is also known as gross income tax and it only applies to the earnings of self-employed people. It’s paid through monthly tax returns and isn’t terribly onerous—for example, the rate for Buenos Aires is only 4% and you can expect a similar rate in other provinces. This tax doesn’t apply to professionals employed through a company.

Municipal taxes - Individual municipalities throughout Argentina may also set basic fees for services including lighting, rubbish collection, sewage, etc. These fees are based on factors such as your property’s value, age, location, and construction materials.

VAT in Argentina

Argentina has a Value Added Tax of 21% and this rate hasn’t changed in the past decade. Think of it as the Argentinian version of the sales tax you’re used to paying in the U.S. It is charged to consumers based on the net purchase price of goods and services at the time of the transaction. Within Argentina, it’s referred to as IVA (Impuesto al Valor Agregado).

Special VAT rates apply to various services within the country including water, gas, power, communication services as well as to specific capital goods. Some purchases are completely exempt from VAT including books, medicine, plain bread, milk, postage stamps, hospital and medical care, the rental of real estate for housing, tickets for sporting events, the cinema and musical shows, and much more.

If you buy certain items in Argentina (mostly the things that are bad for you), you’ll find they cost a bit more because of the excise tax inflicted upon them at the point of manufacture. These ultra-taxed items include tobacco (60% tax), alcohol (12 to 20% tax) and soft drinks (8% tax).

Is there property tax in Argentina?

Argentina has no federal tax on real property (land and buildings). Any property taxes due are handled by individual provincial authorities, based on the value of the asset. These taxes are paid monthly or bimonthly. Rental income from a property you own in Argentina is taxed at normal income tax rates.

The sale of a real estate property in Argentina is now subject to a flat-rate 15% capital gains tax, which was introduced in January 2018. The same tax applies to sales of shares and digital currencies too. Under certain circumstances, non-residents can be exempted from capital gains tax, so if unsure, seek professional tax advice.

Other taxes

Each of Argentina’s 24 jurisdictions levies a stamp tax on contractual agreements including deeds, mortgages, and other commercial and financial obligations. This averages out to around 1% of the value of the contract.

There is a 0.6% tax on debits and credits from Argentinian bank accounts. However, this doesn’t apply to the deposit and withdrawal of pension payments.

Feeling rich? If you own assets located within Argentina exceeding a set threshold at the end of the calendar year (whether you live in Argentina or not), you may be subject to Argentina’s wealth tax (also called personal assets tax) which is currently between 0.5% and 1.25%, depending on the asset amounts involved.

There is no automobile duty, inheritance tax or gift tax in Argentina.

The Takeaway

The tax system in Argentina isn’t better or worse than in the U.S.—it’s just different. You’ll find plenty of tax agents throughout the country with solid expat experience who can help you with the required paperwork, alleviate any language barrier issues, and smooth the entire process of dealing with taxes while you’re living in the country. Leave all the hard work to the experts and you’ll be fine.

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New Tourist Tax

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• Start date Nov 19, 2019

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• Nov 19, 2019

Proponen crear en la Ciudad un nuevo impuesto a los turistas extranjeros

In Rome an equivalent to this non resident tourist tax (Tassa di Soggiorno) is 4-7 euros/person/night, depending on the type of accommodation. In Florence it is 1 euro/person/night, in Barcelona 0.75 - 2.5 eur/person/night, Dubrovnik 1.35 eur/person.night, etc. In the places where it is collected the hotels/hostels do it either as part of the room charge or separately on check-out, however, if you rent an AirBnB a host/owner may or may not want to collect it on your behalf. In some countries, independent tourists (those not staying in registered accommodations, i.e. hotels, hostels, etc) are liable for the payment and may be fined for failing to do so.  

Residents are not subject to this tax..!  

Typical Argentina. Tax and discourage whatever is working. They'll probably bring back the Visa Fee too.  

• Nov 20, 2019

Rich One said: Residents are not subject to this tax..! Click to expand...

FallenAngel

Perfect. I agree that the 12% of GDP that tourism contributes to Argentina's economy is not sufficient. Those blasted tourists that are a drain on Argentina's resources and contribute nothing to the local economy. I think Argentina would be much better off if it just banned tourism all together. Now THAT would ensure no one "free-loaded" on Argentina's great infrastructure.  

Many countries require to register with local police as soon as one lands in the country.  

FallenAngel said: Perfect. I agree that the 12% of GDP that tourism contributes to Argentina's economy is not sufficient. Those blasted tourists that are a drain on Argentina's resources and contribute nothing to the local economy. I think Argentina would be much better off if it just banned tourism all together. Now THAT would ensure no one "free-loaded" on Argentina's great infrastructure. Click to expand...

Violent clashes in Buenos Aires as Argentina's President Javier Milei narrowly wins vote on radical economic reforms

Protesters clashed with riot police outside Argentina's Congress building as politicians approved President Javier Milei's contested economic reforms, which he says are needed to undo a major financial crisis. 

The disturbances, late on Wednesday local time, saw demonstrators set fire to cars and hurl Molotov cocktails, rocks, and bottles at riot police.

Footage showed at least two vehicles alight and smoke engulfing Central Square, while armoured officers sprayed water cannons and tear gas to help subdue the crowd. 

Authorities reported least 20 police officers injured and more than a dozen people arrested over the violence.

The demonstration was staged in a show of fierce opposition to Mr Milei's radical right-wing reform program, as the nation grapples triple-digit inflation, high debt, and depleted central bank reserves.

Unaffordability peaks as more than half of Argentines in poverty

Argentina's inflation rate fell to 276 per cent in May from the previous high of 292 per cent in April.

Inflation has sat above 100 per cent for more than a year, and has been steadily rising since the middle of last year.

Mr Milei rose to power on promises he would resolve what is Argentina's worst economic crisis in two decades. 

But his political party of relative novices holds just a tiny minority of seats in Congress, struggling to strike deals with the opposition.

“We have the weakest president we’ve ever seen who is trying to pass the biggest bill we’ve ever seen,” said Ana Iparraguirre, an Argentina-based analyst at Washington strategy firm GBAO.

"That's the contradiction."

For the Argentines, more than half of whom now live in poverty, the biggest point of contention is plans for reduced government spending.

Using executive powers, Mr Milei has slashed subsidies for electricity, fuel and transportation, causing prices to skyrocket and spreading economic misery. 

Declining monthly inflation means little to citizens, who say their low wages remain stagnant while the cost of goods and services reaches levels seen in American and European cities.

"A year ago I had a completely different life, I could travel, I could eat well," Vivi Rola, a 69-year-old teacher, told reporters in downtown Buenos Aires.

"Now I just hope to make it to the end of the month."

What's in Javier Milei's controversial austerity bill?

Mr Milei's proposed austerity legislation hung in the balance after 11 hours of heated debate in parliament, passing by just one vote.

Upper house senators must still approve individual measures in an article-by-article vote.

The legislation delegates broad powers to the president in energy, pensions, security and other areas and includes several measures seen as controversial.

A generous incentive scheme for foreign investors, tax amnesties for those with undeclared assets, and plans to privatise some of Argentina's state-owned firms are among the most disputed.

Having hitched his political fortunes to the goal of cutting down Argentina's bloated state, Mr Milei hailed the vote as a "triumph" and "the first step toward the recovery of our greatness".

Even so, opposition senators scrapped an income tax package and watered down other parts of the bill. Those changes will now have to be approved again by the lower house.

In a reflection of the fierce backlash to the legislation and deep polarisation gripping Argentina's Congress, vice-president and Senate leader Victoria Villarruel cast the tiebreaking vote in favour of Mr Milei's agenda.

"Today there are two Argentinas," Ms Villarruel said as she voted in favour of the reform. 

"A violent Argentina that sets a car on fire, throws rocks and debates the exercise of democracy, and another Argentina with workers waiting with great pain and sacrifice for the change that they voted for."

Reforms face domestic pushback but fare well in international markets

Senate backing will prove critical for Mr Milei, an economist and former pundit who took office in December pledging to overhaul the embattled country's economy.

It signalled his ability to win over conservative and centrist allies, despite devaluing the currency after assuming office and sending inflation soaring towards 300 per cent. 

Mr Milei is the only leader since Argentina's return to democracy in 1983 not to pass a law within his first six months as president. A defeat would have pitched his government into crisis.

The left-leaning Peronist movement, aligned with former president Cristina Fernández de Kirchner, decried the bill's passage as the latest political catastrophe for Argentina, which has been shaped by its brutal military dictatorship in the late 1970s.

"We were able to overcome the dictatorship, and surely this is going to be a new, different challenge," said Agustín Rossi, Ms Kirchner's former chief of staff.

Analysts say the passage of the legislation signals a sharp reversal from Peronist administrations that ran vast budget deficits.

Argentina's international dollar bonds saw an immediate boost the morning after the laws were passed.

Sovereign bond yields jumped 3.5 per cent on the news.

The Argentine peso dipped to 1,220 against the US dollar on the black market, narrowing the gap between the official and informal exchange rates.

China will also be a key player in helping ease fiscal pressures and free up treasury reserves, with the International Monetary Fund expecting it to reschedule billions in Argentina's debt repayments to start from next year.

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Where do I change Argentine Pesos?

The bureaux de change/currency exchanges ("casas de cambio") or banks are the best places to change money safely and transparently. However, and specially in downtown ("Microcentro"), you are likely to come across people offering to exchange money. They are called "arbolitos". These operations are illegal.

Local currency can also be obtained from cash machines (ATMs) which operate 24 hours a day and accept all major international cards.

Where do I check the exchange rate?

To learn the different currency exchange rates, you can either visit the currency exchanges and banks or check the National Bank official website ("Banco de la Nación Argentina").

How much money do I change?

It's highly recommended to change only small amounts of money at a time, since exchange rates for Argentine Pesos change frequently. So, you can also make the most of your cash to get better change at stores.

What do I do with leftover Argentine Pesos?

If you have a large amount of Pesos, we recommend to change officially at a bureau exchange or bank. To do so, you need to keep the receipt from your original Dollars sale when entering the country. You will be able to change only up to U$100. But if the amount is less than $1000 (one thousand Argentine Pesos), it is better to spend it in transport (to the airport, bus station, etc.) or buy souvenirs.

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Tax Free Shopping: foreign tourists can ask for VAT refund in the purchases of domestically-manufactured goods with a value of or over $70 (seventy Argentine Pesos) made at the country in the stores affiliated to the Tax Free system from "Global Blue Argentina".

To do so, you must follow these steps:

At the store: buy at the shops with the Tax Free logo and ask for the refund form.

At Argentine Customs: when leaving the country, in any office of the Argentine Customs (airports, ports or border crossing) show the receipts together with your purchases and your passport and ask for the refund forms to be stamped.

Tax refund charge: it may be in cash, credit card or bank cheque.

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Protests erupt in Buenos Aires over President Milei's bid for more powers

Argentina facing deepening recession and rising inflation.

Protesters clash with police in Buenos Aires

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Bankers, teachers, truckers and thousands of union members and activists converged in downtown Buenos Aires on Wednesday to protest against President Javier Milei's plans to slash state spending and boost his own powers.

Chanting "Our country is not for sale!", protesters poured into the streets, burning cars and throwing Molotov cocktails. Hundreds of federal security forces pushed them back with tear gas and water cannons.

Despite the protests, Argentina's Senate narrowly approved Milei 's changes early Thursday morning, handing the libertarian leader a much-needed first legislative victory, even as opposition senators scrapped an income tax package and tweaked some contentious parts of the plan.

Senate president Victoria Villarruel, the vice-president, used a tie-breaking vote to give provisional approval to two bills after a daylong heated debate.

Economic overhaul

In a marathon article-by-article voting session, the Senate advanced the most critical parts of Milei's plans to trim the fiscal deficit, attract foreign investment and privatize some state companies in a bid to overhaul Argentina's long-troubled economy.

Drones capture street clashes in Buenos Aires from above

The state reform bill needs to pass a further reading in the lower house in the coming weeks before it becomes law. It is highly likely that the lower house will approve the changes.

It marked a major boost to Milei, whose radical efforts to overhaul the government and economy have run into tough resistance in Argentina's opposition-dominated Congress.

"Tonight is a triumph for the Argentine people and the first step toward the recovery of our greatness," Milei posted on X, calling his bills "the most most ambitious legislative reform of the last 40 years."

State of emergency

Right-wing and left-wing lawmakers have clashed over various parts of the 238-article state reform bill, including the declaration of a one-year state of emergency and delegation of broad powers to the president in energy, pensions, security and other matters until the end of Milei's term in 2027. The expansion of presidential powers passed in a close vote during the article-by-article reading.

Other highly divisive measures that passed include an incentive scheme that would give investors lucrative tax breaks for 30 years.

Milei is a political outsider with just two years' experience as a lawmaker, and his three-year-old party, Liberty Advances, holds just 15 per cent of seats in the lower house and 10 per cent of the Senate.

Executive power

He has been unable to pass a single piece of legislation in his six months of presidency, raising questions about whether he can execute his ambitious project to trim the deficit and spur growth. Instead, he's used executive powers to slash subsidies, fire thousands of public employees, devalue the currency and deregulate parts of the Argentine economy.

The spending cuts and currency devaluation that Milei has delivered have — at least in the short term — deepened a recession, increased poverty to 55 per cent and sent annual inflation surging toward 300 per cent.

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"If this law passes, we are going to lose so many of our labour and pension rights," said 54-year-old teacher Miriam Rajovitcher, protesting ahead of the vote alongside colleagues who say they've had to reconfigure their lives since Milei slashed school budgets and devalued the currency. "I am so much worse off."

Analysts say the promised benefits of Milei's reforms — a stable currency, tamer inflation, fresh foreign investment — won't materialize without a political consensus to convince foreign investors that his changes are here to stay. Milei's administration has said it wants to strike a new deal with the International Monetary Fund, to which Argentina already owes $44 billion US.

"Everyone is in a wait-and-see mode," said Marcelo J. Garcia, Americas director at geopolitical risk firm Horizon Engage. "Investors say, 'Yes, we love what you're saying, but we need to see that this is sustainable.'"

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Milei's allies said they had made tough concessions Wednesday. Liberty Advances agreed not to sell off the country's post office, flagship airline Aerolineas Argentinas or the public radio service, leaving just a handful of state-owned firms, including Argentina's nuclear power company, on the block for possible privatization.

Milei's original pitch late last year to privatize more than 40 state-owned Argentine companies prompted an uproar from the country's powerful Peronist-dominated labour movement.

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Jittery markets rally after Argentina’s Milei gets his first legislative ‘triumph’ on broad reforms

Senators debate a reform bill promoted by Argentine President Javier Milei in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Wednesday, June 12, 2024. The bill was approved in general and must now be debated article-by-article before being sent to the Lower House. (AP Photo/Natacha Pisarenko)

Argentine riot police fired water cannons and tear gas to disperse protesters who threw stones and Molotov cocktails outside Congress on Wednesday. The protests come as Argentina’s Senate began voting on a state overhaul and tax bills proposed by President Javier Milei in the most serious test to date of the libertarian leader’s vision of governance and change. (AP Video by Victor R. Caivano)

Protestors and police clashed outside Argentina’s Congress on Wednesday. The protests come as Argentina’s Senate began voting on a state overhaul and tax bills proposed by President Javier Milei in the most serious test to date of the libertarian leader’s vision of governance and change. Police used water cannon to disperse the protesters.

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Police gesture outside Congress after the Senate approved a reform bill presented by Argentine President Javier Milei in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Wednesday, June 12, 2024. The bill must now be debated article-by-article before being sent to the Lower House. (AP Photo/Rodrigo Abd)

Anti-government protesters follow the results of the Senate’s vote on a reform bill presented by Argentine President Javier Milei outside Congress in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Wednesday, June 12, 2024. The bill was approved in general and must now be debated article-by-article before being sent to the Lower House. (AP Photo/Rodrigo Abd)

A car burns during clashes between police and anti-government protesters outside Congress, where lawmakers debate a reform bill promoted by Argentine President Javier Milei in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Wednesday, June 12, 2024. (AP Photo/Gustavo Garello)

Argentine Vice President and Senate President Victoria Villarruel speaks before casting the tie-breaking vote in favor of a bill promoted by President Javier Milei in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Wednesday, June 12, 2024. The bill was approved in general and must now be debated article-by-article before being sent to the Lower House. (AP Photo/Natacha Pisarenko)

An anti-government protester reacts outside Congress after learning that the Senate passed a bill of reforms proposed by President Javier Milei in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Wednesday, June 12, 2024. The bill must now be debated article-by-article before being sent to the Lower House. (AP Photo/Rodrigo Abd)

Senators who supported a reform bill promoted by President Javier Milei celebrate after it was approved in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Wednesday, June 12, 2024. The bill must now be debated article-by-article before being sent to the Lower House. (AP Photo/Natacha Pisarenko)

Un manifestante contra el gobierno con un cartel contra una reforma impulsada por el presidente argentino, Javier Milei, a las fueras del Congreso frente a la policía, en Buenos Aires, Argentina, el miércoles 12 de junio de 2024. (AP Foto/Natacha Pisarenko)

An anti-government protester hurls a stone at police deployed outside Congress, as lawmakers debate a reform bill promoted by Argentine President Javier Milei in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Wednesday, June 12, 2024. (AP Photo/Natacha Pisarenko)

Police line up during clashes with anti-government protesters outside Congress where lawmakers debate a reform bill promoted by Javier Milei in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Wednesday, June 12, 2024. (AP Photo/Natacha Pisarenko)

An anti-government protester holds an Argentine flag by police near Congress where lawmakers debate a reform bill promoted by Argentine President Javier Milei in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Wednesday, June 12, 2024. (AP Photo/Natacha Pisarenko)

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Wall Street rallied Thursday as Argentina’s President Javier Milei traveled to Italy for the Group of Seven summit , buoyed by his first legislative victory after the Senate passed sweeping proposals to slash state spending and boost his powers.

Having hitched his political fortunes to the goal of cutting down Argentina’s bloated state, Milei hailed the vote as a “triumph” and “the first step toward the recovery of our greatness.”

Even so, opposition senators scrapped an income tax package and watered down other parts of the bill after a daylong debate marred by clashes between police and protesters in the capital of Buenos Aires.

The legislation aimed at overhauling Argentina’s long-troubled economy during its worst financial crisis in 20 years will return to Congress’ lower house for final approval, where it’s expected to become law.

In a further boost to Milei’s agenda Thursday, data released by the government statistics agency showed Argentina’s monthly inflation rate halving to 4.2% in May, the lowest rate since January 2022.

The drop continues a trend of declining prices — on a monthly basis — since January, after Milei entered office and devalued the currency . That sent annual inflation soaring toward 300% , among the highest in the world.

The bill’s passage cheered markets. Argentine sovereign bond yields jumped 3.5% on the news, and its country-risk index dropped more than 6% when markets opened. Argentina’s currency, the peso, dipped to 1,220 for a dollar on the black market, narrowing the gap between the official and informal exchange rates.

In Thursday’s early hours, Senate president Victoria Villarruel, Argentina’s vice president, broke a 36-36 tie in the upper house to give overall approval to Milei’s plans to trim the fiscal deficit , incentivize foreign investment and privatize some state-owned companies.

Milei delayed his flight to Italy until the Senate approval then jetted off, exultant.

The right-wing economist is the only leader since Argentina’s return to democracy in 1983 not to pass a law within his first six months as president. A defeat would have pitched his government into crisis.

“Milei has avoided falling off the cliff,” said Lucas Romero, director of the consulting firm Synopsis.

A populist outsider who rode to power attacking the establishment , Milei has found it impossible to enact his promised reforms without compromising. His 3-year-old political party, Liberty Advances, holds 15% of seats in the lower house and 10% in the Senate.

What do the new bills include?

Milei’s party made some key concessions, agreeing not to auction Argentina’s flagship airline Aerolíneas Argentinas, post office or radio and TV company. That left a handful of state-owned firms, such as an Argentine natural gas provider, on the list for possible privatization , falling short of his ambitions.

The bills are a diverse array of measures:

1. The most divisive article declares a state of emergency in Argentina for one year and grants the president new powers in matters of energy, pensions, security, taxation and other sectors until the end of his term in 2027. Villarruel again broke a 35-35 tie with her vote.

2. The government will privatize several state companies, including Buenos Aires water and waste management company AySA, national road safety agency Corredores Viales, power provider Energía Argentina and airport service provider Intercargo.

3. An incentive scheme, central to Milei’s ambitions to lure foreign capital, would give lucrative tax breaks and other perks to foreign companies investing $200 million or more. They include exemptions from import tariffs and export duties for three years and preferable tax treatment for 30 years. Critics warn the measures will hurt local industry.

4. Changes to the labor market would make it easier for employers to fire workers by extending trial periods that allow dismissals without cause.

5. A tax amnesty would allow Argentines to register their undeclared assets at home and abroad without paying heavy taxes.

The Senate’s rejection of a few other measures — including the lowering of an income tax threshold and pension cuts for civil servants with fewer than 30 years on the job — raises the specter of a cash crunch.

Pressures are mounting over Argentina’s rapidly depleting foreign exchange reserves as the government struggles to repay its massive foreign debt, including $44 billion owed to the International Monetary Fund and $18 billion in a currency swap line with China .

On Wednesday, the central bank said it had agreed with China to postpone $5 billion in debt repayments, heading off a repayment deadline that had been looming next month.

How are the Argentines responding?

Using executive powers, Milei has slashed subsidies for electricity, fuel and transportation, causing prices to skyrocket and spreading economic misery. More than half of all Argentines now live in poverty.

The fifth straight month of declining monthly inflation means little to ordinary Argentines, who say their low wages remain stagnant as prices in Buenos Aires restaurants and shops skyrocket to levels seen in American and European cities.

“A year ago I had a completely different life, I could travel, I could eat well,” said Vivi Rola, a 69-year-old teacher in downtown Buenos Aires, as street cleaners were still sweeping away broken bottles, rocks and incinerated metal from the previous night’s violence when police fired tear gas and water cannons and angry protesters clashed with the officers.

“Now I just hope to make it to the end of the month,” Rola added.

The left-leaning Peronist movement , aligned with former president Cristina Fernández de Kirchner , decried the bill’s passage as the latest political catastrophe for Argentina, which has been shaped by its brutal military dictatorship in the late 1970s.

“We were able to overcome the dictatorship, and surely this is going to be a new, different challenge,” said Agustín Rossi, the former chief of staff.

Analysts say that the passage of Milei’s legislation signals a sharp reversal from Peronist administrations that ran vast budget deficits. That has already reassured markets.

“The Milei government showed it’s on a political learning curve, which is positive for investors and markets whose main concern is how much of his reform promises will materialize,” said Marcelo J. García, Americas director at geopolitical risk firm Horizon Engage.

But the razor-thin vote means that Milei’s victory comes “at an extremely high cost,” said Mariano Machado, analyst at risk intelligence company Verisk Maplecroft. He said roadblocks cannot be ruled out as the bill heads back to the lower house.

Associated Press writer Almudena Calatrava in Buenos Aires, Argentina, contributed to this report.

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