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10 Essential Questions About TIN in Argentina

Updated On December 3, 2025
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10 Essential Questions About TIN in Argentina

Business owners in Argentina often encounter form rejections due to confusion between the CUIL and CUIT. This is a common friction point in the country’s unified social and tax system, particularly for SaaS platforms hiring local contractors. Similarly, cross-border traders may face delays in IVA (VAT) claims from unverified identifiers during client onboarding. 

Argentina’s tax regulations are under the Administración Federal de Ingresos Públicos (AFIP). Errors in distinguishing labor numbers from tax numbers are frequent. Misusing a CUIL in commercial filings can result in fines and “blocked” tax status. This article answers the 10 essential questions about TIN in Argentina, offering clear insights to help you navigate the system. It is notably applicable for international entities, with solutions like TaxDo providing efficient tools for ongoing compliance amid 2026 digital AFIP updates.

Common Questions

What is a TIN in Argentina?

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A TIN in Argentina comes in two forms. For individuals (employees), it is the Código Único de Identificación Laboral (CUIL), issued by ANSES for labor/social security. For businesses and self-employed individuals (monotributistas), it is the Código Único de Identificación Tributaria (CUIT), issued by AFIP for tax purposes. For SaaS billing, the CUIT is the mandatory number.

What types of TIN numbers exist?

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Who needs a TIN in this country?

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What is the format of the TIN?

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How to register or apply for a TIN?

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Which authority issues the TIN?

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How to verify a TIN in Argentina?

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What happens if a TIN is incorrect or missing?

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Do you need a TIN for international transactions?

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How TaxDo Simplifies Argentina Tax ID Number Verification

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Conclusion

The AFIP treats the 11-digit CUIT verification as a high-stakes, zero-error process. A single check digit mistake risks your business being labeled "Unreliable," functionally freezing your entire operation within the centralized tax system. For international SaaS platforms, manual data management is obsolete; converting this structural complexity into automated certainty is the essential investment that guarantees payment integrity and uninterrupted operational speed in this crucial market. To explore how TaxDo can address your specific client onboarding challenges in Argentina, we invite you to schedule a free demo with our team.