information ARGENTINA
ECONOMIC INFORMATION: 2024 data, updated as of 05/02/2025, in billions of Euro
Per capita GDP: €12,829.00
Inflation rate: 117.8%
Unemployment rate: 6.4%
Gross Domestic Product (billion euros) in 2024: €584,208
GDP growth rate: -1.7%
GDP growth forecast for 2025: 5.5%
Value-added tax: 21%
Total imports (billion euros): €53,444
Total exports (billion euros): €70,002
Trade balance (billion euros): €16,558
Total imports from Italy (billion euros): €1,019.01
Total exports to Italy (billion euros): €948.02
Trade balance with Italy (billion euros): -70.99
Foreign investments in Argentina billions of euros: 09:06.00
Argentine investments abroad billions of euros: n/a
Italian investments in Argentina billions of euros: 1,181.50
Argentine investments in Italy billions of euros: n/a
GENERAL INFORMATION:
Customs formalities and travel documents:
Passport required; a currency declaration is recommended for re-exportation.
Electricity:
220 V, 50 Hz
Business days and hours:
Offices: Monday to Friday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm; Shops: Monday to Saturday 10:00 am - 8:00 pm; Banks: Monday to
Friday 10:00 am - 3:00 pm (Buenos Aires);
Holidays:
January: New Year's Day; February: Carnival (16th and 17th); March: 23, 24 Day of Remembrance, Justice, and
Truth; April: 2 fallen in the Malvinas, 3 Good Friday; May: 1 Labor Day, 25 May Revolution; June: 20 General
Manuel Belgrano Day; July: 9 Independence Day; December: 7, 8 Immaculate Conception, 25 Christmas;
transferable to the following Monday; August: 17, October; 12, November: 20.
Currency:
Argentine peso ($) notes in denominations of 10.00; 20.00; 50.00; 100.00; 200.00; 500.00; 1,000.00; 2,000.00;
10,000.00 peso
Exchange rate:
Argentine Peso (ARS - $) = Euro (EUR - €)
Language:
Spanish
Time zone (compared to Italy):
-4 hours (with standard time), -5 hours (with daylight saving time)
International/local dialing code:
Argentina 0054, Buenos Aires 011, Cordoba 0351, Corrientes 0379, La Plata 0221, La Rioja 0380, Mendoza 0261,
Rosario 0341, Salta 03870, San Miguel de Tucumán 0381, San Salvador de Jujuy 0388, Santa Fe 0342, Ushuaia
02901.
Distances in kilometers from Buenos Aires:
Rome 11,145 km, Cordoba 696 km, Corrientes 917 km, La Rioja 1,132 km, Mar del Plata 415 km, Mendoza 1,050
km, Rosario 300 km, Salta 1,463 km, San Miguel de Tucumán 1,248 km, San Salvador de Jujuy 1,492 km, Santa Fe
469 km, Ushuaia 3,078 km (4.4 km by ferry).
OTHER INFORMATION:
Area 2,780,403 km², population 44,044,811. Capital Buenos Aires, area 202 km², population 2,891,082. Italian
community in Argentina 1.5 billion. Main cities: Buenos Aires, Córdoba, Mar del Plata, Mendoza, Rosario, Salta,
San Miguel de Tucumán. Administrative divisions: Autonomous City of Buenos Aires and 23 provinces.
Argentina's economy is based primarily on natural resources, with the mining sector being the most important
thanks to the extraction of oil, gold, copper, and other minerals. Livestock farming, primarily cattle, and
agriculture (soy, corn, and wheat) are the most important crops, followed by apples, pears, and other fruits. The
metalworking and automotive industries are also highly developed.
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Our goal is to develop commercial, industrial, business, and institutional relations between Italy and Argentina,
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direct activity in Italy and Argentina
and indirect activity worldwide
a network widely distributed
territorially and sectorally
what we OFFER
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professionals and institutions
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the forms, BtB and BtC
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documents,
PROCEDURES
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of internationalization
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- SEARCH FOR COMMERCIAL PARTNERS
- SEARCH FOR INDUSTRIAL PARTNERS
- TECHNOLOGY SEARCH AND / OR EXCHANGE
- OTHER SERVICES
STARTING A BUSINESS ABROAD:
FORIND helps you through all the stages of opening your business and/or commercial office. We provide
guidance and assistance with the procedures, suggest the type of business that best suits your needs, and look
for staff, commercial and industrial space, and offices.
STRATEGIC MARKETING:
FORIND analyzes your target market, obtaining up-to-date and reliable information so you can position your
product in the most appropriate market segment, establishing your commercial strategy through advertising and
promotional campaigns.
SEARCH FOR COMMERCIAL PARTNERS:
The first step toward internationalization begins with finding a partner in the region for the import, distribution,
and marketing of your products. This partner, depending on the case, can also provide technical assistance.
Institutionally, this service is aimed at universities, associations, and promotional organizations.
SEARCH FOR INDUSTRIAL PARTNERS:
Offshoring and optimization represent two sides of the same coin: producing where the industrial process or raw
materials are most accessible or delegating production to optimize execution times and, in some cases,
employing specialists to ensure a quality supply.
TECHNOLOGY SEARCH AND / OR EXCHANGE:
Competitiveness is increasingly at stake in the field of the best technology. The most advanced technology is now
essential for success in international markets, but it can also be an asset for selling, buying, or exchanging. We
assist you in all phases, preparing contracts, documentation, and any other material necessary for your joint
venture.
OTHER SERVICES:
FORIND can also provide you complementary services such as: On-site assistance where your interests are
located; Trademark and patent searches to protect your image; Logistics, organizing maritime, land, and air
transportation; Planning your presence at trade shows and events; and information gathering for investment
initiatives.
information ITALY
ECONOMIC INFORMATION: 2024 data, updated as of 05/02/2025, in billions of Euro
Per capita income: 36,600.00
Inflation rate: 1.0%
Unemployment rate: 6.2%
Gross Domestic Product 2024: 2,192
GDP growth rate: +0.7%
GDP growth forecast for 2025: 0.8%
Value added tax: 21%
Total imports: 5,785.00
Total exports: 6,235.00
Trade balance: 450.00
Total exports to Argentina: 1,019.01
Total imports from Argentina: 948.02
Trade balance with Argentina (Euros millions): 70.90
Foreign investment in Italy (Euros millions): Euro: 1,253.00
Italian investment abroad in million Euros: 1,430.00
Argentine investment in Italy in million Euros: n/a
Italian investment in Argentina in million Euros: 1,181.50
GENERAL INFORMATION:
Customs formalities and travel documents:
A passport is required; currency declaration is advisable for re-exports.
Electricity:
220 V, 50 Hz
Working days and hours:
Offices: Monday to Friday 8:30-13:00; Shops: Monday to Saturday (some Sundays) 9:00-20:00, Banks; Monday to
Friday 8:30-14:00
Holidays:
January: New Year's Day, Epiphany Day; April: Liberation Day; May: Labor Day; June: Republic Day; August: 15
Assumption of the Virgin; November: 1 All Saints' Day; December: 8 Immaculate Conception, 25 Christmas, 26 St.
Stephen's Day. No fixed date for holidays; Easter, Easter Monday.
Currency:
Euro (€) banknotes in denominations of 5.00; 10.00; 20.00; 50.00; 100.00; 200.00; 500.00 Euro
Exchange rate:
Euro (EUR - €) = Peso Argentino (ARS - $)
Language:
Italian
Time zone: (vs. Argentina):
+4 (winter time), +5 (summer time)
International/local dialing code:
Italy 0039, Aosta 0165, Bari 080, Cagliari 070, Florence 055, Milan 02, Naples 081, Palermo 091, Perugia 075,
Reggio Calabria 0965, Turin 011, Venice 041.
Distances in kilometers from Rome:
Buenos Aires 11,145 km, Aosta 756 km, Bari 431 km, Cagliari 595 km (231 km by ferry), Florence 275 km, Milan
572 km km, Naples 226 km, Palermo 922 km (6.5 km by ferry), Perugia 172 km, Reggio Calabria 699 km, Turin 690
km, Venice 526 km.
OTHER INFORMATION:
Area 301,340 km², population 60,599,936. Capital Rome, area 1,287.36 km², population 2,873,589. Argentine
community in Italy 9,030. Main cities Rome, Bologna, Florence, Genoa, Milan, Naples, Palermo, Turin.
Administrative division into 110 provinces in 20 regions. The economy is based primarily on industry
(mechanical, metallurgy, textiles, automotive, aerospace, railways, petrochemicals), construction and tourism
(Italy has the largest cultural heritage protected by UNESCO), services and commerce (telecommunications,
finance and insurance).
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a few words ABOUT US
Welcome to the FORIND website, advisory agency has
been working for years in the field of providing specific
services to businesses, industries, and institutions
interested in acquiring new markets and technologies,
expanding and/or consolidating their presence in
international markets, and identifying new business
opportunities. The tools we offer have been designed
to meet diverse needs.
Our goal is to develop commercial, industrial, business,
and institutional relations between Italy and Argentina,
both directly and indirectly, throughout the world. We
offer our internationalization services and contacts for
entrepreneurs, professionals, and executives.
We provide up-to-date and reliable economic
information useful for identifying the best strategy.
Thank you for your visit.
direct activity in Italy and Argentina
and indirect activity worldwide
INTERNAZIONALIZACION
gestión y organización integral de todos los
aspectos de la internacionalización
services to achieve your goals
FORIND, with over 25 years of experience, can
guarantee the achievement of your goals with
professional tools tailored to the diverse needs of
businesses, industries, institutions, professionals, and
associations.
check the price list for our services
- STARTING A BUSINESS ABROAD
- STRATEGIC MARKETING
- SEARCH FOR COMMERCIAL PARTNERS
- SEARCH FOR INDUSTRIAL PARTNERS
- TECHNOLOGY SEARCH AND / OR EXCHANGE:
- OTHER SERVICES
STARTING A BUSINESS ABROAD:
FORIND helps you through all the stages of opening
your business and/or commercial office. We provide
guidance and assistance with the procedures, suggest
the type of business that best suits your needs, and
look for staff, commercial and industrial space, and
offices.
STRATEGIC MARKETING:
FORIND analyzes your target market, obtaining up-to-
date and reliable information so you can position your
product in the most appropriate market segment,
establishing your commercial strategy through
advertising and promotional campaigns.
SEARCH FOR COMMERCIAL PARTNERS:
The first step toward internationalization begins with
finding a partner in the region for the import,
distribution, and marketing of your products. This
partner, depending on the case, can also provide
technical assistance. Institutionally, this service is
aimed at universities, associations, and promotional
organizations.
SEARCH FOR INDUSTRIAL PARTNERS:
Offshoring and optimization represent two sides of the
same coin: producing where the industrial process or
raw materials are most accessible or delegating
production to optimize execution times and, in some
cases, employing specialists to ensure a quality supply.
TECHNOLOGY SEARCH AND / OR EXCHANGE:
Competitiveness is increasingly at stake in the field of
the best technology. The most advanced technology is
now essential for success in international markets, but
it can also be an asset for selling, buying, or
exchanging. We assist you in all phases, preparing
contracts, documentation, and any other material
necessary for your joint venture.
OTHER SERVICES:
FORIND can also provide you complementary services
such as: On-site assistance where your interests are
located; Trademark and patent searches to protect
your image; Logistics, organizing maritime, land, and air
transportation; Planning your presence at trade shows
and events; and information gathering for investment
initiatives.
information ITALY
ECONOMIC INFORMATION:
2024 data, updated as of 05/02/2025, in billions of Euro
Per capita income: 36,600.00
Inflation rate: 1.0%
Unemployment rate: 6.2%
Gross Domestic Product 2024: 2,192
GDP growth rate: +0.7%
GDP growth forecast for 2025: 0.8%
Value added tax: 21%
Total imports: 5,785.00
Total exports: 6,235.00
Trade balance: 450.00
Total exports to Argentina: 1,019.01
Total imports from Argentina: 948.02
Trade balance with Argentina: 70.90
Foreign investment in Italy: 1,253.00
Italian investment abroad: 1,430.00
Argentine investment in Italy: n/a
Italian investment in Argentina: 1,181.50
GENERAL INFORMATION:
Customs formalities and travel documents:
A passport is required; currency declaration is
advisable for re-exports.
Electricity:
220 V, 50 Hz
Working days and hours:
Offices: Monday to Friday 8:30-13:00; Shops: Monday
to Saturday (some Sundays) 9:00-20:00, Banks; Monday
to Friday 8:30-14:00
Holidays:
January: New Year's Day, Epiphany Day; April:
Liberation Day; May: Labor Day; June: Republic Day;
August: 15 Assumption of the Virgin; November: 1 All
Saints' Day; December: 8 Immaculate Conception, 25
Christmas, 26 St. Stephen's Day. No fixed date for
holidays; Easter, Easter Monday.
Currency:
Euro (€) banknotes in denominations of 5.00; 10.00;
20.00; 50.00; 100.00; 200.00; 500.00 Euro
Exchange rate:
Euro (EUR - €) = Peso Argentino (ARS - $)
Language:
Italian
Time zone: (vs. Argentina):
+4 (winter time), +5 (summer time)
International/local dialing code:
Italy 0039, Aosta 0165, Bari 080, Cagliari 070, Florence
055, Milan 02, Naples 081, Palermo 091, Perugia 075,
Reggio Calabria 0965, Turin 011, Venice 041.
Distances in kilometers from Rome:
Buenos Aires 11,145 km, Aosta 756 km, Bari 431 km,
Cagliari 595 km (231 km by ferry), Florence 275 km,
Milan 572 km km, Naples 226 km, Palermo 922 km (6.5
km by ferry), Perugia 172 km, Reggio Calabria 699 km,
Turin 690 km, Venice 526 km.
OTHER INFORMATION:
Area 301,340 km², population 60,599,936. Capital
Rome, area 1,287.36 km², population 2,873,589.
Argentine community in Italy 9,030. Main cities Rome,
Bologna, Florence, Genoa, Milan, Naples, Palermo,
Turin. Administrative division into 110 provinces in 20
regions. The economy is based primarily on industry
(mechanical, metallurgy, textiles, automotive,
aerospace, railways, petrochemicals), construction and
tourism (Italy has the largest cultural heritage
protected by UNESCO), services and commerce
(telecommunications, finance and insurance).
FORIND all rights reserved - © copyright 2025
a network widely distributed
territorially and sectorally
what we OFFER
services for commerce and industry,
professionals and institutions
tools at the customer's request
our KNOWLEDGE
MARKET
multi-sector knowledge of the markets in
which we operate in the forms, BtB and BtC
CUSTOMERS / SUPPLIERS
Preparation of technical/commercial
documents, shipping and receiving
PROCEDURES
bureaucratic, logistical, and administrative
procedures for import/export and marketing
TRADE / INDUSTRY
Assistance in partner searches, joint
ventures, and brand protection
INSTITUTIONS / PROFESSIONALS
Services for specialized collaborations in the
public and private sectors
information ARGENTINA
ECONOMIC INFORMATION:
2024 data, updated as of 05/02/2025, in billions of Euro
Per capita GDP: 12,829.00
Inflation rate: 117.8%
Unemployment rate: 6.4%
Gross Domestic Product 2024: 584,208
GDP growth rate: -1.7%
GDP growth forecast for 2025: 5.5%
Value-added tax: 21%
Total imports: 53,444
Total exports: 70,002
Trade balance: 16,558
Total imports from Italy: 1,019.01
Total exports to Italy: 948.02
Trade balance with Italy: -70.99
Foreign investments in Argentina: 9,006.00
Argentine investments abroad: n/a
Italian investments in Argentina: 1,181.50
Argentine investments in Italy: n/a
GENERAL INFORMATION:
Customs formalities and travel documents:
Passport required; a currency declaration is
recommended for re-exportation.
Electricity:
220 V, 50 Hz
Business days and hours:
Offices: Monday to Friday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm; Shops:
Monday to Saturday 10:00 am - 8:00 pm; Banks:
Monday to Friday 10:00 am - 3:00 pm (Buenos Aires);
Holidays:
January: New Year's Day; February: Carnival (16th and
17th); March: 23, 24 Day of Remembrance, Justice, and
Truth; April: 2 fallen in the Malvinas, 3 Good Friday;
May: 1 Labor Day, 25 May Revolution; June: 20 General
Manuel Belgrano Day; July: 9 Independence Day;
December: 7, 8 Immaculate Conception, 25 Christmas;
transferable to the following Monday; August: 17,
October; 12, November: 20.
Currency:
Argentine peso ($) notes in denominations of 10.00;
20.00; 50.00; 100.00; 200.00; 500.00; 1,000.00; 2,000.00;
10,000.00; 20.000,00 peso
Exchange rate:
Peso Argentino (ARS - $) = Euro (EUR - €)
Language:
Spanish
Time zone (compared to Italy):
-4 hours (with standard time), -5 hours (with daylight
saving time)
International/local dialing code:
Argentina 0054, Buenos Aires 011, Cordoba 0351,
Corrientes 0379, La Plata 0221, La Rioja 0380, Mendoza
0261, Rosario 0341, Salta 03870, San Miguel de
Tucumán 0381, San Salvador de Jujuy 0388, Santa Fe
0342, Ushuaia 02901.
Distances in kilometers from Buenos Aires:
Rome 11,145 km, Cordoba 696 km, Corrientes 917 km,
La Rioja 1,132 km, Mar del Plata 415 km, Mendoza
1,050 km, Rosario 300 km, Salta 1,463 km, San Miguel
de Tucumán 1,248 km, San Salvador de Jujuy 1,492 km,
Santa Fe 469 km, Ushuaia 3,078 km (4.4 km by ferry).
OTHER INFORMATION:
Area 2,780,403 km², population 44,044,811. Capital
Buenos Aires, area 202 km², population 2,891,082.
Italian community in Argentina 1.5 billion. Main cities:
Buenos Aires, Córdoba, Mar del Plata, Mendoza,
Rosario, Salta, San Miguel de Tucumán. Administrative
divisions: Autonomous City of Buenos Aires and 23
provinces. Argentina's economy is based primarily on
natural resources, with the mining sector being the
most important thanks to the extraction of oil, gold,
copper, and other minerals. Livestock farming,
primarily cattle, and agriculture (soy, corn, and wheat)
are the most important crops, followed by apples,
pears, and other fruits. The metalworking and
automotive industries are also highly developed.
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