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ArgentinaLatin America | Hong KongAsia | ParaguayLatin America | PolandEurope | |
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| Overview | Argentina is a major South American economy with structured residency routes and a competitive cost of living for international founders and families. Bordercase coordinates with licensed Argentine partners for filings. | Hong Kong remains an active jurisdiction for company formation, banking introductions, and selected residency routes. Bordercase coordinates with licensed Hong Kong company-services and immigration partners. | Paraguay offers one of the more accessible residency routes in Latin America for individuals seeking a second residence. Bordercase coordinates with licensed Paraguayan partners for filings. | Poland is a large EU economy with structured routes for skilled workers, founders, and remote professionals - and a growing role as a regional hub for Eastern European operations. Bordercase coordinates with licensed Polish partners for filings. |
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| Currency | ARS | HKD | PYG | PLN |
| Language | Spanish | Cantonese / English | Spanish / Guaraní | Polish |
| Time zone | UTC-3 | UTC+8 | UTC-4 | UTC+1 |
| EU member | No | No | No | Yes |
| Schengen | No | No | No | Yes |
| Residency | Argentine residency routes:
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Physical-presence requirements are relatively low compared to other jurisdictions. | Polish residency routes:
Permanent residence typically after 5 years. |
| Company setup | SA (Sociedad Anónima) and SRL (Sociedad de Responsabilidad Limitada) are the standard structures. CUIT, IGJ registration, and AFIP tax registration follow. | Hong Kong Limited companies are widely used for trading and holding structures. Annual filings, audited accounts, and a company secretary are required. Substance expectations and BEPS-driven changes affect ongoing planning. | SRL (Limited Liability) and SA (Joint Stock) structures are available; entity setup is well-supported by local partners. Substance and reporting requirements should be confirmed at setup. | Sp. z o.o. (limited liability) is the standard private entity. Online formation via S24 is possible; otherwise notary registration. Tax registration, VAT, and ZUS (social contributions) follow. CIT and the new estonian-style lump-sum CIT regime may apply. |
| Banking | Residency unlocks personal banking. Forex controls and currency volatility are part of the landscape; multi-jurisdiction structuring is common. | Local banking has tightened materially; some non-resident structures face long onboarding or rejection. EMIs and Singapore / Dubai banking are common alternatives. Bordercase coordinates introductions through current partners. | Personal banking for residents is accessible. Bordercase coordinates introductions and documentation prep. | Personal and corporate banking for residents is widely accessible. Non-resident structures take longer; documentation must be tight. Bordercase coordinates introductions where useful. |
| Family | Family reunification is supported on most routes. Schools (public, private, English, German, French) are widely available in Buenos Aires. | Family relocation is supported on most residency routes. Schools (local, private, ESF, international) are competitive; international school waitlists are real. | Family inclusion on residency applications is supported. Schools (Spanish-language and limited international) are concentrated in Asunción. | Family reunification is supported on most residency routes. International schools (English, German, French) are concentrated in Warsaw, Kraków, and Wrocław. |
| Risks | Risks Bordercase watches for in Argentina:
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| Documents | Typical Argentine documents:
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All documents apostilled and translated to Spanish. | Typical Polish residency documents:
Apostilled and translated to Polish. |
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