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Buying a New Car in Argentina
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Information on the paperwork and processes involved when buying a new car in Argentina...
Foreigners who are able to provide proof of temporary residence and who are in compliance with tax requirements are entitled to buy or sell a vehicle in Argentina without further complications. New cars are usually sold at a dealership. A buyer must provide a photocopy of their passport.
An application for Initial Registration has to be handed in at the National Automotive Ownership Registry office (Registro Nacional de la Propiedad del Automotor - DNRPA) in the place of residence.
The following documents are also required:
- Manufacturer's certificate or Customs certificate
- Type 01 form application for registration
- Type 12 form: this is a mandatory vehicle verification form stating the chassis and engine number
- Purchase invoice: both the original and a photocopy
- Purchaser's document: both the original and a photocopy
- Photocopies of the buyer's CUIT, CUIL or CDI number is required (this is a tax identification number)
- Tax clearance or form 13A, which can be obtained from the DNRPA