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INDEX

I. FOREIGN INVESTORS CONDUCTING BUSINESS IN ARGENTINA

A. Introduction
B. Branch of a foreign entity

1. General considerations
2. Incorporation

C. Corporation

1. General considerations
2. Incorporation
3. Capital
4. Management
5. Shareholders Meetings
6. Syndics
7. Governmental monitoring

D. Limited Liability Company

1. General considerations
2. Incorporation
3. Capital
4. Management

E. Regulated Activities

II. MERCOSUR AND TRADE

A. Introduction
B. Juridical structure of Mercosur

1. Authorities
2. Protocols and other agreements

C. Current status of Mercosur

1. Business evolution
2. The Most Favored Nation Clause
3. Free trade zone
4. Customs Union
5. Safeguard
6. Investments

D. International Trade

1. Dumping

III. PRINCIPLES OF TAXATION

A. Federal taxes

1. Income tax
2. Value Added Tax (VAT)
3. Tax on Real State and Personal Property
4. Tax on Financial Indebtedness
5. Tax on minimum presumed income

B. Local and State Taxes "Provincial" and "Municipal"

1. Gross Turnover Tax
2. Stamp Tax
3. Real Property Taxes.

IV. MERGERS AND ACQUISITIONS

A. Introduction
B. Transfer of ongoing concern
C. Transfer of shares
D. Due diligence

1. Environmental audit
2. Corporate audit
3. Financial activities and taxation
4. Labor and employment
5. Contracts
6. Real property
7. Trademarks and other industrial property rights
8. Litigation

E. Antitrust

V. EMPLOYMENT ISSUES IN ARGENTINA

A. Introduction
B. Characteristics of an employment agreement
C. Social security contributions
D. Service Agreements
E. Immigration issues
1. Previous considerations
2. Business Visa

VI. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

A. Introduction
B. Industrial Property Rights

1. Patents
2. Trademarks
3. Trade names
4. Industrial models or Designs
5. Utility Models
6. Trade Secrets
C. Intellectual Property Rights
1. Copyright
2. Copyright Registration

VII. CONSUMER PROTECTION

VIII. ENVIRONMENTAL LAW

IX. INSOLVENCY AND BANKRUPTCY

X. CHOICE OF LAW AND JURISDICTION AND ENFORCEMENT OF FOREIGN JUDGEMENTS

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