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Working With an Argentine Attorney From Abroad
How international clients work with an Argentine lawyer remotely: consultations, powers of attorney, apostilles, document exchange and communication.
Written by Juan Pablo Rojas Pascual
Reviewed by Juan Pablo Rojas Pascual
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International clients do not need to be in Argentina to work with Argentine counsel. Consultations are held by video call, documents are exchanged electronically for initial review, powers of attorney can be granted abroad before a notary and apostilled, and originals are sent only when a filing requires them. Some steps may still require the client's personal presence, depending on the procedure.
Key facts
- 01Initial consultations can be held by video call, telephone, email or WhatsApp.
- 02A power of attorney signed abroad generally needs notarisation and apostille (or consular legalisation).
- 03Documents in a foreign language must be translated into Spanish by a certified public translator.
- 04Some procedures require personal attendance — for example, biometric capture.
A typical remote engagement
- Video consultation to understand objectives and documents available.
- Written scope and fee agreement.
- Secure exchange of document copies for review.
- Power of attorney drafted in Argentina, signed abroad, notarised and apostilled.
- Originals, apostilles and translations sent when filing requires them.
- Regular updates in the client's language.
Language and time zones
Argentina is at UTC−3, which overlaps well with business hours across the Americas and partially with Europe. Work is carried out in English or Spanish; documents filed with Argentine authorities must be in Spanish.
When presence is needed
Certain procedures may require the applicant to appear in person, for example to provide biometric data or sign before an official. We identify those steps in advance so travel can be planned once, not repeatedly.
Legal considerations
- The scope of a power of attorney should be limited to what the matter requires.
- Apostille applies only between countries party to the Hague Convention; other documents require consular legalisation.
- Personal data and documents should be shared through secure channels.
Frequently asked questions
Can I sign documents electronically?
Some documents can be signed electronically; others, such as powers of attorney for use before authorities, generally require a notary and apostille. We confirm the format for each document.
Do you work with my local notary?
Yes. We provide the text and instructions so your notary can execute the document in the required form.
Sources & legal references
- [1]Convention of 5 October 1961 Abolishing the Requirement of Legalisation for Foreign Public Documents — HCCH — Hague Conference on Private International Law · Legislation
- [2]Obtener Ciudadanía Argentina por Naturalización — Dirección Nacional de Migraciones — Argentina.gob.ar · Official guidance
Information on this site is general and does not constitute legal advice. Citizenship and residence decisions are made by the competent Argentine authorities, subject to applicable law and administrative requirements.
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