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Taxation of Employee - RS/RSU

Tax at grant for RS; tax at vesting for RSU. Taxable amount is fair market value of the shares on the tax event.

Tax on sale.

A bank tax may apply to transfer of funds made in connection with employee stock plans.

A personal assets tax may apply to shares acquired under an employee stock plan.

A stamp tax may apply to execution of hard-copy enrollment documents.

Sub Deduction - RS/RSU

Allowed if subsidiary reimburses parent under a written agreement (but see Exchange Controls regarding Central Bank approval requirement).

Withholding and Reporting - RS/RSU

Income Tax

Yes, employer required to withhold and report the taxable amount at the time of the taxable event.

Social Insurance Contributions

Employee and employer social insurance contributions are due. Employee social insurance contributions are subject to a monthly income ceiling.

Employer social insurance contributions are not subject to income ceilings. Employer has to withhold employee's contributions.

Securities Restrictions - RS/RSU
No, if private placement procedures are followed.
Exchange Controls - RS/RSU

Prior approval from the Central Bank is required for outward remittances made by a local entity (e.g., reimbursement payments).

For transfers into Argentina, no prior approval is necessary; however, certain exchange control requirements may apply.

Plan Entitlement - RS/RSU
Significant entitlement issues, especially if grants made regularly/frequently.
Data Privacy - RS/RSU
Written consent from employees for the transfer of data abroad is strongly recommended. Companies should check with their data privacy counsel to determine any other requirements (such as notification or registration obligations).