Argentina Number Porting
Portable Number Types
| Type | Portable | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Local / National | Yes | Requires LOA with contact email, tax ID, and identity documents |
Required Documents
Local / National Numbers
- ☐ LOA (Letter of Authorization) — Contact email must be included on the LOA
- ☐ CUIT / CUIL / VAT — Tax identification number (required if the number belongs to a company)
- ☐ Attorney's Authorization for the Representative — Required if the number belongs to a company; authorizes the representative to act on behalf of the business
- ☐ Copy of ID / Passport / DNI — Government-issued identification document
- ☐ Latest Invoice — Most recent invoice from the current provider
Porting Timeline
| Number Type | Expected Timeline |
|---|---|
| Local / National | 1–7 business days |
Timeline varies depending on your current carrier and other factors.
Restrictions & Special Conditions
- Company-owned numbers require both a tax identification (CUIT/CUIL/VAT) and an attorney's authorization for the representative — individual numbers only need an ID/passport/DNI
- The LOA must include a valid contact email address
Key Definitions
- CUIT (Clave Unica de Identificacion Tributaria): Argentina's unique tax identification key for businesses and individuals engaged in commercial activity.
- CUIL (Codigo Unico de Identificacion Laboral): Argentina's unique labor identification code, used for individuals in the workforce.
- DNI (Documento Nacional de Identidad): Argentina's national identity document issued to all citizens and residents.
Notes
- Argentina distinguishes between individual and company port requests — company ports require additional authorization documentation
- Ensure the contact email on the LOA is accurate
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