The Government published, recently, in the Official Gazette, the decree with the new retentions regime for the agriculture sector. In accordance with the provisions, the Customs Collection and Control Agency (ARCA) and the Central Bank will be responsible for supervising the settlement deadlines.
Likewise, the new aliquots began to govern from last Monday of January to June 30 of this year, directly affecting the operations. The soybeans (bean) will go from 33% to 26% and its derivatives will drop from 31% to 24.5%; The wheat will remain at 9.5%, of the 12% that had been applied, as well as barley, corn and sorghum; and sunflower will be reduced from 7% to 5.5%. In the case of regional economies, which had residual retention aliquots, they will see zero reductions permanently.
These measures can benefit the country’s economy in the short term, as it encourages currency liquidation, strengthens the reserves of the Central Bank and improves the competitiveness of agriculture. However, It also presents risks, such as the loss of tax revenues (US $ 800 million), the pressure on the producers to liquidate in the agreed period and their temporary impact (until the middle of the year). In addition, its effect on fiscal stability and inflation will depend on how economic activity evolves.
In this way, a new scenario for the agricultural sector and in this context is raised, It is essential that agriculture companies are not only informed of the changes, but also that they can take advantage of measures to enhance their business. How should they do it?: Adopting a strategic approach, accompanied by intelligent financial decisions and expert advice.
In this sense, there are two points to highlight. On the one hand, through Decree 38/2025, it was established that those who want to access the benefit of the loss of aliquots must liquidate 95% of the currencies. On the other, there was a reduction to 15 days the deadline, instead of the usual 30 for liquidation.
Given that grain trade in Argentina is a key activity for the country’s economy, it is recommended that companies have a strategic partner to achieve a high export level, and thus expedite operations. This ally must have a team of specialized professionals in foreign trade, which are permanently updated with internal policies and global demand.
Another important issue is to understand the relevance of the exchange rate in these operations and the attention that producers and exporters put. That is why, ideally, this strategic partner must provide a personalized service that fits the needs and that responds to the problems of each organization, to maximize the profitability of each operation.
Regarding regional economies, from now on, they will be able to access credits to invest in technology, machinery and process automation. Thus they can improve their efficiency, make decisions with real -time data, optimize inputs and above all reduce costs.
For those who still do not have a great infrastructure, it is an opportunity to strengthen this point and reduce losses through access to credits, increasing to competitiveness and sustainability.
In conclusion, The decree benefits agriculture by reducing retentions and improving competitiveness. In addition, the disposal of taxes in regional economies allows providing future investments and promotes their development. In this way, the sector has a historical opportunity ahead of enhancing its global presence, and the key will be the appropriate financial strategy, accompanied by the technology and the necessary advice to successfully navigate in an increasingly globalized environment.
COMMERCIAL MANAGER AND BRANCHES OF REBA
Source: Ambito
