Application Window Open · RIGI Argentina 2026–2027

Specialized Advisory
for the RIGI
in Argentina

RIGI Incentive Regime for Large Investments — an extraordinary window of opportunity

We structure, file and manage projects under Argentina's largest-ever investment incentive regime. Foreland Advisory connects international investors with the Argentine Oil, Gas and Mining sector at a scale and pace that simply wasn't possible before.

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RIGI Snapshot · April 2026
USD 63B
Active pipeline
14 mo.
Window remaining
40+
Projects in process
13
Projects approved
Adhesion period elapsed
⚑ Closing: July 8, 2027 — Decree 105/2026
Extension confirmed: The RIGI — Incentive Regime for Large Investments — is active until July 8, 2027. 14 months remain to file projects. Every week counts.
Context

RIGI: Argentina's largest investment
incentive regime in history

The RIGI — Incentive Regime for Large Investments, enacted through the Ley Bases in 2024 and extended by Decree 105/2026 until July 2027, offers large-scale projects an unprecedented package of benefits: 30-year fiscal and regulatory stability, free access to foreign currency, a reduced corporate income tax rate of 25%, and 100% free availability of export proceeds.

With over USD 63 billion in active pipeline — oil, gas, LNG, lithium, copper and gold mining — and 13 projects already approved worth USD 25.479 billion, the regime has proven it works. But the application process is complex: minimum investment thresholds of USD 200M (USD 600M for unconventional upstream), an adjusted financial ratio under Resolution 484/2026, and technical-legal proceedings before the Secretariat of Investments that demand precision.

Without a specialized team, errors in the filing process are irreversible. Foreland Advisory guides your project through every stage.

⬙ Glaciers Law — A key regulatory consideration

Argentina's Glaciers Protection Law (Law 26.639) restricts mining and hydrocarbon activities within glacier and periglacial zones, particularly relevant for projects in the NOA and Cuyo regions (lithium, copper). Any RIGI application involving these areas must include an environmental compatibility assessment under the law. Foreland Advisory maps this exposure early to avoid filing rejections or post-approval challenges.

30 years
Fiscal and regulatory stability guaranteed by law
25%
Reduced corporate income tax (vs. 35% standard rate)
100%
Free availability of foreign currency from exports
USD 200M
Minimum investment threshold to qualify for the regime
Services

End-to-end coverage
across every RIGI stage

Working with Foreland means your company gains a dedicated partner that makes the RIGI process faster, more efficient, and squarely focused on your results — reducing friction at every stage from eligibility assessment to long-term compliance.

01 · Eligibility
RIGI Feasibility & Structuring
We assess whether your project qualifies, calculate the adjusted financial ratio and design the optimal legal-financial structure.
  • Sectoral eligibility analysis (O&G, mining, LNG, infrastructure)
  • Financial ratio calculation under Resolution 484/2026
  • Legal vehicle selection: UVE, SA, JV, branch office
  • Benchmarking against comparable approved RIGI projects
Reference fee USD 50k – 200k
02 · Application
Filing & Government Relations
We prepare the complete dossier and manage the process before the Secretariat of Investments through to the approval resolution.
  • Full technical-legal dossier preparation
  • Coordination with Big Law firms and accounting specialists
  • Management before the Secretariat of Investments
  • Response to observations and requests for additional information
Reference fee USD 80k – 400k
03 · Market Entry
Foreign Investor Landing
We act as your complete operational bridge for international investors entering the Argentine market without a local structure.
  • Federal and provincial regulatory landscape assessment
  • Local partner identification and due diligence
  • Commercial representation and operational management
  • Banking, FX management and RIGI dividend repatriation
Monthly retainer USD 10k – 25k/mo
04 · Post-Approval
RIGI Compliance & Monitoring
We monitor commitment fulfillment and manage periodic reporting to the regulator once your project is approved.
  • Investment plan progress tracking
  • Preparation of annual regulatory reports
  • Early alerts on regulatory changes affecting the project
  • Fiscal stability management against tax reforms
Annual retainer USD 120k – 500k/yr
05 · Financing
Project Finance & Capital Stack
We design your project's financial architecture and connect you with international export credit agencies and project finance banks.
  • Capital stack structuring with quantified RIGI benefits
  • ECA access: EDC, EFA, KEXIM, K-sure, JBIC
  • Coordination with mandated project finance banks
  • Argentine Operating Co. + Delaware/Uruguay SPV structure
Reference fee USD 200k – 2M/deal
06 · Intelligence
Regulatory Intelligence
Permanent tracking of the regulatory ecosystem: resolutions, decrees, provincial changes and political risk for informed decision-making.
  • Daily monitoring of the Official Gazette + sectoral resolutions
  • Regulatory change impact analysis on active projects
  • Monthly provincial political risk briefings
  • Alerts on RIGI regime modifications or extensions
Monthly subscription USD 3k – 8k/mo
Methodology

From first contact to production

A structured six-stage process with clear deliverables and defined timelines at every step — from initial assessment through to long-term operational accompaniment.

01
Initial Assessment
90-minute meeting to evaluate the project, investor profile and RIGI viability. No cost. No commitment.
02
Feasibility & Structuring
Eligibility analysis, financial ratio calculation and optimal structure design. Deliverable within 15 business days.
03
Filing & Application
Multidisciplinary coordination to build the complete dossier and present it before the Secretariat of Investments.
04
Approval & Compliance
Active follow-up, response to observations and accompaniment through to the approval resolution.
05
Project Launch
Operational and administrative support during the project launch phase: local entity setup, banking, hiring, supply chain onboarding and regulatory registrations in the relevant province.
06
Production Accompaniment
Long-term operational advisory during the production stage: RIGI commitment monitoring, regulatory updates, government liaison and annual reporting to ensure full compliance throughout the project lifecycle.
Why Foreland

The crucial link
in the Argentine market

Seamless Operational and Financial Communication
We bridge the gap between the CFOs in Toronto, Sydney and Seoul and the operations managers in Neuquén — fluently and without distortion. No lost-in-translation moments that cost time and deals.
Deep Inside Knowledge of the RIGI (Incentive Regime for Large Investments)
We have mapped every resolution, decree and modification of the regime since its enactment. We know exactly where the bottlenecks are and how to navigate around them.
Active Network in the Oil, Gas and Mining Sector
Direct connections with IAPG, CAEM, CEPH and bilateral chambers of commerce. Access to operators, project finance banks and active PE funds investing in Argentina.
Exclusive Focus · Dedicated Teams to Your Project
Specialized local market intelligence aligned and tailor-made for your project. Every engagement gets a dedicated team whose work, relationships and on-the-ground knowledge are structured around your specific objectives — not a generic playbook.
⚑ Application Window
The RIGI closes definitively on July 8, 2027. With 40+ projects already in process, approval timelines are extending. Starting today is critical.
Who we work with
  • International O&G operators (Vaca Muerta / Austral Basin)
  • Junior and mid-tier miners (lithium, copper, gold — NOA and Cuyo)
  • LNG consortia (Phases 1, 2 and 3 — Argentina LNG)
  • Private Equity funds and infrastructure investors
  • International tech providers (SaaS, OT, ESG, DLE solutions)
  • EPC and EPCM contractors evaluating project participation
Target Sectors

Explore Our Sectors

We operate across the full spectrum of Argentina's extractive sector — from unconventional upstream to large-scale mining and LNG export infrastructure.

Oil & Gas
Vaca Muerta & LNG
Upstream shale operators, LNG consortia (SESA Phase 1, 2, 3) and midstream infrastructure (VMOS, Perito Moreno Pipeline). Projected CAPEX of USD 30B by 2030.
Mining · Lithium
NOA — Argentine Puna
DLE projects in Jujuy, Salta and Catamarca. Rio Tinto Rincón, Galán HMW, Sal de Oro (POSCO), Cauchari-Olaroz. Argentina is the world's 4th largest lithium producer.
Mining · Copper
Large-Scale Projects — Cuyo & NOA
Los Azules (McEwen), Vicuña (BHP-Lundin USD 18B), El Pachón (Glencore), MARA, Taca Taca. Combined copper CAPEX pipeline of USD 47B through 2030.
Infrastructure
Midstream & Logistics
Pipelines, compression facilities, port terminals and fracking sand logistics. VMOS (USD 2B) and Duplicar Norte already hold approved RIGI status.
Technology
Tech & Digital Services
OGMP 2.0 software providers, OT cybersecurity (IEC 62443), ESG/SaaS and blockchain traceability companies seeking representation and access to the Argentine extractive sector.
Investment
Funds & Institutional Capital
LatAm Private Equity, ECAs (EDC, EFA, KEXIM, JBIC) and sovereign wealth funds evaluating Argentina as a long-term destination within the 2026–2035 extractive cycle.
Contact

Let's Get Started

Schedule a no-cost exploratory meeting. We assess your project and give you a clear picture of whether the RIGI is the right path.

Office
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Email
advisory@foreland.com.ar
Phone
+54 9 223 541-4231
SECTORS WE COVER
Oil & Gas LNG Lithium Copper Gold & Silver Midstream Tech Private Equity