The Argentine Republic's 33 million residents live in 27 provinces. Half the population is concentrated in Buenos Aires, Santa Fe and Cordoba. Most imports arrive at the two largest ports, Buenos Aires and Rosario.
Exports move out of ports situated near production facilities all along the Atlantic coast.
Most Argentine managers respect the need for commercial credit information but worry competitors may be snooping. Allowing a credit agency to divulge your identity works best. However, pressured by the Government Tax Dept. Balance Sheets are audited annually by public accountants before submission to National Justice Inspection where they are available for a fee. Companies failing to file may suffer only minor penalties, so some firms haven't filed for years.