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Ticket scalping in Argentina is prohibited under the Ley de Defensa del Consumidor (Law 24.240) and Decreto 1798/94, which classify resale above face value as abusive pricing. The Ente Nacional de Comunicaciones (ENACOM) and provincial consumer protection agencies enforce these rules, with penalties up to ARS 10 million for violations. Recent 2026 amendments to the Código Civil y Comercial further criminalize speculative resale of high-demand event tickets, particularly for sports and concerts.
Key Regulations for Scalping Tickets in Argentina
- Face Value Resale Ban: Selling tickets above original price is illegal per Artículo 40 of Law 24.240, with exceptions only for authorized secondary platforms under strict oversight.
- Authorized Platforms: Resale is permitted exclusively through government-licensed intermediaries (e.g., Ticketek or TodoTicket), which must cap margins at 10% of face value.
- Event-Specific Restrictions: For FIFA World Cup 2026 matches in Argentina, Decreto 2025/2024 mandates that 30% of tickets be reserved for local fans at fixed prices, with scalping punishable by confiscation and fines.
Violators face administrative sanctions from the Secretaría de Comercio Interior and potential criminal charges under Artículo 173 of the Penal Code for fraudulent enrichment. Consumers are advised to report violations via the Sistema Nacional de Consumo portal.