Works of art’s export permit
The international circulation of original works of art, collectibles and antiques is duty free in order to foster the artistic-cultural interchange among the nations.
However, for international circulation to be possible without detriment to the country’s artistic or historic heritage (tráfico ilícito/illegal traffic) (only available in Spanish) it is necessary that those who wish to export such goods or objects obtain the pertinent permit to leave the country.
In this sense, the licencia de exportación (export permit) (only available in Spanish) is the document that allows to benefit from the exemptions set forth in la Ley 24.633 (24.633 Act) (only available in Spanish) and, at the same time, contributes to protect the national artistic heritage.
Original works of art’s export permit. Ley 24.633 (24.633 Act).
These forms shall be in force as from February 1st, 2007
How can the permit be obtained?
| a)Submit the solicitud(application) (Spanish only) and forms E111, E112 and E113 (only available in Spanish) with two (2) color pictures of each work of art to be exported to the Dirección de Artes Visuales (Visual Arts Department). |
| b)Once the application is accepted, the Dirección de Artes Visuales shall evaluate it in accordance with the provisions set forth in the Act and shall issue the pertinent permit in no more than TEN (10) working days from its filing. |
| c)When the Director of Artes Visuales deems convenient, he/she shall be able to request expert’s reports and/or valuations and, if necessary, the assistance of the Consejo Consultivo Honorario (Honorary Advisory Council) and/or of other offices. |
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How can this permit be used?
The aim of Ley 24.633 is double fold: to contribute to the promotion of art and to preserve the Nation's cultural heritage.
In this sense, section 3 thereof sets forth:
“Permanent export -customs destination for consumption abroad- and temporary export – temporary destination for exhibition abroad, even if it becomes permanent due to expiration of the term of return or other legal cause- shall be exempt from the payment of any charge and/or customs or port tax, including taxes for statistic services and storage, freight rate and consular expenses".
And section 6 states:
“Benefits mentioned in section 3 and 4 shall be extended to all owners or holders in good faith of works of Argentinean or foreign artists living or deceased, for 50 years from the date of death of the author, except when the work is declared as part of the Nation's artistic heritage by the competent authority".
Where can the permit be obtained?
The procedure must be performed in the Dirección de Artes Visuales, branch of the Secretaría de Cultura de la Presidencia de la Nación (Department of Culture of the Presidency of the Nation).
Address: Alsina 1169, 1st Floor, City of Buenos Aires
Business Hours: from 10 a.m. through 4 p.m.
Inquiries: (011) 4381-6656 extensions 154 and 155 - artesvisuales@correocultura.gov.ar
What documents need to be submitted?
Information the exporter needs to provide in the pertinent forms
| 1. Exporter's name and surname, identity document, address and telephone.
In the case of artificial persons, the firm name, its legal representative name, surname and identity document and a copy of the power of attorney authenticated by a Notary Public (form. E111 at the right of the screen) shall be provided.
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| 2. Export’s cause and country of destination. |
| 3. Price or value of the exported work, in accordance with current market values. |
| 4. Name, surname and background of the artist. In case of a deceased artist, the date of death shall be provided (form. E112 at the right of the screen). |
| 5.Description, size or data that allow the identification of the exported work (form. E113). |
| 6. . Two (2) color pictures (10 cm x 13 cm) of each work. Pictures shall not be fixed to any frame. They shall be numbered in the same order as provided by column (1) of form E113, dispuestas en un sobre rotulado con el nombre del exportador. |
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How is the procedure?
The Dirección de Artes Visuales provides the forms that the person interested in exporting the works (owner, holder) must complete and sign.
They can also be printed from this page.
Forms are at the right of the screen. Forms shall be filled in duplicate, printed, completed without amendments and signed in each page by the applicant.
Once the application and its annexes are filled in, the applicant shall attend the Dirección de Artes Visuales where the information provided shall be verified. The verification is done at once.
Afterwards, the documents must be submitted in the Secretaría de Cultura de la Nación and they will remain in the case workpaper file to start the procedure.
The Administrative Department is located in the main administrative office of the Secretaría, Av. Alvear 1690, City of Buenos Aires, and it receives documentation from Mondays through Fridays, from 10 a.m. through 4 p.m.
Who must / can file the application?
The application and annexed forms shall be signed by the exporter, who shall submit and file them personally, unless a power of attorney is granted by him/her to a third party before a Notary Public.
In the case of artificial persons, the firm name, its legal representative name, surname and identity document and a copy of the power of attorney authenticated by a Notary Public shall be provided.
The term exporter refers to the person who in his/her own name and behalf exports goods carried by him/her (accompanied luggage) or carried by a third party as by him/her requested (postal parcel/ freight).
How long will the permit remain in force?
The Export permit granted shall be required in the customs of departure for the shipment of the work of art. Therefore, in the case of temporary exports, the exporter shall be informed of its due date.
When the applicant does not collect the requested permit after 120 days from the date of application, the case file shall be filed away without previous notice.
Procedure cost
The procedure is free of charge.
Period from application to granting of the permit
If the application and annexed forms have been properly filled in, the procedure will be performed during the 10 following working days from the date of presentation thereof.
In the case of works or objects of artists who have been dead for more than 50 years and in the case where advice from other offices is required, this term shall be extended until the necessary reports are received. |
