The Customs Collection and Control Agency (ARCA) has introduced new measures regarding the management and payment of contributions to the Social Security of private house staff. This initiative aims to modernize the existing framework, making it easier for employers to fulfill their obligations.
The General Resolution 5723/2025, signed by Executive Director Juan Alberto Pazo, was published on July 14 in the Official Gazette. It introduces crucial changes in registration procedures and expands payment modalities available to employers and workers within the sector.
This resolution impacts employers and employees who fall under the Special Employment Contract Regime for Private Houses Staff, as regulated by Law 26,844. It aims to provide an updated compliance mechanism by amending earlier regulations, including General Resolutions 3,491, 3,693, and 5,409.
A pivotal change in the resolution is the incorporation of an automatic update of the Special Registry of Private House Personnel. When ARCA identifies outdated or incorrect information in the registry, they can now automatically correct it. Employers will be notified of these updates through electronic fiscal domicile or other suitable means.
The resolution elaborates, stating that “modifications made ex officio by this agency will be communicated to the employer via electronic channels or any other method deemed appropriate.” This shift is instrumental in enhancing the overall effectiveness of the registry.
Additionally, employers now have a broader array of methods to fulfill their social security obligations. They may utilize options such as bank deposits, electronic funds transfers, credit cards (including automatic debits), and various digital payment platforms, like Homebanking, virtual wallets, and QR codes. This flexibility simplifies compliance for employers.
The resolution specifies that data changes entered by the last day of the month will take effect for obligations due in the following month. However, if the payment is made via electronic platforms, the changes will be applied immediately. The guidelines also state that partial payments will not be accepted, and that payment confirmations will be issued for both employers and workers, as applicable.
Furthermore, the resolution eliminates specific sections of General Resolution 5.409, streamlining the previous rules concerning payment modes and information management. It also mandates that references to the Federal Public Revenue Administration (AFIP) in General Resolution 3,491 are now redirected to ARCA, thereby modernizing the regulatory landscape.
The preparation of this extensive resolution involved collaboration among various areas, including the Directorate of Legislation and other General Subdirections. The concerted effort aims to optimize operational efficiency and facilitate compliance with pension obligations for both employers and employees in the private house sector across the nation.
Amid recent economic challenges, a week ago, the government convened the National Labor Commission in Private Houses, responsible for reviewing domestic worker wages. This meeting took place at the Ministry of Labor, Employment, and Social Security, allowing for virtual participation upon request.
The wages for over 1.2 million workers in this sector have remained stagnant since February, with only a modest annual increase of 2.5%. This increase pales in comparison to the 13.3% inflation reported in the first half of 2025. The upcoming meeting aims to establish a new wage increase to help offset the loss of purchasing power due to inflation.
The National Labor Commission in Private Houses, which operates under the Ministry of Human Capital, is crucial in setting the regulatory framework for labor conditions. Since its creation by Law 26,844 in 2013, the commission has played an essential role in ensuring fair working conditions for domestic workers nationwide.