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SQUEEZE-OUTS: WHERE CORPORATE CONTROL MEETS SHAREHOLDER PROTECTION
Michael Hovhannesyan, Senior Partner Mariam Dovlatyan, Associate, Attorney Imagine a founder who owns 96% of a company. The business is ready for a sale, a restructuring, or a new investment. Four per cent of the shares sit with former colleagues who have stopped engaging. Should those holders be able to delay the company indefinitely? Now …
Can You Get Residency in Armenia by Buying Real Estate? A Legal Guide
Short answer: Buying an apartment or house in Armenia does not, by itself, grant you residency. But it does give you a lawful basis to apply for a temporary residence permit, and that permit can later lead to permanent residence. The rules are also changing: reforms to the Law on Foreigners take effect on 1 …
Changing Your Company’s Legal Address in Armenia: Legal Requirements, Procedure, and Timeline
Anahit Petrosyan, Associate Lawyer A company’s legal address is an important part of its official registration information in Armenia. As a business grows or changes its operations, it may become necessary to update the company’s registered address due to relocation, a change of office, cost considerations, or other business reasons. Changing a company’s legal address …
Buying Property in Armenia as a Foreigner in 2026
Armenia has become one of the more approachable real estate markets in the region for international buyers, and 2026 brings a few procedural updates worth knowing before you sign anything. The short answer is yes: foreigners can buy apartments, houses, and commercial buildings in Armenia, often without needing residency, a visa, or a local company. …
Can You Lose Armenian Citizenship? Legal Grounds and Case Examples
Papin Karapetyan, Junior Associate Last legally reviewed: September 2026, against the consolidated text of the Law of the Republic of Armenia “On the Citizenship of the Republic of Armenia” (HO-16), as amended through HO-408-N of 11 December 2023. Short answer No — not easily. Armenian law protects citizenship and allows it to end only in …
Mariam Dovlatyan
Mariam Dovlatyan is a qualified advocate and a member of the Chamber of Advocates of the Republic of Armenia, with over four years of legal experience advising domestic and international clients on a broad range of business-related legal matters.Her experience includes corporate and commercial law, employment, intellectual property, immigration, regulatory compliance, and civil and administrative …
Power of Attorney in Armenia: How Foreign Founders Can Authorize a Lawyer to Act on Their Behalf
Armenia has become a popular jurisdiction for foreign entrepreneurs looking to register a company remotely. One of the main tools that makes this possible is the power of attorney (POA) — a legal document that lets a founder authorize a lawyer or trusted representative in Armenia to act on their behalf without the founder ever …
Domain Name Disputes in Armenia: How to Protect Your .am Domain
Your domain name is more than an address. It is your digital identity. In today’s business environment, a domain name can be one of a company’s most valuable digital assets. For Armenian businesses, a .am domain often becomes closely associated with the company’s name, trademark, reputation, and customer base. But what happens when someone else …
Vache Simonyan
Meet Vache Simonyan Vache Simonyan is a Partner at Retrieve Legal & Tax with more than 10 years of experience in criminal law, prosecution, litigation, and legal advocacy. His practice is focused on criminal defense in the Republic of Armenia. He represents individuals and businesses at all stages of criminal proceedings, including pre-trial investigations, court …
Remote Work Agreements in Armenia: Legal Requirements and Tax Implications
Lia Nikoghosyan, Senior Attorney Armenia has become a popular base for remote work — for Armenian companies formalizing hybrid arrangements and for foreign companies hiring local talent without opening an office. Both scenarios are legal, but both are governed by specific rules: the Labor Code sets out how a remote-work agreement must be documented, a 2024 …
How to Protect Your Trade Secrets in Armenia
Larisa Petrosyan Attorney at Law Legal Framework and Practical Steps Trade secrets can be one of a company’s most valuable – and often overlooked – assets. A unique business strategy, customer list, formula, manufacturing process, pricing model, or technical know-how can give a company a competitive edge. But keeping such information behind closed doors is not …
How to Legally Terminate an Employee in Armenia: Grounds, Process, and Severance
Lia Nikoghosyan, Senior Attorney There is no “at-will” employment in Armenia. An employer cannot dismiss a staff member simply because the relationship isn’t working out – every employer-initiated termination must rest on one of the specific grounds in the Labor Code of the Republic of Armenia, and must follow the notice, documentation, and payment rules attached …