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Temporary Residence in Armenia: Eligibility, Required Documents, and Fees
Temporary residence status is one of the most common residence options for foreign nationals moving to Armenia for employment, study, family reunification, business activities, or Armenian ethnic origin. It allows eligible applicants to legally live in Armenia for up to one year. Temporary residence in Armenia is governed by the Law of the Republic of …
How to Close (Liquidate) a Company in Armenia: Steps, Timelines, and Common Pitfalls
State registration of legal persons, state registration of changes and state registration of liquidation are subject to a registration in Armenia in a Agency for State Register of Legal Entities. State registration of liquidation is a process of recognition of the fact of termination of existence of the legal person. For those at the start …
Branch vs Representative Office vs Subsidiary in Armenia: Key Differences for Foreign Companies
Foreign and local companies expanding their activities in Armenia often face a key structural decision: should they operate through a branch, a representation, or a subsidiary? Understanding the legal difference between representations, branches and subsidiaries is essential to choose the form fitting for your legal entity and purposes. What Is a Representation in Armenia? Under …
Copyright in Armenia: What’s Protected, How to Prove Ownership, and Licensing Basics
Copyright protection in Armenia arises automatically, but misunderstanding what is protected, who owns the rights, and how to prove authorship often leads to disputes—especially in software, creative agencies, and commissioned work. What Is Protected by Copyright in Armenia? Under Armenian copyright law, protection applies to original works of authorship, regardless of registration or publication. Protected …
Best Legal Structure to Open a Company in Armenia (LLC vs JSC)
Choosing the right legal structure is one of the most important decisions when opening a company in Armenia. The structure you choose affects liability, governance, taxation, investment potential, and future growth. In practice, most entrepreneurs and foreign founders in Armenia choose between two options: Limited Liability Company (LLC) or Joint-Stock Company (JSC) Both are commercial …
Opening an LLC in Armenia (2026)
Opening an LLC (Limited Liability Company) in Armenia remains one of the fastest and most accessible ways for both locals and foreigners to start a business in 2026. Armenia offers a business-friendly legal framework, no minimum capital requirements, and a registration process that can be completed in as little as one business day. An LLC …
Payroll in Armenia: Salaries, Income Tax, and Social Payments Explained
Payroll in Armenia includes everything from how salaries are paid to taxes and social contributions deducted from earnings. Understanding this is essential for employers, employees, and anyone curious about how take-home pay is calculated. Salaries and Payroll Basics The minimum gross salary in Armenia is currently AMD 75,000 per month. Income Tax in Armenia Armenia …
Company Tax Regime Election in Armenia
After registering a company in Armenia, businesses benefit from a structured choice between the general tax system (VAT + CIT) and the simplified turnover tax regime — which replaces VAT and CIT for LLCs and JSCs, and replaces VAT for individual entrepreneurs. If you are still deciding which entity type suits your business, see our …
Tax Benefits for Registering a Company in Armenia
Armenia is quickly becoming a hotspot for entrepreneurs and investors, particularly in IT, trade, and professional services. With a simple registration process, low taxes, and a growing startup ecosystem, setting up a company in Armenia can open the door to both local and international markets — our Opening an LLC in Armenia 2026 guide covers …
LLC or JSC or PE: What is the Best Business Structure in Armenia?
Starting a business in Armenia comes with an important first step: choosing the right corporate form, which will later shape the company’s taxation, liability, and governance. For most, the choice comes down to three options: Limited Liability Company (LLC), Joint Stock Company (JSC), or Private Entrepreneurship (PE). The following sections provide an overview of the …
How to Register a Company in Armenia?
In 2023, as much as 90% of the venture capital in Central Asia and South Caucasus was invested in Armenia. With its freedom of economic competition, transparent legal framework, attractive benefits and profits, Armenia is rapidly gaining recognition as an attractive destination for entrepreneurs and investors — see our Tax Benefits for Registering a Company …
Retrieve Legal & Tax Honored as 2025 Outstanding Law Firm
We are thrilled to announce that Retrieve Legal & Tax has been honored as the 2025 Outstanding Law Firm by The Lawyers Global in Armenia! This prestigious award recognizes our unwavering commitment to excellence in legal and tax services. Thank you to our dedicated team and valued clients for making this achievement possible.