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Squeeze-Outs in Armenia: 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 …
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. …
Power of Attorney in Armenia: How Foreign Founders Can Authorize a Lawyer to Act on Their Behalf
Armenia has become an attractive jurisdiction for foreign entrepreneurs seeking to establish and operate businesses remotely. Foreign individuals can incorporate companies in Armenia without even being physically present in the country, provided that the necessary documentation and representation arrangements are in place. One of the legal mechanisms facilitating this process is the power of attorney …
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 …
Mergers & Acquisitions in Armenia: Legal Process, Due Diligence and Key Risks
Buying or selling a business in Armenia usually comes down to one of two structures — a share deal or an asset deal — executed by notarized transfer and registered with the State Register of Legal Entities. Above certain size thresholds, it also needs clearance from Armenia’s competition authority before it can close. Most deals …
Why Armenian Banks Reject Corporate Bank Account Applications and How to Fix Them
Registering a technology company in Armenia can be surprisingly quick. Opening its bank account is often the harder part. This can be frustrating. You have a properly registered company, a legitimate product, real clients and funding – and yet the bank asks another round of questions or rejects the application without a detailed explanation. Usually, …
Are Contracts Enforceable in Armenia? Courts, Arbitration, Real Risks
If you are planning to work with clients, partners, employees, or have business in Armenia, one important question usually comes first: what happens if someone breaks the contract?. The good news is that contracts are generally enforceable in Armenia. Armenian law recognizes commercial agreements, service contracts, employment obligations, and international business arrangements. However, the mere …
Business Inspections in Armenia: What Authorities Can (and Cannot) Do
Business inspections in Armenia are a routine part of regulatory oversight, particularly in areas such as tax compliance, labor law, and public safety. For business owners, understanding how these inspections work — and their legal limits — is essential to protecting your rights and avoiding unnecessary risks. What Triggers a Business Inspection? A business inspection …