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How Chinese Entrepreneurs Can Register a Company in Armenia in 10 Days
简体中文摘要 中国企业家可在亚美尼亚约10个工作日内完成公司设立、银行开户与居留规划。本文概述流程、税务、居留及常见风险。 Armenia is becoming a practical relocation and expansion base for Chinese founders who want faster incorporation, lower operating costs, and a workable route into Eurasian and wider international markets. Foreign investors are generally entitled to treatment no less favorable than local investors under Armenia’s foreign investment framework, and Armenian LLC registration is supported through …
Armenia Startup Visa vs Portugal Startup Visa: Which Is Right for Your Founder Team in 2026?
中文摘要 亚美尼亚与葡萄牙创业签证对比：亚美尼亚无投资门槛，10天公司注册，税率5%；葡萄牙需满足创新标准但提供欧盟居留权。 Portuguese startup visa programmes — particularly the Portugal Startup Visa and the more recent D8 Digital Nomad Visa — are well-known among Chinese and Southeast Asian founders. Armenia’s equivalent pathways are less familiar, but for founders whose primary goal is a fast, low-cost operational base (rather than EU residency), the Armenian route is …
Armenia iGaming Licence for Chinese Operators: Cost, Timeline & 0% Gaming Tax Explained
中文摘要 亚美尼亚博彩牌照：博彩毛收入0税，企业所得税5%，对比开曼可节省32万美元。中国运营商最优选择之一。 Forget CEZA. Forget Curacao. If you are a Chinese iGaming operator evaluating your next licensing jurisdiction, Armenia’s combination of 0% gaming tax on gross gaming revenue, 5% corporate income tax, and a transparent licensing regime administered by the RA Regulatory Commission deserves serious analysis. This guide covers the Armenia iGaming licence application process, …
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.
Work Permits in Armenia: Who Needs Them and How to Apply
If you plan to work in Armenia as a foreigner, you may need to obtain a separate work permit in addition to your residence permit. Work permits are relevant for foreigners who will be formally employed by an Armenian company. Here are the key points to know: Who Needs a Work Permit? Generally, any foreign …
How Companies Can Succeed in Armenia Without Breaking Competition Rules
The Armenian competition law framework builds upon international best practices while addressing the specific needs of Armenia’s developing market economy. The law is administered by the Competition Protection Commission (CPC), an autonomous body with significant investigative and enforcement powers. The importance of understanding Armenia’s Law on the Protection of Economic Competition, cannot be overstated from …
Investment Funds in Armenia
As Armenia’s financial market continues to grow, investment funds are gaining traction as a structured and regulated way to pool capital and make diversified investments. What is an Investment Fund under Armenian Law? An investment fund in Armenia is defined as a legal entity or a pool of assets managed by a fund manager under …
BOI and UBO Regulations: Transparency Trends from the U.S. to Armenia
In the modern era of financial regulation and corporate accountability, identifying who truly owns and controls a company has become more than just a compliance formality, it is a cornerstone of anti-money laundering (AML), counter-terrorism financing (CTF), and good governance efforts. The recent implementation of the Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) reporting requirement in the United …
What Is a Shareholders’ Agreement and Do You Need One?
Starting a company with partners? You’re probably thinking about strategy, funding, and growth, not some legal documents. But what happens when one partner wants out? Or when a big investor shows up? That’s where a shareholders’ agreement becomes essential. Until 2019, Armenian company law did not formally recognize shareholder agreements. While founders could draft private …