Legal Services for Business
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- Business Registration in RA (LLC, CJSC, SP)
- Opening Corporate Bank Accounts
- Tax Consulting & SRC Registration
- Obtaining IT Certificate (Tax Benefits)
- Providing Reliable Legal Address
- Retainer Legal Services for Business
- Drafting Charters & Corporate Agreements
- HR Audit & Employment Contracts
- Trademark Registration & IP Protection
- Licensing & Special Permits
- Business Sale & Purchase Support
- Legal Due Diligence
- State Register Amendments
- Resolution of Corporate Conflicts
- Official Company Liquidation & Bankruptcy
Legal Services for Business: From Registration to Asset Protection
Launching a startup in Yerevan? Relocating an existing company? Mistakes at the start cost dearly. The main nuance of RA legislation for foreign citizens: technical business registration takes just one day, but the wrong choice of tax regime will kill your profitability in a month. Moreover, without proper legalization of foreign documents, the State Register of Legal Entities simply won’t accept the application. Professional legal services for business at the incorporation stage are not a luxury. It is the basic protection of your assets and the foundation for a legal migration status.
How to Open a Company: Algorithm for Expats
- Preparation and legalization. All foreign founding acts and passports require exact translation into Armenian and notarization. For documents from non-CIS countries, an apostille or consular legalization is strictly required. Without them, notary offices will refuse certification.
- Submission to the State Register. We submit the charter, founders’ passports, and the decision on creation to the State Register of Legal Entities. Deadlines are strict: 1–2 business days. State duty for opening an LLC is zero, for SP — 3,200 AMD.
- SRC Registration and taxes. Immediately after receiving the extract, the company registers with the State Revenue Committee (SRC). This is a critical stage requiring an instant choice of the tax base.
- Opening a corporate account. Armenian banks conduct severe compliance. You will need a detailed description of the business model, real office lease agreements, and preliminary contracts with partners.
Fatal Mistakes at the Start: Fines and Refusals
The main risk for the client lies in the illusion of simplicity. Registering a company is easy. Keeping the business and accounts is much harder.
- Missing the 20-day deadline in the SRC. You opened a business. You plan to work under the turnover tax (5%) or as a micro-enterprise (0%). The application to the SRC must be submitted strictly within 20 days from the moment of registration. Late by one day? You automatically fall under the general taxation regime (VAT 20% + profit tax 18%).
- Fictitious legal address. The State Register will register the company at a “mass” address. But the bank will refuse to open an account during the verification stage. And the SRC inspector will block the company’s tax profile after the first unsuccessful attempt to contact you.
- Imitating business for a residence permit. You register an SP solely to obtain residency. The Migration and Citizenship Service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of RA now carefully checks real commercial activity. Lack of account movements and zero taxes is a direct path to a residence permit refusal and subsequent deportation.
Practical Advice from a Lawyer
Armenian tax and corporate legislation changes rapidly. Template charters from the internet will not protect your interests in a conflict with partners. We strongly recommend involving experts before you sign the first founding agreement or send documents to the tax office.
Comprehensive legal services for business are your insurance against sudden account blocks and million-dram fines. If you need a tough and competent business lawyer who will handle communication with the State Register, SRC, and bank security services — hand the task over to our team. We will close all bureaucratic issues.
Still Have Questions?
We Are Ready to Answer!
Launching a business in a new jurisdiction is always a risk. We have compiled frequent questions from founders and investors about company registration, taxes, and audits in Armenia.
Remember: template charters from the internet do not protect assets during partner conflicts. Our specialized corporate lawyer will analyze your business model, select a safe tax regime with the State Revenue Committee (SRC), and ensure a legal launch.
The initial express audit of your business task is free. The cost depends on the format of work: one-time turnkey LLC registration or comprehensive monthly support (outsourcing). We work transparently. The fee and related expenses (State Register duties, notarized translations) are strictly fixed in the contract. No hidden fees.
Yes. Business registration is possible by power of attorney. You issue it in your country (with an apostille, if required) and send it to us. We translate the documents, submit them to the State Register of Legal Entities, and register the company with the SRC. Your presence at this stage is not required. However, Armenian banks currently require a personal visit from the director to open a corporate account.
IT companies can apply for a special certificate. It reduces the profit tax to 0% and the income tax on employee salaries to 10%. The requirements are strict: the activity must be strictly specialized, you need to create jobs in RA, and the share of participation of other Armenian residents is strictly regulated. We fully support the audit and application submission to the relevant Ministry.
It depends on the scale and risks. SP is great for solo developers and consultants (you can get micro-enterprise status with a 0% rate for turnover up to 24 million AMD). But an SP is liable for debts with all personal property. If you have partners, plan large contracts, or intend to hire staff, register an LLC. In this case, you risk only the authorized capital.
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