A typical request in 2026 sounds like this: “I’m from [country name], I need to be physically outside my home country, legally receive money from foreign clients, open a company or a sole proprietorship for IT activity, and avoid falling…
If you are visiting Armenia for the first time — whether as a tourist, in transit, relocating, or as an entrepreneur — there is a high probability that the first phrase you will hear outside the airport will be “Barev…
In 2025–2026, Armenia continues to attract a large number of foreigners — both physically and as a business-friendly environment where you can open a company remotely, register a tax number without ever visiting the country, and access many digital services.…
Introduction: Why Even Non-Corporate Entrepreneurs Suddenly Need DUNS In 2025–2026, I increasingly see the same scenario: an entrepreneur in Yerevan has already opened a sole proprietorship or LLC, set up payments, hired an accountant — and suddenly runs into a…
In recent years, Armenia has increasingly been considered as a jurisdiction for opening bank accounts, running businesses, and tax planning. However, alongside this growing interest, a key question arises: to what extent banking secrecy is preserved in the country and…
1) Desk Audit (Cameral Audit) This is a “remote” audit: the tax authority analyzes your declarations, turnover, relationships, and discrepancies, and then sends requests. In practice, desk audits most often target two areas: The role of the accountant here is…
In 2026, the search query “Armenia IT certificate” is still alive — and that’s understandable. For several years, many companies and freelancers действительно entered Armenia through a mechanism commonly referred to as the “IT certificate.” However, this concept is now…
Introduction: 2025 — The Last “Calm” Year Before the Reform Less than a year remains until November 1, 2026, and in 2025 Armenia still remains one of the most relocation-friendly countries in the region: documents are processed quickly, starting a…
Introduction: Why Everyone Is Discussing March 1, 2026 In 2025, Georgia became a quiet haven for freelancers and owners of small service businesses: you registered a sole proprietorship, obtained a preferential tax regime, worked with foreign clients, and everything seemed…
Based on the latest data from the Ministry of High-Tech Industry of Armenia and analytical insights from PwC and KPMG, this guide explores the new tax incentives for IT companies, the eligibility rules, and potential pitfalls. Armenia, nestled in the…