Source-cited draft: company formation & entity choice for Armenia (tax year 2025) — rates, thresholds and rules with primary-source citations. Unverified; pending local-accountant review.
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| Entity types and incorporation | Armenia offers fast, fully electronic company formation through the State Register of Legal Entities of the Ministry of Justice. The limited liability company (LLC) is the most common vehicle, with no minimum share capital and 100% foreign ownership permitted. | |
| Common entity types | Limited liability company (LLC / ՍՊԸ), joint-stock company (JSC), and sole proprietor / individual entrepreneurCivil Code of the Republic of Armenia | |
| Minimum share capital (LLC) | No statutory minimum — nominal capital (e.g. AMD 1) is sufficientLaw on Limited Liability Companies of the Republic of Armenia | |
| Foreign ownership | 100% foreign ownership permitted; no local residency requirement for founders or directorsLaw on Limited Liability Companies of the Republic of Armenia | |
| Registration authority | State Register of Legal Entities, Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Armenia (e-register)Law on State Registration of Legal Entities | |
| Incorporation timeline | Standard LLC registration in roughly 2–3 business days (online), with simple cases possible within hoursLaw on State Registration of Legal Entities | |
Armenia offers fast, fully electronic company formation through the State Register of Legal Entities of the Ministry of Justice. The limited liability company (LLC) is the most common vehicle, with no minimum share capital and 100% foreign ownership permitted.
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| Government registration fee |
| No state registration fee for standard LLC incorporationLaw on State Duty of the Republic of Armenia |
| Tax regime election window | Company must elect its tax regime (general, turnover tax or micro) within about 20 days of incorporation, otherwise defaults to the general regime (18% CIT + 20% VAT)Tax Code of the Republic of Armenia |
| Annual accounts and approval | Annual report, balance sheet and profit/loss accounts must be approved by the shareholders' meeting within 6 months of the fiscal year-endLaw on Limited Liability Companies of the Republic of Armenia |
| E-invoicing / digital signature | Electronic invoicing and digital signing are mandatory for all businessesTax Code of the Republic of Armenia |
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