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Yes, and it is usually faster. A company, a bank account and a residence card depend on each other, so one team planning all three saves weeks.

Most of the work can be done remotely with a power of attorney. Some steps, such as the bank visit and collecting a residence card, need you in person.

Founders and investors from many countries. We work in Farsi, English, Armenian and Russian.

Write to us anyway. If it is outside our practice, we tell you, and point you to someone who can help.

The service must decide within 30 days, and it can extend by 30 more. In our recent cases the whole process, from the first call to the card, took 35 to 45 days.

Much of the preparation can be done from abroad with a power of attorney. Some steps need you in person, such as the health certificate and collecting the card.

Applications filed before 1 November 2026 continue under the old rules. A card that is valid on that date stays valid until it ends.

Under the new law, no. When a temporary card ends you file a new application. We put a reminder in our calendar so you file in time.

Usually yes. Spouses and children can apply on the ground of family ties with you. We prepare their files with yours so the dates line up.

We read the reasons and tell you the options. In most cases you must wait one year to apply on the same ground. For some refusal grounds you can apply again once the cause is gone.

Yes, under the new rules. An absence of 183 days or more must be reported within 10 days.

No. A foreigner can own 100% of an Armenian LLC and can be its director. There is no minimum capital and no state fee for registering an LLC.

Usually one to three business days after filing, once the documents are ready. The tax number is issued at the same time. Preparing foreign documents, such as apostilles, often takes longer than the filing itself.

Yes, with a power of attorney. The bank account is the step that usually needs you here once.

Yes, every company needs a legal address in Armenia, with the owner's consent. We can help you find one that suits the size of your business.

It can be your ground, if it has real activity. From 1 November 2026 founders and directors of foreign-owned companies also need a permission to stay for employment. We plan both together.

It depends on the tax regime, the staff and the bookkeeping. We give you a written estimate before you register, so there are no surprises.

Yes. We mark the risks, suggest new wording and explain each change, so you can negotiate with confidence.

Two private companies can usually choose the language. But some contracts, such as employment and those filed with the authorities, need Armenian. A two-language contract is the safe choice.

In cross-border contracts the parties can often choose the governing law. Some matters, such as Armenian property and employment, follow Armenian law anyway. We tell you which parts can move.

Most business contracts are valid with signatures alone. Some deals, such as certain property transfers, need a notary. We tell you before you sign.

It depends on the length and the deal. We give you the date and the fee in writing when you send the document.

Yes, if both sides agree in writing after the dispute starts. This is called a submission agreement. We can draft it for you.

Yes. There is no appeal on the merits. A court can set an award aside only on narrow grounds, such as a party not being properly notified or the award going against public order.

Armenia is a party to the New York Convention 1958. Courts in the more than 170 member states recognize awards made here, on the limited grounds the Convention allows.

Fees are set in proportion to the amount in dispute, and we state them when we accept the case. The tribunal can order the losing side to carry the costs.

Yes. Hearings run in person in Yerevan or online, and the parties can agree a mix of both.

Yes. Arbitrators confirm in writing that they have no conflict of interest. A lawyer who advised either party on the matter never sits on its tribunal.

Soon after the company is registered. If no choice is made in time, the company falls into the general regime with profit tax and VAT. We prepare the choice before the filing.

Small companies under AMD 24 million a year can use the micro-business regime with no profit tax and no VAT. Larger tech companies in the high-tech registry get other support from 2025, such as a lower turnover tax and payroll refunds. Which one fits depends on your size and activity.

Tax is held back when the company pays a dividend. The rate depends on who receives it and on any tax treaty with their country. We check the treaty before the first payout.

Armenia has about 50 double tax treaties, including many European countries, China, India, the UAE and Japan. Tell us your country and we check the treaty terms.

Foreigners can own buildings and apartments. Ownership of land is limited, with some exceptions. Our partner Nilex helps find property, and we check the title and handle the deal.

Armenia changes its Tax Code most years, usually from 1 January. We tell our clients when a change touches their regime, and whether it is time to switch.

Usually not. Most banks need to identify a non-resident in person once. Everything before and after that visit we can do for you.

No. Non-residents can open accounts. A residence card makes the file simpler and can change which documents the bank asks for.

It is a personal public service number. Banks often ask for it, or for a certificate saying you have none. We get it for you before the visit.

It depends on your currencies, the countries you deal with and whether you need online banking in English. We tell you which banks fit your case and what each one asks for.

Banks follow international sanctions and anti-money-laundering rules. For some passports they run extra checks, which can add days. A complete, clear file is the best way to shorten it.

Yes. The company opens its account soon after registration. The director usually attends once, with the company papers we prepared.

Yes. Foreigners can register a marriage in Armenia whether or not they live here. The registry needs proof that each of you is free to marry.

Some countries, such as the United States and Canada, do not. A sworn declaration of single status before a notary, apostilled, is often used instead. We check what the registry accepts for your country.

In most countries, yes, once the certificate has an apostille and a translation. Some countries also want you to register it at their consulate. We tell you the steps for yours.

In Armenia it is quick, and often electronic. Abroad it depends on the country and can take from a few days to several weeks, so we start that part first.

For most administrative steps, yes, with a power of attorney. A marriage itself needs both of you present.

Always. Family papers are treated with strict discretion. We never publish client documents, names or photos.

One lawyer leads your matter from start to end, so you always know who to ask. The rest of the team supports them where needed.

We agree the fee in writing before any work starts, so you see the full price first. For arbitration, fees follow the amount in dispute.

Your first enquiry is free and carries no obligation. We tell you whether we can help, how, and what it costs.

Farsi (Persian), English, Armenian and Russian. Documents for the authorities are prepared in Armenian, and we explain them to you in your language.

Only as anonymous examples, such as the type of case and how many days it took. Never names, photos or documents.

Yes. Your first enquiry carries no cost and no obligation. We tell you if and how we can help, and the price.

You are welcome at the office. If you call or write first, the lawyer for your topic will be there and will already know your situation.

Yes. Everything you send us is treated as confidential from the first message, whether or not you hire us.

Yes. Many of our clients are abroad when they start. We meet by video or by WhatsApp call.

None are needed. A few lines about your situation are enough. If we need a document, we ask for it and tell you how to send it safely.