Corporate service

Corporate service

Our law firm provides comprehensive legal and accounting services to entities across various sectors. We support open and closed joint-stock companies, limited liability companies, production cooperatives, individual entrepreneurs, foundations, and non-governmental organizations with ongoing legal and accounting solutions.

Our corporate services are available in Yerevan and throughout the Republic of Armenia. We assist both established entities and foreign investors who wish to understand the legal risks associated with their investments, receive expert advice, obtain documentary support, develop strategies, and more.

Company Registration

Our Company Registration services provide a straightforward path to establishing your business presence in the country. We handle the entire process, from initial consultation to final registration, ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.

The Company Registration process we facilitate includes:

  • Entity Selection Guidance: We help you choose the optimal business structure based on your specific needs, whether that’s a limited liability company (LLC), closed joint-stock company (CJSC), open joint-stock company (OJSC), production cooperative, or other entity type.
  • Documentation Preparation: Our legal experts prepare all necessary founding documents, including charters, founding resolutions, and other required paperwork, ensuring they meet Armenian legal standards.
  • Registration Execution: We handle all interactions with government agencies, including the State Register, tax authorities, and statistical committees, completing your Company Registration Armenia process efficiently.
  • Post-Registration Support: After registration, we assist with obtaining tax identification numbers, opening bank accounts, registering with social security authorities, and other essential setup procedures.

Armenia offers several advantages for business formation, including single-day registration possibilities, no mandatory government fees for certain entity types, and the ability for foreign investors to establish businesses without local partnership requirements.

Contract Drafting Armenia: Protecting Your Business Relationships

Our Contract Drafting Armenia services ensure your business agreements are legally sound, comprehensive, and protect your interests under Armenian law. We draft, review, and negotiate contracts that clearly define rights and obligations while minimizing potential risks.

Our Contract Drafting Armenia expertise covers:

  • Founding Documents: Articles of incorporation, shareholder agreements, and partnership contracts that establish clear governance structures.
  • Commercial Agreements: Sales contracts, supply agreements, distribution arrangements, and service contracts tailored to your business needs.
  • Employment Documents: Employment contracts, confidentiality agreements, non-compete clauses, and workplace policies compliant with Armenian labor law.
  • Financial Instruments: Loan agreements, credit facilities, security documents, and financial covenants structured to protect your interests.
  • Property Transactions: Real estate purchases, lease agreements, and property management contracts with appropriate protections.

Each contract we draft incorporates essential elements required under Armenian law, including clear definitions of rights and obligations, specific performance terms, confidentiality provisions, and appropriate dispute resolution mechanisms.

Bookkeeping Services Armenia: Financial Compliance and Optimization

Our bookkeeping services Armenia team ensures your financial records comply with local regulations while supporting strategic business decisions. We provide comprehensive accounting solutions that maintain compliance and identify opportunities for financial optimization.

Our bookkeeping services Armenia include:

  • Accounting System Setup: Establishment of double-entry bookkeeping systems that comply with Armenian regulations and international standards.
  • Regular Financial Reporting: Preparation of balance sheets, income statements, cash flow statements, and other financial reports required by Armenian law.
  • Tax Compliance: Timely preparation and filing of VAT returns, corporate income tax declarations, personal income tax, and social security contributions.
  • Payroll Administration: Complete management of salary calculations, tax withholdings, and mandatory contributions.
  • Financial Analysis: Regular reviews of financial performance with actionable insights for business improvement.

Our accounting specialists stay current with all changes to Armenian tax legislation and accounting standards, ensuring your business remains compliant while minimizing tax liabilities through legal optimization strategies.

Business Negotiations Armenia: Achieving Favorable Outcomes

Our business negotiations Armenia services help clients navigate complex corporate transactions and relationships. We represent your interests in negotiations with business partners, government agencies, and other stakeholders, ensuring favorable outcomes that advance your business objectives.

Our approach to business negotiations Armenia includes:

  • Pre-Negotiation Strategy: Thorough analysis of your position, identification of key objectives, and development of negotiation strategies tailored to the Armenian business environment.
  • Representation Services: Direct representation in negotiations or behind-the-scenes support as needed, with fluency in Armenian, Russian, English, and French.
  • Documentation Support: Preparation of term sheets, memoranda of understanding, and other preliminary documents that establish negotiation frameworks.
  • Cultural Navigation: Guidance on Armenian business customs and negotiation practices that impact transaction outcomes.
  • Closing Assistance: Support through the final stages of negotiations to ensure all agreements are properly documented and implemented.

Our negotiation specialists combine legal expertise with business acumen, ensuring that agreements not only comply with Armenian law but also serve your commercial interests effectively.

Licensing Support Armenia: Navigating Regulatory Requirements

Our licensing support Armenia services guide businesses through the complex regulatory landscape, ensuring you obtain all necessary permits and licenses to operate legally. We handle the entire licensing process, from initial application to final approval.

Armenia maintains two primary licensing categories:

  1. Simple (Automatic) Licenses: Processed within 3 business days through a streamlined application process without commission approval.
  2. Compound (Non-Automatic) Licenses: Requiring more detailed documentation and commission approval, with processing times of 23-30 days.

Our licensing support Armenia team provides:

  • Regulatory Assessment: Identification of all licenses and permits required for your specific business activities.
  • Application Preparation: Compilation and preparation of all necessary documentation, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
  • Agency Representation: Direct interaction with relevant government authorities throughout the application process.
  • Compliance Monitoring: Ongoing tracking of license validity, renewal requirements, and regulatory changes that may affect your operations.
  • Industry-Specific Expertise: Specialized knowledge of licensing requirements in healthcare, education, financial services, energy, construction, and other regulated sectors.

Additional Corporate Law Armenia Services

Beyond our core services, our Corporate Law Armenia practice offers comprehensive support for all aspects of business operations:

Corporate Compliance Armenia

Our Corporate Compliance Armenia services help businesses meet all regulatory requirements and maintain good standing with government authorities. We provide:

  • Compliance Audits: Regular reviews of your operations to identify and address potential compliance issues.
  • Regulatory Updates: Timely information about changes to Armenian business laws and regulations that affect your operations.
  • Corporate Governance: Assistance with board meetings, shareholder assemblies, and corporate record-keeping requirements.
  • Reporting Compliance: Support with mandatory filings and disclosures to relevant authorities.

Shareholder Relations and Dispute Resolution

We provide comprehensive support for shareholder matters, including:

  • Shareholder Agreement Drafting: Creation of clear agreements that define shareholder rights and responsibilities.
  • Dispute Mediation: Professional mediation services to resolve conflicts without costly litigation.
  • Share Transactions: Legal support for share sales, transfers, donations, and inheritance.
  • Corporate Restructuring: Guidance through share consolidations, mergers, company divisions, and subsidiary establishments.

Business Formation Armenia for Foreign Investors

Our Business Formation Armenia services for foreign investors include specialized support for international businesses entering the Armenian market:

  • Investment Structure Planning: Strategic advice on optimal investment structures that minimize tax burdens and legal risks.
  • Foreign Investment Compliance: Guidance on compliance with Armenian foreign investment regulations.
  • Repatriation Planning: Strategies for legal profit repatriation and dividend distribution.
  • Cross-Border Transactions: Support for international contracts, payments, and business relationships.

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The common property between the participants of shared property can be divided by agreement between the shareholders on the means and conditions for separating the share, or in the absence of an agreement - by court order. The separating owner can demand that the other participants of the shared property pay the value of his share. Instead of separating the participant's share in shared ownership in-kind, the other owners can pay compensation to that participant with the consent of that participant. In case of the obvious inexpediency of dividing the common property or separating a share from it, the court may rule on selling the property at public auction and subsequently distributing the proceeds among the participants of common ownership in proportion to their shares. The joint property can be divided between co-owners by their agreement, or in the absence of an agreement - by court order.
The property acquired by the spouses during a marriage is their joint property unless otherwise provided by law or by an agreement signed between them. The property of each spouse before marriage, as well as the property received by one of the spouses as a gift or inheritance during the marriage, is their property. The property of each spouse may be recognized as their joint property if it is found that investments were made during the marriage from the common property of the spouses or the personal property of the other spouse, which significantly increased the value of that property (major repairs, reconstruction, re-equipment, etc.) unless otherwise provided by an agreement signed between the spouses. The obligations of one of the spouses may be subject to seizure of the property owned by them, as well as his/her share in the common property of the spouses. In case of divorce, only joint property is subject to division between the spouses.
An acquitted defendant has the right to demand compensation for damage caused by illegal criminal prosecution, application of coercive measures, conviction, as well as other illegal restrictions on rights or freedoms. As compensation, the acquitted defendant has the right to receive: 1. The salary, pension, allowance, or other income he was deprived of. 2. The damage caused by seizure, arrest, confiscation, or other disposal of property. 3. The expenses incurred as a result of being in custody. 4. The fee paid to a lawyer. 5. The paid procedural costs. At the request of the acquitted defendant, the body that initiated the criminal prosecution must present public apologies to him/her. Non-pecuniary damage is also subject to compensation, regardless of the pecuniary damage subject to compensation and regardless of the guilt of an official in causing the damage.
The rights of both the employer and the employee are protected in the Republic of Armenia. If you have been notified of dismissal from work on the employer’s initiative, first demand an individual act on termination of the employment relationship. The employment relationship is not considered terminated until the individual act on your dismissal is provided to you in the prescribed manner. Labor legislation and other normative legal acts regulating labor relations establish a special procedure for terminating employment relations, non-compliance with which or violations committed by the employer during the process may serve as grounds for declaring the termination of the employment relationship illegal. To protect your labor rights in such situations, consult with a labor relations lawyer. Remember, the legislation establishes deadlines for administrative and judicial protection of labor rights, failure to meet them without a valid reason may deprive you of the opportunity to protect your rights.
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