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Receiving Steam payouts through a sole trader or LLC in Armenia

Advisory support for game developers: registering a sole trader or LLC in Armenia, opening an account at an Armenian bank and entering the details in Steamworks so you can receive Steam payouts (and from similar platforms — Epic Games, GOG, itch.io) after those services suspended work with Russian developers and entities.

Price

Upon consultation

Timeline

1–3 weeks

the site doesn't state a timeline separately — this is an estimate based on registering a sole trader or LLC (usually a week) plus entering the details in Steamworks

What the service includes

Scope: a tick means included in the price, a cross means not included
	Help creating the Steamworks account and filling in the W-8BEN tax form
	Registering a sole trader or LLC in Armenia with IT / game development as the activity
	Opening an account at a recommended bank (Ameria, Ardshinbank, IDBank or ACBA)
	Finding an accountant for the move to the simplified tax regime and the subsequent filings
	Help entering the bank details (Payee Name, Bank Name, SWIFT, Account Number) in Steamworks
	A consultation on changing the jurisdiction in an existing Steam account
	The Steam Direct Fee ($100) — a separate one-off payment to Valve, not part of the service price
	Processing payments: the banks and Steam decide on transfers— not offered
	Selling ready-made Steamworks accounts— not offered

Documents and programme requirements

1Your own Steamworks account at partner.steamgames.com with the Steam Direct Fee ($100) paid
2A completed W-8BEN tax form stating an address in Armenia
3Registering for the simplified tax regime within 20 days of registering the sole trader
4The document pack for Steamworks: company details, bank details, legal address, tax number

Frequently asked questions

Which platforms work with Armenia?

Steam, the Epic Games Store, GOG, itch.io and others accept Armenian entities without restriction.

Do I have to be in Armenia?

No, if you go with a sole trader: registering it and opening its account can be done entirely remotely, under a power of attorney. An LLC's account is opened when the director visits Yerevan. Without the trip, it is opened through the company's account at a bank in another country, other than Russia or Belarus.

Can I change the jurisdiction in my current Steam account?

Yes. The legal details, address and bank account can be changed in an existing account — the specialists explain how to do it correctly.

What documents does Steam need?

As a rule: company details, bank details, the legal address and the tax number. The client gets all of that once the sole trader or LLC is registered.

What do Armenian banks charge?

Account servicing from $5 a month. SWIFT transfers are available and work reliably.

What taxes will I pay?

Steam payouts count as royalty income and are taxed in Armenia at 10%. It's important to register for the simplified regime within 20 days of registering the sole trader.

Can I receive Steam payouts in Armenia without a sole trader?

No. Steam doesn't transfer money to individuals — only to the business account of the sole trader or company named in Steamworks.

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