Getting Armenian tax residency
Armenian tax resident status on the 183-day test or the “centre of vital interests” test — with access to double taxation treaties and reduced turnover tax rates (10% for services on the general regime, 1% with high-tech company status in the register).
Tax residency and relocation in Armenia: comparing the options
The difference is not the price — it is who each option suits. The “Best for” column is the business profile the option is built around.
| Option | Best for | Timeline | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Getting Armenian tax residencyyou are here | Digital nomads and remote professionals willing to spend 183+ days a year in Armenia, freelancers and business owners with foreign clients who need double taxation treaties, IT entrepreneurs who want to confirm their tax status alongside registering a sole trader with high-tech company status in the hi-tech register (a reduced 1% rate where the conditions are met) | 1–2 weeks | Upon consultation |
| Tax residency in Armenia — the Armenian residency certificate | People relocating, families, remote professionals | 1–4 weeks | Upon consultation |
What the service includes
| A consultation and assessment of the route (183 days or centre of vital interests) | |
| Registering a business — a sole trader or LLC — to strengthen the tax status | |
| Opening a bank account for personal and business use | |
| Preparing and filing tax returns | |
| Using double taxation treaties to reduce the burden | |
| Registering a sole trader or LLC — these are separate services, “Setting up a sole trader in Armenia, end to end” and “Setting up an Armenian LLC, end to end”; here registration is only a step in the overall strategy | |
| Processing payments and selling ready-made accounts— not offered |
Documents and programme requirements
- 1Physical presence in Armenia for more than 183 days in a calendar year, or
- 2A “centre of vital interests” in Armenia — a business, property or family (permanent living there isn't required on this route)
Frequently asked questions
What is tax residency in Armenia?
Do I have to give up my citizenship?
Does Armenia tax income earned abroad?
What tax benefits does a resident get?
How do double taxation treaties work?
Can I get residency without living in the country permanently?
How long does the process take?
Related breakdowns
Taxes for sole traders in Armenia: 1%, 10% and more
Turnover tax in Armenia: 1% for activities on the high-tech list, 10% for other services, an AMD 115m threshold and fixed monthly contributions.
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