Spotify and ONErpm payouts through a sole trader or LLC in Armenia
Making royalty payouts from Spotify, Apple Music and the ONErpm aggregator lawful for musicians whose direct transfers the platforms have blocked. The payouts go to an Armenian sole trader or LLC, through a corporate Payoneer account and an account at an Armenian bank.
What the service includes
| Registration of an Armenian sole trader under a power of attorney, with no visit to Armenia, or an LLC — its account is opened when the director visits Yerevan or through the company's account at a bank in another country, other than Russia or Belarus | |
| Opening and verifying a corporate Payoneer business account | |
| Opening a current account at an Armenian bank that welcomes non-residents, with a mobile app and able to receive Payoneer transfers in USD/EUR | |
| Help updating the new entity's details and linking the corporate Payoneer account in Spotify for Artists or the ONErpm dashboard | |
| Choosing the tax regime for the type of income (micro business 0%, IT services 1%, royalties 10%) | |
| Business-based residence in Armenia — a separate service | |
| Processing payouts and selling accounts: the banks and the platforms decide on transfers— not offered | |
| A direct SWIFT transfer from Spotify or ONErpm to an Armenian account: the platforms don't support it, so the money goes through Payoneer— not offered |
Documents and programme requirements
- 1A passport — the only document needed to start (“all you need to start is a passport”)
- 2A power of attorney for the lawyers to handle the paperwork at the tax authority and the bank (prepared by the company's lawyers)
- 3A live account on Spotify for Artists or in the ONErpm dashboard with tracks earning income
Frequently asked questions
Can Spotify or ONErpm payouts go straight to an Armenian bank account?
Do I need an Armenian passport or registration?
Is there a risk of Spotify or ONErpm blocking the account?
What documents are needed to start?
Which bank is used to receive the payouts?
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