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Individual Entrepreneur (IE) registration

Official name: Անհատ ձեռնարկատիրոջ պետական հաշվառում

We help you prepare everything needed to register as an individual entrepreneur and move calmly through the procedure at the Agency of the State Register of Legal Entities.

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Our services
On request
State fees are separate
Competent authority
Agency of the State Register of Legal Entities, Ministry of Justice of Armenia; for tax matters, the State Revenue Committee of Armenia
Information status
Partially verifiedLast verified: 24 October 2026

Overview

About this service

An individual entrepreneur (IE, Armenian ԱՁ) is the simplest way for one person to run a business in Armenia. IE registration is carried out by the Agency of the State Register of Legal Entities of the Ministry of Justice; when a complete set of documents is filed in person, registration is generally made immediately.

We handle the preparation: collecting information about your activity, helping you select codes from the classifier of economic activities, checking documents and translations, arranging payment of the state duty and supporting the filing. The registration decision rests solely with the competent authority.

After registration, choosing the right tax regime matters. We give general orientation on the existing regimes (turnover tax, micro-enterprise, general regime) and refer you to a qualified tax or accounting adviser for an individual decision.

Who it's for

  • Freelancers and professionals starting work in Armenia
  • Foreign nationals planning to do business in Armenia
  • Armenian citizens who want help with preparation and filing
  • Entrepreneurs deciding between an IE and an LLC

What you get

  • A clear document list tailored to your situation
  • Help selecting activities from the classifier
  • Passport and notarised translation checked before filing
  • General tax regime orientation and referral to an adviser
  • Support in Russian, Armenian and English

Requirements

Key requirements

  • 1Armenian citizens and foreign nationals may register as an IE (according to the official public services portal).
  • 2A foreign national needs a passport with a notarised Armenian translation.
  • 3Online filing is available only with an Armenian ID card and an electronic signature; otherwise the application is filed in person or through a representative.
  • 4Some activities require a licence or permit; this is checked before registration.
This is preliminary general information, not legal advice. Requirements depend on your situation and may change — a specialist will confirm them before we start.

Documents

Document checklist

The basic list. The exact set depends on your situation — after the questionnaire you get a personal checklist.

  • Passport or ID card

    A valid identity document. The original is presented at filing.

    RequiredOriginal

  • Notarised Armenian translation of the passport

    Required for non-Armenian citizens.

    Depends on your situationArmenian translationNotarisation

  • State duty payment receipt

    Proof of payment of the duty for a paper application (via e-payments or bank transfer).

    Required

  • Description of planned activity

    A short description used to select activity codes from the classifier. Prepared together with us.

    Required

  • Notarised power of attorney

    Needed if our specialist files on your behalf. A power of attorney executed abroad may need an apostille and translation — to be confirmed by a specialist.

    Depends on your situationOriginalNotarisation

  • Documents for licensed activity

    If the activity needs a licence or permit, the list is determined separately for that activity.

    Depends on your situation

Foreign documents usually require an apostille or consular legalisation and a notarised Armenian translation. We will tell you exactly what your case needs.

Stages

How the procedure works

  1. 1

    Request and questionnaire

    You complete the questionnaire about your activity and documents; we review the initial information.

  2. 2

    Activity selection

    We agree the activity codes with you and check whether a licence is needed.

  3. 3

    Document preparation

    We arrange the notarised passport translation (for foreign nationals) and payment of the state duty.

  4. 4

    Filing

    We accompany you to an Agency service centre or file under a power of attorney where permitted.

  5. 5

    After registration

    We hand over the extract, explain next steps and refer you to a tax adviser on choosing a regime.

In-person attendance

Without an Armenian ID card and electronic signature, the application is filed in person at a service centre of the Agency of the State Register of Legal Entities or by a representative under a power of attorney. The original passport (for foreign nationals, with a notarised Armenian translation) and the state duty receipt must be presented.

Our role

What we do — and what we don't

What we do

  • Collect and structure information about your planned activity
  • Help select activities from the classifier (NACE-based)
  • Check that documents are complete and arrange the notarised passport translation
  • Explain how to pay the state duty
  • Book and accompany your visit to a service centre, or file under a power of attorney where permitted
  • Give general tax regime orientation and refer you to a tax or accounting adviser

What we don't do

  • We are not the state register and do not make registration decisions
  • We do not guarantee registration and cannot influence processing times
  • We do not provide accounting services or individual tax opinions; we refer you to qualified specialists instead
  • We do not handle tax reporting after registration

Pricing

Our fees

Choose the level of support that suits you. The final amount is fixed in an invoice before you pay.

  • Consultation

    A review of your situation, a document list and a step-by-step plan for filing yourself.

    Price confirmed by a specialist

    • Online consultation
    • Personal document list
    • Guidance on activity codes
    • General tax regime orientation
    Choose package
  • Recommended

    Standard

    Full preparation and support with filing at a service centre.

    Price confirmed by a specialist

    • Everything in Consultation
    • Activity code selection
    • Document and translation check
    • Appointment booking and filing support
    • Referral to a tax adviser
    Choose package

  • Remote

    Filing by our specialist under a power of attorney, where permitted, without your personal visit.

    Price confirmed by a specialist

    • Everything in Standard
    • Power of attorney wording prepared
    • Filing by a representative
    • Extract and documents handed over
    Choose package

Add-ons

  • Document translation coordination

    Coordination of Armenian translation and notarisation through partner translators. Translation itself is quoted separately.

  • Priority handling

    Our specialists handle your case first. Does not affect processing times at government authorities.

  • Appointment accompaniment

    A specialist accompanies you to an in-person appointment at the authority (where permitted).

  • Tax consultation referral

    We arrange a meeting with a partner tax or accounting adviser on choosing a regime. The adviser's fee is charged separately.

  • Bank account opening coordination

    We help prepare documents and book a bank appointment. The bank decides whether to open the account.

Our service prices are set by the company and may change; the price on your invoice applies. State fees and third-party costs (translation, notary) are not included. The exact price is confirmed by a specialist after a short review of your case — before you pay anything.

Fees & timelines

Official fees and timelines

State fees are paid to the state budget and are not included in our fees. Amounts are taken from official sources on the verification date — check the current figures before paying.

State fees

  • State duty for IE registration (paper application)

    Paid via the e-payments system or by bank transfer to the state budget before filing. To be re-checked before filing.

    AMD 3,000

    VerifiedLast verified: 24 October 2026Source(opens in a new tab)

  • Online IE registration (with ID card and electronic signature)

    According to the public services portal, online filing is free. To be confirmed by a specialist.

    No fee

    Partially verifiedSource(opens in a new tab)

Official processing time

Registration is made immediately after the documents are filed and the activity is selected; the extract is sent by email.

VerifiedLast verified: 24 October 2026Source(opens in a new tab)

Competent authority

Agency of the State Register of Legal Entities, Ministry of Justice of Armenia; for tax matters, the State Revenue Committee of Armenia

MigrationArm is an independent private company and does not represent this authority.

Sources

Official sources

The information on this page is based on these sources. Rules change — if in doubt, rely on the authority's official website.

Information checkPartially verified

Last checked: 24 October 2026. "Verified" means the data was checked against an official source; "Partially verified" means some details need confirmation or changes are expected; "Unverified" means a specialist is still confirming the details.

FAQ

Questions about this service

How long does IE registration take?

According to the official portal, registration is made immediately once a complete application is filed. Preparing documents, including the passport translation, usually takes a few working days.

Can a foreign national register as an IE?

Yes, the official portal states the service is available to foreign nationals. You will need a passport with a notarised Armenian translation.

What is the state duty?

For a paper application the official portal lists a duty of AMD 3,000. Online filing for holders of an ID card with an electronic signature is listed as free. Amounts are re-checked before filing.

Will you help me choose a tax regime?

We explain which regimes exist and what the choice depends on, but we do not give individual tax opinions. For the decision we refer you to a tax or accounting adviser.

What is the activity classifier?

At registration you specify economic activities using the Armenian classifier based on the European NACE. We help you choose the codes that match your work.

Can I register without visiting in person?

Online, if you have an Armenian ID card and electronic signature. Otherwise filing through a representative under a notarised power of attorney is possible where permitted; POA requirements are confirmed by a specialist.

Consultation

Not sure where to start?

A specialist will look at your situation, suggest the right procedure and prepare a document list. This is preliminary information, not a legal opinion.

Price
Price confirmed by a specialist
Duration
30 min
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We will contact you to agree a convenient time and format.

Individual Entrepreneur (IE) registration

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