Armenia

As of 26 August 2026, the State Revenue Committee of Armenia released preliminary results from its tax compliance improvement programme targeting the furniture manufacturing sector. The initiative, launched in early 2025, combines advisory visits, risk‑based audits and simplified reporting tools to encourage voluntary compliance among small and medium‑sized enterprises. According to the Committee’s first‑half 2026 […]

On 25 August 2026, President Vahagn Khachaturyan paid an official visit to the State Revenue Committee (SRC) of Armenia. The meeting focused on the Committee’s ongoing reform agenda, recent legislative changes, and strategic priorities for the upcoming fiscal year. SRC Chairman Eduard Hakobyan presented an overview of current operations, highlighting achievements in tax administration, digitalisation

The State Revenue Committee’s Training Centre announced on 25 August 2026 a three‑day training course titled “Latest Amendments to the Tax Law” scheduled for 1‑3 September 2026 in Yerevan, at 12/3 Aharonyan Street. The course is designed for tax professionals, accountants, and corporate finance officers who need to stay current with recent legislative changes affecting

On 25 August 2026, President Vahagn Khachaturyan of the Republic of Armenia visited the State Revenue Committee (SRC) to discuss the tax policy priorities outlined in the national Government Program. The meeting, chaired by SRC Chairman Eduard Hakobyan, focused on enhancing the effectiveness of tax administration, ensuring stable state revenues, and fostering a constructive relationship

On 24 August 2026, the State Revenue Committee published data showing that the number of workplaces generating employment income in July 2026 reached 828,939. This figure exceeds the July 2025 total of 794,646 by 34,293 workplaces, representing a year‑on‑year increase of 4.3 %. The statistics are derived from employer‑reported payroll tax filings and social‑security contributions, offering

On 22 August 2026, the State Revenue Committee conducted an internal briefing for its staff on the legal regulation and risk management of crypto‑assets and blockchain technologies. Led by SRC Chairman Eduard Hakobyan, the session covered the evolving nature of digital assets, existing gaps in Armenian legislation, and the tax implications of transactions involving cryptocurrencies,

Effective 21 August 2026, the State Revenue Committee announced that, pursuant to Armenian Government Decree No. 1234‑N of 20 August 2026, a zero‑rate customs duty will apply to the import of electric passenger vehicles classified under HS codes 8703 80 000 3 and 8703 80 000 5, provided the import is financed under a zero‑interest loan arrangement. The measure establishes two separate

On 20 August 2026, the State Revenue Committee’s Training Centre announced a one‑day workshop scheduled for 27 August 2026 in Yerevan, focusing on “Practical Examples of Transfer‑Pricing Compliance Analysis for Service Transactions and Cross‑Border Payments”. The event will take place at the Committee’s headquarters on Aharonyan Street 12/3 and will provide attendees with a certificate

On 20 August 2026, the State Revenue Committee disclosed that an investigation into a large‑scale construction project in Yerevan revealed potential tax losses exceeding 2.1 billion Armenian drams (approximately US$5.2 million). The probe found that, although the project’s documented construction costs amounted to roughly 665 million drams, an independent valuation of the same asset as a non‑cash contribution

On 19 August 2026, the State Revenue Committee published the outcomes of its comprehensive operative‑investigative measures carried out during July 2026. The actions, aimed at detecting tax violations, preventing shadow‑economy activities, and improving overall compliance, resulted in the identification of multiple infractions across various tax heads. The Committee reported that fines imposed for violations such