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Registering a business in Armenia remotely: power of attorney, translation and what still needs a visit
What a representative can do for you
Armenian law does not require the founder to appear at the State Register in person. An authorized representative can file the application. Through them you can:
- register the IE or LLC and receive the register extract;
- get a tax ID — it is assigned automatically on registration;
- apply for a tax regime, if the power of attorney covers it.
Online registration on e-register.am also exists, but it requires an Armenian electronic signature. Most foreigners who have never been to Armenia do not have one, so in practice the power of attorney route is what works.
Step by step
- Agree the wording first.
Get the text from whoever will file in Yerevan. They know which wording the Register accepts. - Sign it at a notary.
A notary in your country of residence is fine. Documents from most CIS countries party to the 1993 Minsk Convention usually need no apostille. From other Hague Convention countries, add an apostille. - Courier the original to Yerevan.
The Register does not accept scans. - Translation into Armenian.
The power of attorney and your passport are translated in Yerevan and certified by an Armenian notary. This normally takes 1–2 business days. - Filing and registration.
Your representative pays the state fee (AMD 3,000 for an IE) and files. The entry appears in the register on the day of filing. - Choose a tax regime.
You have 20 days from registration. Miss it and you stay on the general regime until the end of the year.
What the power of attorney should cover
- Filing the registration application and collecting the documents.
- Representing you before the tax authority: choosing a regime, getting access to the online account.
- Paying fees, signing applications and obtaining certificates.
- A validity period — at least a year is sensible — and the right to delegate, if needed.
- Your name exactly as in your passport, including the Latin spelling.
For the full document list, see documents for a sole proprietor in Armenia. For the standard in-person process, read how to register a sole proprietor in Armenia.
What still needs a trip
- Bank account. Banks run anti-money-laundering checks and usually want to meet you. A few banks offer remote video identification for non-residents, with conditions and fees. More in business bank account in Armenia.
- Armenian ID card and e-signature. Until you have them, an accountant or representative files reports and applications for you.
- The right to live in Armenia. Registering a business does not grant it. That is a separate process.
As a rough guide, allow 1–2 weeks from the notary to the register extract. The courier takes most of that time.
Common mistakes
- A power of attorney with no tax authority powers: the business exists, but nobody can choose its regime.
- Sending a scan instead of the original.
- Different spellings of your name in the passport, power of attorney and translation.
- Paying for an apostille you did not need.
- Assuming the bank account can be opened remotely too. Without a trip, the business may end up with no account.
Register practice changes from time to time — we will confirm the details for your case before you see a notary.
Frequently asked questions
Can I register a business in Armenia without traveling there?
Yes. Armenian law does not require the founder to appear at the State Register in person. A representative can file using your notarized power of attorney, register the IE or LLC and apply for a tax regime if the power of attorney covers it.
Does my power of attorney for Armenia need an apostille?
It depends where it was signed. Documents from most CIS countries party to the 1993 Minsk Convention usually need no apostille, while those from other Hague Convention countries need one. It always needs an Armenian translation.
What should a power of attorney for registering a business in Armenia include?
It should cover filing the application and collecting documents, representing you before the tax authority, paying fees and signing applications. Add a validity period of at least a year and your name exactly as in your passport.
Can I open an Armenian business bank account remotely?
Usually not. Banks run anti-money-laundering checks and usually want to meet you. A few banks offer remote video identification for non-residents, with conditions and fees.
Set up your Armenian business from home
We send the power of attorney wording, receive the original, arrange the translation, file the documents and choose your tax regime on time.
Sources: hartak.am — business registration and regime deadline; e-register.am — State Register Agency; mblegal.am — filing via a representative; Evocabank — remote service for non-residents; Armenian legislation — arlis.am.