Moving to Armenia: taxes, residence and life
How to become tax resident in Armenia: personal, dividend and corporate tax, 3 residence programmes, tax-residency requirements and climate. Explore the basics and compare residence routes.
Taxes
In Armenia the top income tax rate is 20%, dividends are taxed at up to 5% and companies pay 18% corporate tax.
How to move and become tax resident
You can become tax resident in Armenia from arrival once you take up residence (Centre of vital interests (family/economic) in Armenia, or 183 days in 12 months). The typical route is Temporary residence via own business/property (visa-free 180 days): Swiss visa-free 180 days/yr; 1-yr renewable permit on business registration, property or other ground; special 10-yr residence for investors There are 1 open residence programmes in Armenia — see the list below.
Living there
Yerevan has a cold semi-arid climate with winter highs around 1.9 °C and summer highs around 34 °C.
Key facts
| Top income tax | 20% |
|---|---|
| Dividend tax | 5% |
| Corporate tax | 18% |
| Vergi mukimliği | varıştan itibaren — Centre of vital interests (family/economic) in Armenia, or 183 days in 12 months |
| Yolunuz | Temporary residence via own business/property (visa-free 180 days) — Swiss visa-free 180 days/yr; 1-yr renewable permit on business registration, property or other ground; special 10-yr residence for investors |
| İklim tipi | cold semi-arid · 1.9° / 34° (Yerevan) |
Residence programmes in Armenia
Active programmes
- Family reunification residence — family · 2026-10
Changes or availability under review
- Temporary residence – entrepreneurial activity — Yatırım CHF 4'200 · 2026-10
New Law on Foreigners in force 1 Nov 2026: quotas, online permits portal, business→PR shortcut removed
- Work-based temporary residence / work permit — employment · 2026-10
Work-entry visa and quotas from 1 Nov 2026
Plan your residence route
Frequently asked questions
How many days do I need to spend in Armenia to become tax resident?
varıştan itibaren. Centre of vital interests (family/economic) in Armenia, or 183 days in 12 months Flat 20% PIT
How much tax will I pay in Armenia?
In Armenia the top income tax rate is 20%, dividends are taxed at up to 5% and companies pay 18% corporate tax.
Which residence programmes does Armenia offer?
Family reunification residence; Temporary residence – entrepreneurial activity (CHF 4'200); Work-based temporary residence / work permit
What is the usual way to move to Armenia?
Temporary residence via own business/property (visa-free 180 days). Swiss visa-free 180 days/yr; 1-yr renewable permit on business registration, property or other ground; special 10-yr residence for investors
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