Hiring guide in Armenia

Contributions & taxes

Corporate tax

At the end of 2023, the corporate tax rate in Armenia is projected to be 18%.

Employee tax

An employee in Armenia will be subject to a tax rate of either 4.5% or 10%.

Income tax

The income tax rate for individuals in Armenia is 20%.

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Payroll cycle

The payroll cycle is typically a monthly cycle, with wages paid by the last working day of each month.

Is there a 13th salary in Armenia?

The 13th salary payment is not required or customary in Armenia.

Labor rules

Probation period

The employment agreement will specify the probationary period, typically 3 months. Each party to the employment agreement has the right to end the arrangement with just 3 days’ notice if they choose within the initial three-month trial period.

Notice period 

The following are the applicable notice periods:

• Less than 1 year of service: 14 days’ notice;
• From 1 to 5 years of service: 35 days’ notice;
• From 5 to 10 years of service: 42 days’ notice;
• More than 10 years of service: 60 days’ notice.

Severance period

If the termination is business-related, the severance package will depend on the situation’s specifics. If the company goes out of business, the employee’s position is eliminated, or the same company rehires the employee, the severance payment will be the same as the employee’s average monthly wage.

In the event of an employee-related termination (e.g., due to long-term disability, retirement age, significant changes in working circumstances, or mandatory military service), severance compensation will be calculated based on the employee’s length of service as follows:

• Less than a year of service: 10x daily average salary;
• From 1 year to 5 years of service: 25x daily average wage;
• From 5 to 10 years of service: 30x daily average salary;
• From 10 to 15 years of service: 35x daily average salary;
• More than 15 years of service: 44x daily average salary.

Working hours

The average workweek is 40 hours, maximum 8 hours daily, Monday to Friday. Employees can work up to 48 hours per week or 12 hours daily.

Leave and benefits

Public holidays

There are 15 official holidays in Armenia:

1. New Year’s Day
2. Eastern Orthodox Christmas Eve
3. Orthodox Christmas Day
4. Army Day
5. International Women’s Day
6. Easter Monday
7. Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day
8. Labour Day
9. Victory and Peace Day
10. Republic Day
11. Constitution Day
12. Vardavar
13. Elevation of the Holy Cross
14. Armenia Independence Day
15. New Year’s Eve

Sick leave

An employee injured or becomes ill while on the job is entitled to return to their previous position once they have recovered.

If an employee is absent from work due to illness or injury that is not work-related for more than 120 days in a row or more than 140 days in 12 months, the employer must reinstate the employee.

An employee who takes sick leave remains eligible for all the benefits during that time.

Maternity leave & Paternity leave

Female employees are eligible for up to 140 days of paid maternity leave. Leave begins 70 days before the expected date of childbirth and ends 70 days after the date of childbirth. Leave lengthens to 155 days in the event of complications or 180 days in the event of multiple births.

In the first 30 days after the birth of a child, fathers are entitled to take 5 paid days off.

Other leave

Bereavement leave

Employees are entitled to three days of unpaid leave from their employers to attend a family member’s funeral.

Parental leave

Parents can ask for up to 5 paid days off within the first month after giving birth.

Marriage leave

The law mandates that companies give workers 3 days of unpaid leave to celebrate their wedding.

What are the minimum vacation days?

The number of days of paid annual leave is set in accordance with the number of working days in a typical work week: 20 days for those who work 5 days per week and 24 days for those who work 6 days per week.

Insurance

Health security & private insurance

Anyone who has worked for an employer for at least three months within the previous fifteen months is entitled to free medical and dental care through the Social Security Administration.

*Native Teams can support you in finding the best private insurance in the country. Contact us, and we will send a comparison of insurance packages and prices.*

Visa

Relocation and work permits

Native Teams will apply for your work visa in the nation on your behalf and serve as your Employer of Record. All the required documents can be uploaded using our app. Until you have your work and residency visa, Native Teams will support you by providing you with frequent information on the progress.

How long is the visa/work permit process?

2 to 4 weeks depending on the authorities and provided documents.

Which documents do you need?

To apply for a visa/work permit in Armenia, upload the documents from our onboarding list (relocation to log in/pricing). 

Why use Native Teams for hiring in Armenia?

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• No paperwork: We will handle all the necessary paperwork for you.
• Save on taxes: We help you handle your taxes.
• No company set up: You can expand your business using our company entitles.
• Online onboarding: We’re here to ensure your onboarding process is trouble-free.
• No accounting: We will handle all of your accounting needs, including invoicing, payroll, and more.
• Increase your profit: We assist you in growing your business and maximizing your profits.
• Compliance expertise: we can assist your company in navigating the regulatory environments and ensure you meet all relevant requirements.
• Local support: We can assist you in understanding and complying with the relevant local laws.