Sole prop., LLC or Branch
Sole proprietorship — the fastest form; for IT and freelancing often the cheapest tax regime.
LLC — standard for companies with partners and investors; full accounting required.
AM · CIS
Armenia. The most compact and fastest setup.
Armenia is about quick launch, simple accounting and accessible banking. The best fit for remote services, small teams and freelancers with international clients.
Tax
CIT — 18% (general), micro-business — 5% on turnover up to ~24M AMD/year.
IT certification gives incentives for development.
VAT — 20% above 115M AMD threshold.
Bank and payments
Ameriabank, Inecobank, Acba, IDBank. Account opening usually requires a visit; some banks offer expedited onboarding.
Visa/Mastercard cards work globally, but PSPs are limited (no Stripe — Wise/Payoneer for specific tasks).
Residency
Special residency — 10 years, for individuals with merit and assets.
Working in your own company is a typical basis for residency, filed separately from registration.
When it fits
- remote IT and freelancing with international clients;
- consulting and small teams;
- fast launch without long bank onboarding.
When another country fits better
- GCC focus and large regional trade;
- strict requirements for Stripe / European PSPs.