Umzug nach Armenia: Steuern, Aufenthalt und Leben
So werden Sie in Armenia steuerlich ansässig: Einkommens-, Dividenden- und Gewinnsteuer, 3 Aufenthaltsprogramme, nötige Tage, Klima, Sicherheit und Wirtschaft – im Vergleich mit 194 Ländern.
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 3 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. The economy grew +5% in 2025; the IMF forecasts 5% for 2026. Its passport opens about 70 countries without a visa in advance. Security: Peace deal initialled Aug 2025, unsigned; border calm.
Key facts
| Höchste Einkommenssteuer | 20% |
|---|---|
| Dividendensteuer | 5% |
| Gewinnsteuer | 18% |
| Steuerliche Ansässigkeit | ab Zuzug — Centre of vital interests (family/economic) in Armenia, or 183 days in 12 months |
| Typischer Aufenthaltsweg | 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 |
| Pass | visumfrei oder Visum bei Ankunft in 70 Länder |
| Economic growth | +5% (2025), forecast 5% (2026) |
| Klimatyp | cold semi-arid · 1.9° / 34° (Yerevan) |
| Krieg & Konflikte | tension — Peace deal initialled Aug 2025, unsigned; border calm |
| Alle Naturgefahren | 3.8/10 |
| Bankensicherheit | 4.5/10 · BB- |
| Eigentumsschutz | 4.5/10 |
| Warme Wohnungen im Winter | 6.5/10 |
Aufenthaltsprogramme in Armenia
- Temporary residence – entrepreneurial activity — Investition CHF 4'200 · changing · 2026-10
- Work-based temporary residence / work permit — employment · changing · 2026-10
- Family reunification residence — family · open · 2026-10
Passende Ratgeber (Englisch)
Frequently asked questions
How many days do I need to spend in Armenia to become tax resident?
ab Zuzug. 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?
Temporary residence – entrepreneurial activity (CHF 4'200); Work-based temporary residence / work permit; Family reunification residence
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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