Moving to Armenia: taxes, residence and life
How to become tax resident in Armenia: personal, dividend and corporate tax, 3 residence programmes, days needed, climate, safety and economy — compared with 194 countries.
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
| Top income tax | 20% |
|---|---|
| Dividend tax | 5% |
| Corporate tax | 18% |
| 稅務居所 | 自抵達起 — Centre of vital interests (family/economic) in Armenia, or 183 days in 12 months |
| 您的路徑 | 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 |
| 護照 | 可免籤或落地籤前往 70 個國家 |
| Economic growth | +5% (2025), forecast 5% (2026) |
| 氣候型別 | cold semi-arid · 1.9° / 34° (Yerevan) |
| 戰爭與衝突 | tension — Peace deal initialled Aug 2025, unsigned; border calm |
| 所有自然災害 | 3.8/10 |
| 銀行穩健度 | 4.5/10 · BB- |
| 財產保護 | 4.5/10 |
| 冬季住宅溫暖度 | 6.5/10 |
Residence programmes in Armenia
- Temporary residence – entrepreneurial activity — 投資 CHF 4'200 · changing · 2026-10
- Work-based temporary residence / work permit — employment · changing · 2026-10
- Family reunification residence — family · open · 2026-10
Plan your residence route
Frequently asked questions
How many days do I need to spend in Armenia to become tax resident?
自抵達起. 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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