The 21th measure aimed at easing the economic impact of coronavirus was launched
End date for applications is July 10 The 21st measure aimed at easing the economic impact of coronavirus was launched (provided for by No 963-L of 15.06.2020 of the Government of Armenia). The aim is to assist taxpayers who during this year’s March, April and May preserved jobs (had 2-100 jobs) and relevant salary funds, or whose salary fund reduced by not more than 5%. The following entities are eligible for the program: those whose number of employees in May... more »
The SRC is summarizing the results of the 18th measure aimed at easing the economic impact of coronavirus
11 708 economic entities benefiting from the measure received a total of about 2.1 bn drams The SRC announces that the 18th measure aimed at easing the economic impact of coronavirus is virtually over (the end date for submitting applications was June 10). The committee has studied the monthly calculations of income tax and social payments of 51,328 taxpayers in the context of the measure. The potential beneficiaries (having 2-100 jobs) of the program in terms of tax... more »
Social distancing is observed and safe service is ensured for citizens at customs houses
Markings were made at Eastern and Araratyan customs house departments The SRC announces that at all customs houses, including the Eastern and Araratyan customs house departments, the anti-pandemic rules specified in the decision of the Commandant of Armenia are being strictly observed. To ensure safe service for citizens, markings have been made at the customs houses to observe social distancing both between visitors and between employees. The administrative buildings are being... more »
Mher Grigoryan discusses joint programs with EU partners
Deputy Prime Minister Mher Grigoryan held a video call with Lawrence Meredith, Director for Neighbourhood East and Institution Building at the European Commission. In attendance were Head of EU Delegation to Armenia, Ambassador Andrea Wiktorin and several representatives from the European Commission. Greeting the European partners, Mher Grigoryan highly valued the assistance provided by the EU at this challenging period and thanked them for effective cooperation. CEPA implementation... more »
Deputy Prime Minister Tigran Avinyan introduces newly appointed SRC Chairman
On June 6, Deputy Prime Minister Tigran Avinyan visited the State Revenue Committee headquarters and introduced newly appointed SRC Chairman Edward Hovhannisyan. Tigran Avinyan thanked ex-chairman of the State Revenue Committee David Ananyan, noting that over the past two years he managed not only to ensure the Committee’s uninterrupted operations, but significantly enhanced SRC’s efficiency. The Deputy Premier wished every success to newly appointed SRC Chairman Edward... more »
Tigran Avinyan joins Healthcare Minister for a tour of medical facilities
On June 5, Deputy Prime Minister, State of Emergency Commandant Tigran Avinyan and Healthcare Minister Arsen Torosyan visited the Nork Infectious Disease Clinical Hospital and the St. Gregory the Illuminator Medical Center in Yerevan. Accompanied by the heads of medical institutions, Tigran Avinyan and Arsen Torosyan inspected the conditions available for patients under treatment and the process of treatment. They toured the wards and asked the patients about their health status. The... more »
8923 beneficiaries received a total of 1.7 bn drams within the 18th measure aimed at easing the economic impacts of coronavirus
About 73% of the program beneficiaries has filed a request Within the 18th measure aimed at easing the economic impacts of the coronavirus, 12 227 taxpayers have been considered as the program’s beneficiaries as a result of evaluation of monthly calculations of income tax and social payment for April 2020: they have been notified, and 8923, or about 73% of them have applied for the assistance as of June 1, 2020. The committee has already issued the respective payment orders... more »
SRC carries out strengthened control over export of certain agricultural and medical goods
Export of goods prescribed in the decisions of EAEC and the commandant has been restricted The SRC announces that it has strengthened control over export of goods listed in the decisions of the Eurasian Economic Commission and the Commandant of Armenia. According to decision No 41 of 24.03.2020 of the Eurasian Economic Commission Board, export of a number of medical goods from EAEU’s customs territory is prohibited until September 30, 2020 (inclusive). Also, EAEC Board’s... more »
SRC summarizes the results of the 10th measure to ease the economic impact of coronavirus
5387 economic agents received a total of about 294 m drams The SRC announces that the tenth measure aimed at easing the economic impact of coronavirus has ended. The end date for submitting applications was May 20. As part of the measure, the committee studied the data of all economic entities meeting the requirements of the measure and concluded that 6161 economic entities could be potential beneficiaries of the program. As of May 21, 2020, 5387 entities (about 87.4% of... more »
Announcement regarding freight movement from Iran to Armenia
Transit declarations will temporarily be completed at Meghri customs checkpoint division for goods imported from Iran in trucks registered in Armenia Given the spread of coronavirus and the current restrictions, import of goods from Iran to Armenia has been being carried out via reloading (reloading of 70-80 trucks per day). Whereas, freight movement to other places in Armenia has been accompanied by police (80-100 trucks per day). However, 150-180 trucks are entering the area of the... more »
