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Population: 2.8 million
Currency: Armenian dram (AMD)
Capital city: Yerevan
Languages: Armenian, Assyrian, Greek, Russian, Kurdish, English, and Russian
Gross Domestic Product (GDP): USD19.51 billion
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Talk to an expertLabor laws in Armenia are defined by the Labor Code of the Republic of Armenia. The regulations of the legal acts containing norms of the labor law need to be mandatorily adhered to by all employers (citizens or business entities), regardless of their legal form and form of ownership.
Employees are qualified for a basic monthly minimum wage, excluding additional payments, bonuses, or incentives.
The calculation of the minimum hourly rate is done by dividing the monthly salary by the total hours worked.
As per a recent change in the Law on Minimum Monthly Wages, the minimum wage is 75,000 AMD in Armenia every month.
Every workweek can be up to forty hours or eight hours per day. Overtime done by an employee is not more than four hours a day, eight hours every week, or 120 hours a year.
Overtime gets calculated as a percentage of the basic wage. All overtime gets mandatorily recorded.
When an employee works overtime on a national or public holiday, the pay is twice the standard rate. Otherwise, the employees can also get compensated with time off.
The employees get twenty-eight days of paid vacation annually. It is subject to extension for those employees who work in a dangerous environment, in shifts that are not regular, or in any form of unusual arrangement.
Employees can avail themselves of annual leave once they have completed six months of service. These leaves can be availed in the same year of work.
Collective Bargaining agreements and maternity laws allow for annual leave before six(6) months.
An employee has the privilege to get full benefits in case of sick leave if the absence is less than three months or 120 continuous days or a period of 140 days in the year.
Following injuries related to work or illnesses, employees resume their jobs after being restored to health. Social Security pays for the sick leave taken by the employee.
Every female employee is allowed 140 days of paid leave, which begins seventy days before the child's birth.
In case of complications, the total count of days may rise to 155 days.
Up to 180 days are granted if there are multiple births.
During the period of maternity leave, employees receive a payment of five times the legal monthly minimum wage.
A baby bonus is provided by the government along with other benefits after the birth of the first two children.
Skuad's EOR solution helps organizations remain compliant with the Armenian employment laws. Contact Skuad today.
In Armenia, the employee-employer relationship is regulated by the following laws:
The employment agreement must be in the Armenian language mentioning the employee's wage or salary, job details, leave details, and other benefits.
Fixed-term contracts should consist of the start and the end date.
Indefinite contracts can be terminated following the statutory notice period (please refer to the Termination section). Employers need to screen employees for details on their previous jobs before hiring and have their credit scores and criminal records checked. There is no law governing medical screening.
While the Labor Code sets out the employee-employer relationship, the Civil Code regulates contractual relations between independent contractors and companies. Foreign companies can hire independent contractors even without registering in Armenia.
Employees and employers must understand the difference between employees and contractors. The latter enjoys more independence in terms of how to complete the work vis-à-vis the former. However, the independent contractor has the liability to pay their taxes, social security, and health insurance premiums. They also need to contribute to unemployment funds and workers' compensation funds. However, the employer has responsibilities to pay for workers' compensation, health insurance, social security, and more full-time employees. Employers need to classify workers and contractors accordingly and not misclassify and be subject to penalties.
Skuad's high-tech, centralized HR platform can help your interest as a contractor or other expansion in Armenia.
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While hiring in Armenia, keep in mind that discrimination is strictly prohibited. It includes discrimination based on ethnic or social origin, sex, skin color, race, genetic features, religion, language, political or other views, age, property status, disability, and personal or social circumstances. The Labor Code says contracts must include the worker's name and surname, company name, job description, salary, payment method, bonuses, additional payments, probation period duration, and working hours. The following portals can help you find jobs.
Skuad's extensive, hyper-localized Armenia EOR solution makes the hiring process easy and hassle-free. We handle all the complicated tasks related to payroll management and taxes in compliance with the local laws so that you can focus on other aspects of global expansion.
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The probation period is up to three months. Only in certain specific cases, the probation period can be extended to six months.
The termination by the employer can be on medical grounds and when the employee rejects a transfer of job offer. Also, an employer may terminate the employee if the role is no longer required.
A notice of five days is needed for one year of service, six days for five years of service, and seven days for ten years. Employees who become redundant enjoy a month of separation pay, also called severance pay, but severance pay is up to two weeks.
To ensure your expansion endeavors adhere to the laws regarding probation and termination in Armenia, talk to Skuad experts and book a demo today.
An EOR service helps organizations manage payroll in the country. Additionally, it helps handle taxation and compliance management matters, and the burden gets eased from employers. Expanding your business operation beyond your national borders can be an expensive and time-consuming task. It involves several complex procedures that can take a lot of time to complete. By choosing to partner with an Armenia EOR service, you can expedite the expansion process and simplify it.
The benefit of working with an EOR service is that you can focus on growing your company while your EOR partner takes care of the rest. Skuad can make sure each of your employees has a positive hiring experience. Since we take over all the HR-related processes, including hiring, payroll, taxation, and securing visas and work permits for your employees, you'll be able to focus on the business side of things. Further, you won't have to worry about contravening any of the Armenian employment laws.
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There are many types of visitor visas to Armenia.
Armenia has only short-term visas for tourists. There are no long-term visas.
For a longer duration, it is essential to get a residence permit. You cannot obtain a permit from Armenian embassies. It needs to be issued in Armenia only.
As a customary rule, those who hold an Armenian visa are not qualified to work in Armenia unless they have a work permit. Highly skilled business owners, foreign specialists, and executives get excluded from work permit requirements.
The transfer of staff and whether they are skilled or non-qualified determine the attainment of a work permit and a temporary residence permit. In Armenia, the same policy for work permits exists for local hires, intra-company transfers, and subcontracting employment. It is applied on behalf of the legal employer and gets issued for the employment contract term. The law obliges the employer to seek for Armenian citizens to perform the job.
Those who get employed by any foreign company get excluded from work permit provisions.
Except for a foreign individual spared from work permit terms, the employer needs first to apply for a work permit from the Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs (MLSA).
The simplest way to speed up work permit processing is to keep one employer for the entire stay. It seems incompatible with contracting at first, but if you use Skuad, you can ease your operation. The EORs even collect payments, pay taxes (including handling the admin), and send the net salary to you. With our comprehensive knowledge of local tax law, you are assured of compliance.
Skuad's extensive EOR services include sponsoring work permits. We have comprehensive knowledge of the local laws about work permits. Immigration laws are revised regularly, so it's hard to keep up with the latest developments. We have expertise in the taxation and immigration policies in the Caucasian region, ensuring that you receive up-to-date, accurate information. Talk to us today to learn more.
In Armenia, the tax levied on workers and employees applies differently to different income sources.
The four main choices include,
Skuad's bespoke EOR solution for payroll and taxes can make your expansion easier and save you time and money.
The Armenia subsidiary setup process entails compliance with corporate laws.
Requirements for incorporating an LLC in Armenia:
The following steps are required to set up an LLC in Armenia:
Talk to us to know how Skuad's robust EOR solution can help your business in the hire-to-fire cycle without the need for your business to learn the LLC laws in Armenia or get into the trouble of setting up a subsidiary in the country. Skuad's EOR services handle all compliance functions, including setting up a subsidiary.
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A PEO works as your co-employer – it means that you are in a joint employment relationship with the PEO handling jobs like recruiting, hiring, onboarding, managing payroll and taxation, and ensuring compliance end-to-end on an outsourced basis.
Your business entity needs to submit its wage-related details using the Federal Employer Identification Number of the PEO. The official contract called Administrative Services Outsourcing (ASO) with the PEO determines the HR functions that the PEO will manage and handle on your behalf.
On the other hand, an EOR service is provided by organizations that take over the legal responsibilities of employment to decrease complexities associated with HR functions, market access, and paying employees internationally. The EOR firm becomes the primary employer of their partner organization's employees on paper.
Skuad offers both EOR and PEO services. Depending on your requirements, you can benefit from our industry expertise to expedite your expansion in the Caucasian region in Europe.
Skuad offers customized EOR solutions to kick-start your business in Armenia. Its extensive knowledge of the local laws, language, customs, and markets will ensure the smooth expansion of your business. By taking over all your HR-related tasks, we can save you time, labor, and resources, which will let you better focus on the business side of expansion.
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Employer of record in Armenia, like Skuad, acts as the legal employer for your Armenian employees, handling tasks like payroll, taxes, and benefits administration. This lets you focus on your business while ensuring compliance with Armenian labor laws. To see cost of employment in Armenia, click here!
An Employer of Record simplifies workforce management by assuming the legal employer role for your workforce. They handle payroll, taxes, benefits, and compliance, freeing you to focus on strategic business goals. This is ideal for companies seeking to hire remote workers, expand internationally, or utilize a flexible workforce model.
EORs handle HR tasks and legalities for long-term employees, which is ideal for global expansion. They ensure compliance and manage payroll, taxes, and benefits.
Umbrella companies focus on short-term contractors and freelancers. They process payments and basic benefits but don't manage HR functions. EOR is a safer option compared to Umbrella companies.
Armenia labor law states severance pay is worth an employee's 2-week wage.
Armenian labor law ensures fair treatment for employees. Standard workweeks are 40 hours with overtime regulations. Minimum wage exists which is 75,000 AMD as of Jan 2023. Benefits include pensions, paid leaves, and social security. Termination procedures vary by reason and may involve severance pay. Discrimination is prohibited. Employers must provide a safe work environment. Consulting legal professionals is recommended.
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