Armenian Business
For good up to date information, visit the U.S. Dept. of Commerce's BISNIS page on Armenia. Particularly useful are the Armenia Country Commercial Guide, some industry and general reports, and the useful contacts and resources.
- BISNIS page on Armenia
- Armenia Country Commercial Guide
Preview of the Country Commercial Guide Table of Contents:
CHAPTER 1: EXECUTIVE SUMMARY..
Chapter 2: ECONOMIC TRENDS AND OUTLOOK..
MAJOR TRENDS AND OUTLOOK..
Monetary Policy..
FISCAL POLICY..
BALANCE OF PAYMENTS.
GOVERNMENT ROLE IN THE ECONOMY..
PRINCIPAL SECTORS.
CHAPTER 3: POLITICAL ENVIRONMENT..
NATURE OF POLITICAL RELATIONSHIP WITH THE UNITED STATES.
MAJOR POLITICAL ISSUES AFFECTING BUSINESS CLIMATE.
BRIEF SYNOPSIS OF THE POLITICAL SYSTEM...
CHAPTER 4: MARKETING U.S. PRODUCTS AND SERVICES..
DISTRIBUTION AND SALES CHANNELS.
Starting a business in Armenia..
ADVERTISING AND TRADE PROMOTION..
NEED FOR A LOCAL ATTORNEY..
CHAPTER 5: LEADING SECTORS FOR U.S. EXPORTS AND INVESTMENT..
Chapter 6: Tax and Customs..
Tax System...
TARIFFS, IMPORT TAXES AND TRADE BARRIERS.
Import Licenses, Labeling, Marking Requirements and Standards.
Chapter 7: INVESTMENT CLIMATE.
OPENNESS TO FOREIGN INVESTMENT..
PROTECTION OF PROPERTY RIGHTS.
DISPUTE SETTLEMENT..
TRANSPARENCY OF THE REGULATORY SYSTEM...
CORRUPTION..
Chapter 8: BANKING AND FINANCE.
THE BANKING SECTOR..
GENERAL FINANCING AVAILABILITY AND TERMS OF PAYMENT..
Project Financing, EXPORT FINANCING, INSURANCE.
CHAPTER 9: BUSINESS TRAVEL..
BUSINESS CUSTOMS.
TRAVEL ADVISORY AND VISAS.
NATIONAL HOLIDAYS.
CHAPTER 10: Statistics and Annual Indicators..
CHAPTER 11: business Directory..
U.S. EMBASSY TRADE-RELATED OFFICIALS.
ARMENIAN TRADE AND INDUSTRY ASSOCIATIONS.
COMMERCIAL BANKS.
MAJOR BUSINESS DIRECTORIES.
Advertising: Press, Billboards.
Advertising: Radio and TV..
Business Newspapers AND News Agencies.
Consulting firms.
U.S. FIRMS IN ARMENIA..
KEY GOVERNMENT CONTACTS