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17.01.2014
SME Tax Regime Facilitation Discussed
Chaired by Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan, a regular meeting of the SME Development Council was held today in the Office of Government. As at the previous meeting, the meeting looked at the possibility of amending the Republic of Armenia law on tax turnover. Addressing the SME representatives in attendance, the Prime Minister said that the proposed amendment seeks to reduce the turnover tax from the currently applicable 3.5% to 1% through more accurate documentation covering all... more →
16.01.2014
Inspection Reform Leads To Improved Business Environment
A Cabinet sitting was held today, chaired by Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan. The meeting approved a sample checklist and a methodology for risk-based checkups to be carried out by the Ministry of Urban Development-affiliated State Urban Development Inspectorate, as well as the summary description of risk criteria. The decision provides that risks in urban planning decisions will be assessed by means of facility checks and that the developer shall be considered as the operator... more →
14.01.2014
Mayor Taron Margaryan awarded Krziztof Penderecki with a Gold medal of the Mayor of Yerevan
Yerevan Mayor Taron Margaryan had a meeting with the world-known Polish composer Krziztof Penderecki. He has visited Armenia on the event of the 15th jubilee of the international music festival "Yerevan perspectives" which was started with a concert dedicated to the composer’s 80th birthday. Highly appreciating the contribution of Penderecki to the world music Mayor Taron Margaryan stressed the importance of holding the composer’s concerts in Yerevan. ... more →
14.01.2014
PM Welcomes Newly Appointed Turkmen Ambassador
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received newly appointed Ambassador of Turkmenistan to Armenia Kurbannazar Nazarov. Congratulating the diplomat on appointment as Ambassador, the Prime Minister stated in part, “As we attach great importance to bilateral relationship, we are eager to deepen and expand them ahead. On behalf of the Government of Armenia, I wish to assure you that we will do everything to contribute to your mission in our country.” Thankful for appreciation... more →
14.01.2014
PM Chairs Meeting To Discuss Customs Union Accession Work
Chaired by Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan, a meeting was held in the Office of Government to discuss progress toward accession to the Customs Union and the common economic space. The heads of corresponding task forces gave details on the activities and steps implemented under the Customs Union accession roadmap. Tigran Sargsyan directed the representatives of responsible agencies to strictly abide by the established timetable and report back any problem at the upcoming... more →
13.01.2014
“I learnt with deep pain about the untimely death of the famous conductor, Merited Artist of the Republic of Armenia Aram Gharabekian. I express my deep condolence to the family, close relatives, friends and colleagues of the acclaimed artist.” more →