Republic of ArmeniaImport and export of goods and services with Armenia — a bilingual EN/RU contract for the bank in 15 minutes. Armenia is an EAEU member — no customs clearance
Four contract types — for any deal structure with an Armenian partner
A Russian company purchases goods from an Armenian supplier: cognac, jewelry, food products, chemicals.
A Russian company sells goods to an Armenian buyer: petroleum products, metals, equipment, food products.
A Russian company receives services from an Armenian contractor: IT, tourism, manufacturing.
A Russian company provides services to an Armenian client: IT, engineering, consulting.
Key terms to reflect in the contract
Armenia has been a member of the EAEU since 2015. Goods move between Russia and Armenia without customs declaration or import duties. For shipments from 1 million RUB, a customs statistical form must be filed. The contract is still mandatory for the bank and for tax accounting.
EAEU · no customsSettlements with Armenia use AMD (Armenian dram) and RUB (Russian ruble) — the banking infrastructure of the two countries is well integrated. Most Armenian banks hold ruble correspondent accounts, which simplifies settlements. Check your preferred currency with your bank.
AMD · RUB · currencyDespite EAEU membership, currency control under 173-FZ applies in full. For contracts from 3 million RUB, the bank registers it and assigns a unique registration number. The contract must include payment terms, delivery deadlines, and both parties' details.
173-FZ · registration number · EAEUVAT on trade within the EAEU is paid in the destination country. On export from Russia to Armenia: the Russian exporter applies a 0% VAT rate and confirms the export with supporting documents. On import into Russia: the buyer pays VAT to the tax authority (FTS) and files an import application.
0% VAT · EAEU · taxAnswers to the most common questions
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The same bilingual contract — tailored to each country’s specifics
Armenia has been a member of the EAEU since 2015. Goods move between Russia and Armenia without customs declaration or import duties. Instead of a customs declaration, a customs statistical form is filed for shipments from 1 million RUB. Nevertheless, the contract remains mandatory: banks require it for currency control under 173-FZ, and the tax authority (FTS) requires it to confirm the zero VAT rate on exports.
Armenian companies are registered with the State Register Agency of the Republic of Armenia. The main identifier is the HSHN (Հ.Վ.Հ.), an 8-digit tax identification number. Company status can be verified on e-register.am. Company types: ՍՊԸ (LLC) and ԲԲԸ (JSC). SWIFT codes of Armenian banks: ACBA Bank — ARMIAM22, Ameriabank — ARMJAM22, Ardshinbank — ARDSAM22.
The procedure for paying VAT is governed by the Protocol on the Collection of Indirect Taxes (Annex No. 18 to the EAEU Treaty). On export from Russia to Armenia: the exporter applies a 0% VAT rate and assembles a supporting document package (VAT payment application, transport documents) within 180 days. On import from Armenia: the Russian buyer pays VAT to the tax authority (FTS) independently.
There is no direct land border between Russia and Armenia. Main routes: trucking via Georgia (Verkhny Lars checkpoint) — the most popular option, 2–3 days; air freight Moscow – Yerevan (Zvartnots) — for urgent and high-value cargo; the route via Iran — for large-volume shipments. The delivery term in the contract should reflect the chosen route.
Import from Armenia: cognac and brandy, jewelry, fruit and vegetables, canned goods, copper and molybdenum. Export to Armenia: petroleum products, natural gas, rolled metal, grain and foodstuffs, equipment. Russia is Armenia's largest trading partner. CISG applies by default, since both countries are parties to the Convention.
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