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Changes made to Article 336 of the Tax Code

Changes made to Article 336 of the Tax Code


As a result of the amendment to Article 336 of the Tax Code, effective June 01, 2024, the program of comprehensive tax audits will no longer be subject to publication. Consequently, your business may be subject to unexpected audits by the tax authorities. Our tax audit services will significantly reduce your risks and ensure the smooth operation of your business. 27 June 2024, Thursday
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Happy Children

Happy Children's Day!


We were please to host our little compatriots of Artsakh at our office. 01 June 2024, Saturday
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Tax privileges for IT start-ups

Tax privileges for IT start-ups


On December 22, 2023, the National Assembly approved the legal act ՀՕ-420-Ն in an accelerated procedure during its first and second readings. This act introduces amendments and additions to the RA Law "On State Support of the Information Technology Sector" and also modifies the RA Tax Code. 12 January 2024, Friday
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Tax privileges for the relocated businesses

Tax privileges for the relocated businesses


On December 28, 2023, the Government of the Republic of Armenia adopted Decision 2328-L with the aim of supporting the jobs created and being created by entrepreneurs operating in the IT sector. 08 January 2024, Monday
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Approval of a 1-year extension of the RA Law "On State Support of the IT Sector", without income tax exemption.

Approval of a 1-year extension of the RA Law "On State Support of the IT Sector", without income tax exemption.


During the meeting initiated and chaired by the Prime Minister with the representatives of the tech sectori, in which the founder of our company, Sergey Muradyan, also participated, the Government, then the National Assembly accepted the 1-year extension of the RA law "On state support of the IT sector", without the privilege of profit tax. 26 December 2023, Tuesday
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The result of the consultations held under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan with representatives of the technological sector

The result of the consultations held under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan with representatives of the technological sector


As a result of the consultation held a few days ago, on December 15, with the representatives of the tech sector under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan: 22 December 2023, Friday
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"Since day one, Step Consulting has been our go-to accounting partner in Armenia."  Armen Orduyan

"Since day one, Step Consulting has been our go-to accounting partner in Armenia." Armen Orduyan


29 November 2023, Wednesday
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Visit in DataArt, Serbia

Visit in DataArt, Serbia


Visit in DataArt, Serbia 13 October 2023, Friday
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The administration carried out by the SRC shall be compliant to the legislation

The administration carried out by the SRC shall be compliant to the legislation


The State Revenue Committee of the Republic of Armenia must provide clear explanations regarding the fact why the tax authority does not allow (mainly car importing companies) to submit applications for the entry of value added tax debit balances into the unified account (if submitted, they demand to cancel it), by threatening to suspend the study process and avoiding to present any justification, as a result of which the businessmen do not receive these amounts.  30 May 2023, Tuesday
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"A "legislative trap" for small businesses that has consequences" Kahtsrik Gevorgyan, lawyer at Step Consulting

"A "legislative trap" for small businesses that has consequences" Kahtsrik Gevorgyan, lawyer at Step Consulting


There are formal differences between registering and being considered as a value added tax (VAT) payer, but they are essentially the same in terms of content. This was reported by Kaghtsrik Gevorgyan, a lawyer in charge of external relations of Step Consulting. 18 April 2023, Tuesday
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ԱԱՀ-ի վերադարձը կարևոր է, բայց պետք է լինի հիմնավորված

ԱԱՀ-ի վերադարձը կարևոր է, բայց պետք է լինի հիմնավորված


Հաշված օրերի ընթացքում ավելացված արժեքի հարկի (ԱԱՀ) վերադարձը կարևոր է տնտեսության համար, բայց առավել կարևոր է, որ այդ վերադարձները լինեն հիմնավորված։ 10 April 2023, Monday
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Collaboration with ICA

Collaboration with ICA


We are happy to announce our collaboration with Investment Council of Armenia - ICA aimed at creating a better business environment. 28 March 2023, Tuesday
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“When we adopt laws and do not exercise control over them, double business standards arise” -  CEO of Step Consulting Sergey Muradyan.

“When we adopt laws and do not exercise control over them, double business standards arise” -  CEO of Step Consulting Sergey Muradyan.


According to Sergey, pursuant to the Law of the Republic of Armenia "On non-cash Operations", a non-cash quote or price offer cannot imply a higher price than a cash quote. A number of entrepreneurs will make a lower quote or price offer on cash payment terms, and this is often done publicly. 15 March 2023, Wednesday
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THE GOVERNMENT DECISION ON THE SUPPORT TO THE IT SECTOR IS IMPORTANT AND SIGNIFICANT, HOWEVER SUBSTANTIAL CHANGES ARE NEEDED. SERGEY MURADYAN

THE GOVERNMENT DECISION ON THE SUPPORT TO THE IT SECTOR IS IMPORTANT AND SIGNIFICANT, HOWEVER SUBSTANTIAL CHANGES ARE NEEDED. SERGEY MURADYAN


«Starting from the middle of 2022, Armenia's high-tech sector faced two problems: the global recession and the revaluation of AMD against foreign currency» - Sergey Muradyan, the CEO of "Step Consulting". 13 March 2023, Monday
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Digitec

Digitec


“Investor's day for the IT industry” 11 March 2023, Saturday
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“General taxation of dividends can damage the SME and the overall investment environment of Armenia” – Sergey Muradyan, the CEO at Step Consulting.

“General taxation of dividends can damage the SME and the overall investment environment of Armenia” – Sergey Muradyan, the CEO at Step Consulting.


On March 1, on the unified website for the publication of drafts of legal acts, e-draft.am, the RA draft law "On Amendments to the Tax Code" was published, according to which Part 4 of Article 159 of the RA Tax Code should be invalidated. i.e. in the event of the adoption of the law, individuals who perform as participants/shareholders of the business can no longer return the income tax at the rate of 5 percent paid from the distributed profit (the same 5 percent is returned on the condition that the individual who is a shareholder/participant invests it in the authorized capital of the organization). 06 March 2023, Monday
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Parliamentary hearings in the National Assembly in regards to the package of amendments and additions to the Labor Code

Parliamentary hearings in the National Assembly in regards to the package of amendments and additions to the Labor Code


Today the CEO of our company Sergey Muradyan participated in the parliamentary hearings and the Q&A in the National Assembly in regards to the package of amendments and additions to the Labor Code and related laws, and presented a number of global and local proposals 24 February 2023, Friday
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On 26th of December we attended the 40th anniversary of our good associate Adobe.

On 26th of December we attended the 40th anniversary of our good associate Adobe.


Not only does Adobe Armenia outstand for its business activities, but also for its laudable public activities. 26 December 2022, Monday
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Real Partnership is measured when fighting together.

Real Partnership is measured when fighting together.


We are honored to have established such a strong strategic Partnership with DataArt Armenia in many different directions. 25 December 2022, Sunday
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The topic of our today’s seminar was the profit tax.

The topic of our today’s seminar was the profit tax.


We attribute great importance to our continuous professional growth. 01 January 2020, Wednesday
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Research

Research


We have conducted another research having obtained green light from our customers. 01 January 2020, Wednesday
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Average salary statistics of the IT sector Employees

Average salary statistics of the IT sector Employees


We are presenting to your attention the average salary statistics of the IT sector Employees at International Software Companies. 01 January 2020, Wednesday
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Statistics

Statistics


01 January 2020, Wednesday
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Comparison of the top 10 BIGGEST TAXPAYERS OF THE IT SPHERE of 2019 and 2020.

Comparison of the top 10 BIGGEST TAXPAYERS OF THE IT SPHERE of 2019 and 2020.


Synopsys Armenia, Digitain and Soft Construct occupied the first 3 positions, both in 2019 and 2020, with some changes in the ranking. 01 January 2020, Wednesday