Employer of Record (EOR) services in Armenia

An Employer of Record in Armenia legally employs staff on your behalf. The EOR manages contracts, payroll, tax filings, and compliance with Armenian labor laws, while you direct the employee’s daily work. This lets you hire talent quickly without the cost and delays of establishing a branch or subsidiary.

Through an EOR, your business doesn’t need to register a local entity in Armenia. The EOR acts as the legal employer, while you manage the work and projects. This means you can hire staff in Armenia fully compliant with local labor law without setting up a legal presence.

The EOR ensures compliance with:
‍
- Armenian labor contracts and employment registration
- Payroll tax withholding and reporting
- Social security contributions
- Paid leave, sick leave, and termination rules
- Annual raises and statutory employee protections

This reduces your exposure to legal risks or fines.

The EOR calculates salaries, processes monthly payroll, and deducts required taxes and social contributions. They also handle statutory benefits such as paid time off, maternity leave, and health coverage where required. Optional benefits like private health insurance or equipment stipends can be added at your request.

Costs include the employee’s gross salary plus an EOR service fee. Fees vary by provider but are typically a flat monthly amount or a percentage of payroll. Compared with setting up a legal entity, using an EOR is significantly more cost-effective.​

Most EORs can onboard staff in 1–2 weeks, depending on how quickly documents are submitted. This includes drafting contracts, registering employees, and setting up payroll. It’s much faster than establishing a local subsidiary, which can take months.

Yes. An EOR in Armenia can support visa and work permit applications for foreign staff. They prepare and submit the necessary documentation and ensure compliance with Armenian immigration law.

An EOR employs workers under its own Armenian legal entity, making it the simplest option for companies without a local presence. A PEO requires you to already have a registered local entity in Armenia and shares employment responsibilities with you. For foreign companies, EOR is usually the practical choice.

The EOR assumes responsibility for compliance with local labor law, tax filings, and employee protections. This shields your company from risks such as misclassification, improper terminations, or payroll errors.

Yes. If you decide to establish your own branch or subsidiary in Armenia, employees can be smoothly transferred from the EOR to your entity. The EOR manages the offboarding process to ensure compliance and continuity.