Trade, ship, certify and finance goods through Armenia

Foreign Trade Advisory and Deal Structuring

We help you decide how a transaction should be organized before it starts.

• Feasibility review of import, export, re-export and transit operations
• Choice of trade route, Incoterms and contract structure
• Supplier and buyer search, counterparty checks and due diligence
• Sanctions and compliance screening of transactions and counterparties
• Pricing, margin and risk analysis for trial and long-term supply contracts
• Support during negotiations and contract preparation

Import and Export Regulatory Support

Every product has its own rules. We find them and take you through them.

• Pre-shipment regulatory opinion: can the goods be imported or exported, and under what conditions
• Import and export licences and permits for regulated goods
• Non-tariff restrictions and technical requirements
• Tariff quota applications where applicable
• Permits for controlled goods, including dual-use items, end-user and import certificates
• Veterinary, phytosanitary and food safety procedures
• Official clarifications from competent state authorities

Customs Solutions

We design the customs route that is lawful, efficient and cost-effective.

• Customs structuring of international transactions
• Transit through Armenia, re-export, temporary import and export
• Inward and outward processing procedures
• Advance product classification decisions
• Customs broker coordination and declaration support
• Support in obtaining Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) status
• Bonded and customs warehouse set-up

Logistics and Freight Forwarding

End-to-end transport planning from supplier to final destination.

• Road, rail, sea and multimodal shipments
• Routes through Armenia, the South Caucasus and neighbouring regions
• Container, bulk and project cargo
• Cargo insurance arrangements
• Shipment tracking and documentation
• Coordination with carriers, terminals and border authorities

Warehousing and Distribution

Storage and handling close to the border and the market.

• Storage in Armenia for transit, re-export and domestic distribution
• Inventory control, packing, labelling and relabelling
• Temperature-sensitive and special storage where available
• Last-mile delivery within Armenia

Product Certification, Testing and Conformity

Laboratory and certification expertise for goods and systems.

Certification of products and management systems is carried out by an accredited certification body of the group, independently of our advisory services: International Certification Centre ↗

• Product testing in accredited laboratories
• Conformity assessment and certification of products and management systems
• Technical regulation and standards guidance (national, EAEU, EU and international requirements)
• Preparation of test programs and documentation for market access
• Food and product safety testing

Inspection and Quality Control

Independent verification before goods change hands or cross a border.

• Pre-shipment and arrival inspection of quantity, quality and packaging
• Sampling and laboratory analysis
• Supervision of loading and unloading
• Quality reports and certificates for contracts and letters of credit

Trade Finance Support

We help structure payment and financing for your transactions, working with banks and financial institutions.

• Letter of credit structuring and document preparation
• Document checking to reduce discrepancies and payment delays
• Introductions to partner banks and finance providers
• Support with pre-export and import financing, guarantees and payment security
• Advice on payment terms, currency and settlement routes

Financing is provided by partner financial institutions subject to their own approval and terms.

Market Entry and Business Set-up in Armenia

A practical route for foreign companies and investors.

• Regulatory diagnostics: a full map of permits, licences and authorities for your project
• Company registration, licensing and permit support
• Investment project roadmaps and incentives screening
• Land, industrial sites, free economic zones and infrastructure connections
• Construction, environmental and subsoil-use procedures where relevant
• Localization of production and launch support

Government Relations and Project Coordination

Complex projects usually involve several ministries and agencies. We coordinate them for you.

• A single point of contact for communication with state bodies
• Inter-agency coordination for large and strategic projects
• Preparation of applications and supporting documents
• Resolution of stalled or complicated administrative cases within the law
• Engagement with business associations, chambers of commerce and industry groups
• Support for participation in state support programs