Basic information
Outline of the system
Production, import or trade of fireworks materials and the trade, import, export and transportation of diamonds whether or not worked but mounted or set classified under HS nomenclature 710210000, 710221000, 710231000 are regulated by the Law “On licensing” of the Republic of Armenia. The licensing system is regulated by the Ministry of Finance.
Product coverage
Production, import or trade of fireworks materials and the trade, importation, export and transportation of diamonds whether or not worked but mounted or set classified under HS nomenclature 710210000, 710221000, 710231000 are subject to automatic licensing.
Nature of licensing
Automatic
If Automatic, administrative purpose
Non-Automatic
If Non-Automatic, description of the notified Non-Automatic Licensing regime
Products under restriction as to the quantity or value of imports
The licensing of the aforementioned products is not intended to restrict the quantity or value of imports. The licensing purposes to protect the consumers’ rights, to support the regulation of developing market relations, to increase the quality of products and services.
Questions for products under restriction as to the quantity or value of imports
There are no quantitative restrictions.
The system applies to products originating from which country?
The system applies to goods originating in and coming from all countries.
Expected duration of licensing procedure
Legal requirements
Is the licensing statutorily required?
The licensing is statutorily required. The licensing is regulated by the Law “On Licensing” of the Republic of Armenia.
Does the legislation leave designation of products to be subject to licensing to administrative discretion?
Is it possible for the government to abolish the system without legislative approval?
The government can not abolish the system without a legislative approval.
Eligibility of applicants
Is there a system of registration of persons or firms permitted to engage in importation?
What persons or firms are eligible to apply for a licence?
All persons, firms and institutions are eligible to apply for a licence.
Is there a registration fee?
Is there a published list of authorized importers?
Contact point for information on eligibility
Ministry/Authority
Address
Telephone
Fax
E-mail address
Website
Contact officer
Submission of an application
Administrative body(ies) for submission of an application
Documentation requirements
What information is required in applications?
The following information is required in an application:
(a) For legal persons:
(i) The name and the organizational-legal form, location and place(s) of activity;
(ii) Type of activity subject to licensing which the applicant intends to perform.
(b) For an entrepreneur or natural person:
(i) The name and surname, residence and place(s) of activity;
(ii) Type of activity subject to licensing which the applicant intends to perform.
What documents is the importer required to supply with the application?
The following documents are required:
(a) For legal persons:
(i) A copy of its charter;
(ii) A copy of a state registration certificate (with all copies);
(iii) A receipt of state duty payment in accordance with the Law "On State Duties" of the Republic of Armenia;
(iv) A copy of taxpayer’s identification number;
(b) For entrepreneur or natural person:
(i) A copy of a state registration certificate of entrepreneur;
(ii) A receipt of state duty payment in accordance with the Law "On State Duties" of the Republic of Armenia;
(iii) Information about a taxpayer’s identification number or number of a social card.
Window of submission of an application
How far in advance of importation must application for a licence be made?
In accordance with our legislation the licence shall be granted in 3 days after submitting the application and all necessary documents to the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Armenia.
Are there any limitations as to the period of the year during which application for licence can be made? If so, explain
There are no limitations as to the period of the year during which an application for a licence and/or importation may be made.
Issuing the license
Can a licence be granted immediately on request?
There are no circumstances under which a licence can be granted immediately on request.
Can licences be obtained within a shorter time-limit or for goods arriving at the port without a licence
Which administrative body is responsible for approving application of licences?
Only the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Armenia shall consider the application for a licence.
Must the applications be passed on to other organs for visa, note or approval?
Are there any other conditions attached to the issue of a licence?
No, there are no other conditions attached to the issue of a licence.
Fees and other administrative charges
Is there any licensing fee or administrative charge?
Yes.
What is the amount of the fee or charge?
As provided by the Law "On State Duties" of the Republic of Armenia the following amounts of duties must be paid: 1.000.000 AMD (Armenian Dram) for a licence for trade, importation, export and transportation of diamonds (whether or not worked but mounted or set); 50 000 AMD for a licence for production, import or trade of fireworks materials for legal persons and 10 000 AMD for a licence for production, import or trade of fireworks materials for entrepreneur or natural person.
Is there any deposit or advance payment required associated with the issue of licences?
There is no deposit or advance payment requirement associated with the issue of licences.
Amount or rate?
Is it refundable?
What is the period of retention?
What is the purpose of this requirement?
Refusal of an application
Under what circumstances may an application for a licence be refused other than failure to meet the ordinary criteria?
The application for a licence shall be refused if:
(a) Documents submitted by an applicant are defective, obviously false or distorted;
(b) Submitted documents do not comply with the requirements of the Law “On Licensing” and the legislation of the Republic of Armenia;
(c) The applying legal person, according to law and its charter, has no right to perform the requested type of activities subject to licensing;
(d) The applying natural person has no right to perform the requested types of activities subject to licensing;
(e) In other cases stipulated by laws or licensing procedures.
Are the reasons for any refusal given to applicants?
The reasons and legal bases for the refusal to issue a licence are clearly laid down in the decision on refusal of the application for a licence which is to be given to the applicant in the due manner.
Have applicants a right of appeal in the event of refusal to issue a licence?
Applicants have a right of appeal.
If so, to what bodies and under what procedures?
The decision on refusal of the application for a licence may be appealed to a court or higher authorities according to the legislation of the Republic of Armenia, within a month period following the day of receiving the respective refusal.
Importation
Are there any limitations as to the period of year during which importation may be made?
There are no limitations as to the period of the year during which an application for a licence and/or importation may be made.
What documents are required upon actual importation?
Not applicable.
Are there any other administrative procedures, apart from import licensing and similar administrative procedures, required prior to importation?
Not applicable.
Conditions of licensing
What is the period of validity of a licence? Can the validity be extended? How?
The licences for production, import or trade of fireworks materials and the trade, importation, export and transportation of diamonds (whether or not worked but mounted or set) are granted without time limits.
Is there any penalty for the non-utilization of a licence or a portion of a licence?
There is no penalty for the non-utilization of a licence or a portion of it.
Are licences transferable between importers? If so, are any limitations or conditions attached to such transfer?
Licences are not transferable between other legal entities including importers.
Foreign Exchange
Is foreign exchange automatically provided by the banking authorities for goods to be imported?
Not applicable.
Is a licence required as a condition to obtaining foreign exchange?
Not applicable.
Is foreign exchange always available to cover licences issued?
Not applicable.
What formalities must be fulfilled for obtaining the foreign exchange?
Not applicable.