We represent the business community in Armenia and promote the continuous improvement of the business environment.

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About Us

We are a non-profit, non-governmental organization representing the interests of employers in Armenia. We carry out business promotion and socio-economic development programs. RUEA is the only official social partner in Armenia, together with the Government and the Confederation of Trade Unions of Armenia, in the framework of Tripartite Collective Agreement.
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29-11-2024
On November 29, at the joint initiative of Vahagn Hambardzumyan, President of the Republican Union of Employers of Armenia, Hakob Avagyan, President of the SME Cooperation Association NGO, and Karen Zadoyan, President of the Armenian Lawyers’ Association NGO, a public discussion was organized at the Elite Plaza Business Center. The discussion aimed to constructively and professionally address contentious issues related to the legislative initiative which proposes proposes to move the taxation of a number of professional works and services to the general taxation system from July 1, 2025.
22-11-2024
On November 22, the President of the Republican Union of Employers of Armenia (RUEA), Vahagn Hambardzumyan, hosted Daniel Garrote Sanchez, a member of the Social Protection Engagement Scoping Mission delegation. The mission is taking place in Armenia on November 18-23, as a part of the Armenia Social Protection Administration II Project, implemented by the World Bank.
22-11-2024
On November 22, the President of the Republican Union of Employers of Armenia, Vahagn Hambardzumyan, hosted Ms. Sepideh Akbarpour Tajrishi, the Commercial Attaché of the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Armenia.

MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS

  • Advocacy & Lobbying
    Advocating for the interests of the members & business community, presenting the business challenges to the Government at various state levels.
  • Social Partnership
    Submission of legislative reform proposals to the Government of Armenia based on RUEA members’ needs and various socio-economic analyses.
  • Education-Labour Market Cooperation
    Cooperation with educational institutions representing the  employers’ needs on professional skills and education.
  • Business Consulting
    Business planning, marketing and competitive growth, export promotion, consulting on foreign market, trainings and seminars.
  • Business Cooperation
    Promotion of business cooperation between local and foreign companies, participation in business forums and trades.
  • Legal Consulting
    Consulting and advising on business legislation, Government decisions, permits and planned legislative changes.

RUEA TODAY

  • 14112
    MEMBER ORGANIZATIONS
    RUEA unites 14112 Armenian organizations, representing all economic sectors of Armenia. 
  • 18
    YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
    RUEA represents the interests of employers, implementing business promotion and socio-economic development programs since 2007.
  • 22
    SECTORIAL UNIONS
    RUEA unites 21 business associations and sectoral unions, which represent different sectors of the economy.
  • 10
    REGIONAL UNIONS
    RUEA has 10 regional unions in Yerevan and the regions of Armenia to represent the business interests in the regions.
  • 20%
    OF BUSINESSES OPERATING IN ARMENIA
    RUEA members represent 20% of the total number of active legal entities in Armenia.
  • 40%
    OF TOTAL EMPLOYEES
    About 40% of the private sector employees work under RUEA members.
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We can help you grow your business, raise your problems to the Government of Armenia, create business networks in Armenia and abroad.