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.
NEWS
.jpg?token=e1ec898959de150be14ec5890bbad74e "Work Debate on the Legislative Initiative in Tax Policy Model")
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.
.jpg?token=a9dee613b23245b372b135b621768900 "Meeting with a Member of the Social Protection Engagement Scoping Mission Delegation")
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.
.jpg?token=4f8aab7b8d7eef80a1600aebf37881bd "Armenian-Iranian Bilateral Trade Relations were Discussed")
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.
.png?token=572ac5b8561e3a75bc0767287c767eed "Prospects of Strengthening Armenian-Canadian Cooperation")
20-11-2024
As part of the partnership between the Republican Union of Employers of Armenia (RUEA) and the International Centre for Development Cooperation with Canada (ICDCC), an online seminar was held on November 20, focusing on "Major Provisions of Legislation and Taxation in International Trade Transactions with Canada."
.jpg?token=00ee261c27954da158d61d8754a72c68 "Public-Private Dialogue Process Officialy Launched")
13-11-2024
On November 13, the EBRD’s Armenian Investment Council (ICA) hosted a meeting between the members of the Republican Union of Employers of Armenia and the Council's expert team, which was represented by the RUEA President Vahagn Hambardzumyan and the Council’s Head Hovsep Patvakanyan.
.png?token=b65b664f7781f5fdb9ace59c88a93df4 "Expanding Armenian-Iranian Collaboration in the Healthcare Industry")
11-11-2024
At the initiative of the President of the Republican Union of Employers of Armenia, Vahagn Hambardzumyan, an online meeting of the health sector representatives was held on November 11 between the Union’s member enterpreneurs and the heads of 11 innovative organizations of the Islamic Republic of Iran. The representatives of the RA Ministry of Health also participated.
.jpg?token=a494380ed7b052ab9e16da52f33e3ead "Meetings and Discussions between ILO Partners and RUEA Staff and Board Members")
23-10-2024
On October 22-23, the executive body of the Republican Union of Employers of Armenia, headed by President Vahagn Hambardzumyan, hosted Vladimir Churovich, the Senior Specialist for Employers Activities of ILO Decent Work Technical Support Team and Country Office for Eastern Europe and Central Asia Office. The goal of the ILO expert's visit was to meet with the RUEA staff and Council members, get acquainted with the new policy adopted by the RUEA and discuss current issues and potential solutions.
.jpg?token=1c79fa2b1b3459c9b65d887977520c5f "Meeting with ILO International Partners within the Framework of a New Initiative Aimed at Formalization of the RA Economy")
17-10-2024
On October 17, Maria Khakhamyan, Vice-President of the Republican Union of Employers of Armenia (RUEA), and Chief Executive Officer, Lilit Adamyan hosted Kazutoshi Chatani, Senior Employment Specialist of the International Labour Organization (ILO), Country Office for Eastern Europe and Central Asia, Anna-Karin Palm Olsson, Technical Specialist Labour Market Services at the ILO, and Michael Liu-Kye Song, Specialist in Employment-Intensive Investment. Nune Hovhannisyan, ILO National Coordinator, and Sevak Alekyan, ILO Consultant were also present at the meeting.
.jpg?token=f006885d199ddbf310713df79634b6a8 "The Next National Program by the International Labour Organization in Armenia launched")
25-09-2024
On September 25, the International Labour Organization (ILO) announced the launch of the program titled “Prevention of Informal Employment and Promotion of Formal Employment in the Context of the Refugee Crisis from Nagorno-Karabakh.” The event was attended by the executive body of the Republican Union of Employers of Armenia (RUEA), led by its president, Vahagn Hambardzumyan.
.jpg?token=1b30e632e05e479a646436920743414a "President Vahagn Hambardzumyan hosted members of the ILO international delegation")
24-09-2024
On September 24, 2024, Vahagn Hambardzumyan, President of the Republican Union of Employers of Armenia (RUEA), hosted a delegation from the International Labour Organization (ILO), led by Frédéric Laperre, Head of the ILO's Action Program for Formalization, along with Chief Employment Specialist Kazutoshi Chatani and Nune Hovhannisyan, National Coordinator of the ILO in Armenia.
MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS
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Advocacy & LobbyingAdvocating for the interests of the members & business community, presenting the business challenges to the Government at various state levels. -
Social PartnershipSubmission of legislative reform proposals to the Government of Armenia based on RUEA members’ needs and various socio-economic analyses. -
Education-Labour Market CooperationCooperation with educational institutions representing the employers’ needs on professional skills and education. -
Business ConsultingBusiness planning, marketing and competitive growth, export promotion, consulting on foreign market, trainings and seminars. -
Business CooperationPromotion of business cooperation between local and foreign companies, participation in business forums and trades. -
Legal ConsultingConsulting and advising on business legislation, Government decisions, permits and planned legislative changes.
RUEA TODAY
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14112MEMBER ORGANIZATIONSRUEA unites 14112 Armenian organizations, representing all economic sectors of Armenia.
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18YEARS OF EXPERIENCERUEA represents the interests of employers, implementing business promotion and socio-economic development programs since 2007.
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22SECTORIAL UNIONSRUEA unites 21 business associations and sectoral unions, which represent different sectors of the economy.
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10REGIONAL UNIONSRUEA has 10 regional unions in Yerevan and the regions of Armenia to represent the business interests in the regions.
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20%OF BUSINESSES OPERATING IN ARMENIARUEA members represent 20% of the total number of active legal entities in Armenia.
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40%OF TOTAL EMPLOYEESAbout 40% of the private sector employees work under RUEA members.
BECOME A MEMBER
We can help you grow your business, raise your problems to the Government of Armenia, create business networks in Armenia and abroad.