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Published on March 21, 2012
TAX EVADERS TO BE BANNED FROM FREE ECONOMIC ZONES IN ARMENIA
Like all other governments, Armenian authorities aim to establish free economic zones in the country to boost economic growth through increased export, creation of new jobs and promotion of investments.
Hovhannes Avetisyan, head of the investment policy department of Armenia's Economy Ministry took part in the discussion on "Prospects of creation free economic zones (FEZ) in Armenia and their potential impact on IT industry"on March 21 in Yerevan.
He said the government has set a tough tender for FEZ organization. With regard to this, Avetisyan reminded that the Armenian government approved on February 2, 2012 the project on FEZ creation on the territory of Mars plant and Yerevan scientific and research institute of mathematical machines, as well as the bid by Sitronics JSC for FEZ organization.
"The government will not permit tax evader companies' entry to FEZ; only companies able to ensure growth and development will be allowed in," Avetisyan emphasized.
The ministerial official also added that a document will be signed with Sitronics company within a month, according to which the company commits to undertake FEZ organization during six months, following which its official launch will be announced.
"All procedures are being accomplished in line with the timescale, and there are no concerns over possible cancellation of the law on FEZ due to a failure to launch within one year after it became effective," he said.
The initial stage of the project envisages investments worth USD 10 million; also, new jobs will be created.
On December 28, 2011 Armenian Minister of Economy Yerevan chaired the first meeting of the intergovernmental committee on formation of free economic zones.
On June 21, 2011 Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan signed the "law on free economic zones" aimed at settlement of export problems and creation of favorable conditions for export-oriented enterprises.
Coming years envisage formation of 2-3 free economic zones in agro and industrial fields at Zvartnots Airport and Mars plant respectively, with negotiations currently in progress with jewellers.
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Today in Armenian history- 0 Our ancestors celebrated the New Year in this day as the reawakening of nature and the work of the farmer.
- 1615 According to a proclamation by the Polish King Sigismund the Third, Armenians were allowed to live and work in Dubrovitsa. This Armenian colony was obliterated in 1672 in the course of Turkish attacks.
- 1747 The Dutch award the Armenians of Indonesia the same civil rights as European free citizens.
- 1758 Birth of Ghookas Eencheechyan (armenologist and geographer). He died in 1833.
- 1763 Death of Catholicos Hakob the Fifth --Shamakhetsee. He was an important figure in the liberation movement of the 18th century. His birthdate is unknown.
- 1828 Tsar Nicholas the First defines the status of the Armenian Province. Major-General Tchavchevadze is appointed Governor of the Province.
- 1879 Birth of Anooshavan Vardanian, playwright, representative of proletarian literature. He was head of the Copyright Protection Department.
- 1888 Birth of Marietta Shahinyan (Bolshevik propaganda writer) in Moscow.
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