Why Armenia,. tartUs Magazine, a quickly growing career network in the European startup community, has published a guide on how to launch a startup in Yerevan. The review touches upon a mass of essential questions, from lifestyle and cost of living to business issues such as tax policies.
It all starts with a brief historical review of Yerevan, from the date it was founded through the Soviet times and the modern conditions today that a startup business may find here.
The magazine also introduces some ways to get rid of the work-home-work routine in Yerevan. In particular, it suggests a walk along Saryan street, where there are a lot of fun places like pubs, bars, and lounges that offer a well-deserved rest after a tiring workday.For those who want organic food, Yerevan offers farmers’ markets, where everything is available at affordable prices.
The guide also points out the main advantages that businesspersons will have in launching a startup in Yerevan, as well as the factors they need to consider, such as the limitations with PayPal.
In addition, there is a thorough introduction of the main tech hubs one might want to connect with if owning a startup, as well as information about other administrative issues, like finding a workspace, getting in touch with investors, and finding local contacts who can advise you if needed. The services at UITE (Union of Information Technologies) is one example.
In a separate post, the magazine also presents an informative infographic that nicely sums up the key points.
You can take a look at the complete guide here and find the infographics here.
Why Armenia, StartUs Magazine