February 8, 2011 - 17:30 AMT
IFC to assist implementation of programs on business facilitation in Armenia

Armenian Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received a delegation led by Lisa Kaestner, Head of Strategy and Coordination Unit at the Central and Eastern Europe Department of the International Finance Corporation (IFC).

The program of reforms and business facilitation in Armenia was in the focus of the meeting, the RA governmental press service reported.

The parties attached importance to cooperation in the fields of tax payments, border trade and inspections.

Mr. Sargsyan noted that since January 1, 2011, taxpayers have been provided with the opportunity to submit reports on VAT electronically.