As Armenia moves toward a mandatory income tax declaration system, the use of electronic signatures has become essential for every citizen. However, recent policy changes regarding the 3,000 AMD activation fee have left many people confused.
At the A.D. Sakharov Armenian Human Rights Protection Centre, we have received numerous inquiries from citizens who paid this fee in January 2025, only to learn that the fee was officially waived starting February 1, 2025.
The government announced that as of February 2025, citizens are exempt from the annual 3,000 AMD fee for activating electronic signatures (via “EKENG” CJSC). While this is a positive step for digital accessibility, it created a “fairness gap” for those who acted early.
Our legal team has identified three critical questions that the authorities must answer:
- Refunds for Early Birds: Will citizens who paid the 3,000 AMD in January 2025 receive a refund?
- Existing Signatures: What happens to those who received signatures before 2025? Will their renewals also be free of charge throughout this year?
- Automatic Activation: Will the system automatically activate these signatures for all citizens without requiring further bureaucracy or hidden costs?
The Sakharov Centre has officially reached out to the Prime Minister to request clarity. We believe that a successful digital transition requires trust and transparency. Citizens should not be penalized for being proactive in fulfilling their tax obligations.
Read our Full Inquiry in Armenian here: