01 About Legelata
Legelata is a law and accounting firm in Armenia with a rich history of providing exceptional services to clients across various industries. We act as consultants for businesses involved in banking and finance, trade and logistics, and much more. We advise and provide services on accounting, tax reporting, strategic planning, and operational optimization. And our economists provide competent financial management, using individual strategies that allow businesses of any size to flourish. From careful accounting to strategic tax planning.
With a team of seasoned professionals who possess a deep understanding of legal intricacies and financial complexities, we offer comprehensive solutions tailored to meet the diverse needs of our corporate clientele. Whether navigating intricate regulatory frameworks, structuring complex business transactions, or providing strategic financial advice, our firm is committed to delivering excellence at every step.
02 Awards
03 Financial services
ACCOUNTING
We understand the critical importance and responsibility of the accounting process. Initially, we seek your trust, and as we progress, we aim to demonstrate the accuracy of your decision through our professionalism and high-performance standards. It is our privilege to offer comprehensive accounting services to your company.
Below is an overview of the activities included in our accounting services:
- Provision of bookkeeping software: Microsoft Dynamics 365, Arm. Software, 1C, QuickBooks Online, Xero.
- Establishment of a robust bookkeeping system aligned with the Company's accounting policy.
- Identification and calculation of taxes for various transactions.
- Maintenance of accounting records including Debtors/Creditors, assets, and liabilities.
- Ensuring tax compliance and timely submission of tax and other regulatory returns.
- Preparation and submission of necessary reports to relevant authorities.
- Payroll calculations and preparation of employees’ time-sheets and salary statements.
- We look forward to supporting your business with our expertise and dedication to maintaining accurate financial records and compliance.
REMOTE ACCOUNTING
The key to a successful business is sourcing high-quality products at the best prices. It's essential to continually analyze your business activities to understand your strengths and weaknesses. Among our range of services, we offer remote accounting and financial management. With our support, you can monitor your business finances frequently and online, identify and address issues promptly, and enhance your key business competencies.
Our primary services include:
- Developing a financial management system tailored to your business needs.
- Recording and managing your business activities in accordance with your financial management policies.
- Providing 24/7 online access to your company's financial statements.
Having the right financial tools is crucial to steering your business in the right direction, and we are here to support you every step of the way.
TAX CONSULTING
Our tax experts offer guidance both independently and as part of larger transactions. We prioritize tax-saving strategies in all our assignments, even when clients focus on other aspects of a transaction. Our services cover all tax types, including:
- Optimizing company taxes
- Avoiding double taxation
We continually enhance our expertise to provide comprehensive solutions within our consultancy services. Our primary consultancy areas include:
- Tax treatment advisory
- Company taxation guidance within relevant legislation
- Financial strategy consulting
- Financial planning and investment consulting
FINANCIAL CONSULTING AND MANAGEMENT
In today's rapidly evolving technological landscape, companies must maintain a robust, innovative, and efficient financial management system to stay competitive. Achieving the right objectives through the most effective strategies requires a well-functioning financial framework.
To enhance your financial management efficiency, we offer the following services:
- Developing or refining company budgets
- Optimizing financial operations to improve revenue and reduce costs
- Implementing or enhancing financial control systems
- Providing cutting-edge bookkeeping software, including Microsoft Dynamics 365, Arm Software, 1C, QuickBooks Online, and Xero
Leveraging the expertise of our team and the latest technological advancements, we deliver these services swiftly and effectively. Our comprehensive approach ensures your financial management system is both modern and highly functional.
04 Specialists
Managing Partner
Gor Margaryan
Partner (Finance)
Tigran Ghambaryan
Accountant
Gohar Sargsyan
Gor
Margaryan
Managing Partner
Prior Experience
2010-Present
Legelata, Managing Partner
2014-2018
Fawaz Alhokair Group,General Counsel
2010
Asian Development Bank
2010
Central Bank of Armenia
2008–2010
AM Law Firm, Senior Associate
2007 - 2010
Defense law firm, Senior Associate
2007 – 2008
Foreign Financing Projects Management Center, Lawyer
Education
2015-2017
Master of Business Administration (MBA) – University of Manchester Business School, UK
2008-2010
LL.M in Law and Finance (with merits), - Goethe University, Institute for Finance, Germany
2006-2007
LL.M in International Trade Law (with distinction), - University of Essex, UK
2000-2004
B.A in Law – Yerevan State University
Field of Expertise
Banking and Finance, Accounting, Tax, Business consulting, Foreign Investment
Admissions and Qualifications
Chamber of Advocates of the Republic of Armenia.
Languages
Armenian, English, Spanish, Russian
Representative Matters
- agRIF Cooperatief of Netherlands in acquisition of stake in Inecobank CJSC.
- Incofin Investment Management in acquisition of stake in Araratbank OJSC.
- Agence Française de Développement in extension of a loan to the Government of Armenia.
- Proparco in extension of a loan to Ameriabank CJSC.
- Danish Export Credit Fonden in extension of export finance.
-Servizi Assicurativi del Commercio.
- Estero – SACE in extension of export finance loan.
- Alhokair Group in tax and corporate restructuring of the group.
- Amber Capital in due diligence of “Walnut Farms” CJSC, preparation of Investment documents
(including share purchase agreement and shareholder’s agreement).
- INTERACTIVE CORP of USA Advising on multi-million USD M&A transactions and representing the
concentration with the state authority
- SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CENTRAL EURASIA LLP in the field of unfair competition.
- SEMUR & Co LLC in the proceeding initiated related to the infringement of a dominant position.
- RCF Holding Management LLC over ICSID - Business and tax advice.
- GGG LLC - Business consulting.
- Makur Erkati Gortsaran (Pure Iron Plant) OJSC - Business consulting.
- Yandex Eats and the Yandex Group - Business consulting.
- ECOSENSE LLC - Business consulting.
- Amber Capital - Business consulting
- IMEX GROUP LLC - Business consulting.
Tigran
Ghambaryan
Partner (Finance)
Prior Experience
2021-Present
Legelata, Project Manager
2017-2021
ACBA BANK OJSC, Superviser
2015-2017
ACBA BANK OJSC, Branch Chief Accountant
2010-2015
ACBA BANK OJSC, Teller
Education
2003-2008
Masters of Science, Armenian National Agricultural University
Courses
2022
PMP (CERTIFIED IN 2022)
IAB International Academy of Business, Yerevan (Armenia)
Project Management Course (Waterfall Approach)
- Project Management framework, project management processes and
knowledge areas
Agile Project Management Course
- Agile, iterative, adaptive and hybrid project environments
- Organizational consideration for project agility
CENTRAL BANK OF ARMENIA, YEREVAN (ARMENIA)
- Certified Chief Accountant of The Branch 2015
- Certified Branch Maneger of Bank 2014
INTERNATIONAL ACCOUNTANCY TRAINING CENTRE, YEREVAN (ARMENIA)
- Advanced Training Certificate
- Accounting Framework and Main Accounting Standards of the RA
Languages
Armenian, English, Russian
Representative Matters
- RGAM Retail Group Armenia CJSC in corporate, tax and lease related matters.
- “Yandex. Taxi” B.V. on the legislation of the Republic of Armenia in the field of Tax Law.
- One of the leading CPA firm in the US "Baker Tilly" faced the challenges of a heavy inflow of tax work, which was difficult to manage during the tax season. Leveraging our CPA-exclusive services, the firm was able to meet the tax season demands through the timely delivery of individual, business, and trust tax returns and help process the lagging bookkeeping and accounting work at the same time.
- "Grant Thornton" - In their endeavor to reduce operational costs, they partnered with us to enhance accuracy, data security, and client satisfaction.
- The client is a leading Canada-based Chartered Accounting firm specializing in financial and tax resources for entrepreneurs, family business owners, and professionals. The client was getting an overwhelming number of requests for Personal income tax returns [T1] and corporate income tax returns [T2] filing, which they needed to address promptly. We devised a solution for our client using our corporate and individual tax filing expertise. Our solution helped our client.
- "Maple Telecommunication"
- "National Instruments (NI)"
- "The National Democratic Institute"
Gohar
Sargsyan
Acountant
Prior Experience
2023-Present
Legelata, Acountant.
2023
LLC “Security Group”, Private Security Company, Financial manager.
2022-2023
NW RJV (North-West Regional Directorate of Railway Stations, Structural Department of Russian Railways), Economist.
2021-2022
Auto wagon Depo-15 (Structural division of Oktyabrskaya DMW of Russian Railways), Economist.
2020–2021
Engineer of the department of Economic and Utility contracts for the management of the logistics base of the Federal State budget of the higher educational institution “St. Petersburg University”.
2018 - 2020
Leading Finance Economist of the structural division of the October directorate of St. Petersburg-Vitebsk civil structures.
2010 – 2018
Leading Economist (logistics and cargo transportation) of “First Crago Transport Company)” OJSC.
Education
2015-2017
Yerevan State University, Master's degree
Field of Expertise
Economic, Accounting, Tax.
Languages
Armenian, English, Russian
Representative Matters
- “LC Waikiki Retail AR” LLC – representation with the tax authority in the elimination of imposed fines.
- “Magic board” LLC - Financial and tax advice. Ongoing corporate and accounting assistance..
- “AIS Group” LLC - Financial and tax advice. Ongoing corporate and accounting assistance.
- “Armenian branch of the National Democratic Institute” - Financial and tax advice. Ongoing corporate and accounting assistance.
- AS PNB Banka - Financial advice. Ongoing corporate and accounting assistance.
- Coca Cola Hellenic Bottling Company - Financial and tax advice. Ongoing corporate and accounting assistance.
- “ABC Pharmacia” LLC – Financial and tax advice. Ongoing corporate and accounting assistance.
- “Samsung Electronics Rus Company” LLC – Financial and tax advice. Ongoing corporate and accounting assistance.
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