From now on, Armenian mobile developers can place and sell their created apps in Android Google Play.

Before, Armenian developers have had the opportunity to place free apps on Google Play that have been available worldwide. However, paid apps that may contain in-app purchases, were not allowed be placed and sold by the Developer accounts that were opened in Armenia, as Armenia was not included in the list of countries allowed by Google. So, local companies were forced to open Developer accounts in other countries and pay taxes for sales in other countries. There were also difficulties in getting money, as Google sent out the money only to the bank accounts opened in that country.

Armenian specialists have repeatedly raised this issue, and since last year, negotiations were initiated between the representatives of the Ministry of Transport, Communication and Information Technologies of the Republic of Armenia and Google on this issue.

Finally last week, these negotiations were over. Companies registered in Armenia can sell their apps on Google Play and get revenues.

This was a real obstacle for Armenian programmers. As a result of its elimination, the number of mobile applications produced in Armenia will increase, and their consumption in the international market will increase.

Ministry of Transport, Communication and Information Technologies of the Republic of Armenia: