We represent the business community in Armenia and promote the continuous improvement of the business environment.

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We are a non-profit, non-governmental organization representing the interests of employers in Armenia. We carry out business promotion and socio-economic development programs. RUEA is the only official social partner in Armenia, together with the Government and the Confederation of Trade Unions of Armenia, in the framework of Tripartite Collective Agreement.
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21-08-2025
From June 25 to August 15, the Republican Union of Employers of Armenia (RUEA) implemented a Capacity Building Program for its members. The initiative aimed to enhance the business management skills of RUEA member organizations, improve financial literacy, and develop competencies in applying Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools in business processes.
20-08-2025
On August 12, the third group of trainings within the Entrepreneurship Education Development Program for displaced people from Nagorno-Karabakh was launched at the initiative of the Republican Union of Employers of Armenia. The program aims to foster business mindset and entrepreneurial skills among our compatriots, support their self-employment and entrepreneurship, and promote their socio-economic integration.
12-08-2025
The trainings aimed at capacity building of the members of the Republican Union of Employers of Armenia (RUEA) continue. In this stage, participants explored the fundamentals of human resource management, conflict resolution mechanisms, specifics of organizing teamwork, and tools for effective time management.
09-08-2025
On August 9, the Republican Union of Employers of Armenia (RUEA) successfully completed the second round of training sessions under its Entrepreneurship Education Development Program for forcibly displaced people from Nagorno-Karabakh.
08-08-2025
From July 16-31, within the framework of the Capacity Building Program for members of the Republican Union of Employers of Armenia (RUEA), a series of training sessions was conducted focused on helping entrepreneurs build a positive image across various social platforms using artificial intelligence (AI) tools.
28-07-2025
The Republican Union of Employers of Armenia is launching the recruitment for the third group of the Entrepreneurship Education Development Program for displaced people from Nagorno-Karabakh.
26-07-2025
The second group of trainings within the Entrepreneurship Education Development Program for forcibly displaced people from Nagorno-Karabakh, implemented at the initiative of the Republican Union of Employers of Armenia, is currently underway.
16-07-2025
On July 15, the second group of training sessions within the Entrepreneurship Education Development Program for Displaced People from Nagorno-Karabakh was launched, initiated by the Republican Union of Employers of Armenia. The program aims to develop participants’ business mindset and entrepreneurial skills, promote self-employment and entrepreneurship, and support their socio-economic integration.
15-07-2025
On July 14, the Republican Union of Employers of Armenia held the closing event of the first group within the Entrepreneurship Education Development Program for Displaced Persons from Nagorno-Karabakh.
11-07-2025
The Republican Union of Employers of Armenia (RUEA) continues to implement the Entrepreneurial Education Program designed for individuals displaced from Nagorno-Karabakh. The program aims to support the economic reintegration of beneficiaries, expand self-employment opportunities, and encourage the development of new business initiatives.

MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS

  • Advocacy & Lobbying
    Advocating for the interests of the members & business community, presenting the business challenges to the Government at various state levels.
  • Social Partnership
    Submission of legislative reform proposals to the Government of Armenia based on RUEA members’ needs and various socio-economic analyses.
  • Education-Labour Market Cooperation
    Cooperation with educational institutions representing the  employers’ needs on professional skills and education.
  • Business Consulting
    Business planning, marketing and competitive growth, export promotion, consulting on foreign market, trainings and seminars.
  • Business Cooperation
    Promotion of business cooperation between local and foreign companies, participation in business forums and trades.
  • Legal Consulting
    Consulting and advising on business legislation, Government decisions, permits and planned legislative changes.

RUEA TODAY

  • 14112
    MEMBER ORGANIZATIONS
    RUEA unites 14112 Armenian organizations, representing all economic sectors of Armenia. 
  • 18
    YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
    RUEA represents the interests of employers, implementing business promotion and socio-economic development programs since 2007.
  • 22
    SECTORIAL UNIONS
    RUEA unites 21 business associations and sectoral unions, which represent different sectors of the economy.
  • 10
    REGIONAL UNIONS
    RUEA has 10 regional unions in Yerevan and the regions of Armenia to represent the business interests in the regions.
  • 20%
    OF BUSINESSES OPERATING IN ARMENIA
    RUEA members represent 20% of the total number of active legal entities in Armenia.
  • 40%
    OF TOTAL EMPLOYEES
    About 40% of the private sector employees work under RUEA members.
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We can help you grow your business, raise your problems to the Government of Armenia, create business networks in Armenia and abroad.