Gazprom Armenia CJSC retains leadership on the list of the largest taxpayers of Armenia in 2014. The company paid 42.8 bln AMD in taxes.
According to the Tax Service of Armenia, K-Telecom (VivaCell-MTS brand) is the second on the list with 28.9 bln AMD. Alex Grig is the third with 21.6 bln AMD, Zangezur Copper Molybdenum Combine is the fourth with 19.9 bln AMD, and ArmenTel CJSC (Beeline brand) is the fifth with 16.5 bln AMD. Flash, a major oil trader in Armenia is the sixth on the list with about 12 bln AMD. CPS Oil Corporation, another oil trader, is the ninth with 9.6 bln AMD. It is noteworthy that Armavia air carrier, which launched the bankruptcy procedure on 1 April 2013 and suspended flights, is the 11th on the list with 7.2 bln AMD. The matter most likely concerns repayment of tax duties and penalties to the state.