Как разработчикам из Грузии легально подключить платные подписки (merchant-аккаунты) в Google Play. Решение — открыть компанию в Армении (льгота 1% для IT)

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If you’re a developer from Georgia and tried to enable paid subscriptions or In-App Purchases on Google Play, you’ve probably already faced an unpleasant limitation: Google does not support merchant accounts for Georgia. Without a merchant profile you cannot monetize an app through subscriptions or in-app purchases.

But there is a solution. It’s legal, fast, and already successfully used by teams in the region: register your business in Armenia and enable monetization of Google Play under that registration.

Let’s see how it works and why is it one of the best options for developers these days.

Why Georgia cannot sell subscriptions through Google Play

Google Play shows a list of countries where payment profiles (merchant accounts) are supported. Georgia is not in that list.

This means:

    • it’s impossible to create a Google Play payment profile,

    • you can’t sell subscriptions or in-app purchases, 

    • income from the app is effectively blocked, 

    • even if you implemented subscriptions in your code, they won’t work. Using third-party services instead may violate Google Play rules.  

Why Armenia is a quick and legal way to enable monetization

1. Google supports merchant accounts for Armania

A company based in Armenia can:

    • enable Google Play Billing,

    • sell subscriptions, IAP and digital content,

    • receive payments in USD to an Armenian account 

2. The business is registered in one working day.

IE and LLC in Armenia can be registered in one working day, and it can be done remotely. 

3. Armenia offers a strong IT tax incentive – only 1% tax on turnover for IT companies.

IT companies have preferential taxation: 

    • only 1% tax on turnover.

The terms are simple, the process is quick, and the savings for developers are huge—especially if the app is growing.

This benefit is ideal for mobile developers: most of the revenue comes from subscriptions, costs are minimal, and the tax burden is almost zero.

4. A transparent model and zero risks. Прозрачная модель и ноль риска

Compared with bypass methods (payments through websites, donationsm exterbal services), using an Armenian company: 

    • fully complies with Google’s rules. 

    • is legal in Armenia and beyond. 

    • doesn’t carry risks or account suspension or sanctions

The path to enable monetization: from idea to first subscription

Step 1. Register an individual entrepreneur or LLC in Armenia 

Takes 1 business day
Can be done remotely.
What you get:

    • company registration,
    • TIN,
    • an opportunity to apply for an IT allowance

    • a right to open a bank account

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Step 2. Open a bank account

Typically takes another 3 to 5 working days.

Accounts can be in USD, EUR or AMD. 

Step 3. Set up Google Play Developer + Merchant profile using

Mention:

    • Armenian legal address,

    • company data,

    • bank details.

The merchant profile activates without issues.

Step 4. Enabling subscriptions and in-app purchases

Now you can sell:

    • subscriptions,

    • virtual goods

    • premium features.

And receive payouts directly to your Armenian account

Step 5. Accounting and reporting

It’s simple: accounting, reports, taxes — including a 1% IT allowance.

Why developers choose Armenia

    • Merchant-profile works with no restrictions.
    • 1% turnover tax under IT-tax benefit.
    • Company registration is done in 1 day, remotely.
    • Payouts in USD.
    • Выплаты в USD.

This allows you to not just “turn on monetization,” but to build an international product without barriers.

What we offer (full “turn-key” support)

Team2B offers:

    • registration of an individual etrepreneur or LLC in Armenia (in 1 working day)

    • obtaining the IT-tax benefit (tax 1%),

    • consultation and support while opening bank accounts

    • accounting and reporting

    • consultations on legal structure and taxes. 

You focus on the product — we take care of all legal and accounting matters.

Conclusion

Google Play restrictions in Georgia can be legally circumvented by registering a company in Armenia and opening a merchant account. This is a fast, affordable, and proven way for developers who want to grow globally and monetize their apps in an honest way.

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