We received an anonymous call through the BizPotect.am website saying that “Caruso” taxi services of Vanadzor city, does not pay taxes because its accountancy is carried out by a person, probably unregistered, who works at the tax service. That is why other taxi services, which pay regular taxes in Vanadzor, work in more unfavorable conditions. This was stated in the message.
It should be noted that on 7 July, the RA Law on Whistleblowing System was adopted. The law envisages the creation of an anonymous information platform in 2018. However, within the framework of the “Evidence-based Advocacy for Reform” project, BizProtect.am website has already been created. This is a platform to tackle any issues, risks and problems that hinder the business sector, including corruption. The website also provides opportunity to inform about a problem anonymously. Relevant steps are taken to verify the authenticity of these reports and to provide solutions.
Mariam Zadoyan, the Project Lawyer said that a note on this issue had been sent to the State Revenue Committee. In response the head of the Operative Investigation Department of the State Revenue Committee, G. Arakelyan noted: “The implemented operation investigation activities, revealed that “Sweetway Trans” LLC which has the corresponding license conducts taxi services under the name “Caruso” in Vanadzor City and pays appropriate taxes.”
