Ayvazyan Ruben
• Samara State University of Economics – Master's program in Law, specializing in Civil Law (currently pursuing).
• Chamber of Tax Consultants of Russia – Certified Tax and Duties Consultant.
• Federal Tax Service IT and Training Center (GNIVTS) – Training in “Analytical Work. Tax Authority Control. Analytical Subsystems and Applications of AIS Tax-3.”
• North-West Institute for Advanced Training of the Russian Federal Tax Service – Training in “Tax Administration.”
Ruben has led and participated in projects for companies and holdings such as:
• CJSC SOEZ – exclusive supplier of non-standard equipment and mechanization tools for AvtoVAZ
• Samara Bearing Plant
• Petrovsky Auto Center
• “Polyana” – a major restaurant management company with 22 projects, including in-house concepts and large federal franchises
• “Galamart” – a nationwide franchise retail chain
• “Pharos” – a lighting equipment manufacturer, among others
Professional Background:
Ruben’s project experience includes:
• Assessment of tax risks for companies and corporate groups, with preparation of tailored recommendations for mitigation
• Forecasting tax burden and implications resulting from business restructuring (e.g., spin-offs and mergers) within holding companies
• Identifying inefficient operations that lead to inflated tax bases and discovering legal tax optimization opportunities
• Developing comprehensive business restructuring plans, including the redistribution of personnel, tangible and intangible assets, and financial/material flows, ensuring business continuity with minimal tax and legal risk
He is also:
• A published author on legal and tax topics in industry media
• A speaker at specialized conferences, webinars, seminars, and business breakfasts