SMB

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Interest in SME Houses as an innovative model in the field of business services is increasing Additional 55 people were engaged in training within the framework of the “Karabakh SME 2026” project More than 312,000 services were provided to entrepreneurs in SME Houses in the first half of 2026 Applications of entrepreneurs were considered at KOBİA In the first half of 2026, the KOBİA Call Centre via number 131 responded to approximately 5,000 enquiries The next meeting within the framework of the "Investment Journey" project was held in the city of Aghsu Business projects that have received the "Startup" Certificate are developing More than 50 meetings with entrepreneurs were organised in the first half of 2026 Another meeting with entrepreneurs was organised in the city of Mingachevir A production enterprise for test kits and medical plastic packaging products will be established

13 SMBs awarded the "Startup" certificate in the first half of 2023 03.08.23

Projects that have awarded the "Startup" certificate contain mobile applications and online services including innovative solutions in fintech, education, healthcare, tourism, business digitalization, and e-commerce.

In January-June 2023, 47 micro and small entrepreneurs turned to the Small and Medium Business Development Agency (KOBİA) for a "Startup" certificate. Based on the "Startup Identification Criteria" approved by the Cabinet of Ministers' Decision dated January 29, 2021, the Expert Council issued certificates to 13 SMBs, 12 of which are micro and 1 is a small entrepreneur. Projects that have received the "Startup" certificate include mobile applications and online services as well as innovative solutions in fintech, education, healthcare, tourism, business digitalization, and e-commerce.

Overall, 94 micro and small business entities have been awarded the "Startup" certificate.

The "Startup" certificate exempts SMBs from profit and income tax on their income from innovation activities for a period of three years from the date of receipt of the certificate.

Micro and small business entities whose projects are being developed are encouraged to apply to KOBİA for a "Startup" certificate. For application form and other required documents, as well as detailed information on the relevant criteria, please visit the following link: https://bit.ly/3KqQwuV