SMB

We believe Azerbaijan’s socio-economic development is closely linked with entrepreneurship and its future development!

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

184 commercial disputes were resolved positively in the mediation centre located in “Baku SMB House” 18.03.24

Entrepreneurs may apply to the mediation centre located in “Baku SMB House” to resolve commercial disputes without filing a complaint with a court.

Business entities may apply to the mediation centre located in “Baku SMB House” as part of cooperation between Small and Medium Business Development Agency (KOBIA) and Mediation Centre in order to resolve mutually and amicably the disputes arising from entrepreneurial activity without any recourse to court.

The majority of applications received by the mediation centre located in “Baku SMB House” on commercial issues in 2023 have been resolved in a positive way through mediation without taking legal action. So, an amicable adjustment was signed among parties on 184 commercial issues received by the mediation centre located in “Baku SMB House” in previous year.

Note that mediation is an alternative solution of disputes by neutral, independent and disinterested third parties until applying to the court. The mediation is also an effective solution method based on voluntary application of parties to resolve the commercial issues. The solution of business issues through mediation prevents time loss, additional expenses and spread of commercial secret.