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

5 more micro entrepreneurs awarded the Startup certificate 30.12.23

The Small and Medium Business Development Agency (KOBİA) awarded the Startup certificate to 5 more SMBs. Thus, the number of SMBs with Startup certificate reached 123.

Startup certificates were awarded to the following projects: Digital infrastructure security testing service of "Qarabug" LLC, online intermediary service for admission to universities of "UNINTURKEY" LLC, production of cotton loaders equipped with innovative reducers of "Metprof" LLC, platform and mobile application that optimizes the feeding process of "Alfa Hospitality" LLC, and online trading platform (marketplace) of "Trendbazar" LLC.

The Startup certificate exempts SMBs from profit and income tax on their income on innovation activities for a period of 3 years from the date of receipt of the certificate.

Micro and small business entities whose projects are still being developed are encouraged to apply to KOBİA for a Startup certificate. For the application form and other necessary documents, as well as detailed information on the relevant criteria, please visit the following link: https://smb.gov.az/az/nav/startap-sehadetnamesi