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 SMBs awarded "Startup" certificate 10.04.23

So far, more than 90 micro and small business entities have been awarded a "Startup" certificate, which exempts them from profit and income tax on the income from innovation activities for a period of 3 years.

The "Startup" certificate was granted to 5 more micro and small business entities. As a result, 91 SMBs have received the "Startup" certificate.

The Small and Medium Business Development Agency (KOBİA) awarded "Startup" certificates respectively "Blink-Bİ" LLC for “Blink Business Intelligence” Enterprise Resource Planning software, “ND Opinions” LLC for “Autoreport” secondhand car database, “Frisaga” LLC for its online platform for those who offer services in the fields of tourism and travel, “BlackOne” LLC for its product and service online platform, and “BJ Technology” LLC for its projects of production and sale of “HPLC” columns used in the laboratory.

The "Startup" certificate exempts SMB entities 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. The application form and other required documents, as well as detailed information about the relevant criteria, can be found at the following link: https://smb.gov.az/az/nav/startap-sehadetnamesi