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

Another 10 SMBs Received “Startup” Certificates 10.07.24

The number of SMBs with “Startup” certificates has reached 161.

Additional 10 SMBs have been awarded with the “Startup” certificates, exempting them from paying income tax or tax on profits from innovative activities for 3 years by KOBİA.

Of the SMBs awarded the “Startup” certificate, 9 are legal entities, and 1 is an individual entrepreneur.

The relevant document is available on the online platform for ordering roses and gifts by "Pakko Online Commerce LLC," the customer review platform by "MRP LLC," the online rental platform by "Renter LLC," the intelligent online platform by "Kodlasan LLC" for handling student admission applications, the hazel nut harvesting automation technology by "AREA Engineering LLC," the online business form creation platform by individual entrepreneur Elnur Khalisoy, the electronic signature and digital document management platform by "ETIK Technology Baku LLC," the mobile app by "SOS Avto LLC" for vehicle towing, the digital menu platform by "BYQR LLC" for restaurants and hotels, and the chatbot projects based on artificial intelligence for financial institutions by "Tezfinance Tech LLC."

Therefore, the number of SMBs with “Startup” certificates has reached 161.

Micro and small enterprises with projects in development can apply for a “Startup” certificate at KOBİA.

The application form and other necessary documents, as well as detailed information about the criteria, can be found at the following link: https://smb.gov.az/az/nav/startap-sehadetnamesi