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 4 micro-entrepreneurs were awarded with a "Startup" certificate 03.04.24

The “Startup” certificate exempts the SMB entities from profit and income tax on revenues they earn from innovation activity for the period of 3 years.

Another 4 SMB entities were awarded the "Startup" certificate by the Small and Middle Business Development Agency (KOBİA). So, the number of SMB entities who have obtained the "Startup" certificate became 139.

The "Startup" certificates have been presented for a project of "Yol Yoldashi" LLC on a mobile application for search of intercity transport, a project of "Prodigitrack" LLC on an online platform for the organization of procurement process, a project of Rafig Mirzayev on production of alternative protein and oil from agricultural and food waste, project of Aygun Aliyeva on manufacturing and sales of equipment for generation of water from atmosphere.

The “Startup” certificate releases the SMB entities of profit and income tax they earn from innovation activity for 3 years since the date of issue.

The micro and small entities whose projects are at a development stage are encouraged to apply to KOBİA for a "Startup" certificate. Application form and other required documents, as well as detailed information on relevant criteria, may be found at https://smb.gov.az/az/nav/startap-sehadetnamesi