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HELF/AZHAB Forum 2026 to Be Held Within the Framework of the IsDB Group Annual Meetings in Baku A meeting with entrepreneurs was held in the Khizi district For the attention of micro and small entrepreneurs wishing to present their products and services at the “Local Companies Promotion Exhibition!” ANNOUNCEMENT WUF13 Hosts Awareness Event for Entrepreneurs The project “Women Entrepreneurs in Successful Partnership” has been completed Growing role of women in business: from state support to sustainable development Rwandan Delegation Familiarized with the SMB House Model A survey is being conducted among startups “Türkiye–Azerbaijan Trade Delegation and B2B Meetings” event was held

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