SMB

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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

How is the decision to issue a "Startup" certificate made? 25.07.24

According to the "Criteria for Determination of Startup" approved by decision of the Cabinet of Ministers dated January 29, 2021, applications submitted by SMBs for the issuance of the "Startup" certificate are reviewed by the Expert Council. The council is composed of representatives from state institutions involved in the development of the innovation ecosystem and independent experts. The Expert Council reviews applications submitted to the Small and Medium Business Development Agency (KOBIA) for the issuance of a "Startup" certificate within 30 working days. and a decision on whether to issue or deny the certificate is made based on the council's assessment. It worth noting that the "Startup" certificate is a document that exempts SMBs from profit and income tax on revenues generated from innovative activities for a period of 3 years from the date that they receive the certificate.