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We believe Azerbaijan’s socio-economic development is closely linked with entrepreneurship and its future development!

The next meeting of the permanent Coordination Group operating under KOBİA was held The next professional trainings within the framework of the “Karabakh SMEs 2026” project have been completed The provision of consulting services for entrepreneurs continues Is it necessary to obtain a license for every type of business activity? Free business trainings for entrepreneurs will be held in September Issuance of investment promotion document for strategic investment projects continues Appeals from entrepreneurs of the Lankaran-Astara Economic Region were heard Another 10 SME entities will benefit from a tax exemption Domestic market research in 10 areas will be conducted on the initiative of KOBİA For the attention of entrepreneurs operating in Astara and Lankaran cities!

In the first half of this year, 16 SMEs were awarded the "Startup" certificate 19.07.22

In the first half of 2022, 46 micro and small entrepreneurs applied to the Small and Medium Business Development Agency (KOBİA) for the issuance of the "Startup" certificate. 16 micro-entrepreneurs were awarded certificates by the Council of Experts based on the "Criteria for determining a startup" approved by the decision of the Cabinet of Ministers dated January 29, 2021. The "Startup" certificates were presented for agriculture, agribusiness, mobile application, fintech, online platform, production areas containing innovative solutions, e-commerce projects.

In total, 44 micro and small business entities have been awarded the "Startup" certificate.

The "Startup" certificate exempts SME entities from profit and income tax on their revenues from innovation activities for a period of 3 years from the date of receipt of the certificate.

Micro and small business entities whose projects are in the development stage can apply to KOBİA for a "Startup" certificate. The application form and other necessary 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