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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!

JICA representatives got acquainted with the mechanisms of support for local SMEs 24.05.22

Meetings and events are underway to share Azerbaijan's experience in the field of micro, small and medium enterprises. During visit to our country representatives of the Georgian office of the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) got acquainted with the support and services provided to SMEs.

JICA representatives at the Khachmaz SME House were informed that the SME houses are part of the Small and Medium Business Development Agency (KOBİA). Currently, there are two SME houses in Khachmaz and Yevlakh. Khachmaz SME House provides about 250 services to entrepreneurs by public and private organizations. In 2021, more than 27,000 business entities and potential entrepreneurs applied to Khachmaz SME House. The level of satisfaction of entrepreneurs with the services is 98%. In the near future, "Baku SME House" will be put into operation for entrepreneurs. The Khachmaz SME House also has an SME Development Center (SMEDC) that provides business training and consulting services to entrepreneurs, and an SME friend office that provides on-site services to entrepreneurs. At present, SMEDCs cover 21 cities and regions of the country, and the SME friend network covers 33 cities and regions.