SMB

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!

So far, about 90 SMBs awarded the "Start-up" certificate 09.02.23

The Small and Medium Business Development Agency (KOBİA) granted the "Start-up" certificate to 5 more SMBs. Consequently, the number of business entities that have been awarded the "Start-up" certificate has reached 86.

"Start-up" certificates were presented for "Allrent" LLC's house rental and "Incode" LLC's online platforms for party and wedding management, "AKIAB" LLC's online services and communication platform for business, "Legalaid" LLC's legal advice mobile application for services, "AvtomatikaAz" LLC`s software projects for deadweight tonnage scales.

It is worth highlighting that the "Start-up" certificate is given for the production of a competitive product or service based on an innovative initiative, produced for obtaining income or profit. This document exempts the SMB entity from the profit and income tax on the income obtained from the innovation activity 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 are encouraged to apply to KOBİA in writing or electronically for a "Start-up" certificate. For application form and other necessary documents, as well as detailed information on the relevant criteria, please visit the link below:

https://smb.gov.az/az/nav/startap-sehadetnamesi