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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!

“Startup” Certificates Issued to 8 More SMB Entities 11.02.26

The number of micro and small entrepreneurs exempt from profit or income tax on innovation activities has reached 255.

An additional 9 applications from SMB entities have been submitted to the Small and Medium Business Development Agency (KOBIA) to obtain a “Startup” certificate. The applications were reviewed at a meeting of the Expert Council, and a decision was made to grant a “Startup” certificate to 8 of them.

“Startup” certificates were granted for the following projects:

Rashad Ibrahimli – a video game in the entertainment genre (Steam PC platform);

Sarkhan Abbaszada – production of video games under the “85 Games Studio” brand;

Ilkin Suleymanov – “Inframed Life,” an online management system for clinics;

Yahya Ismayilov – “Jupiter,” a co-op adventure video game;

Hasan Hasanov – “Meetra,” an online meeting room management platform;

Ilkin Aliyev – “Special Meat,” a computer game combining simulation and management genres;

“Proveb” LLC – “Qrgate,” a QR code-based attendance tracking and access control platform;

“Profmart” LLC – “Profmart,” an online service platform for professionals.

The issued “Startup” certificates exempt SMB entities from profit or income tax on revenues generated from the relevant innovative projects for a period of 3 years.

To date, KOBIA has issued “Startup” certificates to 255 micro and small entrepreneurs.

Micro and small business entities whose projects are at the development stage may apply to KOBIA for a “Startup” certificate. The application form, required documents, and detailed information on the relevant criteria are available at the following link: https://smb.gov.az/az/nav/startap-sehadetnamesi