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!

Support Provided for the Entry of Micro and Small Entrepreneurs’ Products into Retail Networks 23.10.25

To date, the products of 136 SME entities have been placed for sale across various retail chains.

An additional seven micro and small business entities have been supported in accessing major retail networks. The sales of products such as biscuits, canned goods, dried fruits, jams, dried meat, poultry products, cold-pressed spreads, sunflower oils and similar items produced by SME entities have commenced in the “Bolmart” and “Megastore” retail chains. Consumers can purchase SME products from dedicated stands placed within the respective retail outlets.

As a result, the total number of SME entities supported through state assistance under preferential terms for placing their products in retail networks has reached 136, of which 44 received such support during the current period of 2025.

It should be noted that the Small and Medium Business Development Agency (KOBİA) facilitates the promotion and sale of products manufactured by micro and small entrepreneurs through state support. For this purpose, the Agency allocates separate stands within major retail chains to showcase these products. This support mechanism also contributes to the promotion of new brands and local products created by SMEs.

Micro and small business entities may benefit from the support mechanism for accessing retail networks. Food-producing micro and small entrepreneurs may submit their applications to the Agency electronically. At present, 8 sales points are operating within retail chains to facilitate the sale of SME products.

For detailed information on the rules, sales points, and application form, SMEs may follow the link below:

https://smb.gov.az/az/nav/ticaret-sebekelerine-cixis-1