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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!

This year, entrepreneurs and individuals seeking to start business for the development of 220 business plans were supported 28.10.24

Support for developing business plan is provided at no charge by KOBİA.

In January-September of the current year, 220 business plans have been developed by the Small and Medium Business Development Agency (KOBİA) and presented to entrepreneurs and individuals seeking to launch business. These business plans stipulate establishment of new businesses or expansion of existing entrepreneurial activities in the production and service sectors in Baku city and the surrounding regions. The majority of the business plans cover Baku economic region. Next in line are the Ganja-Dashkasan, Gazakh-Tovuz, Guba-Khachmaz, Shaki-Zagatala, Karabakh, and other economic regions. Of the business plans, 73 have been prepared for women entrepreneurs. In total, KOBİA has supported the development of 1,555 business plans for entrepreneurs up to date.

It should be noted that support for the development of business plan is provided free of charge by KOBİA. The support is provided by the SMB development centers (KOBİM) of the Agency operating in Baku and the regions of the country. KOBİMs provide trainings and consulting services for entrepreneurs and new business owners seeking to develop their own business plans, guiding them in the business planning process. Additionally, support for business plan development is provided by KOBİM specialists. Entrepreneurs and individuals seeking to start business are eligible to apply to KOBİA for support in drafting a business plan via email at info@smb.gov.az or through the contact form at this link https://smb.gov.az/az/contact-form/aze-citizen .