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We believe Azerbaijan’s socio-economic development is closely linked with entrepreneurship and its future development!

Interest in SME Houses as an innovative model in the field of business services is increasing Additional 55 people were engaged in training within the framework of the “Karabakh SME 2026” project More than 312,000 services were provided to entrepreneurs in SME Houses in the first half of 2026 Applications of entrepreneurs were considered at KOBİA In the first half of 2026, the KOBİA Call Centre via number 131 responded to approximately 5,000 enquiries The next meeting within the framework of the "Investment Journey" project was held in the city of Aghsu Business projects that have received the "Startup" Certificate are developing More than 50 meetings with entrepreneurs were organised in the first half of 2026 Another meeting with entrepreneurs was organised in the city of Mingachevir A production enterprise for test kits and medical plastic packaging products will be established

Who is eligible for the "Startup " Certificate? 11.07.24

According to the criteria for classifying business entities approved by the Cabinet of Ministers' decree of December 21, 2018, the "Startup"certificate is issued to legal entities and individual entrepreneurs who are micro or small enterprises.

If the applicant is not a micro or small enterprise but is a founder of a medium or large enterprise owning more than 49% of the shares of the legal entity, or if the applicant is not recognized as a tax resident, the Small and Medium Business Development Agency (KOBİA) may decide to deny the issuance of the "Startup " certificate.

It is worth noting that the "Startup" certificate applies exemption for micro and small enterprises engaged in innovative activities from paying income tax and profit tax for three years.