Opening a Restaurant, Café, or Bar in Azerbaijan: A Complete Guide for Foreigners [2026]

Opening a Restaurant, Cafe, or Bar in Azerbaijan: A Complete Guide for Foreigners [2026] Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan, has become one of the most dynamic gastronomic hubs in the South Caucasus in recent years. From traditional teahouses in the narrow streets of the Old City (Icherisheher) to modern fine-dining restaurants stretching along the Boulevard, […]
Medical Device Registration in Azerbaijan: Requirements, Steps, and Professional Support

Medical device registration in Azerbaijan has been mandatory since 2024. Under Resolution No. 345 of the Cabinet of Ministers, dated July 18, 2024, the import, production, and sale of medical devices is permitted only after state registration. This guide covers the full process — which devices require registration, the documents you need, each stage of […]
Legal Checklist and Due Diligence Guide for Foreign Buyers in Azerbaijan

Legal Checklist and Due Diligence Guide for Foreign Buyers in Azerbaijan Azerbaijan’s real estate market has attracted growing attention from both local and foreign investors in recent years. The key reasons include relatively lower property prices compared to a number of European countries, a comparatively faster transaction process, and in some cases, the possibility of […]
Buying Property in Azerbaijan: A Short, Practical Guide (with Local Hotspots)

Buying Property in Azerbaijan: A Short, Practical Guide (with Local Hotspots) Buying real estate in Azerbaijan is less about picking a beautiful unit and more about making sure the asset is legally transferable, document-clean, and purchased through a buyer-safe structure. Most avoidable losses happen when buyers pay deposits before verifying documents or sign contracts that […]
Business Visa to Azerbaijan for Entrepreneurs: Avoid Refusals

Business Visa to Azerbaijan for Entrepreneurs: Avoid Refusals and Set Up Your Residence Permit Path Entering the Azerbaijani market doesn’t start with company registration — it starts with entering the country on the correct legal basis. For foreign entrepreneurs, a business visa to Azerbaijan is often the first step that supports future commercial activity and […]
Tax Control and Horizontal Monitoring 2026: Sanctions, VAT, and Key Risks for Businesses

Starting from 2026, the tax control system will be built primarily on risk-based and preventive mechanisms. The goal is to identify tax violations in advance, rather than after audits are conducted. Key Changes in Tax Control The concept of electronic audit has been abolished. A financial penalty of AZN 200 is imposed for failure […]
Tax Code Amendments 2026 in Azerbaijan: Key Changes for Businesses

Update: The amendments made to the Tax Code of the Republic of Azerbaijan and related legislation have been officially adopted and will enter into force on 1 January 2026. Starting from 2026, the changes introduced in tax legislation will have a direct impact on the business environment. The new approach is primarily based […]
2026 Wage Tax and Social Insurance Changes: New Rules Explained

Starting from 2026, Azerbaijan introduces phased changes to wage taxation, personal income tax, and social insurance mechanisms. These reforms directly affect employers’ payroll costs and employees’ net (take-home) income, making accurate wage planning and compliance more critical than ever. The new framework particularly impacts employees in the non-oil and non-state sectors, as well as self-employed […]
How to Set Up a Sole Proprietorship in Azerbaijan: A Step-by-Step Guide for Foreigners

How to Set Up a Sole Proprietorship in Azerbaijan: A Step-by-Step Guide for Foreigners Azerbaijan is gaining popularity among international freelancers and entrepreneurs as a convenient destination for launching and growing a business. With a straightforward registration process, low taxation, and access to a dynamic market, one of the most practical ways to operate a […]
How to Open a Company in China: Key Steps and Tax Features

How to Open a Company in China: Key Steps and Tax Features China remains one of the most promising countries for doing business. Thanks to its stable economy, strong infrastructure, and vast domestic market, foreign entrepreneurs are increasingly considering registering a company in China. This is especially relevant for businesspeople from Azerbaijan: economic relations between […]