Business & Investment Platform

Azerbaijan.
Your gateway to business growth.

Company registration, manufacturing, logistics and investment at the crossroads of Europe and Asia. We explain exactly what to do — in one free 30-minute consultation.

No forms. No registration. A direct answer on WhatsApp.
10+regional free trade agreementsmarket of 367M consumers
20%standard corporate profit taxpreferential regimes available
1–3 dayscompany registration, onlinevia e-government services
10 yrstax holidays in industrial parksprofit, property & land taxes
Why Azerbaijan

The shortest route between Europe and Asia is your market

Azerbaijan offers foreign investors equal legal treatment with local companies, simplified procedures, and the fastest-developing logistics infrastructure in the region.

Strategic location

The central hub of the Middle Corridor (TITR): China — Central Asia — Caspian — Europe. Seaport, rail and air cargo in one point.

Equal legal treatment

Foreign investors operate under the same rules as local companies. Investment protection is anchored in national law and international treaties.

Competitive taxation

20% profit tax, a simplified regime for small business, investment promotion certificates and long tax holidays inside parks and zones.

Young, educated workforce

A population of 10 million with a large young cohort and a literacy rate above 99%. Competitive labour costs across skill levels.

Macroeconomic stability

A stable currency, low public debt and substantial sovereign fund reserves. The non-oil sector already generates over 60% of the economy.

Digital government

Company registration, tax and customs procedures run online. The ASAN one-stop service model is internationally awarded.

Official sources: Ministry of Economy · AzPromo · State Tax Service · State Statistics Committee

Investment Opportunities

Sectors where the government wants you to succeed

The national diversification strategy backs non-oil investment with targeted incentives.

Manufacturing

Industrial parks, ready infrastructure, 10-year tax holidays.

Energy

Large-scale international renewables projects underway.

Agriculture

Long-running tax exemptions for agricultural producers.

Technology

Tech-park residency and preferential regimes for IT.

Logistics

Port, rail and warehousing nodes on the Middle Corridor.

Healthcare

A fast-growing private medical sector and medical tourism.

Tourism

From mountain resorts to the Caspian coast.

Construction

Karabakh reconstruction — the decade's largest build programme.

Business Setup

From idea to operating company in four steps

We work with you at every stage — from documents to a working bank account.

01

Consultation & structure

Choosing the legal form, tax regime and location — city, industrial park or free zone.

1–2 days
02

Company registration

Online incorporation, tax ID, seal and legal address.

1–3 days
03

Banking & licensing

Corporate account opening; licences and permits where the activity requires them.

1–3 weeks
04

Operational support

Accounting, migration and work permits, hiring, office and production space.

ongoing
Special Economic Zones

Where the incentives are strongest

Specific incentive terms are set by the official authorities — in your consultation we map the right regime to your project.

Alat Free Economic Zone

A free zone with its own special legal regime next to the Baku International Sea Trade Port: independent regulation and broad tax and customs benefits.

Official site

Industrial & Tech Parks

Long tax holidays, ready utilities and customs benefits for residents of Sumgayit, Pirallahi and other parks across the country.

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Absheron Logistics Center

Modern warehousing, cold-chain and cargo infrastructure on the Middle Corridor — a base for regional distribution.

Service Packages

Transparent packages, no surprises

Starter

from $1,500 / project
  • Company registration (LLC)
  • Tax registration & ID
  • Legal address (1 year)
  • Bank account support
  • Kick-off consultation
Most popular

Business

from $5,000 / project
  • Everything in Starter
  • Tax regime structuring
  • Licences & permits
  • Migration: work & residence permits
  • Accounting (first 6 months)
  • Office / facility search

Enterprise

custom / scope-based
  • Everything in Business
  • Free zone / park residency
  • Investment certificate support
  • Government relations facilitation
  • Dedicated project manager

Prices are indicative and depend on project scope. A precise quote follows your free consultation.

Trusted Partners

You work with a real team on the ground

EG

Eurasia Group

Investment support partner

A Baku-based company in technology, digitalisation and investment projects. Business setup, government relations and project delivery.

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F

Fortus

Relocation & concierge services

Relocation support for your team and family: housing, schools, insurance and day-to-day matters — a soft landing in Azerbaijan.

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FAQ

The questions investors ask first

Typically 1–3 business days. Registration is handled online; foreign founders may need translated and apostilled documents at the preparation stage. We manage the entire process.

Yes. Most activities require no local partner; foreign investors operate under the same legal regime as local companies.

Corporate profit tax is 20% and VAT is 18%, with a simplified regime for small business. Substantial reductions apply inside parks, free zones and under investment promotion certificates. The right regime depends on your activity — we calculate it in the consultation.

Temporary residence permits are available for founders, directors and employees. The process typically takes several weeks, and family members can be included.

Standard compliance checks apply; with properly prepared documents the process usually takes 1–3 weeks. We accompany you through the bank's onboarding.

Yes. After taxes are paid, profit repatriation is protected by law. For specific conditions we refer to official sources and tax advice for your structure.

Yes. In a 30-minute call we listen to your project and explain the possible structure and next steps. No obligations attached.

Start your business in Azerbaijan with one message

No forms. No waiting. Message us on WhatsApp — we reply within one business day.

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