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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! Another 10 SME entities have been issued "Startup" Certificates Legal form for entrepreneurial activity A regular meeting with entrepreneurs was organized in Kurdamir District For which services entrepreneurs applied to SME Houses Next reception of citizens held at KOBİA What events will be organized for entrepreneurs in August? “Ganja SME House” provided entrepreneurs with more than 2,000 kinds of services during the first three months of activity

16 KOB entities were awarded with "Startup" certificates in the first quarter of this year 22.04.24

Projects obtained the "Startup" certificate encompass the development of online platforms, mobile applications, and the manufacturing various devices, all integrating innovative solutions across sectors like education, public catering, food services, ICT, and industry.

In January-March 2024, 26 micro and small entrepreneurs appealed to the Small and Medium Business Development Agency (KOBİA) for the "Startup" certificate. Based on the "Criteria for the determination of Startup" approved by the Resolution of Cabinet of Ministers on January 29, 2021, the Council of Experts made decision to award 16 micro and small entrepreneurs with "startup" certificates.

11 are legal entities, while 5 are individuals out of the economic entities awarded with certificates.

Among them, 15 are micro-enterprises, and 1 is a small business entity.

The projects obtained the "Startup" certificates encompass the development of online platforms, mobile applications, and the manufacturing various devices, all integrating innovative solutions across sectors like education, public catering, food services, ICT, and industry.

Overall, 139 micro and small business entities were awarded with "startup" certificates up to date.

The "startup" certificate exempts SMBs from corporate profit tax and personal income tax on income derived from innovative activities for a period of 3 years.

Small and medium-sized enterprises shall apply to KOBİA to obtain this certificate. For more detailed information, please visit the following link: https://smb.gov.az/az/nav/startap-sehadetnamesi.