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Training events are being conducted within the framework of the Business Partnership Programme 35 "Startup" Certificates have been issued during the elapsed period of the current year For the attention of entrepreneurs operating in the Gabala and Ismayilli Districts! 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
An additional 8 SME entities were issued “Startup” certificates 11.03.26
An additional 8 SME entities were issued “Startup” certificates

To date, “Startup” certificates have been issued to 263 SME entities.

An additional 11 applications from SME entities were received by the Small and Medium Business Development Agency (KOBİA) for obtaining a “Startup” certificate. The applications were reviewed at a meeting of the Expert Council, and a decision was taken to issue “Startup” certificates to 8 of them. As a result, the total number of SME entities that have received “Startup” certificates has reached 263.

“Startup” certificates were issued for the projects of “İmza İdea Lab” LLC — artificial intelligence-based gift search and sales platform; “Baysart” LLC — digital platform for purchase, sale and storage of gold; “NM Soft” LLC — cloud-based digital clinic management system; “SALAMXPERT” LLC — artificial intelligence-based enterprise resource planning platform; “AL Digital” LLC — online marketplace for gold and jewellery products; “TTC Service” LLC — VPN service under the “VmV App” brand; “Narchin” LLC — digital freight transportation platform; “RR Company” LLC — mobile application for online legal services.

The “Startup” certificate exempts SME entities from profit tax and income tax on income obtained from innovation activities for a period of 3 years from the date of receipt of the certificate.

Micro and small business entities whose projects are at the development stage may apply to KOBİA for a “Startup” certificate. The application form, required documents, and detailed information on relevant criteria can be accessed via the following link:: https://smb.gov.az/az/nav/startap-sehadetnamesi 

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