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HELF and AZHAB Forums Held in Baku During the 51st Annual Meetings of the Islamic Development Bank Group Startup Competition Launched Within the Framework of the IsDB Annual Meetings HELF/AZHAB Forum 2026 to Be Held Within the Framework of the IsDB Group Annual Meetings in Baku A meeting with entrepreneurs was held in the Khizi district For the attention of micro and small entrepreneurs wishing to present their products and services at the “Local Companies Promotion Exhibition!” ANNOUNCEMENT An online meeting of the Management Board of the CICA Business Council was held What is the support amount paid for conducting an internal market study and on what basis is this amount determined? The appeals of entrepreneurs from the Gazakh–Tovuz economic region were heard A service desk of the Ministry of Agriculture has started operation at the Khudat Service Center of the “Khachmaz SME House”

Can a company obtain a repeated “Startup” certificate for the same project? 17.03.26

A “Startup” certificate is issued only once for each project. However, a company may be issued “Startup” certificates for different ideas and projects.

It (should be ) is noted that micro and small business entities obtaining a “Startup” certificate are exempt, in accordance with the Tax Code of the Republic of Azerbaijan, from profit tax and income tax on income derived from innovation activities for a period of 3 years from the date of receipt of the certificate. The “Startup” certificate is issued for products and services based on innovative initiatives, competitive, in high market demand, and not identical to other startup products or services. Micro and small entrepreneurs may apply to the Small and Medium Business Development Agency for the issuance of a “Startup” certificate for their innovative projects.