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Azerbaijan as a destination for international business
Azerbaijan as a destination for international business
by by Javanshir Feyziev, MPJavanshir Feyziev, MP
November 2013November 2013
For TEAS Business Forum, LondonFor TEAS Business Forum, London
Laws and regulations Opportunities for internationals
Laws and regulations Opportunities for internationals
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Simple and straightforward
All major economic freedoms and rights
Equal treatment of local vs. international, with some additional incentives for FDI
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Business legislation
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Starting a business
In 2008 a One Stop Shop was established for incorporation of companies
Variety of forms, including Rep office, LLC, JSC and others
No limitations on foreign participation
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In 2012, a new very innovative initiative was launched called ASAN (means “easy”);
A governmental “service mall” provides a broadening scope of services under one roof
E-government, e-signature
Business permits
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Private ownership of land;
Leasehold of land and
freehold of real estate by foreigners accepted.
Land and Property
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20 % corporate tax (if you a local taxpayer)
18% VAT
10% withholding tax (if you are non tax payer in AZ)
4% simplified tax system for small taxpayers
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Taxes
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Free currency exchange;
Accounts in currency of choice;
Workable mechanisms for international transactions;
Freedom of concluding international contracts.
Foreign Trade and Currency Exchange
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1958, 1961 and 1985 conventions on international arbitration and dispute resolutions;Apostile (Hague) convention;
WTO negotiations;
EU Eastern partnership;
CoE and OSCE;
More than 40 bilateral investment and double taxation treaties.
International Treaties
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Freedom to choose law of the contract;
Local courts;
Accessibility of international arbitration.
Courts and Arbitration
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Thank you!Thank you!
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