Micro-Entrepreneurship Tax Exemption (Mikro sahibkarlıq) in Azerbaijan
Under Article 102.1.30 and Article 106.1.20 of the Tax Code of the Republic of Azerbaijan, micro-entrepreneurs enjoy massive tax relief:
- Micro-Business Qualification: Annual revenue up to 200,000 AZN and up to 10 employees.
- 75% Statutory Exemption on Net Profits:
- 75.0% of the net taxable profits of micro-entrepreneurs and micro-companies is completely exempt from tax.
- Only the remaining 25.0% is taxed at the standard 20% CIT rate.
- This produces an extraordinarily competitive effective tax rate of just 5.0% on net profits (25% × 20% = 5%).
- Alternative to Simplified Tax: Ideal for micro-businesses with high deductible operating expenses that would pay more under the 2% gross turnover simplified tax.
Statutory Regulatory Framework: Compliant with the Tax Code of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Labor Code of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Law on Social Insurance (SSPF / DSMF), and regulatory decrees issued by the State Tax Service, Tariff (Price) Council, and State Customs Committee.