Company Formation & Corporate Services · ALVERA GLOBAL, Baku

Start your company in Azerbaijan. Keep it running with one local team.

We review your plan, prepare your documents and coordinate the official registration steps. Then we stay with you for banking, tax, compliance, payroll and the changes every company goes through. One relationship, from the first question to the running business.

Start your company request See the whole journey

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Starta structure that fits your activity, ownership and plans.
Registeryour file prepared and the official registration process coordinated.
Bankyour KYC file prepared and your bank appointment coordinated.
Runaccounting, payroll and a compliance calendar coordinated with licensed professionals.
Stay compliantdeadlines tracked, changes registered, one clear status report.

Office: 23L Ahmad Rajabli Street, Narimanov District, Baku · We work in العربية · English · Azərbaycanca · Русский

100%For most activities, a foreign individual or foreign company can own all of an Azerbaijani limited liability company (LLC). A few regulated sectors limit foreign ownership; we check yours.Civil Code · State Tax Service · Checked 27 September 2026
No minimumThere is no minimum charter capital for a standard LLC.State Tax Service · Checked 27 September 2026
2 daysThe law sets a registration period of no later than two days from a complete application for an LLC with foreign founders.Law on State Registration of Legal Entities · State Tax Service · Checked 27 September 2026
TIN includedThe company's tax identification number (TIN) is issued with its registration documents.Law on State Registration of Legal Entities · Checked 27 September 2026
10%People holding 10% or more, directly or indirectly, must be reported as beneficial owners (UBOs).Law on State Registration of Legal Entities (2025 amendments) · Checked 27 September 2026
Bank decidesAccount opening is a bank decision under anti-money-laundering rules. We prepare and coordinate; we never promise approval.Central Bank of Azerbaijan rules · ALVERA policy

What do you need?

Every company starts with a different question. Choose yours. We will show you the path, the decisions that matter and the next step.

Start a new company
Structure, documents, registration and the first months.
Formation
I already have a company
Keep it compliant, organised and moving.
Ongoing support
Open a business bank account
A prepared KYC file and a coordinated appointment.
Banking
Accounting & compliance
Tax, reporting and deadlines, coordinated with qualified accountants.
Compliance
Payroll & employment
Contracts registered, payroll administered, records kept.
Payroll
Residence & work coordination
What your role means for work permits and residence.
Residence & work
Change company details
Director, shareholders, address, name or charter.
Changes
A registered business address
What the law requires, and how mail is handled.
Registered business address
Ongoing corporate support
One local team for the recurring work.
Ongoing support
Enter the Azerbaijan market
Buyers, distributors, suppliers and competitors.
Entering the market

Registration is the beginning, not the finish

Most founders expect registration to be the hard part. In practice, it takes days. Running the company properly takes every month after that.

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Start the company

Structure chosen
Founder documents prepared
Company registered, tax number received
Legal address in place
Bank account opened
First employees hired

Days or weeks

Keep the company operating

Monthly and quarterly tax reporting
Payroll, contracts and contributions
Beneficial-owner records kept current
Registered changes when people or details change
Bank questions answered, documents refreshed
Work permits and residence renewals, where relevant

Every month, for as long as the company exists

We coordinate both sides, from day one to day 1,000.

Why founders look at Azerbaijan

We will not tell you that Azerbaijan is the right place for every business. We will tell you what the rules actually say, so you can decide.

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Foreign ownershipfor most activities, a foreign founder can own 100% of an LLC. Some regulated sectors set limits.
Low entry thresholdno minimum charter capital for a standard LLC.
Fast registrationthe law sets a period of no later than two days from a complete LLC application with foreign founders.
Electronic registrationsince 2024, LLCs with foreign founders can be registered through the same electronic procedure as local companies, where an enhanced electronic signature is available.
A clear tax frameworka 20% profit tax, VAT at 18% above a registration threshold, and a simplified regime for smaller businesses that meet its conditions.
Locationbetween Europe and Asia, with Baku as a regional business base.

Thinking about a company in Azerbaijan?

Tell us what the business will do and who will own it. We will come back with the path, the documents and the timeline.

Review my setup Compare structures

Which structure fits?

The right structure depends on your activity, ownership and operating plan. These are the main options foreign founders consider. We help you compare them; a licensed lawyer confirms the choice where needed.

Which structure fits?
Structure	What it is	Legal entity?	Foreign ownership	Minimum capital	Often considered for
Limited liability company (LLC / MMC)	The most common company form. Liability limited to contributions.	Yes	Up to 100%	None	Most trading, service, consulting, digital and property-related businesses
Joint-stock company (JSC / SC)	A company with shares, closed or open.	Yes	Allowed (some regulated sectors set limits)	Set by the State Tax Service's published minimums	Larger or investor-backed businesses
Branch of a foreign company	A part of your foreign company that carries out its functions.	No	Owned by the parent	Not applicable	Foreign companies extending their own operations
Representative office	Represents and protects the parent company's interests.	No	Owned by the parent	Not applicable	Liaison and representation
Individual entrepreneur	A person trading in their own name.	No	Foreigners need a residence permit first	Not applicable	Residents working on their own account

Registration fees for comparison: an LLC registered electronically carries no state fee; the paper route has a state fee of AZN 15. Registering a branch or representative office of a foreign company carries a state fee of AZN 300.

Help me choose a structure

The limited liability company (LLC)

The LLC is a common starting point. It is flexible, familiar to banks and suitable for most activities.

What an LLC needs

Founders: one or more individuals or companies, local or foreign.
A director: the person who manages the company. Whether the director needs a work permit or residence depends on their role, their ownership and the company. We check this for your case.
A charter: the company's founding document. The electronic route uses a standard charter.
A legal address: in Azerbaijan. Registered business address
Beneficial-owner information: filed at registration.
Founder documents: passports, and for corporate founders their company documents, with an apostille or consular legalisation where required.

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What you receive

The registration certificate and register extract, which carry the company's tax identification number. They are delivered to the company's electronic tax cabinet, which is also the main channel for filings and exchanges with the tax authority.

Start my LLC

Foreign founder? Here are the straight answers.

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Can I own 100%?: Yes, for most activities. A few regulated sectors limit foreign ownership, and we check yours.
Do I need a local shareholder?: Not for most activities. If your sector requires local ownership, we tell you at the start.
Do I need a local director?: Whether your director must live in Azerbaijan is a point we confirm for your case with a licensed lawyer. Separately, a foreign director may need a work permit or a residence basis, depending on their role, their shareholding and the company. We check both before anyone is appointed.
Do I need to be in Azerbaijan?: Not for every step. Registration can often be coordinated remotely. Some steps, such as a bank appointment or obtaining an Azerbaijani electronic signature, may require personal attendance. We tell you exactly which. What can be done remotely
What documents are required?: It depends on whether you are an individual or a company founder. Founder checklist
Do my documents need an apostille?: Foreign documents need an apostille or consular legalisation, unless an international agreement exempts them.
Can the company be formed remotely?: Much of the company setup can be coordinated remotely, with ALVERA managing the process and telling you when personal attendance is genuinely required.
When do I need to attend?: Usually for steps tied to your identity, such as a bank appointment. We plan these into one visit where possible.
What happens after registration?: The operating relationship begins: bank, tax, accounting, beneficial-owner records and, if you hire, payroll. Start vs run

Ask a foreign-founder question

Remote, with a power of attorney, or in person?

Not everything is 100% online, and we do not claim it is. Here is the honest picture. We confirm each step for your case.

Remote, with a power of attorney, or in person?
Step	How it is usually done
Structure review and planning	Remote
Collecting and checking founder documents	Remote, with document formalitieswith originals apostilled in your country
Registration by electronic procedure	Remotewhere an Azerbaijani enhanced electronic signature is available
Registration by representative	Remote, with document formalitiesnotarised and apostilled or legalised where it is signed
Obtaining an Azerbaijani electronic signature (Asan İmza) as a foreigner	In person where requiredat an ASAN service centre, with a residence document
Opening the company bank account	Case by caseRemote opening needs an Azerbaijani enhanced e-signature and a video call. Without one, the director attends the bank. Each bank sets its own process.
Work permit and residence steps	Case by casedepending on the role and the authority's requirements
Ongoing compliance, reporting and changes	Remotecoordinated by ALVERA with licensed professionals

Much of the company setup can be coordinated remotely, with ALVERA managing the process and telling you when personal attendance is genuinely required.

Plan a remote setup

From your first message to a running company

One team coordinates every step. Each step shows who does what, so you know where things stand.

ALVERA coordinates
You decide, sign and provide documents
Licensed professional gives legal, notarial, tax or accounting services
Bank decides on your account
Authority registers and decides

Tell us what you want to do
Who: YouALVERA
Activity, owners, timing, hiring plans, banking needs.
Founder review
Who: ALVERA
We review the founders, the beneficial owners and what each person will do.
Activity and structure
Who: ALVERAlicensed professional
We check the activity for licence requirements and compare structures. You decide.
Name and legal address
Who: ALVERAyou
Company name agreed and a legal address arranged.
Founder documents
Who: Youlicensed professional
Passports or company documents, apostilled or legalised where required, and translations coordinated.
Registration file
Who: ALVERA
We prepare the application, charter and beneficial-owner information.
Submission
Who: ALVERAyou
We coordinate the applicable official registration process, electronically or through a representative.
Registration decision
Who: Authority
The State Tax Service registers the company.
Company documents
Who: ALVERA
Registration certificate, register extract and tax number received and organised.
Compliance calendar live
Who: ALVERA
Your first deadlines entered and shared with you.
Banking preparation
Who: ALVERAyoubank
KYC file prepared, appointment coordinated, bank decides.
Accounting and payroll setup
Who: ALVERAlicensed professional
A qualified accountant engaged; employment contracts registered when you hire.
Residence and work coordination
Who: ALVERAauthority
Where relevant, documents coordinated; the authority decides.
Ongoing support
Who: ALVERA
Deadlines, changes, documents and a regular status report.

You deal with one team. We coordinate your company setup through the applicable official registration process, including State Tax Service and ASAN procedures, where relevant. You do not need to manage the administrative route yourself.

What ALVERA coordinates for you

Company formationStructure, documents, registration, first documents.Available
Tax registrationTax number, VAT registration steps and the electronic tax cabinet, with your accountant.Available
Accounting coordinationA qualified accountant engaged and supported with your documents.Available
Compliance calendarEvery recurring deadline, tracked and reminded.Available
Payroll and employment administrationContracts registered, payroll coordinated, records kept.Available
Beneficial-owner (UBO) recordsInitial filing and updates when ownership changes.Available
Company changesDirector, shareholders, address, name, charter.Available
Bank account assistanceKYC file, appointment, follow-up. The bank decides.Available
Residence and work coordinationDocuments coordinated. The authority decides.Available
Document desk and government liaisonTranslations, notarisation, apostille, appointments, follow-up.Available
Registered addressLegal address options coordinated with landlords and suppliers; mail handling where your arrangement allows it.Being confirmed: not offered as an address-only service
Office setupPremises search, lease, utilities, internet, furnishing.Add-on

Discuss my company

What to prepare

Requirements vary with the founder type and the case. This is the starting list we work from, and we confirm the final list for you.

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An individual founder

Passport
your residential address
your role in the company
beneficial-owner details
for remote routes, a power of attorney

A company founder

Current extract from your company register
charter or articles
decision to set up the Azerbaijani company
authorised signatory's passport
beneficial-owner chain
apostille or legalisation of the corporate documents

For every company

Proposed company name
activity description
legal address
director details
expected bank activity (for KYC)

Translations into Azerbaijani and certified copies are coordinated through the document desk where required. Document desk & government liaison

Your legal address

Every Azerbaijani company has a legal address: where it is registered, and where official correspondence can reach it. Your registered address is the company's legal address.

Why it mattersthe address appears in the company register, and a change of address must be registered.
Tax communicationsfilings and exchanges with the tax authority run through the company's electronic tax cabinet, so it needs to be checked regularly. With your authorisation, we monitor it for you.
Paper mailletters from counterparties, banks and authorities still arrive at the legal address. Where your address arrangement allows it, we can coordinate handling and scanning. We confirm this before you commit.
Changes and renewalswhen a lease ends or you move, the new address is registered as a company change. Changes

Tax: the overview every founder needs

This is general information, not tax advice. Your accountant confirms what applies to your company.

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Tax numberissued with the company's registration documents.
Profit tax20% of taxable profit, with an annual return and advance payments during the year.
VAT18%. Registration becomes mandatory once taxable turnover exceeds AZN 200,000 in any 12 consecutive months. From 2026, some card-terminal (POS) sales to consumers count at a reduced weight towards this threshold. A company can also register voluntarily. VAT returns are monthly.
Simplified taxan alternative regime for smaller businesses that are not VAT-registered, stay within a turnover limit and meet the other conditions in the Tax Code. Rates depend on the activity, and your accountant confirms whether the regime is available to you.
Property taxcompanies that own fixed assets may owe annual property tax; some exemptions apply.
Employer taxesincome tax withheld from salaries and social, unemployment and medical insurance contributions, reported quarterly. Payroll
E-invoices and cash registersVAT-registered businesses issue electronic tax invoices through the tax portal, and businesses that accept cash payments generally need a registered online cash register.

Ask about tax registration

Accounting, explained simply

Registration gives you a company. Accounting keeps it compliant. Recurring obligations start in the first month.

Monthly
Quarterly
Annual
When something changes

Bookkeeping of every transaction, supported by invoices and contracts.
Periodic tax reporting: monthly, quarterly and annual, depending on the taxes that apply.
Annual financial statements under the accounting rules for your company's size.
Payroll records once you employ people.
Document discipline: invoices issued and received correctly, contracts filed, records retained.

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How we work: a qualified accountant keeps your books and files your returns. We coordinate them, collect your documents, track deadlines and keep you informed in plain language.

Arrange accounting coordination

One calendar for everything your company owes

A company's obligations do not arrive at once. They arrive monthly, quarterly, yearly, and whenever something changes. We keep them in one calendar and tell you what is coming.

Compliance calendar · illustrative

Compliance calendar · illustrative
Generic months	M1	M2	M3	M4this month	M5	M6	M7	M8	M9	M10	M11	M12
Monthly
Quarterly
Annual												once a year
When something changes

Monthly

VAT return and payment (if VAT-registered)Professional requiredOwner approval needed
salary income tax paymentOwner approval neededALVERA coordinating
social, unemployment and medical insurance paymentsOwner approval neededALVERA coordinating

Quarterly

Combined declaration for withheld tax and contributionsProfessional requiredALVERA coordinating
simplified tax return (if applicable)Professional required
profit tax advance paymentsOwner approval needed

Annual

Profit tax returnProfessional required
property tax return (if applicable)Professional required
annual financial statementsProfessional requiredOwner approval needed

When something changes

New or departing employeesAction requiredALVERA coordinating
director, shareholder or address changesAction requiredALVERA coordinating
beneficial-owner updatesAction requiredALVERA coordinating
work permit and residence renewalsALVERA coordinating
licence eventsAction requiredProfessional required

Typical items (confirmed for your company by your accountant)

Each item in your calendar is tagged: Action requiredOwner approval neededALVERA coordinatingProfessional required

Illustrative concept. Demo data only.

Manage my compliance

Beneficial ownership, kept current

Azerbaijan now keeps a register of the real people who own or control companies.

10%People holding 10% or more, directly or indirectly, must be reported as beneficial owners (UBOs).

Who is reportedanyone who holds 10% or more of the company, directly or indirectly. If no one does, the person who controls it by other means, and failing that, the senior executive.
New companiesbeneficial-owner information is filed with the registration application.
Existing companiesdeadlines are set by company size. For medium companies the deadline was 30 June 2026; small companies must file by 31 December 2026 and micro companies by 31 December 2027.
Changeswhen ownership or control changes, the register must be updated. We track this with your company changes.

Check my UBO filing

The business bank account

For many founders, this is the biggest worry. We take it seriously and speak plainly about it.

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How it works

Company registered
KYC file
Bank appointment
Bank review
Account decision

ALVERA prepares the file, coordinates the appointment, attends or supports where appropriate, and follows up. The bank decides whether to open the account and on what terms.

What the rules say

A company registered in Azerbaijan is a resident for currency and banking purposes, whoever owns it.
Banks may open an account remotely for a company registered in Azerbaijan when its legal representative, usually the director, holds an Azerbaijani enhanced electronic signature and completes a video identification. Remote opening through any other authorised representative is not permitted.
Foreign nationals obtain the Azerbaijani electronic signature at an ASAN service centre with a residence document. A director without one cannot use the remote route, so the bank step is completed at a branch or as the bank otherwise requires. We confirm each bank's process before you travel.
Banks notify the State Tax Service of new accounts themselves.

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Prepare for KYC: why banks ask

Beneficial ownersTo know who ultimately owns and controls the company.
Source of fundsTo understand where the capital comes from.
Business activityTo check the account fits what the company does.
Expected transactionsTo set normal patterns and spot unusual ones.
Counterparties and geographyTo assess sanctions and risk exposure.
Contracts and invoicesTo evidence real trade.
Prior business and the directorTo understand experience and control.

A bank may ask for more information or decline if documents are incomplete or inconsistent, or if there is a sanctions match.

No one can guarantee a bank account. What we can do is prepare a clear, consistent file and coordinate the process properly. We are not a bank's partner or agent.

Prepare my banking path

Hiring people: what changes

The moment you employ someone, new obligations begin.

Employment contractsmust be registered electronically before the employee starts work. Changes and terminations take effect only once registered.
Payrollsalary calculation, income tax withholding and social, unemployment and medical insurance contributions each month.
Reportinga combined quarterly declaration for withheld tax and contributions.
Recordsemployee files, leave and changes kept in order.
Foreign employeesmay need a work permit, which the employer applies for. Residence & work

Set up payroll

Your company, your role, and your right to live and work here

Opening a company does not, on its own, give anyone residence. What matters is the person's role, the company's position and the authority's decision.

How it works

Company established
Founder or director role check
Work and residence eligibility check
Document coordination
Authority decision

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Work permitsthe employer applies. A permit is issued for up to one year and can be extended.
Exemptionsheads of branches and representative offices of foreign companies, and registered entrepreneurs, do not need a work permit. Certain founders and company heads may also be exempt when their ownership and the company meet the conditions set by law. We check your case.
Residenceholding a work permit is a ground for temporary residence. The head of a company with a foreign founder, or a founder holding 51% or more, may also qualify where the company meets the capital, turnover and staffing conditions set by law and the government.
Official feeswork permit state fees depend on the permit's length and the processing time. Costs

Check my residence and work path

Registered is not the same as ready.

Tell us where you are: planning, registered or already trading. We will show you what is still missing.

Review my setup Prepare my banking path

Documents and follow-up, handled

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The document desk

Company life runs on documents. We coordinate:

translations into and from Azerbaijani
notarisation and certified copies, through notaries
apostilles for Azerbaijani documents going abroad (the state fee is AZN 10 per document)
legalisation of foreign documents coming in
corporate documents: decisions, powers of attorney, extracts
documents prepared for banks and government use

Where a document needs a notary, a sworn translator or a lawyer, we coordinate the professional.

Government liaison

Appointments booked and attended with you where appropriate.
Documents followed up.
Application status checked.
Issues escalated through the proper channels.
Continuity: one team that knows your file.

Send documents to the desk

An office that works from the first day (add-on)

When you need physical premises, we coordinate:

premises search and viewings
lease coordination with your lawyer
utilities and internet connection
furniture and equipment
fit-out coordination through licensed contractors
moving in

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Plan my office setup

A company changes over time

People join and leave. Owners change. You move. Each change has to be registered, on time, and reflected in your beneficial-owner records.

DirectorNew appointment registered; bank signatories updated.
ShareholdersShare transfer documented and registered; beneficial owners updated.
Legal addressNew address registered; electronic tax cabinet and bank updated.
Company name or charterCharter amendment registered.
ActivityActivity details updated; licence needs checked.
CapitalCharter capital change registered.

Deadlinechanges to founding documents must be registered within the period set by law. We track the date for you.
Processingfor a compliant file, the law sets 5 days on paper or 3 days electronically.

Change a director Change shareholders Other changes

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Start your company. Keep it moving.

A company alone is not enough. You need someone local to keep it organised. This is where ongoing support comes in.

ALVERA Corporate Operations Board · demo

ALVERA Corporate Operations Board · demo
Company	Next filing	Bank	UBO	Payroll	Residence	Open action
AG-C01Demo Trading LLC	DueMonthly VAT return	ActionUpdate requested	OKFiled	OK3 staff, registered	DueExtension in 60 days	ActionSend activity description to the bank
AG-C02Demo Consulting LLC	DueQuarterly declaration	OKActive	ActionChange pending	N/ANo staff	N/ANot applicable	ActionConfirm new shareholder details
AG-C03Demo Tech LLC	OKAnnual statements in preparation	DueBank reviewing, follow-up	OKFiled at registration	DueFirst hire, contract to register	DueWork permit filed	ActionOwner to sign the employment contract
AG-C04Demo Hospitality LLC	OKNone in the next 30 days	OKActive	OKFiled	OKContracts registered	N/ANot applicable	OKLease renewal review

OK In order
Due Due soon or in progress
Action Action or approval needed
N/A Not applicable

Illustrative corporate-operations concept. Demo company codes.

You need: We keep it moving
A local contact: One named team in Baku that knows your company.
Deadlines: A compliance calendar, reminders and confirmation when each item is done.
Bank: Document refreshes and bank questions answered with you.
Accounting: Your accountant supplied with documents on time.
Payroll: Contracts registered, payroll coordinated.
Documents: Translations, notarisation, apostilles and records.
Government: Appointments, submissions and follow-up.
Updates: One clear status report instead of scattered messages.
Beneficial owners: Records filed and kept current.
Changes: Directors, shareholders, address and charter changes registered.
Renewals: Permits, residence and licences tracked before they lapse.

Ask about ongoing support

Your company is in Azerbaijan. You do not have to manage every detail alone.

If you run your company from abroad, we become your local point of coordination, while every decision that matters stays with you.

What we handle locally

local contact
deadlines
bank
accounting
payroll
documents
government
updates

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From start to running

Your plan and structure agreed.
Founder documents prepared in your country.
Registration coordinated.
Company documents and electronic tax cabinet organised.
Bank appointment planned, often in one visit.
Qualified accountant engaged.
Compliance calendar live.
Employees hired and registered, if needed.
Work permit and residence steps coordinated, where relevant.
Beneficial-owner records kept current.
Changes registered when they happen.
A regular status report, and a call when you need one.

Manage my company

One clear report on your company

Illustrative concept. Demo data only.

Ask about status reporting

ALVERA GLOBALCorporate status reportDemo report: Demo Trading LLC · AG-C01 · Month 04

Corporate status report
Section	Status	Demo content
Company		Demo Trading LLC, Baku (demo)
Registration status	OK	Registered. Register extract on file.
Tax status	OK	VAT-registered (demo). Monthly returns up to date.
Next filing	Due	Monthly VAT return, due by the 20th of next month.
Registered address	OK	In place. No change pending.
UBO status	OK	Filed. No change reported this month.
Payroll status	OK	3 employees (demo). Contracts registered.
Bank	Action	Account active. Bank requested an updated activity description (open).
Residence and work items	Due	One work permit extension due in 60 days (demo).
Open tasks	Action	Send updated activity description to the bank.
Documents required	Action	Signed director decision for the bank update.
Upcoming deadlines	Due	Quarterly declaration (demo date). Work permit extension filing (demo date).
Owner approvals needed	Action	1: approve the bank update letter.

Prepared by ALVERA GLOBAL

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Your company, kept in order. Wherever you are.

Tell us about your company and what takes up your time. We will propose the right level of ongoing support, in writing.

Manage my company Manage my compliance

Every cost, in its own box

We always keep four kinds of cost separate.

Official and state feespaid by you directly to the state.
Bank and third-party costsbank tariffs, translators, couriers, suppliers.
Licensed professional feeslawyer, notary, accountant, auditor where required.
ALVERA's service feefor our coordination, agreed in writing before we start.

Official fees we verified (27 September 2026)

Official fees we verified (27 September 2026)
Item	Official fee
LLC registration, electronic procedure	No state fee
LLC registration, paper route	AZN 15
Branch or representative office of a foreign company	AZN 300
Apostille on an Azerbaijani document	AZN 10 per document
Work permit, up to 1 year (standard 20 working days)	AZN 1,000
Work permit, up to 6 months (standard)	AZN 600
Work permit, up to 3 months (standard)	AZN 350

Faster processing of work permits carries higher official fees. Other official fees are confirmed for your case.

Already have a company abroad?

An existing foreign business has three main routes. We help you compare them; you and your advisers decide.

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Already have a company abroad?
	Local LLC (subsidiary)	Branch	Representative office
Legal entity in Azerbaijan	Yes	No	No
What it does	Anything within its registered activity and licences	Carries out all or part of the parent's functions	Represents and protects the parent's interests
Control	Through your shareholding	Directly by the parent	Directly by the parent
Registration state fee	None electronically, AZN 15 on paper	AZN 300	AZN 300
Work permit for the head	Depends on ownership and conditions	Head exempt	Head exempt
Banking, tax, employment, compliance	Its own	Its own, as a local presence of the parent	Its own, within its scope

Compare routes for my company

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Setting up to trade

A trading company has everything an ordinary company has, plus a few extra layers.

Activity and licenceswe check whether the goods need a licence, permit or certificate, ideally before contracts are signed. Regulated activities
Customselectronic customs services for importers and exporters.
VAT on importsand your own VAT position, confirmed with your accountant.
Certificates of originfor exports, issued by the competent authority.
Contracts and documentssupplier and customer contracts, invoices and shipping documents that match each other.
Bankingtrade flows explained clearly in your KYC file.

Set up a trading company

Does your business need a licence or permit?

Some activities need a licence or permit in addition to company registration. Financial services such as banking and insurance are licensed under their own laws. Many other licences and permits can be applied for through the state's electronic licensing portal, and some are issued by sector regulators.

How we help: we check your activity against the current rules at the start, tell you whether a licence or permit is likely to be needed, and coordinate the application with the appropriate professionals. The authority decides.

Check my activity

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After formation: finding customers and partners

Company formation sets you up. Knowing who to sell to, buy from and compete with is a different job. Our Business Development team handles it.

Explore Business Development

Entering the market

Form the company
Enter the market
Verify counterparties
Find suppliers and distributors
Local representation

How we work

ALVERA GLOBAL is a business-setup and corporate coordination company based in Baku. We manage the journey with you and coordinate the official steps. We are not a law firm, an accounting firm, a bank or a government body.

ALVERA coordinatesPlanning, documents, submissions, follow-up
You decideStructure, people, budgets, approvals
Banks decideAccount opening and terms
Authorities decideRegistration, permits, residence, licences
Licensed professionals provideLegal opinions, notarisation, tax and accounting services

Our principles

We confirm important facts against official sources and date them.
We keep every cost in its own box.
You pay official fees, banks and professionals directly. We do not hold client money.
We never promise registration times beyond the law, bank accounts, residence or licences.
We do not claim partnerships with banks or authorities. We coordinate, attend and follow up.
We do not provide nominee directors or shareholders.
We apply human review to anything regulated, high-risk or unusual.

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Frequently asked questions

Setting up

Can a foreigner own 100% of an Azerbaijani LLC?

Yes, for most activities. A foreign individual or company can own all of it. A few regulated sectors limit foreign ownership, and we check your activity at the start.

Do I need a local partner?

Not for most activities. A local shareholder is not generally required; a few regulated sectors are different, and we check yours.

Do I need a local director?

Whether your director must live in Azerbaijan is a point we confirm for your case with a licensed lawyer. Separately, a foreign director may need a work permit or a residence basis, depending on their role, their shareholding and the company. We check both before anyone is appointed.

What is an MMC?

MMC is the Azerbaijani abbreviation for a limited liability company (məhdud məsuliyyətli cəmiyyət), the most common company form.

How long does registration take?

The law sets a period of no later than two days from a complete application. Preparing the documents, especially apostilles abroad, usually takes longer than the registration itself.

Can I register remotely?

Often, yes: through the electronic procedure where an Azerbaijani enhanced electronic signature is available, or through a representative with a power of attorney. We tell you which route fits.

Do I need to visit Azerbaijan?

Not for every step. Some steps, such as a bank appointment or obtaining an Azerbaijani electronic signature, may require personal attendance. We plan them into as few visits as possible.

What documents do I need?

It depends on whether you are an individual or a company founder. Founder checklist

Do foreign documents need an apostille?

Yes, or consular legalisation, unless an international agreement exempts them.

Is there a minimum capital?

Not for a standard LLC.

Do I need a registered address?

Yes. Every company has a legal address, and changes to it must be registered.

When do I receive a tax number?

With the registration documents.

Tax, accounting and compliance

Does the company need accounting?

Yes. Companies keep accounts, file tax returns and prepare annual financial statements. A qualified accountant does this; we coordinate them.

When is VAT required?

When taxable turnover exceeds AZN 200,000 in any 12 consecutive months. From 2026, some card-terminal sales to consumers count at a reduced weight. Voluntary registration is possible. Your accountant confirms your position.

What is UBO reporting?

Reporting the people who ultimately own or control the company: anyone with 10% or more, directly or indirectly.

Can ALVERA manage ongoing compliance?

Yes. We run your compliance calendar, coordinate your accountant and remind you of each action and approval due.

Can ALVERA coordinate accounting?

Yes. We engage and coordinate a qualified accountant and supply your documents on time. We do not give tax advice ourselves.

Banking

Can ALVERA open the bank account for me?

We prepare your KYC file, coordinate the appointment, support you through it and follow up. The bank decides.

Do I need to attend the bank?

It depends on your electronic signature and on the bank. Remote opening needs an Azerbaijani enhanced electronic signature and a video identification. If your director does not have that signature, expect to attend a branch. We confirm the bank's process first.

Is a bank account guaranteed?

No. Account opening is the bank's decision under anti-money-laundering rules.

Residence, work and people

Can company formation give me residence?

Not on its own. Residence depends on your role, the company's position and the State Migration Service's decision. Residence & work

Do I need a work permit?

It depends. Heads of branches and representative offices of foreign companies, and registered entrepreneurs, do not need a work permit. Certain founders and company heads may also be exempt when their ownership and the company meet the conditions set by law. We check your case.

Can ALVERA handle payroll?

We coordinate payroll administration within the agreed scope, with a qualified accountant for calculations and filings.

Changes and ongoing support

Can you change directors or shareholders later?

Yes. We coordinate the documents and registration, and update beneficial-owner records and bank signatories.

Can you amend the charter?

Yes. Charter amendments are registered like other changes.

Can you help an existing company?

Yes. We can support a company that is already registered with compliance, banking, payroll or changes.

Can you help with office setup?

Yes, as an add-on: search, lease coordination, utilities, internet and furnishing, with contractors paid by you directly.

Can you help with government follow-up?

Yes. We book and attend appointments where appropriate, follow up documents and escalate issues through the proper channels. The authority decides.

Special cases

Can you support import and export companies?

Yes. We coordinate the company, customs setup, certificates and the professionals your goods require.

What activities need extra licences?

Some activities need a licence or permit in addition to registration. We check your activity at the start.

What happens after registration?

The operating phase begins: bank, tax, accounting, beneficial-owner records and, if you hire, payroll. Start vs run

Is ALVERA a partner of ASAN or the State Tax Service?

No. We coordinate your setup through the applicable official registration process. We do not claim any partnership or special access.

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Tell us about your business

Share what the company will do, who will own it and where you are today. We will come back with the structure, the steps, the documents and every cost in its own box. Then we coordinate it all with you.

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Sources, checks and disclaimer

Date checked: 27 September 2026. Laws, fees and bank practices change. We re-check them for each case.

Main official sources (references only)

State Tax Service under the Ministry of Economy
Ministry of Economy
ASAN service
State Migration Service
Central Bank of the Republic of Azerbaijan
Law on State Registration and State Register of Legal Entities; Tax Code; Labour Code; Migration Code
Electronic licensing

Disclaimer

This page is general information, not legal, tax or accounting advice. ALVERA GLOBAL does not guarantee registration outcomes beyond the legal process, bank accounts, work permits, residence, licences or processing times. Legal, notarial, tax and accounting services are provided by licensed professionals. ALVERA GLOBAL is not a partner or agent of any bank or public authority. Demo reports and the operations board are illustrative.

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What an LLC needs

What you receive

Tell us what you want to do

Founder review

Activity and structure

Name and legal address

Founder documents

Registration file

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Registration decision

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Residence and work coordination

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