Support mechanisms for technology businesses in Azerbaijan
Take advantage of Technopark residency benefits!
Grow your innovative business with tax benefits, export support and other opportunities
Benefits
Amendments to the “Model Regulation on Technology Parks”
Benefits
Benefits for Technopark residents
New support mechanisms for Technopark residents
0% Corporate profit tax - 20 years
Eligible technology and AI companies benefit from a 0% corporate profit tax rate for 20 years, freeing more capital for growth, hiring and innovation.
0% Property & Land tax - 20 years
Eligible sector entities benefit from 0% property and land taxes for 20 years, reducing long-term operating costs.
0% Dividend tax - 20 years
Eligible sector entities benefit from 0% tax on dividends for 20 years, increasing the after-tax value of distributions to shareholders.
Public procurement advantages
Eligible startups and Technopark residents benefit from procurement preferences, while streamlined pilot and procurement mechanisms help the public sector act as an early customer for innovative technology.
0% Income tax - 20 years
All employees working for the resident's qualifying activity pay 0% income tax on their employment income for 20 years.
Migration
Bring international talent on board more easily with streamlined employment procedures for foreign professionals.
Social tax
Foreign employees are fully exempt from mandatory state social insurance contributions. For local employees, contributions are calculated for 20 years either as usual or based on 4 times the minimum monthly wage.
Cloud & digital services
VAT and withholding tax exemptions on foreign cloud and software services reduce operating costs and make scaling infrastructure more affordable.
Export support
Access IDDA’s additional incentive package, designed to help exporting companies scale faster and compete internationally.
An additional advantage
Regulatory sandbox
Applicants developing advanced digital solutions, including artificial intelligence technologies, may test their solutions in a controlled regulatory environment in Azerbaijan before full-scale implementation.
Eligibility
Who can become a Technopark resident
Resident status is available to legal entities and individuals operating in one of the following 7 core activity areas.
Digital Nomad
Work remotely from Azerbaijan and keep your income tax-free for up to 20 years. You don't need to set up a company to become a resident — once you're registered with the tax authority, registering with an activity plan is enough.
No need to set up a company — work simply as an individual.- All income must come from clients or companies located outside Azerbaijan.
- A stable monthly income of 5,200 AZN (~$3,060) or more, earned from abroad, is required.
- This status is for foreigners only — Azerbaijani citizens should apply as a Freelancer instead.
Freelancer
Operate legally and keep more of what you earn — all without setting up a company. Once you're registered with the tax authority and hold a Technopark resident registration certificate, your income is tax-exempt.
- No need to set up a company — work simply as an individual.
- No limit on the number of clients you can work with.
- Both local and international clients are allowed.
- Cannot engage hired employees within the scope of the activity.
Tech Companies & Individual Entrepreneurs
Build and scale your business in Azerbaijan's technology sector — whether you're an established company or just starting out as an individual entrepreneur.
- Register your Taxpayer ID as a legal entity or individual entrepreneur.
- Hire at least 2 IT specialists with relevant education or at least 1 year of work experience.
- Choose your activity area by submitting an innovation project and/or business plan.
- Receive your residency certificate within 7 working days.
- Start operating with tax benefits.
Requirements
Requirements for becoming a Technopark resident
Legal entities and individual entrepreneurs
- An innovation project and/or business plan
- At least 2 IT specialists (relevant education or at least 1 year of work experience)
- No outstanding debts on taxes and other mandatory payments
- No decision classifying you as a risky taxpayer
- A licence or permit, where required by law
- Activity in one of the 7 core areas
Freelancers and digital nomads
- Registration with the tax authority first (Taxpayer ID)
- Activity plan — description of services, technologies used and target market
- No outstanding debts on taxes and other mandatory payments
- No decision classifying you as a risky taxpayer
- Activity in ICT areas (for digital nomads: remote work with income from abroad)
A state fee of 70 AZN must be paid once residency is approved.
There are no restrictions on micro entrepreneurs applying for residency. However, based on the final results of the reporting year, they must move up to at least small entrepreneur status; otherwise, the residency certificate is revoked. This requirement does not apply to freelancers and digital nomads.
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FAQ
Questions, answered
If you have any further questions, you can reach us at texnopark@idda.az or call +994 12 310 14 00 (extension: 3158).