https://tca.az/en/blog/Practical articles on company registration, residence permits, taxes and documents in Azerbaijan for relocating professionals and investors.enThu, 05 Nov 2026 09:00:00 +0400https://tca.az/en/blog/residence-permit-through-company-azerbaijan/https://tca.az/en/blog/residence-permit-through-company-azerbaijan/Tue, 10 Nov 2026 09:00:00 +0400Owning a company does not by itself give a residence permit, but the head or founder of a company with foreign investment can apply for a temporary one. The company needs paid-up share capital of at least AZN 50,000, and a founder must hold at least 51%. The decision comes within the set period of 15 or 20 business days, and in TCA's practice the first permit through a company is issued for 6 months.https://tca.az/en/blog/company-registration-azerbaijan-foreigners/https://tca.az/en/blog/company-registration-azerbaijan-foreigners/Tue, 10 Nov 2026 09:00:00 +0400A foreign investor can register an LLC (MMC) in Azerbaijan and own 100% of it, with no local partner or local director. Registration is handled by the State Tax Service and usually takes 2–4 business days from the moment the documents are filed. Registering a company does not give you a residence permit — that is a separate procedure.https://tca.az/en/blog/azerbaijan-residence-permit-by-property/https://tca.az/en/blog/azerbaijan-residence-permit-by-property/Thu, 29 Oct 2026 09:00:00 +0400Ownership of property worth at least AZN 100,000 (≈ USD 59,000) is a ground to apply for a temporary residence permit. It is not automatic: the State Migration Service reviews the application in 15 or 20 business days.https://tca.az/en/blog/llc-taxes-in-azerbaijan-simplified-vs-general/https://tca.az/en/blog/llc-taxes-in-azerbaijan-simplified-vs-general/Thu, 29 Oct 2026 09:00:00 +0400A small company with annual turnover up to AZN 200,000 can pay 2% of turnover and pay no VAT or profit tax. Larger companies or those in excluded activities fall under the general regime: 20% profit tax and 18% VAT.https://tca.az/en/blog/azerbaijan-vs-georgia-residence-permit/https://tca.az/en/blog/azerbaijan-vs-georgia-residence-permit/Wed, 04 Nov 2026 09:00:00 +0400Both countries are visa-free for many nationalities and grant residence through business or property. Georgia is easier to enter; Azerbaijan offers a more predictable procedure and fixed thresholds. We compare the points that actually drive the decision.https://tca.az/en/blog/sole-trader-or-llc-in-azerbaijan-for-foreigners/https://tca.az/en/blog/sole-trader-or-llc-in-azerbaijan-for-foreigners/Wed, 04 Nov 2026 09:00:00 +0400For most foreigners the answer is an LLC: a sole trader in Azerbaijan can only be registered by an individual holding a residence permit, while an LLC is registered for a foreigner without a permit in 2–4 business days and creates a ground for the founder's permit.https://tca.az/en/blog/how-to-open-bank-account-in-azerbaijan-foreigner/https://tca.az/en/blog/how-to-open-bank-account-in-azerbaijan-foreigner/Wed, 04 Nov 2026 09:00:00 +0400A corporate account opens within 3–7 business days after registration; a personal non-resident account usually requires a visit with a passport and proof of address. Banks verify the beneficial owner and the source of funds, so prepare the package in advance.