LLC registration in Azerbaijan for foreigners
We register limited liability companies with foreign capital at the State Tax Service in 2–4 business days. A foreigner may own 100% and act as director. Everything except the bank visit can be done by power of attorney.
What's included
- Advice on legal form, ownership structure and tax regime (simplified 2% or general)
- Drafting the charter, founder's resolution and application in Azerbaijani with an English or Russian translation
- Registered address (if needed) and tax registration
- Filing with the State Tax Service and obtaining the registry extract
- Opening a corporate bank account, obtaining the Asan İmza e-signature
- Setting up accounting and first reporting; a residence permit for the founder if required
How it works
Consultation
We define the structure, activities and tax regime. You receive a quote.
1 dayDocuments and power of attorney
We prepare the package; you notarise and apostille the power of attorney in your country.
2–5 daysFiling with the Tax Service
We file the application and obtain the registry extract and tax ID (VÖEN).
2–4 business daysBank and Asan İmza
We open the account, obtain the e-signature and set up reporting.
3–7 business daysDocuments required
- Passport copy of the founder and director (we handle translation and notarisation)
- For a corporate founder: registry extract and charter with apostille
- Apostilled power of attorney for our representative if registering without travel
- Registered address details (or use ours)
- Company name in Azerbaijani, business activities, share capital
Checklist: documents for a residence permit and an LLC in Azerbaijan
A 2-page PDF: what to prepare before you travel, where an apostille is needed and where notarisation is enough, and the order of filing.
- Document list for LLC registration and for each residence permit ground
- Table: apostille vs notarisation — by country
- Document list and timelines for every step
- Common mistakes that get a file returned
Frequently asked questions
Can I open an LLC in Azerbaijan without travelling?
Yes. You notarise and apostille a power of attorney in your country and send it to us with a passport copy. We draft the charter, file with the Tax Service and open the account. Your presence may be required only at the bank, depending on the bank's policy.
Do I need a local partner or a citizen director?
No. A foreigner may own 100% of the shares and be the director. The Tax Service only requires identity document copies of the founder and director; no residence permit is needed.
What is the minimum share capital?
The law sets no minimum for an LLC — a company can be registered with nominal capital. However, if the founder plans a residence permit through the company, paid-in capital must be at least AZN 50,000.
What taxes does an LLC pay under the simplified regime?
Simplified tax is 2% of turnover, provided the company is not VAT-registered and turnover does not exceed AZN 200,000 over 12 months. Wholesale trade, property rental and licensed activities are excluded. Payroll taxes and social contributions are paid separately.
How much does registration cost?
Our fee is quoted after a free consultation and depends on the number of founders and whether apostille, translations and a bank account are needed. State fees and notary costs are shown as a separate line in the quote.
Does my citizenship matter?
No. Founders of any nationality can register an LLC. The only difference is document legalisation: documents from Hague Convention countries need an apostille; documents from CIS countries under the Chisinau Convention need only notarisation.
Verified 5 Nov 2026. Sources: taxes.gov.az, migration.gov.az, e-qanun.az.
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