Legal support for real estate transactions in Azerbaijan
Foreigners can buy apartments and commercial property in Azerbaijan (land can only be leased). We check the property, seller and developer, draft the contract, support you at the notary and register title. A purchase from AZN 100,000 is a ground for a residence permit.
What's included
- Checking the registry extract, encumbrances, seizures, registered residents
- Developer due diligence: permits, land rights, pre-sale agreement
- Drafting or revising the bilingual sale and purchase agreement
- Support at the notary, interpreter
- Title registration at the Real Estate Registry Service
- Residence permit application based on the property after the deal
How it works
Due diligence
We analyse documents on the property and the seller/developer.
2–3 daysContract
We draft the agreement and agree terms and settlement.
1–3 daysDeal
Notary, payment, filing for registration.
1 dayRegistration
We obtain the title extract.
up to 10 business daysDocuments required
- Buyer's passport copy
- Property details (address, seller's extract)
- For deals by proxy — apostilled power of attorney
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 a foreigner buy an apartment in Azerbaijan?
Yes. Foreigners and foreign companies may own apartments, houses and commercial property. The one restriction: land plots are not sold to foreigners, only leased.
How can I buy safely from a developer?
We check the building permit, land rights, project status and the contract: deadlines, penalties, payment schedule. We recommend paying under the contract to the developer's account, not in cash.
What are the purchase costs?
Notary tariff, title registration fee, interpreter if needed. Property tax is paid annually based on area.
Can I buy remotely?
Yes, by apostilled power of attorney. We act as your representative, you confirm the terms, funds are transferred under the contract.
Verified 5 Nov 2026. Sources: taxes.gov.az, migration.gov.az, e-qanun.az.
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