LLC registration
We set up companies with foreign or local capital: collect documents, draft the charter and resolution, file with the Tax Service and obtain the registry extract.
Learn moreFor foreigners and investors · Baku
Company registration and residence permits in Azerbaijan for foreigners
We set up LLCs and branches in Baku and guide you through the residence permit. We work with clients from Europe, Turkey, the Gulf, Russia and the CIS, and most steps are done by power of attorney — no travel needed.
Our fee is quoted after a free consultation. State fees are paid separately.
2–4 business daysLLC with foreign capital: 2 business days by law, 2–4 in practice from the moment of filing
15 or 20 business daystemporary residence permit processing, applicant's choice; first permit valid up to 1 year
100% ownershipa foreigner can be the sole founder and director — no local partner required
5 languagesEnglish, Russian, Azerbaijani, Turkish, Arabic
What we do for foreigners and investors
10 practice areas
Branches and representative offices
We register a branch or representative office of a foreign company when you need presence in Azerbaijan without creating a new entity.
Learn moreResidence permits and migration support
We identify the right ground — business, employment, real estate, family — and handle the application with the State Migration Service through to the card.
Learn moreStudy and student residence permit
For applicants and their parents: programme and university selection, document legalisation, portal application, study visa, student residence permit and its annual extension.
Learn morePowers of attorney and apostille
We draft powers of attorney for remote matters and legalise documents for use in Azerbaijan and abroad.
Learn moreCompany liquidation
We close companies properly: deregistration, closing accounts and final reporting, so the founder has no remaining obligations.
Learn moreMarket entry into Azerbaijan
We advise investors on launching a business: structure, taxes, licences, hiring, partners and government incentives.
Learn moreBusiness planning
Business plans, feasibility studies and financial models that meet the requirements of the Entrepreneurship Development Fund, the Ministry of Economy (investment incentive document), banks and private investors.
Learn moreMedical device registration
We register medical devices in Azerbaijan or arrange import without registration: risk class, dossier, filing with the competent authority.
Learn moreReal estate transaction support
We check the property and the seller, support the deal at the notary and register title — including purchases from developers.
Learn moreFive steps from consultation to an operating company
How registration works
1
Consultation and structure
We clarify the goal, business activity and shareholders, then choose the form (LLC, branch, representative office) and tax regime.
1 day2
Documents
We collect passport copies and apostilled corporate documents of foreign founders, and draft the charter, resolution and power of attorney.
2–5 days · depends on the apostille in your country3
Filing with the Tax Service
We file the application with the State Tax Service. Registration of a company with foreign investment takes 2–4 business days.
2–4 business days4
Bank account and e-signature
We open a corporate account, obtain an Asan İmza e-signature for reporting and set up accounting.
3–7 business days · depends on the bank5
Launch
You receive the full set: charter, registry extract, seal, access credentials. Next come reporting and, if needed, a residence permit for the founder.
On the day documents are readyA clear process and documents in your language
One manager for the whole process
A single specialist works with you from the first consultation until you receive your documents. No need to re-explain your situation.
A quote before we start
After a free consultation you receive the scope of work, timeline and cost. State fees and notary costs are listed separately.
English, Russian, Azerbaijani, Turkish
We prepare charters, powers of attorney and contracts bilingually, so you understand what you sign.
Remote, by power of attorney
Company registration and residence permit files are handled without your presence in Baku. You travel only where the law requires an in-person step, such as collecting the residence card.
Grounds for a temporary residence permit in Azerbaijan
A temporary residence permit is issued for up to 1 year and extended for up to 2 years at a time. Applications are processed in 15 or 20 business days at the applicant's choice, which determines the state fee.
| Ground | Requirement | First permit |
|---|---|---|
| Director or owner of ≥ 51% of a company | Paid-in share capital of at least AZN 50,000; for extension after the first year — annual turnover from AZN 100,000 | up to 1 year |
| Real estate | Ownership of property in Azerbaijan worth at least AZN 100,000 | up to 1 year |
| Employment | Work permit obtained by the employer through the State Migration Service | up to 1 year |
| Family | Close relative of an Azerbaijani citizen or a residence permit holder | up to 1 year |
An extension must be filed at least 30 days before expiry. For permanent residence the real estate / deposit threshold is higher: AZN 200,000 (art. 52.1). Source: migration.gov.az, Migration Code, art. 45.1 and 52.1. Verified 5 Nov 2026.
Office · Luxen Plaza
A private legal consulting firm in Baku, operating since 2021. We register companies, branches and representative offices, guide clients through residence permits, help students with admission and permits, prepare powers of attorney, run liquidations, write business plans for banks and government programmes, register medical devices and support real estate transactions.
Office · Luxen PlazaLuxen Plaza, 148 Khatai Avenue · Mon–Fri, 10:00–18:00
The Consulting Azerbaijan
The Consulting Azerbaijan (TCA) is a private legal consulting firm in Baku, operating since 2021. We work with foreigners and investors who need to open a business, obtain a residence permit or complete a transaction in Azerbaijan.
since 2021operating in Baku
5 languagesEnglish, Russian, Azerbaijani, Turkish, Arabic
1 managerhandles your case from consultation to documents
by power of attorneymost procedures without you having to travel
Questions people ask before starting
The questions people ask before starting. Answers verified against the Tax and Migration Codes and official websites on 5 Nov 2026. If your question is missing, write to us — we answer for free.
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 difference between a branch and a representative office?
A branch can trade, sign contracts and earn revenue in Azerbaijan; it pays profit tax as a permanent establishment. A representative office does not sell — it represents interests, negotiates and markets.
Is share capital required?
No. Branches and representative offices are not legal entities and have no share capital. The parent company funds expenses from its own account.
Does buying property grant a residence permit?
Buying property worth at least AZN 100,000 (≈ USD 59,000) is a ground to apply for a temporary residence permit, not an automatic status. The Migration Service reviews the application; you need ownership documents, housing for registration and certificates. The first permit is valid up to 1 year.
Can I get a residence permit through my company?
Yes, if you are the director or own at least 51% of a company with paid-in share capital of at least AZN 50,000 (≈ USD 29,000). For extension after the first year the company must show annual turnover from AZN 100,000. A separate ground is a work permit issued by the company for you as an employee.
Describe your task — we reply during business hours
Tell us what you need and which country you are in now. We will propose a plan with timeline and cost.