1. Is the mandatory merger control regime in force in
Azerbaijan?
The legislation of the Republic of Azerbaijan provides for cases
when business entities involved in concentrations are required to
obtain approval from the competition authority. These requirements
are reflected in the seventh chapter of the Competition Code of the
Republic of Azerbaijan, approved by the Law of the Republic of
Azerbaijan No. 1051-VIQ of 08 December 2023 ("Competition
Code").
2. Which authority is responsible for the merger control
regime in Azerbaijan?
State Service for Antimonopoly and Consumer Market Control under
the Ministry of Economy of the Republic of Azerbaijan.
3. What is the definition of concentration?
