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ARTICLE · 02 SEPTEMBER 2026

August 2026 Legal Update

The 13 July 2026 amendments approved by Law No. 445-VIIQD to the Tax Code expand the definition and permitted use of the VAT deposit account by allowing non-state-sector taxpayers operating outside the oil and gas industry to transfer funds from their VAT deposit accounts to the State Social Protection Fund.  This special mechanism will apply from 1 January 2027 for a period of four years and may be used only in accordance with procedures and conditions to be established by the Cabinet of Ministers.  Prior to the amendment, transfers from VAT deposit accounts to the Fund were not permitted

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LAW ON CROWDFUNDING

Azerbaijan adopted Law No. 450-VIIQ of 14 July 2026, On Crowdfunding, effective 24 January 2027, establishing a dedicated legal framework for raising capital through regulated crowdfunding platforms.  The regime is primarily aimed at startups and micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises seeking alternate sources of financing.

The Law recognizes two forms of crowdfunding: equity-based crowdfunding, where investors receive shares in a project company, and debt-based crowdfunding, where investors purchase debt securities (bonds).  As a result, crowdfunding is regulated as a securities-based investment mechanism rather than unrestricted online fundraising.

Crowdfunding may be conducted only through a licensed platform operated by a limited liability company or joint-stock company included in the register maintained by the Central Bank of the Republic of Azerbaijan.  The Central Bank is responsible for regulating the sector, including platform requirements, minimum

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