Milli Majlis
Azerbaijan to Introduce Product Certificates to Finance Farmers
The Milli Majlis has adopted in the first reading a bill on product certificates — a new tool for financing agriculture that allows farmers to obtain resources before the season starts.
Azerbaijan's Central Bank to Gain AML/CFT Supervision Powers Over Financial Institutions
A draft law discussed in the Milli Majlis would grant the Central Bank of Azerbaijan supervisory authority over financial institutions and groups in the area of anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing. Risk reassessments would be triggered by a 40% or greater increase in transaction volume.
Azerbaijan Finalizes Methodology on Crypto Assets
The crypto assets document is in the final stage of coordination with government agencies and may be submitted to parliament for discussion before the end of the year.
Bill on Free Legal Aid Submitted to Milli Majlis
The document will be discussed at a meeting of the parliamentary Committee on Legal Policy and State Building on October 5.
Azerbaijan Plans to Draft a New Digital Code
At a Milli Majlis session, Ali Huseynli, head of the parliamentary committee on legal policy and state building, announced plans to prepare a new Digital Code.
Azerbaijan Introduces New Conditions for Tax Breaks for Large Businesses in Industrial Parks
The Milli Majlis adopted in the first reading amendments to the Tax Code setting additional requirements for large entrepreneurs — residents of industrial and technological parks — to qualify for tax breaks.
Milli Majlis adopts pension supplement bill in first reading
Azerbaijan's parliament approved in the first reading a new chapter V-I to the Law on Labour Pensions, defining who is entitled to a monthly pension supplement. The changes take effect on 1 October 2026.
Azerbaijan Passes First Reading of Tax Breaks for Startups
Azerbaijan's Milli Majlis has adopted in the first reading amendments to the Tax and Migration Codes providing tax breaks for startups and investors.
Azerbaijani MP Proposes Law on AI and Social Media
MP Jeyhun Mammadov, at the first session of the parliament's autumn session, proposed a law regulating artificial intelligence and social networks.
Azerbaijan Lawmaker Proposes Bill to Regulate Social Media
Milli Majlis deputy Hikmet Mammadov called for a single law defining social networks' responsibility for violating the country's digital sovereignty.
Azerbaijan to Digitize Compulsory Health Insurance
Processes related to compulsory health insurance (CHI) will be carried out electronically.
Azerbaijan Introduces New Fines for Cybersecurity Violations
Azerbaijan will impose fines for violations of cybersecurity regulatory requirements.
Public Hearings Go Online
Azerbaijan's Milli Majlis adopted in third and final reading amendments that transfer procedures related to citizens' right of legislative initiative to electronic format.
Legal Entities in Azerbaijan to Be Exempted from Customs Duties
The Milli Majlis approved in the first reading a bill amending the law 'On Customs Tariff'