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Why use an employer of record services in Azerbaijan?
Azerbaijan is a gateway between Europe and Asia, offering a vibrant workforce and a booming economy.
Partner with Team Up to hire top talent without setting up a local entity. Save time and resources while staying fully compliant with Azerbaijani laws.
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Capital
Currency
Language
Population
Baku
Azerbaijani Manat (AZN)
Azerbaijani
10.35 M
Payroll & taxes in Azerbaijan
Employer | Employee | Other |
|---|---|---|
2% Unemployment insurance fund | 25% Income tax rate (for monthly income above 2,500 AZN) | 20% Corporate income tax |
22% Social Insurance contribution | 14% Income tax rate (for monthly income up to 2,500 AZN) | 18% VAT |
3% Social Insurance contribution | 10% Dividends, interest and royalties |
Paid leaves
Paid time off
Employees in Azerbaijan are entitled to 21 days after six months of employment
Sick leave
Paid leave based on tenure and social insurance contributions
Public holidays
Azerbaijan recognizes 19 public holidays as listed bellow
Paternity leave
While there is no statutory paternity leave, fathers can take up to 14 days of unpaid leave following the birth of a child
Maternity leave
Female employees are entitled to 126 calendar days of paid maternity leave (70 days before and 56 days after childbirth)
Public Holidays in Azerbaijan
January | March | May | June | July | September | October | November | December |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 New year's day | 8 International women's day | 9 Victory day | 15 National salvation day | 9 Police day | 27 Day of remembrance | 18 Independence day | 8 Victory day | 31 Day of solidarity of world Azerbaijanis |
2 New year's day | 20 Novruz holiday | 28 Republic day | 26 Armed forces day | 9 State flag day | ||||
28 Army day | 21 Novruz holiday | 12 Constitution day |
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