Five grounds: investment from 500,000 manat, property from 100,000 manat, a bank deposit from 100,000 manat, and a management position in the branch of a foreign company or in a company founded by a foreign national.

How much do you need to invest in the economy of Azerbaijan?

From 500,000 manat for the investment route.

Can you get a residence permit by buying property?

Yes, if you own property in Azerbaijan worth 100,000 manat or more.

How long does a residence permit take to process?

About 1 month.

Who counts as a tax resident of Azerbaijan?

People who are in the country for more than 182 days in a calendar year, or those whose centre of vital interests, permanent home or citizenship ties them to Azerbaijan.

What is the income tax rate in Azerbaijan?

From 0% to 25% depending on the type of employment and the amount of income.

What to do when you visit

What to see in Baku

Sight

Icherisheher (Old City)

A UNESCO-listed walled quarter of narrow lanes, caravanserais, and old-world Eastern atmosphere.

Sight

Maiden Tower

A mysterious eight-storey 12th-century tower that has become the city's defining landmark.

Museum

Palace of the Shirvanshahs

A 15th-century royal residence complete with mausoleum, mosque, and courtyard bathhouse.

Museum

Heydar Aliyev Center

Zaha Hadid's flowing, seam-free building, the flagship of Baku's contemporary architecture.

Sight

Flame Towers

Three skyscrapers that ignite in LED flame patterns over the bay every night.

Park

Baku Boulevard

A miles-long Caspian promenade with parks, a Ferris wheel, and the city's evening stroll.

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