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Over 631,000 Individuals Were Served at Taxpayer Service Centers in Azerbaijan Last Year
In 2024, a total of 631,320 individuals were served at taxpayer service centers in Azerbaijan, according to the State Tax Service under the Ministry of Economy, as reported by https://az.shafaqna.com/
During this period, 960,265 services were provided, including:
- Over 353,000 oral consultations, addressing taxpayers’ inquiries about tax legislation and administration.
- Over 88,300 electronic services, which assisted with preparing and submitting declarations, reports, and other applications in electronic format.
Key Service Types
Approximately 90.9% of the total services were concentrated in 10 main categories (excluding oral consultations and ready document services):
- Submission of declarations (reports) and statements on current tax payments to tax authorities.
- Suspension of taxpayer activities.
- Issuance of receipts for simplified tax fixed payments, mandatory state social insurance, and compulsory health insurance contributions.
- Issuance of “Asan Imza” certificates.
- Registration and re-registration of individual taxpayers.
- Changes to taxpayer registration data.
- Issuance of references to taxpayers.
- Deregistration of individual taxpayers.
- Registration (and deregistration) of taxpayers’ business units (facilities).
Written Inquiries and Notifications
- More than 35,200 written inquiries from taxpayers were responded to during the reporting period.
- Over 13.1 million informational notifications (letters) of various types were sent to taxpayers.
Meetings and Targeted Services
- 306 meetings were held with the participation of 4,268 taxpayers.
- 5,586 taxpayers received targeted services.
- To ensure preventive awareness, over 2 million SMS messages were sent to taxpayers’ mobile numbers.
The State Tax Service continues to prioritize providing high-quality, transparent, and accessible services to taxpayers.
In recent years, there has been an increase in cases where citizens are deceived, and legal entities are established in their names through the unauthorized use of electronic signatures and powers of attorney. Analysis shows that in many cases, legal entities are created in the names of citizens without their consent or knowledge.
The State Tax Service informed that such incidents often lead to illegal entrepreneurial activities and the accumulation of tax debts.
It was noted that an electronic signature is a tool of legal significance that confirms a citizen’s identity in a digital environment. In Azerbaijan, digital signatures such as Asan Imza ( qualified mobile digital signature) and other electronic signatures are widely used. These signatures are essential for accessing government services, verifying various documents, and conducting business transactions. However, unfortunately, the misuse of these signatures for fraudulent purposes has become more common.
Investigations conducted by the State Tax Service reveal that, in some cases, citizens are deceived, and their electronic signatures are misused. Additionally, powers of attorney are obtained in their names, or they are enticed into participating in unlawful transactions. In many cases, citizens remain unaware of the responsibilities associated with the documents they sign. Such actions lead to the establishment of legal entities, transactions conducted in their names, and significant tax debts owed to the state budget. Since the citizen is legally considered the owner of the electronic signature, they are held accountable for settling the debts and bearing the consequences of transactions carried out using their signature.
The State Tax Service has issued a serious warning, particularly regarding the delegation of entrepreneurial powers to third parties. A power of attorney is a document granting one person certain rights on behalf of another. At the same time, citizens should exercise caution with their enhanced electronic signatures. An electronic signature is personal to its owner, and the owner is responsible for safeguarding it. It must not be allowed to be used by others.
Every citizen must understand the legal responsibilities associated with the powers granted by an electronic signature. This understanding helps prevent potential legal issues in the future. If citizens encounter fraudulent activities or unauthorized transactions involving their electronic signature, they must immediately report the matter to law enforcement agencies and the relevant state bodies to suspend the validity of the signature.
The updated version of the official website, “www.auksion.gov.az“, operated by the “Auction Organization Center,” a public legal entity under the State Service on Property Issues of the Ministry of Economy of Azerbaijan, has been introduced.
This website, designed in line with international standards, will play a significant role in enhancing transparency, ensuring accessibility, expanding digitalization, increasing competitiveness, and improving user satisfaction.
Now, website users can create a personal account via “Digital Login” with “Asan Imza” qualified mobile signature and view the lots listed for auction.
It was stated that bidders (buyers) must access their personal accounts and select the “Proceed to Auction” option to participate in the auction process.
Another new feature allows bidders to perform various procedures via their personal accounts, such as granting power of attorney, viewing lots, participating in auctions online, tracking the status of their bids, selecting the type of participation (online/offline), accessing information about lots won, and utilizing other services.
The updated website stands out for its advantages in terms of design, content, and functionality compared to the previous version. Special attention has been paid to user convenience, privacy, and security principles during its development, and modern technologies were utilized.
The website features detailed information about auction announcements and the properties up for auction, including photographs, initial auction prices, deposit amounts, and other details.
Additionally, applications for participation in auctions and deposit payments are now conducted online. At the end of each auction, information about unsold and sold properties is updated on the portal.
Through the new website, buyers can initially place electronic orders for vehicles and, in the future, for stock packages of joint-stock companies, small state enterprises, seized properties, mineral deposits, municipal lands, and other assets.
Both individuals and legal entities can auction their movable and immovable properties under legally defined conditions by signing a contract with the Auction Organization Center. To do so, they are required to apply to the center.
As one of Azerbaijan’s leading providers of digital authentication and secure signature technologies, B.EST Solutions LLC has been awarded the ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certification, affirming its compliance with international standards in information security management.
This certification verifies that B.EST Solutions’ Information Security Management System (ISMS) operates in full alignment with the highest global standards, ensuring the secure delivery of electronic signature, authentication, and certification services.
ISO/IEC 27001:2022 is one of the most globally recognized standards for information security management. The certification process was conducted by ICT Certify Test ve Belgelendirme Hizmetleri LTD. ŞTİ. During the evaluation, B.EST Solutions’ information security policies, procedures, and cybersecurity measures were rigorously assessed and confirmed to fully meet the requirements of the ISO/IEC 27001:2022 standard.
By implementing ISO/IEC 27001:2022, B.EST Solutions demonstrates its commitment to ensuring information security, confidentiality, and integrity through the use of advanced technologies, implementing strong cybersecurity protection measures, and structuring its processes in accordance with international best practices.
Scope of Certification:
Within the framework of secure authentication and electronic signature services provided by B.EST Solutions, the ISO/IEC 27001:2022 standard covers the following key areas:
✔ Secure identification and authentication services
✔ Issuance and management of electronic signatures and electronic seals
✔ Provision and verification of individual and corporate certificates
✔ Ensuring Qualified Electronic Signature Creation Devices (QSCD)
✔ Development and provision of timestamping services for the official verification and protection of electronic documents, signatures, and data timestamps.
Achieving ISO/IEC 27001 certification further reinforces B.EST Solutions’ commitment to high security standards and delivering reliable, secure services.
This success is part of B.EST Solutions’ strategic efforts to enhance operational efficiency, strengthen data protection measures, and build greater trust among its partners.
The ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certification proves that B.EST Solutions:
✔ Ensures the security of its electronic signature and authentication services
✔ Utilizes advanced technologies to protect data
✔ Operates resilient systems against cyber threats
✔ Creates a secure and transparent environment for its partners and users
For more information about B.EST Solutions’ services and operations, visit our official website: www.bestsolutions.az
On September 18th, in Baku, Azerbaijan, a high-level delegation from Uzbekistan, led by Khakimov Obid Arzikulovich, Director of Center for Economic Research and Reform under the Administration of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan, visited the Center for Analysis of Economic Reforms and Communication (CAERC) of Azerbaijan. This meeting highlighted the growing collaboration between the two countries, with a focus on expanding economic, trade, and investment relations.
Head of Center for Analysis of Economic Reforms and Communication (CAERC) of the Republic of Azerbaijan Prof. Dr. Vusal Gasimli provided an overview of the strong economic partnership between Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan, citing the signing of the important agreements during President Ilham Aliyev’s state visit to Uzbekistan and the 2024-2025 Practical Action Plan aimed at expanding economic, trade, and investment cooperation. He highlighted that trade turnover between the two nations reached nearly $180 million in 2023, and in the first five months of 2024, this figure increased to $70 million. Dr. Gasimli also noted the importance of joint projects in energy cooperation, particularly regarding the export of electricity from Central Asia to Europe.
One of the highlights during the event was the presentation by Jana Krimpe, founder of B.EST Solutions, where she introduced the mResidency program under the Digital Trade Hub of Azerbaijan. The mResidency program enables non-residents to obtain secure digital identities and facilitates remote access to Azerbaijan’s e-government services, allowing foreign entrepreneurs to operate in Azerbaijan without a physical presence. Mrs. Krimpe emphasized the program’s importance in advancing digital governance and supporting cross-border trade, particularly for Uzbekistan and other Central Asian countries.
Mr. Obid Hakimov, head of the Uzbek delegation, marked Azerbaijan’s dynamic economic development and stressed the importance of continued collaboration in digital transformation and economic integration. He expressed Uzbekistan’s commitment to increasing trade, promoting mutual investments, and fostering strategic partnerships with Azerbaijan.
The event also featured presentations on Azerbaijan’s key digital platforms, including azranking.az, Azexport, the Digital Trade Hub (dth.az), and Enterprise Azerbaijan, with contributions from Ayxan Qadashov, head of Azexport.az, Matanat Musayeva, head of EnterpriseAzerbaijan, and other representatives from CAERC – Gunay Guliyeva and Sabina Cumazade.
Both sides agreed on future joint projects aimed at strengthening trade and investment ties, with the mResidency program expected to play a pivotal role in enhancing digital trade between Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan.
eSIM based Mobile-ID – “Asan Imza” represented as an innovative case for Achieving Zero Emission at GSMA Event M360 EURASIA 2024
The GSMA M360 EURASIA 2024 International Conference commenced on May 15–16, 2024, in Baku, Azerbaijan. This year’s main topics centered on the digitalization of everything, next-generation networks, and the role of generative AI. The two-day conference brought together industry leaders, experts, and key stakeholders to reinforce the sector’s commitment to achieving zero emissions in the region through digital innovation as a key element of environmental protection. Executives from leading corporations in the mobile and digital sectors, including AI, Cyber Security, Industry Digitization, and Green Tech, were also present.
One of the standout sessions, “Keynote 2: Mobilizing for a Greener Future,” was conducted by Jana Krimpe, CEO and Founder of B.EST Solutions – the national operator of “Asan Imza” mobile digital signature. She shared insights alongside Humaid Al Ajmani – CTO, Etisalat; Vladanka Andreeva – UN Resident Coordinator for Azerbaijan; Safder Nazir – SVP, Huawei; Shirin Aliyeva – Chief Legal, Ethics and Compliance Officer, Azercell; Alima Zimanova – Associate Partner, McKinsey & Company; Rashad Hagverdiyev – Director of HSEQ, the Azerbaijan Airlines, and Pavel Koktyshev – Co-Founder, Eurasian Digital Experts Network as the moderator.
In her speech, Mrs. Krimpe presented the innovative capabilities of the new generation of the crypto-agile and quantum-based eSIM “Asan Imza” (Mobile ID) solution. The solution is implemented in partnership with the State Tax Service under the Ministry of Economy of the Republic of Azerbaijan and all mobile operators in the country – Azercell, Bakcell, and Nar – signifies the critical convergence of digitalization and climate action. She emphasized that the advanced features of eSIM-based Mobile-ID enhance the overall domestic digital ecosystem, foster economic prosperity, and enable a greener future. The speaker stated, “eSIM technology is a significant advancement, not just in technology but also in sustainability. Unlike normal SIM cards, eSIMs are built directly into devices. This means no need for plastic SIM cards or their packaging. Using eSIMs helps us improve our technology and reduce waste, supporting our goal to minimize our environmental impact.”
Mrs. Krimpe highlighted the significance of “Asan Imza” as an effective tool for promoting environmental sustainability. She emphasized, “Our Mobile-ID – “Asan Imza” service has processed over 300 million transactions without using any paper. Over just 5-6 years, Asan Imza has saved at least 200,000 trees, akin to a large forest of 15-year-old trees. This shows the large environmental benefits that digital solutions can bring. The paper industry is a major source of pollution, harming both air and water quality, and uses a lot of water. For instance, producing a single sheet of paper can use up to 10 litters of water. By using digital technology and electronic signatures, businesses can greatly reduce or even completely eliminate their need for paper.”
Focusing on the urgent need for Scope 3 emissions management, circular economy principles, and enhanced disclosure rates, particularly in Eurasia, the GSMA M360 Eurasia 2024 International Conference provides a platform for regional and international political and regulatory leaders, as well as executives from leading corporations in the mobile and digital sectors, to converge and foster collaboration. The program aims to catalyze a sector-wide pledge towards net-zero in the region, leveraging digital innovation as a cornerstone for environmental stewardship.
For more detailed information about “Asan Imza”, users can contact “1847” “Asan Imza” Call Center, reach out to social media accounts (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn), visit asanimza.az website, or send an email to info@asanimza.az.<br>For more information about the conference and its outcomes, please visit https://www.gsma.com/m360/eurasia/.
Since I am ceasing my activities, I want to cancel my VÖEN (Tax Identification Number). What procedures are in place for this?
The State Tax Service under the Ministry of Economy has reported that in order to deregister from tax accounting, the taxpayer or their authorized representative (with a notarized power of attorney) must submit the “Application for Deregistration of an Individual from Tax Accounting” and the original tax certificate to the tax authority where they are registered, or to the taxpayer service centers within the jurisdiction of the tax authority, either in person or by mail. If the tax certificate is lost, the taxpayer must additionally submit a written notice.
It should also be noted that if there is an enhanced electronic signature (including Asan Imza), the termination of an individual’s activity can be done online through the Internet Tax Administration portal of the State Tax Service.
Baku, Azerbaijan – B.EST Solutions Azerbaijan is thrilled to announce the launch of its state-of-the-art e-signing portal, designed to transform the way businesses and individuals manage and authenticate their digital documents. By integrating advanced security features such as high-assurance PKI-based Asan Imza (Mobile ID), AsanDoc offers a reliable and legally binding platform for electronic signatures, document sharing, and more.
Key Features of AsanDoc:
Real and Legal E-Signatures: Powered by high-assurance PKI and Asan Imza (Mobile ID), AsanDoc ensures that each electronic signature is just as valid as a handwritten one, providing users with the confidence to execute legally binding agreements digitally.
Secure Sharing: With robust access control mechanisms, AsanDoc guarantees that sensitive documents are only accessible to authorized individuals, maintaining the highest level of confidentiality and integrity in digital transactions.
Signature Validation: Users can verify the authenticity of every signature on their documents, ensuring compliance with legal standards and providing peace of mind in the validity of their digital interactions.
Multisigning Functionality: AsanDoc facilitates efficient document authorization processes, allowing multiple stakeholders to sign or approve documents simultaneously, enhancing workflow and communication.
Streamlined Document Sharing: Documents can be shared securely via email links, optimizing convenience without compromising security. This method ensures that only intended recipients have access to critical information.
Approve/Reject Document Requests: This feature allows users to manage document requests effectively, providing options to approve or reject based on the current needs, with added transparency through comment functionalities.
Support for Multiple Document Formats: AsanDoc supports a variety of document formats, including PDF, DOC, and XLS, accommodating diverse business needs and ensuring seamless workflow management.
Automatic Notifications and Audit Trail: Stay informed with automatic notifications and maintain records of all transactions with a detailed audit trail, enhancing transparency and accountability. API-Based Integration: The platform’s API-based integration allows for seamless connectivity with external systems, streamlining document handling processes and enhancing operational efficiency. File Encryption and Access Control: With top-tier encryption and stringent access controls, AsanDoc ensures that your data remains protected, visible only to those you permit.
Why Choose AsanDoc?
AsanDoc is more than just an e-signing portal; it’s a comprehensive solution that empowers businesses and individuals to manage their digital documents efficiently and securely. Whether you’re looking to execute contracts, handle sensitive information, or streamline your document workflows, AsanDoc provides the tools and security you need.
Availability: AsanDoc is available now for users across Azerbaijan. Visit https://www.asandoc.az to sign up and start transforming your digital document management today.
Epoint.az presents an innovative solution for small and medium-sized business clients – Payment solution for business with credit cards in installments. Epoint’s partner for digital development and promotion of e-commerce products in Azerbaijan is Visa, the world leader in the digital payments industry.
Epoint Inc. offers a sales solution that brings together all installment credit cards in the market into a single platform for e-commerce business owners. Through the Epoint platform, you can sell any product or service to customers in installments using credit cards. To achieve this, Epoint customers can provide instant service to their customers by selecting a credit period for the cards presented in their personal account.
This service can be provided either through API integration for clients with a website and mobile application, or for small clients without any resources through the “Business Page” provided by Epoint.
Since small businesses do not have a website or mobile application, and its development and integration with banks are quite expensive, Epoint has integrated a service for them that allows them to easily and quickly purchase these services and increase their sales.
There are currently over 900 business clients on the Epoint platform. These customers will immediately be provided with installment sales service, they will be able to offer their products to their customers on credit and increase their sales volume. This service is also provided to new clients by registering and signing an agreement. Since the contract with Epoint is concluded using the digital signature of ASAN Imza, the installment plan is activated within 3 minutes.
Currently, it is possible to accept installment plans for ABB Bank “Tamkart” and Kapital Bank “Birkart” products. In the near future, credit cards from other banks will be integrated and presented to customers.
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