BAKU, Azerbaijan, August 3. More than 92% of applications submitted for services provided by Azerbaijan’s Ministry of Economy in January-June 2026 were made through electronic channels.
According to the ministry, more than 13 million applications were registered for its services during the reporting period, with electronic services accounting for 92.2% of the total.
Currently, the Ministry of Economy provides 289 services to citizens, including entrepreneurs, within its areas of activity, of which 181 services (62.6%) have been digitized.
Applications for the ministry’s electronic services can be submitted through the official websites www.economy.gov.az and www.lisenziya.gov.az, as well as through electronic service sections available on the websites of the ministry’s structural units and subordinate organizations.
Through these online platforms, entrepreneurs can obtain necessary economic and legal information and apply for certain legally binding documents related to business activities, including licenses and notifications on the registration of grant agreements (decisions) involving commercial entities and public legal entities.
The service for issuing licenses to entrepreneurs has been fully digitized. Business representatives can apply electronically to the Ministry of Economy for licenses related to relevant types of activities through the “Licenses and Permits” portal. Applications can also be submitted through ASAN service centers and SME Houses.
In addition, the Ministry of Economy’s Electronic Services Portal functions as a one-stop platform, enabling users to access services provided by the ministry’s structural units and subordinate organizations through a personal account. The portal also allows users to track the processing status of their applications and provide feedback on received services.
The Ministry of Economy continues work on expanding digital services, automating data exchange between information systems, introducing innovative solutions and optimizing procedures in order to improve the efficiency of public services and increase user satisfaction.
