Economy

Renting Out An Apartment? Azerbaijan Taxes The Contract Amount, Not Net Profit

AZE.US Azerbaijan’s housing rental market is going through a seasonal slowdown, with experts pointing to weaker spring demand, increased supply and a shift in interest...

Cars From The U.S. May Become More Expensive: What It Could Mean For Azerbaijan’s Auto Market

AZE.US Cars imported from the United States may become more expensive for buyers in Azerbaijan if higher U.S. tariffs on European vehicles push up prices...

Azerbaijan Weighs Higher Demolition Payments for Small Homes

AZE.US Azerbaijan is considering a special compensation mechanism for owners of small homes affected by demolition, as redevelopment and clearance projects continue in Baku. The...

Azerbaijan Faces Tire Shortage As Prices Start To Rise

AZE.US A shortage has emerged in Azerbaijan’s automotive tire market, with sellers saying several popular tire sizes have become difficult to find. The problem is especially...

Courier Took The Goods And Disappeared: Who Must Cover The Loss?

AZE.US Courier delivery is supposed to make shopping easier. But in Azerbaijan, a growing number of complaints point to a more troubling scenario: a courier collects...

$300 Limit To Remain As Customs Explains New Rules

AZE.US Azerbaijan does not plan to change the monthly $300 duty-free limit for goods brought into the country for personal use, the head of the...

Baku’s Khrushchevka Apartments Rise In Price As Buyers Bet On Demolition

AZE.US Apartments in Baku’s Soviet-era “Khrushchevka” buildings are becoming more expensive as buyers increasingly view them as a bet on future demolition and compensation. The trend...

Fishing Ban Is In Force, But Fish Is Still On Sale: Who Is Supplying The Market?

AZE.US A fishing restriction has been in force in Azerbaijan’s water basins since April 1, but fish remains visible across market stalls. The seasonal ban is...

New Buildings Without Combi Boilers: Why Apartment Prices May Rise

AZE.US Azerbaijan’s new housing market may be heading for another price shift, this time because of heating rules rather than location, mortgage demand or construction...

Government Is Tightening The Screws On Business Again, Mammadov Says

AZE.US REAL party leader Ilgar Mammadov has criticized new amendments to Azerbaijan’s Customs Code, saying the government is expanding pressure on businesses and economically active...

Beef Tenderloin Prices In Azerbaijan Rise To 35 Manats Per Kilogram

AZE.US Beef tenderloin prices in Azerbaijan have risen to 34-35 manats per kilogram, driven by strong demand from restaurants and the limited amount of this...

IMF’s Message To Azerbaijan Is Clear: The Era Of Easy Oil Growth Is Fading

By AZE.US Editorial Team The International Monetary Fund’s latest Article IV consultation on Azerbaijan is not a crisis report. That may be the most important...

Baku Passengers Complain About Nighttime Charges For Metro And Bus Rides

AZE.US Passengers in Baku are raising fresh complaints about bank card and smartphone payments in public transport, saying charges for metro and bus rides sometimes...

Renting A Summer House Near Baku: Where 1,000-Manat Options Still Exist

AZE.US The summer rental market around Baku is already heating up, with listings in popular coastal settlements showing a sharp divide between rare budget homes...

Will Azerbaijan Ban Diesel Cars?

AZE.US Azerbaijan is not expected to introduce restrictions on diesel-powered cars in the near future, even as several European countries move toward phasing out vehicles...

Baku Is Losing Tourists From Gulf Countries As Arab Market Slows

AZE.US The tourist map of Azerbaijan is changing, and one of the most visible shifts is happening in a market that once helped define Baku’s...

Bread Prices Rise In Azerbaijan

AZE.US Bread prices have increased in Azerbaijan, adding new pressure to household food costs as buyers report higher prices for some of the most common...

Summer House Rents Near Baku Reach Up To 40,000 Manats A Month

AZE.US Summer house rentals near Baku are already drawing strong demand, even though the summer season has not yet begun. Realtors say many homes in the...

Used Cars Become More Expensive In Azerbaijan

AZE.US Used cars in good condition, fuel-efficient models and hybrids became more expensive in Azerbaijan in April, even as the broader car market remained relatively...

Buying An Apartment In Baku Has Become An Unrealistic Dream For Many

AZE.US Buying an apartment in Baku is becoming less of a normal life goal and more of an unrealistic dream for many families, as housing...

Azerbaijan’s Car Market Slows As Supply Rises And Buyers Hold Back

AZE.US Azerbaijan’s car market is showing clear signs of stagnation, with sellers reporting plenty of vehicles for sale but far fewer buyers ready to close...

Undeclared Goods And Vehicles Could Be Transferred To State Ownership In Azerbaijan

AZE.US Azerbaijan is moving toward tougher rules for imported goods and vehicles that remain undeclared for an extended period after entering the country. The proposed...

House Without A Title Deed: When Illegal Construction Can End Up In Court

AZE.US In Azerbaijan, lawyers are warning property buyers and landowners to check the legal status of land before building a house, as unauthorized construction can...

Dairy Products Become More Expensive In Azerbaijan

AZE.US Dairy products in Azerbaijan are becoming more expensive, adding pressure to household budgets as the cost of imports rises and local production struggles to...

Lemons Once Cost Five For 1 Manat. Now Three Sell For 2: What Is Happening In The Market?

AZE.US Lemon prices in Azerbaijan have climbed sharply, adding another everyday item to the list of products that consumers now notice at the market. Until recently,...

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