10.03.2021
A leading Russian law firms rating directory Pravo-300 released the results of its first ever research of legal markets of CIS countries. The main goal of Pravo-300 International is to provide an overview of the regional legal market, identify main players and help Russia law firms find reliable partners for projects in the local jurisdictions.
The third International Online Conference was held by GRATA International
On 11 February 2021, GRATA International held the International Taxation online conference.
Import of polyethylene packaging products is banned
The President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev had issued a Decree on approval the Law on Amendments to the Law “On environmental protection” that was adopted by Milli Mejlis. (December 31, 2020).
Fines for not wearing a face mask are increased
The President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev had issued a Decree on approval the Law of the Republic of Azerbaijan on Amendments to the Code on Administrative Offences that was adopted by Milli Mejlis ( December 18, 2020).
Period of the law "On full deposit insurance" is extended
The President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev had issued a Decree on approval the Law on Amendments to the Law “On full deposit insurance” that was adopted by Milli Mejlis. (December 18, 2020).
Amendments to the Tax Code
The President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev had issued a Decree on approval the Law of the Republic of Azerbaijan on Amendments to the Tax Code that was adopted by Milli Mejlis ( December 30, 2020).
Shah Deniz begins gas deliveries to Europe
On 31st December 2020, the Shah Deniz consortium announced commencement of commercial gas deliveries to Europe from the Shah Deniz gas field in the Caspian Sea offshore Azerbaijan via the newly completed Southern Gas Corridor (SGC) pipeline system.
Azerbaijani Tariff Council changes retail prices for some goods, services
The Tariff Council of the Republic of Azerbaijan held its regular meeting on January 4, 2021.The State Oil Company (SOCAR) has approached the Council with a proposal to raise retail prices for natural gas, AI-92 gasoline and diesel fuel.
20.01.2021
The President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev has signed a Decree on the establishment of the “Karabakh Revival Fund” public legal entity (January 4, 2021).
Extension the special quarantine regime and implementation of additional mitigation measures of the special quarantine regime in Azerbaijan
The Decision #9 of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Azerbaijan dated January 16, 2021 proclaims an implementation of additional mitigation measures of the special quarantine regime as of 18 January, 2021 and extension of the quarantine regime until April 1, 2021 in the country.