Entrepreneur Self-Employment Residence Permit (Sahibkarlıq TRP)

The Entrepreneur Self-Employment Residence Permit is established under the Migration Code of the Republic of Azerbaijan to provide a legal basis for foreign nationals who are actively engaged in self-employment or individual business activities. This permit was designed to encourage independent economic activity and small-scale entrepreneurship by foreign residents. It fills a vital gap for freelancers, sole proprietors, and independent contractors who wish to operate legally within the country but do not fit into the traditional corporate employment or large-scale investment categories.

This permit is for foreign individuals who register as sole proprietors (individual entrepreneurs) and actively contribute to the local economy. A key requirement for this permit is the demonstration of actual business activity, which typically includes hiring a minimum of five local full-time employees, with at least 80% being Azerbaijani citizens. This requirement makes the permit distinctive, as it links the applicant's right to reside directly to their contribution to local job creation. It is an ideal choice for entrepreneurs who want to build and operate a small business while actively participating in the Azerbaijani labor market.