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Azerbaijan raised taxes on non-oil workers and phone imports starting Jan. 1, 2026, with gradual income tax hikes and new phone fees.
Starting January 1, 2026, Azerbaijan introduced new tax and fee rules for non-oil, non-state sector workers and mobile phone imports.
Income tax rates increased gradually, with lower earners paying 3% in 2026, rising to 7% by 2028, while higher earners face tiered rates and fixed amounts.
Health insurance contributions now require both employers and employees to pay 2% on the first 2,500 manats and 0.5% on income above that, replacing a prior higher threshold.
A 100-manat state fee applies to registering additional mobile phones per year, with a 20-manat excise tax on all imported devices, though personal use of the first phone annually remains exempt.
These changes, signed by President Ilham Aliyev, aim to modernize revenue collection and social insurance systems.
Azerbaiyán aumentó los impuestos a los trabajadores no petroleros y a las importaciones de teléfonos a partir del 1 de enero de 2026, con aumentos graduales del impuesto a la renta y nuevas tarifas telefónicas.