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Private Banks Have Virtually No Tax Debts
The Ministry of Taxes has announced that of the four banks liquidated on July 21 (Deka Bank, Credo Bank, Para Bank, and Zamin Bank) only the latter has tax arrears, the amount of which is only AZN 457.34.
The Financial Markets Control House of Azerbaijan withdrew the licenses of the four banks on 21 July. The reason for the withdrawal of their licenses is that ‘the assets of these banks are not classified in accordance with the law, they do not have the necessary reserves, and the total capital does not meet the minimum requirements of 50 million AZN.’ -0-
Economics
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On July 26, the Ministry of Economy hosted a meeting with entrepreneurs from the non-oil industry to explore ways to stimulate local production and enhance export potential.
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Azerbaijani internet service providers Aztelekom and Baktelekom will introduce substantial changes to their pricing structure starting August 15, the companies announced today. Under the new tariffs, the minimum internet speed will rise to 100 Mbit/s, with the cost per Mbit/s decreasing from 0.45 AZN to 0.25 AZN. As a result, monthly charges will be set at 25 AZN for 100 Mbit/s, 30 AZN for 150 Mbit/s, and 36 AZN for 250 Mbit/s.
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Independent experts suggest that Azerbaijan may be on the verge of another devaluation of its currency, the manat, due to a shrinking trade and payment surplus. The anticipated economic adjustments come amidst a decline in foreign currency inflows and reduced oil production.
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Azerbaijan’s Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov met today with Ahmed Moallim Figi, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Somalia, at the Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry. This meeting followed a discussion held the previous day between Figi and Azerbaijan’s Economy Minister Mikail Jabbarov.
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