The number of taxpayers has exceeded 570,000

In January-May this year 37 200 taxpayers were registered in Azerbaijan, which is 6.5% more than that in the same period of 2013.

According to the Ministry of Taxes, on 1 June, the number of registered taxpayers exceeded 570,100. In comparison with the beginning of June last year, the number increased by 58,000 or 11.3%.

The total number of taxpayers includes both commercial entities and non-profit organizations such as municipalities, NGOs, religious organizations and enterprises of education.

The Taxes Ministry does not provide information about the structure of unregistered persons according to their shape (legal entities and individuals), as well as organizational and legal form. However, according to the information from the State Statistics Committee on statistical subjects, most taxpayers are individuals.

Since January 2008, registration of subjects of taxation in Azerbaijan has been carried out on the principle of "single window". From 2011-2012, the process is conducted electronically. -08D-