Rules for disclosure of company ownership structures revised

Azerbaijan has introduced a new administrative requirement mandating that state registration authorities notify the Media Development Agency within three working days when foreign media entities establish local branches or representative offices, under amendments approved by Prime Minister Ali Asadov.

Azerbaijan has approved a new regulatory framework to modernise property sales through enforcement proceedings and align notarial procedures with electronic systems, in a move authorities say will improve transparency and legal certainty while accelerating transactions.

Azerbaijan has introduced new state fees for forensic examination services ranging from 200 to 2,000 manats, under a cabinet decision signed by Prime Minister Ali Asadov, raising concerns about affordability for low-income citizens.

By a decree of the President of Azerbaijan, Ilham Aliyev, dated March 31, 2026, amendments to the Law of the Republic of Azerbaijan “On Patents” have entered into force. The amendments to the law were adopted by the Milli Majlis on February 10, 2026.