Easily manage employment in

Azerbaijan

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Remote's Azerbaijan employment guide will guide you through your compliance responsibilities. Note that Remote's employer of record services are not yet live in Azerbaijan. but you can pay contractors with Remote now.

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Services available in this country:
Contractor Management
  • Capital City

    Baku

  • Currency

    Azerbaijani manat (₼, AZN)

  • Languages

    Azerbaijani

  • Population size

    10,127,874

Services available in this country:
Contractor Management
Azerbaijan skyline
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Facts & Stats

The city of baku is reflected in the water.
  • Capital City

    Baku

  • Currency

    Azerbaijani manat (₼, AZN)

  • Languages

    Azerbaijani

  • Population size

    10,127,874

  • Ease of doing business

    Very easy

  • Cost of living index

    30.90 (2021)

  • Payroll frequency

    Monthly

  • VAT - standard rate

    18%

  • GDP - real growth rate

    2.2 (2019)

Covered in epic mountain ranges, vineyards, and over 8,000 rivers, Azerbaijan’s breathtaking natural beauty makes it look like a nation drawn from fantasy romantic literature.

A swathe of skyscrapers across the country’s capital city symbolize the rapid modernization of Azerbaijan over the last two decades. The so-called Land of Fire is a charming country capturing the banks of the Caspian Sea with a fast-growing economy that presents an ideal location for skilled digital nomads.

Any businesses looking for a growing workforce of remote-working professionals will find a growing collection of talent surrounding the capital city metropolis of Baku.

Grow your team in Azerbaijan with Remote

You can pay contractors now in Azerbaijan with Remote in some currencies (talk to a Remote expert now for more details).

Note that we are busy developing our EOR product to legally operate in Azerbaijan and provide you with the best possible experience for your team, but we are not yet ready to employ in Azerbaijan.

Companies hiring in Azerbaijan are typically required to either own a legal entity in the country or work with a global employment solutions provider to employ on the company's behalf. Developing the processes required to manage payroll, benefits, taxes, and onboarding in countries like Azerbaijan can get complicated fast, especially without localized expertise. If you’re looking to start hiring in a country like this, using a global HR platform like Remote makes it easy to hire workers in full compliance with all local legislation. In the countries where we do offer our Employer of Record product, Remote takes on responsibility for compliance so you can focus on hiring great talent and growing your business.

Risks of misclassification

Azerbaijan, like many other countries, treats self-employed individuals or contractors and full-time employees differently. Misclassification of contractors in Azerbaijan may lead to fines and penalties for the offending company.

Employing in Azerbaijan

Provisions for employee protections and workers’ rights are spelled out within the Labor Code of Azerbaijan which guarantees protections against discrimination based on age, religion, and race.

Common questions that could come up during the hiring process include the minimum wage, overtime rates, and guaranteed paid time off. Remote can help you offer a complete, competitive, and compliant benefits package to your employees in Azerbaijan.

Minimum wage

The minimum wage is fixed at 300 AZN or $170 per month.

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Competitive benefits package in Azerbaijan

At Remote, we’re passionate about helping you craft the best possible employee experience for your team. We are leading the way in developing globally competitive benefits programs. This means making sure employees everywhere have access to both the required and supplemental benefits they need to thrive, and that your company has the localized expertise needed to attract and keep the best global talent.

Although we don't yet have our own legal entity in Azerbaijan, our benefits packages for all countries are tailored to fulfill the local needs of employees. Typically, our packages contain some or all of the following benefits:

  • Health Insurance

  • Dental Insurance

  • Vision Insurance

  • Mental Health Support

  • Pension or 401(K)

  • Life and Disability Insurance

Transparent Pricing in Azerbaijan

Contractor Management

$29

per contractor/month

Top features

  • Only pay for contractors you actively work with

  • Work with international contractors

  • Create, edit, and sign tailored, localized contracts

  • Approve contractor invoices with one click or auto-pay

  • Transparent payments with complete visibility

Payroll

$29

per employee/month

Top features

  • Powerful, transparent international payroll

  • Simple self-service platform

  • Personalized support from dedicated specialists

  • Adhere to local payroll regulations in every country

  • Integrated payroll, expense management, and HRIS solution

HRIS

$18

per employee/month

Top features

  • Guided onboarding and offboarding

  • Employee profile and document management

  • Contract templates and e-signing

  • Time off and time tracking

  • Expense management

  • Employee and manager self-serve experience

  • Mobile app