How to open kindergarten in Azerbaijan?

Emil Khudiyev (Lawyer)
15.04.2025
11:10
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Upbringing a child is a responsible process that requires a lot of time and effort. Today, many parents are increasingly looking for a good kindergarten in Azerbaijan to place their child with a good teacher.
As the famous Russian writer V.Dal said: “The teacher himself must be what he wants the student to be.”
Let’s look at the situation from a different angle – You decide to open a kindergarten in Azerbaijan and you yourself wanted to devote your life to upbringing children. The first question in your head: What to do? How to open? Where to go? Do you need a license? Are there any fines?
And then you understand that it is not enough to just put desks and gather children and teachers together. Let’s take a closer look how to open a kindergarten in Azerbaijan?

What is required to open a kindergarten in Azerbaijan?

First of all, you need to decide on the organizational and legal form – a company or an individual entrepreneur. Thus, you need to open a company in Azerbaijan or register as an private entrepreneur.
Next, you will definitely need to obtain a license from the Ministry of Economy of Azerbaijan. Starting kindergartens without a license will inevitably entail the risk of a fine, since it contradicts the legislation of Azerbaijan (more details below in the “Frequently Asked Questions” section).

What documents required for license?

In accordance with the Law of the Republic of Azerbaijan “On Licenses and Permits” dated 2016, the activities of preschool educational institutions are subject to licensing.
To obtain a license, the following documents are required:
– Application. It must indicate the full name, legal address, actual address of the applicant;
– bank details and type of activity;
– certificate of state registration as a company (LLC) or individual entrepreneur;
– Document confirming the right to use the registered object (extract from the real estate register, lease agreement);
– receipt for payment of state duty (the amount of state duty for 2024 is 1250 manat);
– information about the teaching, scientific and teaching staff of the educational institution;
– material and technical base of the institution and detailed information on the provision of the educational process.

Where to submit the documents?

When you have already collected all the necessary documents to obtain a license to open a kindergarten in Azerbaijan, you need to contact the ASAN Service center. The officers of the Ministry of Economy are engaged in the acceptance and registration of documents.
To obtain a license, the conclusion of the Preschool Education Department of the Ministry of Science and Education is important. After the entrepreneurs’ appeals, a special commission of the ministry investigates every detail.
First, the enterprise must comply with the standards, otherwise, during the inspection of the enterprise, you will inevitably encounter problems, and even repeated repairs or redevelopment may be required.
In addition to the above, the Cabinet of Ministers of Azerbaijan approved a model form of the charter, which a preschool educational institution (kindergarten) must submit for approval to the Ministry of Science and Education to obtain a conclusion.

Conclusion

Opening and managing a kindergarten in Azerbaijan is a responsible process, because it is about the health, safety and development of children! Therefore, you should take this most seriously, starting from the process of choosing building materials and up to hiring teachers and educators.

FAQ

Are there any tax breaks for kindergartens?

Kindergartens are classified as pre-school educational institutions and are exempt from income tax for legal entities (Article 106.1.7 of the Tax Code of Azerbaijan).

Can my application for kindergarten license be refused?

The Ministry of Economy of Azerbaijan may refuse to issue a license in the following cases:
– If the application and attached documents contain information that does not comply with the law;
– If the applicant does not comply with and does not fulfill the conditions of the license and permit.

What is the fine for operating a kindergarten without a license?

Operating a kindergarten without a license will inevitably result in a fine of two to four times the amount of your illegal earnings (Article 398 of the Code of Administrative Offenses of Azerbaijan).
And if the amount of your illegal earnings is more than 50,000 manat, then a criminal case may even be opened against you in accordance with Article 192 of the Criminal Code of Azerbaijan. Sanction in this case may reach up to imprisonment.

How many days does it take to obtain a license to operate a kindergarten?

A license can be obtained in approximately 1 month.

Can a foreigner open a kindergarten in Azerbaijan?

Yes, any foreigner can open a kindergarten in Azerbaijan.

How EMZE can help you?

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I am always ready to provide you with legal assistance, consult you on opening a company, as well as obtaining the required type of license in Azerbaijan and help in these processes.
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