2015 USACC Business Directory

The information your company needs to know to benefit from the explosive growth opportunities in Azerbaijan today.

Talks on Azerbaijan's WTO Accession Start in Geneva 

Director of the WTO office of accession said the changes taking place in Azerbaijani economy and the ongoing reforms will be discussed at the meeting. 

Azerbaijan Exempts Foreign Carriers from Road Tax for 3 Years 

The rules apply to foreign vehicles carrying freight to Iran and Turkey as well as from Iran and Turkey through Azerbaijan on condition of transportation through Azerbaijan’s territory via railways.

Banks Buy $50 Million from State Oil Fund at Auction

The State Oil Fund of Azerbaijan (SOFAZ) sold $50 million to 26 banks through an auction held by the Central Bank of Azerbaijan. 

TAP Remains U.S. Government's Priority

The Trans Adriatic Pipeline (TAP) project remains U.S. government’s priority, Amos Hochstein, the U.S. Department of State special envoy and coordinator for international energy affairs said.

SOFAZ not Affected by Brexit - Executive Director 

Investments of State Oil Fund of Azerbaijan (SOFAZ) in pound sterling remained unchanged after Brexit referendum, SOFAZ Executive Director Shahmar Movsumov said.