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Tax & Legal Services:
An Integrated Approach

Ernst & Young is recognized as the leading tax & legal advisor in Azerbaijan.

With our department combining an expatriate tax partner with a local tax manager and tax consultants, Ernst & Young advises on all aspects of corporate and personal tax planning and compliance.

Our impressive client base speaks for itself. We actively work together with our clients, assisting them on a daily basis in the interpretation of local legislation, as well as with reporting and filing requirements. We assist our clients in liaising with the tax authorities to obtain clarifications and rulings on their behalf. This continues to be a key service in a legislative environment that is ever changing and open to interpretation.
Azerbaijan Oil n Gas Guide - 2005 Oil & Gas Guide to Azerbaijan

Vast oil reserves determined the attraction of foreign investment to the Azerbaijani economy. Over 90 percent of all foreign investments are in the energy sector. Several major oil contracts have been signed since 1994.
(pdf, 291Kb, 24 pages)

Azerbaijan Presentation on the Overview of Azerbaijan and Ernst & Young in Azerbaijan

On September 2-4, 2004 in Moscow, In house Legal Away Day took place. Magsud Taghibayov, the tax manager of Ernst & Young Baku represented Azerbaijan and gave a Presentation on the Overview of Azerbaijan and Ernst & Young in Azerbaijan (pdf, 668Kb, 12 pages)
Some Tax Treaty Issues Clarified, But Others Remain To Be Addressed

Historically, the implementation of double tax treaties was an anomaly in Azerbaijan. In practice they were little understood by the authorities.
Read more about double tax treaties in Azerbaiajn

Business Brief Archive

Tax & Legal

Erlan Dosymbekov,
Partner, Director of Tax & Legal Department

Erlan Dosymbekov
Ernst & Young has been providing tax saving advice and assistance to clients doing business in Azerbaijan for nearly 10 years.

While we focus on the energy industry we also provide advice to a range of companies working in other areas. Our client base includes both multinationals based overseas and Azeri companies wishing to embrace international standards of accounting and tax planning.

Our extensive knowledge of the different taxation and investment regimes operating in the Azerbaijan environment means that we are well placed to provide valuable and practical advice to companies.
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