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Liability in international freight transportation: decision by the Supreme Court of Azerbaijan

Liability in international freight transportation: decision by the Supreme Court of Azerbaijan

The Supreme Court of the Republic of Azerbaijan has set out an important legal position regarding the determination of the identity of the consignor and the ...

Jun 21, 2026 Caspian Legal Center
Termination of employment agreements: new grounds added to the Labour Code

Termination of employment agreements: new grounds added to the Labour Code

Amendments have been made to the Labour Code of the Republic of Azerbaijan and the Law of the Republic of Azerbaijan “On Narcological Service and Control”. T...

Jun 11, 2026 Caspian Legal Center
Azerbaijan Criminalizes the Illegal Use of Artificial Intelligence

Azerbaijan Criminalizes the Illegal Use of Artificial Intelligence

Articles 148-2 and 242-1, which criminalize the illegal use of artificial intelligence, are added to the Criminal Code of Azerbaijan.

May 27, 2026 Caspian Legal Center
The Labor Code has incorporated an equal pay obligation

The Labor Code has incorporated an equal pay obligation

Pursuant to the amendment, a new obligation for the employer has been added to paragraph “g” of Article 12(1) of the Labor Code, in the following wording: “T...

May 13, 2026 Caspian Legal Center
The Tax Code interpreted by the Constitutional Court: restrictions on freedom of movement equally apply to foreign entities

The Tax Code interpreted by the Constitutional Court: restrictions on freedom of movement equally apply to foreign entities

The Constitutional Court of the Republic of Azerbaijan, by its decision dated March 31, 2026, adopted an important decision on restrictions on exit from the ...

Apr 16, 2026 Caspian Legal Center
Tax Law Book Now Available on TaxReview.az

Tax Law Book Now Available on TaxReview.az

“Books” section of the TaxReview.az portal is now available for open access use. This new section is intended for the placement of publications dedicated to ...

Apr 09, 2026 Caspian Legal Center
Azerbaijani Law on investments amended

Azerbaijani Law on investments amended

Amendments to Article 13 of the Law “On Investment Activity” revise the nationalization rules of investments of strategic importance.

Mar 12, 2026 Caspian Legal Center
Amendments to the Tax Code and the Law “On Customs Tariff” of Azerbaijan 2026

Amendments to the Tax Code and the Law “On Customs Tariff” of Azerbaijan 2026

A number of significant amendments have been made to the Tax Code of the Republic of Azerbaijan and customs legislation. The innovation in the field of e-com...

Mar 02, 2026 Caspian Legal Center
Compensation for additional leave: an important case update

Compensation for additional leave: an important case update

From now on, within the territory of the Republic of Azerbaijan, regardless of the grounds for termination of an employment contract, employers will be oblig...

Feb 20, 2026 Caspian Legal Center

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