The State Advertising Agency of Azerbaijan Republic regulates and supervises the placement and content of outdoor advertisements across the country.
Entrepreneurs wishing to place advertising in open areas must apply to the State Advertising Agency and obtain a permit. This can be done through ADRA’s online Permit System by visiting the official website is.adra.gov.az and using Digital Login.
• If the advertiser is a legal entity or a branch/representative office of a foreign legal entity, a copy of the extract from the State Register of Legal Entities;
• If the advertiser is an individual entrepreneur, a copy of the identity card;
• A copy of the certificate of registration as a taxpayer for the advertiser;
• A color photomontage of the advertisement, a color photograph (scheme) of the location where the advertisement will be placed, and a site plan;
• Sketch and dimensions of the advertisement;
• If advertising goods that require licensing or certification for production (sale), a notarized copy of the relevant license, certificate, or other authorization, issued in accordance with the procedure established by Article 9 of the Law of the Republic of Azerbaijan “On Administrative Procedure”;
• If the trademark or geographical indication in the advertisement is displayed in a foreign language, a copy of the registration certificate issued by the Intellectual Property Agency of the Republic of Azerbaijan.
Since ADRA regulates and monitors the outdoor advertising environment, citizens can contact the ADRA Call Center at 1412 or write to cm@adra.gov.az in such cases.