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UZBEKISTAN LEGAL NEWSLETTER: DECEMBER 2025

In December 2025, Uzbekistan adopted several major legal measures, including the Law “On the State Budget for 2026” and related amendments to tax rules and rates. Further legislative and regulatory acts were issued to reform public procurement and customs regimes, combat the shadow economy, and establish new rules on state…

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UZBEKISTAN LEGAL NEWSLETTER: NOVEMBER 2025

In November 2025, Uzbekistan implemented a series of policy reforms aimed at strengthening corporate and customs legislation, liberalising the rules for the establishment and operation of businesses, and enhancing environmental protection. Several sector-specific reforms focused on technology, including Presidential decisions on the transformation of the International Digital Technologies Center “Enterprise…

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UZBEKISTAN LEGAL NEWSLETTER: OCTOBER 2025

Notable legal developments in Uzbekistan in October 2025 included a government resolution regulating the borrowing activities of large enterprises, the adoption of a new law establishing a framework for enforcing mediation agreements, the introduction of a special tax regime for foreign citizens, and the expansion of the visa-free regime for…

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UZBEKISTAN LEGAL NEWSLETTER: SEPTEMBER 2025

September 2025 saw notable regulatory activity in Uzbekistan across the areas of corporate governance, financial reporting, land management, and customs administration. The adopted acts simplify corporate procedures, advance the transition to IFRS, improve land use and pledge mechanisms, and establish a unified approach to customs valuation. Reforms were also introduced…

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UZBEKISTAN LEGAL NEWSLETTER: AUGUST 2025

In August, Uzbekistan advanced a broad reform agenda with various policy and legal developments. Key measures included the implementation of commitments made at the 5th Presidential Open Dialogue with Entrepreneurs, the launch of a pilot platform for alternative investments, and the adoption of a comprehensive socio-economic development program for the…

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UZBEKISTAN LEGAL NEWSLETTER: JULY 2025

Several important legal developments took place in July 2025. These included the adoption of the Law “On the Limitation of Greenhouse Gas Emissions”, which, among other provisions, regulates carbon credit trading; the adoption of the new Water Code consolidating water use legislation; measures to implement initiatives announced at the 3rd…

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UZBEKISTAN LEGAL NEWSLETTER: JUNE 2025

Notable legal developments in Uzbekistan in June 2025 included the adoption of the Law on Rehabilitation and Liquidation of Banks, as well as legal acts introducing changes to tax legislation, measures for the development of the jewellery industry, and initiatives promoting green public procurement. 1. CHANGES TO TAX LEGISLATION A…

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UZBEKISTAN LEGAL NEWSLETTER: MAY 2025

In May, Uzbekistan adopted major policy measures aimed at aligning trade rules with WTO standards, developing the reinsurance and tourism sectors, and enhancing the digital labelling system. Highlights include new customs duty rates, the launch of a national reinsurance company, incentives for hotel construction, and stricter digital labelling enforcement. 1.…

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UZBEKISTAN LEGAL NEWSLETTER: APRIL 2025

There were several significant legal developments in April 2025. These included presidential decisions aimed at streamlining and improving privatisation procedures, abolishing certain exclusive rights held by state-owned enterprises, liberalising trade and certification requirements for businesses, promoting agricultural development, and introducing ecological certification. In addition, a number of legal acts were…

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UZBEKISTAN LEGAL NEWSLETTER: MARCH 2025

March 2025 was marked by several important legal developments, including the adoption of presidential decisions aimed at improving the operation of special economic zones, aligning foreign trade legislation with WTO rules, reforming the heating and waste processing sectors, enhancing support for small and medium-sized businesses, and promoting localisation through public…

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