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General legal newsletter for January 2021

In January 2021, a number of very important changes were introduced in Uzbek legislation. Hence, based on the plans outlined in the Presidential Decree of 24 July 2020, the country’s judicial system was reformed. Further, a Law notably changing the PPP legislation and paving the way for implementing more PPP…

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General legal newsletter for December 2020

In December 2020, the Uzbek government was focused on summing up the results of 2020 and planning for 2021. Hence, the Law on the State Budget for 2021 and a relevant Presidential Decree on its implementation were adopted as well as the State Investment Program for 2021 – 2023 was…

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General legal newsletter for November 2020

Some of the most notable legal developments of November 2020 in Uzbekistan are the adoption of a strategy for the development of the construction industry and the expansion of the mandatory digital labeling. Being keen to develop full-fledged trade relations with Afghanistan, the Uzbek government also took a number of…

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General legal newsletter for October 2020

In October 2020, some of the most notable developments were in the spheres of de-statization and privatization, combatting the shadow economy, and state support for exporters and businesses in the tourism industry. There were also changes in such sectors as power energy, nuclear energy, and forestry. Measures were also taken…

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General legal newsletter for September 2020

In September 2020, some legal acts on real estate, land, and environmental control were approved. The Uzbek government also took a number of decisions on the implementation of nation-wide projects in energy, telecommunications, water supply and sanitation services, and the waste management. It follows from these acts that the government…

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General legal newsletter for Аugust 2020

Some of the most notable legal changes of August 2020 are the cancellation of licenses and the liberalization of licensing procedures in a large number of industries. The government of Uzbekistan remains to be committed to destatisation of the economy and made yet another decisive step in this direction. Other…

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General legal newsletter for July 2020

In July 2020, aside from introducing a new set of measures for supporting businesses during the pandemic, the government announced a number of important initiatives aimed at improving the business environment in the country. Some of these initiatives are destatization of the economy through further improvement of the competition legislation…

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General legal newsletter for June 2020

In June 2020, the Uzbek government took a number of important steps aimed at improving the regulatory environment in the oil and gas, mining, and energy sectors. Some other important developments are the adoption of the Concept for Improving the Customs Administration and the adoption of the Strategy for the…

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General legal newsletter for May 2020

In May 2020, the Uzbek government remained pre-occupied with COVID-19, having taken a number of further measures to support individuals and legal entities. For providing support, the government continued to seek financial assistance of foreign governments and international institutions. It is of interest that economic forecasts of international observers, assessing…

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Newsletter on pharmaceutics for April 2020

This legal alert highlights the most important legal developments of April 2020 that affect the Uzbek pharmaceutical industry as a whole and activities of foreign pharmaceutical producers and their representative offices in Uzbekistan in particular. Please click this link to access the latest updates on COVID-19-realeted measures. 1. THE USE…

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