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investment 4 min · 15 March 2026
Uzbekistan Tightens FDI Screening in Strategic Sectors
#FDI #Regulatory #Investment Screening #Presidential Decree
New Presidential Decree No. 87 introduces pre-approval screening for foreign investments exceeding $10M in energy, telecommunications, and financial services. Processing time: 45 business days.
Business Impact
Deal timelines for large investments in strategic sectors will extend by 45–90 days. BIT protections remain intact.
Recommended Action
Factor screening timeline into deal structure from day one. File pre-notification to start clock early.
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