Legal Resources
Official legislation, authoritative guides, and analytical tools for investors and businesses operating in Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan Civil Code
Full text of the Civil Code of Uzbekistan (English/Russian/Uzbek). Governs contracts, property, obligations, corporate entities.
Uzbekistan Tax Code 2024
Official Tax Code with 2024 amendments — CIT, VAT, social tax, excise duties, FEZ provisions and exemptions.
Labor Code of Uzbekistan
Full Labor Code with 2024 amendments — employment contracts, termination grounds, leave entitlements, work permits.
Law on Foreign Investments
Core FDI legislation governing foreign investor rights, guarantees, and restrictions in Uzbekistan.
Law on LLCs (Mas'uliyati Cheklangan Jamiyat)
Governing legislation for limited liability companies — formation, charter, management, liquidation procedures.
FDI Registration Guide — invest.gov.uz
Official step-by-step guide to registering foreign direct investment in Uzbekistan, from the national investment portal.
Free Economic Zones Investor Handbook
Official FEZ portal with tax incentives, zone locations, application procedures and sector-specific opportunities.
Business Registration Portal (myjuridical.uz)
State portal for electronic company registration, document submission and license applications in Uzbekistan.
Work Permit & Visa Guide (mehnat.uz)
Official portal of the Agency for External Labor Migration — work permit applications, quotas, and procedures for employers.
Customs Procedures Guide
State Customs Committee of Uzbekistan — import/export procedures, tariff schedules, and customs valuation rules.
Doing Business in Uzbekistan — World Bank Profile
World Bank's regulatory environment data for Uzbekistan — starting business, registering property, enforcing contracts.
OECD Uzbekistan Economic Survey
OECD's economic and regulatory assessment of Uzbekistan covering investment climate, governance, and reforms.
EBRD Uzbekistan Country Profile
European Bank for Reconstruction and Development legal and business environment assessment for Uzbekistan.
Tax Calculator — soliq.uz
Official Tax Committee portal with tax liability calculators, e-filing, tax rates and reporting deadlines.
Uzbekistan Legal Database (lex.uz)
Comprehensive official database of all Uzbekistan legislation, decrees, and regulations — searchable in UZ/RU/EN.
Investment Portal — invest.gov.uz
National Investment Promotion Agency portal with sector data, incentive maps, and investor support services.
UNCITRAL Arbitration Rules
UNCITRAL Model Law and Arbitration Rules used in international commercial arbitration — applicable in Uzbekistan.
Bilateral Investment Treaties — UNCTAD Database
UNCTAD's comprehensive database of all Uzbekistan BITs with full treaty texts and ISDS case history.
Legal Deadline Calculator
Calculate statutes of limitations, filing deadlines, and notice periods under Uzbekistan law
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Compare the key parameters of each entity type available to foreign investors in Uzbekistan
| Parameter | LLC LLC (Limited Liability Company) | Branch Branch Office |
|---|---|---|
Minimum Capital | None (2019 reform) | None |
100% Foreign Ownership | ||
Separate Legal Entity | ||
Limited Liability | ||
Can Generate Revenue | ||
Formation Timeline | 3–7 days | 4–8 weeks |
Corporate Income Tax | 15% (standard) | 15% |
Hire Foreign Employees | ||
UZS Bank Account | ||
FEZ / IT Park Eligible | ||
Registration Authority | Ministry of Justice | Min. of Justice + MFA |
Setup Complexity | Low | Medium–High |
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