Blog: doing business in Uzbekistan
Taxes, VAT, residence, company registration and relocation to Uzbekistan — guides for entrepreneurs.
RegistrationLLC Liquidation in Uzbekistan: Process and Timelines 2026
LLC liquidation in Uzbekistan 2026: step-by-step process, timelines (from 2 months), mandatory tax audit, deregistration, and alternatives to closure.
Updated: 30.06.2026Read →
RegistrationTransfer Business from Kazakhstan to Uzbekistan: IP & LLC 2026
Transfer or open a sole proprietorship in Uzbekistan: residency rules, 1% tax, CIS citizens guide, LLC alternatives.
Updated: 02.07.2026Read →
Foreign enterpriseBranch of a Foreign Company in Uzbekistan: How to Open
Branch vs representative office of a foreign company in Uzbekistan: differences, taxes, accreditation process, documents and comparison with LLC. Updated 2026.
Updated: 30.06.2026Read →
AccountingHow Much Does an Accountant Cost in Uzbekistan 2026
How much does an accountant cost in Uzbekistan in 2026: what drives the price, in-house vs outsourcing, hidden fees and how to compare quotes the right way.
Updated: 28.06.2026Read →
TaxesMinimum Wage in Uzbekistan 2026: MROT Size and How to Calculate
Minimum wage in Uzbekistan 2026: MROT is 1,271,000 UZS, rising to 1,360,000 UZS from 1 September. How MROT differs from BRV, how to calculate, where it applies.
Updated: 28.06.2026Read →
TaxesDouble Taxation in Uzbekistan: Tax Treaties (DTT) 2026
How Uzbekistan's double taxation treaties work: treaty priority over the Tax Code, reduced DTT withholding rates, residency certificates and the credit method.
Updated: 28.06.2026Read →
Legal addressLegal Address in Tashkent: What It Is and Why You Need It
Why a company needs a legal address in Tashkent, what a guarantee letter and address registration are, why a 'mass' address is risky and how we help with
Updated: 16.06.2026Read →
Residence & relocationEntering the Uzbekistan Market: A Company Strategy
Strategy for a foreign company entering the Uzbekistan market in 2026: why Uzbekistan, IT Park and incentives, presence structures, taxes, roadmap and
Updated: 27.06.2026Read →
Residence & relocationResidence Permit in Uzbekistan: How a Foreigner Gets One
What a residence permit in Uzbekistan gives you, who it suits, on what grounds and how to get one. Step-by-step process, documents, FAQs and links to gov.uz.
Updated: 16.06.2026Read →
RegistrationLLC Charter Capital in Uzbekistan: Size and Deadlines
LLC charter capital in Uzbekistan 2026: minimum size, the one-year contribution deadline, cash and in-kind contributions, and foreign enterprise rules.
Updated: 16.06.2026Read →
HR & staffLLC Founding Documents in Uzbekistan: What to Prepare
Founding documents for an LLC in Uzbekistan: charter, decision and minutes, charter requirements, and nuances for foreigners — passport, apostille, translation.
Updated: 16.06.2026Read →
Bank accountOpen a Company Bank Account in Uzbekistan
How a foreign company and non-resident can open a bank account in Uzbekistan: why you need one, why a personal visit is required, documents, choosing a bank
Updated: 16.06.2026Read →
TaxesVAT in Uzbekistan 2026: rate, 6%, threshold, credits, export
A deep dive into Uzbekistan VAT 2026: standard 12% and voluntary 6% from June 1, registration threshold of 12,000 BCU (≈5bn sum), input VAT, credits and 0%
Updated: 16.06.2026Read →
TaxesVAT or simplified tax in Uzbekistan 2026: which to choose
Comparing regimes in Uzbekistan 2026: 4% turnover tax, 6% simplified VAT and standard 12% VAT. Tax-burden calculations with examples and how to choose.
Updated: 16.06.2026Read →
Work permitHiring Employees in Uzbekistan: Locals and Foreigners
How to hire in Uzbekistan: employment contract, registration in the labour system (ELLS), employer payroll taxes, hiring foreigners, quotas and permits.
Updated: 16.06.2026Read →
Payments & FXInternational Settlements via a Legal Entity in Uzbekistan
How B2B settlements work through an Uzbek company: a foreign-currency account, SWIFT, incoming and outgoing payments, conversion, and contract accounting
Updated: 16.06.2026Read →
IT ParkHow to Become an IT Park Resident in Uzbekistan: Step by Step
Step by step: requirements, eligible activities, what documents you need, how to apply for IT Park residency, what the status gives you, and why
Updated: 16.06.2026Read →
RegistrationHow to Register an LLC in Uzbekistan: Step by Step
A detailed step-by-step guide for foreigners to open an LLC in Uzbekistan: name, charter, legal address, state registration, bank account and tax setup
Updated: 16.06.2026Read →
RegistrationSole Proprietor (IP) in Uzbekistan for Foreigners
Can a foreigner register as a sole proprietor (IP) in Uzbekistan in 2026? Real conditions, limits, the 1% tax and why most foreigners still choose an LLC.
Updated: 16.06.2026Read →
Foreign enterpriseForeign Enterprise (IP OOO) in Uzbekistan: How to Open It
What a foreign enterprise in Uzbekistan is (an LLC with 100% foreign capital), how it differs from a regular LLC, who it suits, how to register, taxes and
Updated: 16.06.2026Read →
AccountingAccounting Services in Tashkent: Scope and Prices 2026
What accounting support in Tashkent includes, the formats and packages, how much it costs, and how to choose an accountant for a foreign company.
Updated: 16.06.2026Read →
RegistrationStarting a Business in Uzbekistan for Tajik Citizens
How a citizen of Tajikistan can start a business in Uzbekistan in 2026: visa-free travel, cross-border trade, company form, bank account, taxes and the tax
Updated: 16.06.2026Read →
RegistrationBusiness in Uzbekistan for Russian Citizens: 2026 Guide
How a Russian citizen can start a business in Uzbekistan in 2026: visa-free entry, the Russia–Uzbekistan double-tax treaty, currency rules, legal
Updated: 16.06.2026Read →
Legal addressRenting an Office in Tashkent: Districts, Prices, Lease
Tashkent business districts and office classes, honest market price benchmarks, the lease agreement and legal address registration — a practical guide for a
Updated: 16.06.2026Read →
Legal addressLegal Address for an LLC and for VAT Registration in Uzbekistan
Why a legal address matters twice: at LLC registration and at VAT. Tax-office requirements, the risks of a mass address and how to prove it in 2026.
Updated: 15.06.2026Read →
IT ParkIT Park activities: what the benefit list covers
The 2026 list of IT Park resident activities: software, data centers, IT-service export, R&D. What is excluded and how to check your product fit.
Updated: 15.06.2026Read →
Bank accountForeign Currency Account in Uzbekistan for Business: 2026
How a company opens a foreign currency account in Uzbekistan: currencies, free conversion, no mandatory revenue sale, and how it differs from a soum account.
Updated: 15.06.2026Read →
TaxesSocial Tax in Uzbekistan 2026: 12% and 25% rates, deadlines
Social tax in Uzbekistan 2026: 12% for private companies, 25% for budget bodies, reduced 7% and 4.7%, minimum base in BCU, payment deadlines and foreign
Updated: 15.06.2026Read →
LicensingChanging Director, Address and OKED in Uzbekistan
Changing a company's director, legal address and activity codes (OKED) in Uzbekistan: procedures, documents, deadlines, state fees and online re-registration.
Updated: 15.06.2026Read →
RegistrationHow Much It Costs to Open a Company in Uzbekistan 2026
A transparent cost estimate for opening a company in Uzbekistan as a foreigner: state fee, notary, translation, apostille, legal address, seal, accounting
Updated: 15.06.2026Read →
Payments & FXRelocating Your Business from Russia to Uzbekistan 2026
Relocating a business from Russia to Uzbekistan in 2026: why, legal forms, bank account, taxes, IT Park and common pitfalls for founders.
Updated: 15.06.2026Read →
RegistrationRegister a Company in Uzbekistan Remotely (No Visit)
How a foreigner can register a company in Uzbekistan remotely: online via birdarcha.uz and my.gov.uz, e-signature, power of attorney, what needs a visit.
Updated: 15.06.2026Read →
Work permitWork permit in Uzbekistan for a foreigner
When a foreigner needs a work permit in Uzbekistan: foreign director and hiring staff. The process, documents, timelines, common mistakes and gov.uz links.
Updated: 15.06.2026Read →
Payments & FXHow to Pay Foreign Contractors From an Uzbek Company
Outbound FX payments to freelancers and contractors from an Uzbek company: non-resident contracts, withholding tax, documents for the bank, IT and marketing
Updated: 15.06.2026Read →
IT ParkHow to Open an IT Company in Uzbekistan: Full Path
The end-to-end path for a foreign founder: company registration, OKED codes, IT Park residency, a bank account and launch. From idea to running an IT business.
Updated: 15.06.2026Read →
RegistrationOKED in Uzbekistan: Choosing Your Business Activities
What OKED is, how to choose primary and secondary business activities when registering a company in Uzbekistan, and how codes affect taxes and licenses.
Updated: 15.06.2026Read →
Legal addressWhy a «non-mass» legal address matters in Uzbekistan
What a «mass» legal address is in Uzbekistan, the risks it creates — registration refusal, VAT problems, audits — and how to check and pick a reliable address.
Updated: 15.06.2026Read →
TaxesPayroll taxes in Uzbekistan 2026: PIT, social tax, INPS
Uzbekistan payroll taxes 2026: flat 12% personal income tax, 12% social tax, 0.1% INPS, withholdings, non-resident rates and the real cost of payroll.
Updated: 15.06.2026Read →
TaxesTax audit in Uzbekistan 2026: types, rights, preparation
How to pass a tax audit in Uzbekistan in 2026: desk, field and tax audit checks, risk analysis, taxpayer rights, a preparation checklist and common violations.
Updated: 15.06.2026Read →
TaxesTax Reporting and Filing Deadlines in Uzbekistan 2026
Filing deadlines in Uzbekistan 2026: VAT, profit tax, turnover tax, PIT and social tax. A deadline calendar, e-filing, and penalties for late submission.
Updated: 15.06.2026Read →
TaxesTaxes in Uzbekistan in 2026: rates, regimes, benefits
Uzbekistan 2026 tax rates and the 1 June changes: new VAT threshold (~5bn sum), 6% VAT rate, profit tax, personal income tax and IT Park benefits.
Updated: 15.06.2026Read →
TaxesTaxes for non-residents in Uzbekistan 2026: withholding tax
Withholding tax for non-residents in Uzbekistan: dividends and interest 10%, freight 6%, royalties and services 20%, plus DTTs and permanent establishment.
Updated: 15.06.2026Read →
TaxesTurnover tax in Uzbekistan 2026: rates and VAT threshold
Turnover tax in Uzbekistan 2026: rates of 1–4% by activity, 1% for sole traders, the new 12,000 BCU threshold (≈5bn sum) and the switch to VAT.
Updated: 15.06.2026Read →
TaxesCorporate Profit Tax in Uzbekistan 2026: 15% rate, deadlines
Profit tax in Uzbekistan 2026: the base 15% rate, higher and lower rates, 10% withholding on non-resident dividends, advance payments and filing deadlines.
Updated: 15.06.2026Read →
Legal addressCoworking in Tashkent: Can It Be Your Legal Address?
Coworking in Tashkent for business and startups: pros and cons of the format, who it suits, and whether you can use it as a company legal address.
Updated: 15.06.2026Read →
Bank accountHow to Choose a Business Bank in Uzbekistan
How a foreigner chooses a bank for a company in Uzbekistan: currency, SWIFT, online banking, fees, speed and work with non-residents. Plus bank types.
Updated: 15.06.2026Read →
Payments & FXHow to Accept Payments From Abroad for a Russian Business
A company in Uzbekistan as a legal channel for foreign-currency revenue and paying overseas vendors: entity types, bank account, FX rules, who it fits, steps.
Updated: 15.06.2026Read →
IT ParkIT Park Resident Benefits in Uzbekistan: Rates and Terms
IT Park resident benefits: exemption from profit tax, VAT, social and turnover tax until 2028, plus 7.5% income tax. Who it suits and how to become a resident.
Updated: 15.06.2026Read →
IT ParkIT Park for SaaS Companies and Developers in Uzbekistan
Why SaaS, product and outsourcing teams choose IT Park: benefits built for the export model, rates, a horizon to 2040 and resident requirements in 2026.
Updated: 15.06.2026Read →
Work permitForeign Director of a Company in Uzbekistan
Can a foreigner be a company director in Uzbekistan: work permit, PINFL, e-signature, employment contract and payroll taxes on a director salary. Sourced.
Updated: 15.06.2026Read →
Residence & relocationDoing Business in Uzbekistan: a 2026 Starter Guide for Foreigners
Full guide: business forms for foreigners, step-by-step company registration in Uzbekistan, documents, legal address, bank account, taxes and IT Park benefits.
Updated: 15.06.2026Read →
RegistrationBusiness in Uzbekistan for Ukrainian Citizens: 2026 Guide
How a Ukrainian citizen opens a business in Uzbekistan in 2026: visa-free entry, IT relocation, company forms, taxes and the double-tax treaty.
Updated: 15.06.2026Read →
RegistrationBusiness in Uzbekistan for CIS Citizens: A Country-by-Country Guide
2026 umbrella guide: how a CIS citizen opens a business in Uzbekistan. Entry rules, length of stay and double-tax treaties compared by country — Russia
Updated: 15.06.2026Read →
RegistrationBusiness in Uzbekistan for Kazakhstan Citizens: 2026 Guide
How a Kazakhstan citizen can open a business in Uzbekistan in 2026: visa-free travel, the Kazakhstan–Uzbekistan tax treaty, RK↔RUz trade and logistics
Updated: 15.06.2026Read →
RegistrationBusiness in Uzbekistan for Belarus Citizens: 2026 Guide
How a Belarus citizen opens a business in Uzbekistan in 2026: visa-free entry, the Belarus–Uzbekistan double tax treaty, IT relocation, forms, account and
Updated: 15.06.2026Read →
AccountingAccounting outsourcing vs in-house accountant in Uzbekistan
Accounting outsourcing vs an in-house accountant in Uzbekistan: cost, risks, the director's liability, cover and scaling. What a foreign company should choose.
Updated: 15.06.2026Read →