Register a Company in Uzbekistan Remotely (No Visit)

Q: How do I prepare a power of attorney from my country?

The power of attorney is notarized, then legalized for use in Uzbekistan: an apostille (Uzbekistan is a party to the Hague Convention) or consular legalization, plus a notarized translation into Uzbek or Russian. Verify the requirements for your specific country.

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.

Last updated 2026-06-15

Ivan Karataev

Managing Partner, BizReg

MBA, ACCA, CPA · ex-KPMG, ex-CFO of NYSE-listed companies · 20+ years in US & Uzbek business

Last updated 2026-06-15 · 13 min read

✓ Facts verified against primary sources (lex.uz, soliq.uz)

Last updated 2026-06-15 · 13 min read · ✓ Facts verified against primary sources (lex.uz, soliq.uz)

You can register a company in Uzbekistan remotely without flying to Tashkent: the legal entity itself is filed online via fo.birdarcha.uz using an e-signature or through a representative under a power of attorney, while in-person presence is almost always needed only for collecting the e-signature and opening the bank account. It is one of the most common questions we hear from foreign founders. The state moved business registration online long ago: you file through a portal, documents arrive electronically, and the state fee is even lower for online filing. But "remotely" does not mean "with no person on the ground at all": there are two stages where physical presence — yours or a representative's under a power of attorney — is almost always needed. Below we lay it out honestly: what is genuinely done remotely, where a visit is unavoidable, and how a power of attorney closes that gap.

The essentials in two lines

A legal entity can be registered remotely — online via e-signature or through a representative under a power of attorney. The bottlenecks that usually need presence: collecting the e-signature and opening the bank account. A power of attorney lets you delegate both of these steps to a trusted person on the ground.

100%

foreign ownership allowed

online

filing via fo.birdarcha.uz

90%

state fee for online filing (vs 100% in person)

bottlenecks: e-signature and account

What does registering a company remotely mean in practice?

Remote registration is not one magic button — it is a combination of tools. Uzbekistan offers an official online channel, and the law offers the institution of representation by power of attorney. In practice foreigners use one of three scenarios, and the choice depends on whether you are willing to obtain a local e-signature and to come in person for the account.

Fully online (via e-signature)

You file the documents yourself through fo.birdarcha.uz, signing them with a digital signature. Requires a local e-signature and an id.gov.uz account.

Via power of attorney

A local representative under a notarized power of attorney handles registration for you. Ideal when flying in just for the e-signature is inconvenient.

Hybrid

The entity is registered remotely, and you fly in once for the bank account — this is the most common real-world scenario.

The key fork matters from the start. Filing for state registration is remote by nature. But two accompanying actions — obtaining the e-signature and opening the account — depend on personal identification. That is why "remotely" almost always means "remotely plus one person on the ground": either you for a short visit, or a representative under a power of attorney.

Map out a remote-registration scenario for your situation

The online channels: birdarcha.uz and my.gov.uz

The official entry point for business registration is the fo.birdarcha.uz module (the Center of Government Services, part of the Unified Portal of Interactive Government Services — my.gov.uz). Through it a legal entity is registered electronically: the application, founding documents and electronic registration documents all live in one cabinet. The portal explicitly offers two methods: "in person" and "via the internet" (online).

Online costs less

According to the official fo.birdarcha.uz module, registering via the internet costs 90% of the established state fee, while filing in person costs 100%. So remote filing is not only more convenient but also cheaper. Accurate as of 2026-06-15; verify the amounts on fo.birdarcha.uz and lex.uz.

To file online yourself you need two things: an account on id.gov.uz (login and password for the cabinet) and a digital signature (e-signature / E-IMZO) to certify the documents. Without an e-signature you cannot sign the application online — and this is exactly where "fully online with no visit" stumbles for a foreigner: the e-signature key is issued at state tax inspections, and obtaining it generally requires being there in person. So the genuinely "never set foot in the country" route is more often run through a power of attorney rather than your own personal e-signature.

The step-by-step remote registration path

Below is a typical sequence for a foreign founder who wants to minimize presence. Steps go in order; presence (yours or a representative's) is flagged separately.

Choose the scenario and the representative
Decide in advance: use your own e-signature (a short trip to collect the key) or hand registration to a representative under a power of attorney. If you choose a power of attorney, decide who will act on the ground (a local lawyer or a service provider). Nuance: the scope of the power of attorney must explicitly cover the registration actions, filing, and collecting documents.
Reserve the name
Check the name for uniqueness and reserve the company name through the service on fo.birdarcha.uz. This is done remotely. Mistake: filing with a name already taken — keep 2–3 backup options.
Prepare the charter and founder's decision
The LLC charter and the sole founder's decision (or the meeting minutes) are prepared remotely. Foreigner nuance: documents of a foreign corporate founder (register extract, decision) usually require legalization — apostille or consular legalization — and a notarized translation. This is done in your country and needs no trip to Uzbekistan.
Issue a power of attorney (if not using your own e-signature)
If a representative runs the registration, issue a notarized power of attorney in your country, legalize it (apostille / consular legalization) and have it translated and notarized into Uzbek or Russian. Under this document the representative acts on your behalf. No visit needed.
File the documents online
The application and founding documents are filed via fo.birdarcha.uz, signed with an e-signature (yours or the representative's). The state fee is paid — at a discount for online filing. After review, the company is entered into the Unified State Register, a tax ID (INN) and registration details are assigned, and documents arrive electronically.
Open the bank account
After registration you open a settlement account. This is the main bottleneck: most banks require the founder or director to be present in person for compliance. Either you fly in for a single visit, or the director/representative with the right scope opens it. Check the specific bank's policy in advance.

Where a visit is genuinely needed

Almost the entire chain runs remotely: the name, the charter, the filing, receiving the electronic documents. Physical presence is most often required at two points — collecting the e-signature in person (if you take that route) and opening the bank account. A power of attorney and choosing a resident director let you cover both.

In person vs by power of attorney: a step-by-step comparison

To show exactly where a person on the ground is needed, we put the whole process into one matrix. The "In person" column is if you come yourself; "By power of attorney" is if a representative acts for you.

Stage	In person (you travel)	By power of attorney (representative)
Name reservation	Online, no visit	Online, representative
Charter and decision	Prepared remotely	Prepared remotely
Legalizing the founder's documents	In your country (apostille/translation)	In your country (apostille/translation)
Obtaining the e-signature	In-person visit to the tax office	Not needed from you — representative's e-signature is used
Filing for state registration	Online with your e-signature	Online with the representative's e-signature
Bank account	Your in-person visit	Director/representative with authority

The key takeaway from the table: the only rows where "in person" makes a real difference are the e-signature and the bank. Everything else is identical and runs remotely in both scenarios. So the "fly or not" decision comes down to one question: are you willing to delegate the e-signature and the account to a representative.

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How do you prepare a power of attorney for remote registration?

The power of attorney is the legal instrument that makes "no-visit" registration possible. Yet this is exactly where foreigners most often lose time: a wrongly drafted or unlegalized power of attorney will be rejected.

Notarization

The power of attorney is notarized in your country — with a precise scope covering the registration actions.

Legalization

Uzbekistan is a party to the Hague Convention, so for many countries an apostille is enough; for the rest, consular legalization applies.

Notarized translation

The document is translated into Uzbek or Russian, and the translation is notarized.

Common power-of-attorney mistakes

Three typical reasons for rejection: a scope that is too narrow (no right to file/collect documents or open an account), a missing apostille/legalization, and an incorrect translation. Before drafting, agree the wording of the powers and the list of actions with whoever will run the registration on the ground.

Note separately: legalization is required not only for the power of attorney but also for the corporate documents of a foreign corporate founder (register extract, decision to set up a subsidiary, proof of the signatory's authority). This is done in your country in parallel with the power of attorney and needs no trip to Uzbekistan — but allow time for it.

Does a foreigner need an e-signature, and why is it a bottleneck?

The digital signature (e-signature, in the E-IMZO system) is the technical heart of online registration. It signs the application and founding documents on the portal. The e-signature key is collected at state tax inspections; to log in to the cabinet you register on id.gov.uz.

The problem for a foreigner is that issuing an e-signature is tied to identification and usually requires in-person presence. This creates a loop: to file online you need an e-signature, and to get the e-signature you must come in. There are two ways out:

The personal e-signature route

You get your own key and control over the signature
You can then run the company's electronic operations yourself
Logical if you are planning one visit anyway

The power-of-attorney route

No need to fly in just for the e-signature
The representative's e-signature signs the registration under your authority
Convenient when a visit is impossible in principle

In practice, for those who want "no visit at all", the working approach is a power of attorney: a representative with their own e-signature files for you, and a resident director or an authorized representative is appointed for the account. If one visit is acceptable, people most often come specifically for the "e-signature + bank" combination, closing both points in a single trip.

On the bank account and remoteness

Opening the account is the most "immovable" offline step: banks run compliance and in most cases want to see the founder or director in person. Sometimes options with a power of attorney or choosing a bank friendly to remote onboarding exist, but this depends on the specific bank's policy and your situation. Plan the trip (if you need one) specifically around this step.

The representative's role: what they actually do

A good representative is not a "courier with a folder" but a person who closes every offline point for you. Under a notarized power of attorney they can: collect the e-signature key (if authorized), file documents through fo.birdarcha.uz, pay the state fee, receive the registration documents, and — with the relevant authority — take part in opening the account. The more precisely the powers are written, the lower the chance of rejection and repeat procedures.

Common mistakes in remote registration

How to do it right

Choose the scenario early: personal e-signature or power of attorney
Write the full scope of powers into the power of attorney
Legalize the founder's documents and the power of attorney in advance
File online through the official fo.birdarcha.uz (also cheaper)
Plan a single visit specifically around the bank account

What to avoid

Assuming "online" means no person on the ground at all
Issuing a power of attorney with too narrow a scope
Forgetting the apostille/legalization and notarized translation
Ignoring the bank's in-person presence requirements
Filing through unofficial "intermediaries" instead of the state portal

The essentials in a minute

A legal entity in Uzbekistan can be registered remotely: online via e-signature or through a representative under a power of attorney.
The official channel is fo.birdarcha.uz on the my.gov.uz portal; the online state fee is 90% versus 100% in person.
Two bottlenecks need presence: collecting the e-signature and opening the bank account.
A power of attorney covers both steps if drafted with full powers, an apostille/legalization and a notarized translation.
If one visit is acceptable, plan it around the "e-signature + bank" combination.

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FAQ

Can I register a company in Uzbekistan without travelling there?+

Yes, the legal entity itself can be registered remotely — through the online module fo.birdarcha.uz on the my.gov.uz portal, using a digital signature, or via a representative acting under a power of attorney. In-person presence is usually only required to open a bank account.

Does a foreigner need an e-signature for online registration?+

To file online yourself you need a digital signature (e-signature / E-IMZO) and an id.gov.uz account. The e-signature is issued at state tax inspections and getting it usually requires in-person presence. That is why a fully zero-trip route most often runs through a power of attorney.

What can be done remotely and what needs a visit?+

Remotely: name reservation, drafting the charter, filing for state registration online, receiving the electronic documents. A visit is most often needed to collect the e-signature in person and to open a bank account because of most banks' compliance.

How do I prepare a power of attorney from my country?+

The power of attorney is notarized, then legalized for Uzbekistan: an apostille (Uzbekistan is a party to the Hague Convention) or consular legalization, plus a notarized translation into Uzbek or Russian. Verify the requirements for your country.

Is it true that online is cheaper?+

Yes. According to the official fo.birdarcha.uz module, filing via the internet costs 90% of the established state fee, versus 100% for in-person filing. Accurate as of 2026-06-15; verify on fo.birdarcha.uz and lex.uz.

Who can act as my representative under a power of attorney?+

Any capable person you trust to act on your behalf under a notarized power of attorney with the right scope: a local lawyer, a service provider, or a trusted individual. The scope must explicitly cover the registration actions and, if needed, opening the account.

Can a bank account be opened remotely?+

This is the hardest step to do remotely: most banks require the founder or director to visit in person for compliance. Sometimes options with a power of attorney or a more flexible bank exist, but it depends on the specific bank's policy and your situation.

Do the foreign founder's documents need to be legalized?+

Yes, a corporate founder's documents (register extract, decision, proof of authority) usually require an apostille or consular legalization and a notarized translation. This is done in your country and needs no trip to Uzbekistan.

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