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Presidential Decree No. UP-174 of August 27, 2026, approves the “Customs of New Uzbekistan – 2030” strategy. By 2030, the government wants 60% of declarations processed without human involvement, and clearance times cut to two hours for imports and 30 minutes for exports. Already in effect. Since September 1, currency restrictions on invoice-based transactions without a foreign trade contract have been lifted. Advance payments to foreign suppliers on imports are no longer capped. Exporters no longer have to secure 50% of proceeds upfront, and exports in soums no longer require...

Uzbekistan’s Cabinet of Ministers has approved a new procedure for reporting, investigating and recording work-related accidents, and for compensating the harm they cause. Resolution No. 505 of 22 September 2026 took effect on 23 September 2026. The resolution approves two regulations: Regulation on reporting, investigating and recording work-related accidents; Rules on compensation for harm to an employee’s life or health caused by occupational injury and/or occupational disease. From 1 December 2026, reporting, investigation and record-keeping will move to “Xavfsiz...

The President has signed Resolution No. PP-345 of 21 September 2026, “On Measures to Ensure a Safe and Respectful Working Environment.” The document establishes a single digital mechanism for filing and investigating complaints of workplace harassment and violence. The resolution covers harassment, sexual and physical violence, sexual harassment, psychological pressure, persecution, discrimination, and abuse of official position for such purposes. The program is being rolled out in stages. It is mandatory for government bodies and organizations, as well as legal entities with...

Azerbaijan has approved the 2027–2029 National Action Plan on the Development of Competition and Prevention of Monopolistic Activity by Presidential Order dated September 11, 2026. The plan is aimed at improving competition in goods and services markets, encouraging private investment, and supporting sustainable and competitive economic growth. A key focus of the plan is the review and improvement of economic, technical, and administrative regulations that may affect competition. This includes licensing and permitting procedures, as well as residiagnostics of priority and strategically important...

Azerbaijan has introduced a revised framework for the calculation and payment of social insurance-based benefits, with the new rules applying from May 1, 2026. Social insurance events that occurred before that date, or started before May 1 and continued afterwards, remain subject to the rules that were in force when the event occurred. A major change concerns temporary incapacity for work, or sickness benefits. Eligibility generally requires at least six months of social insurance record, while the benefit is now paid at 100% of the calculated earnings regardless of the length of the employee’s...

Azerbaijan is preparing to expand long-term tax incentives for private-sector technology companies operating as technology park residents. The proposed changes are aimed at strengthening the country’s technology and innovation ecosystem and making the residency regime more attractive for IT companies, startups, entrepreneurs, and export-oriented businesses. Under the proposed framework, eligible companies that obtain technology park resident status from January 1, 2027 may receive tax benefits for up to 20 years. The regime is expected to apply to non-state technology park residents, including...

Over the past month, Uzbekistan has adopted two major pieces of legislation that reshape the rules of the game for business: Law LRU №1168 of August 17, 2026, on guarantees of freedom of entrepreneurial activity, and Presidential Resolution  PR №279 of July 27, 2026, on the development of Tashkent. Together, they create a more protected and favorable environment for entrepreneurs, from foundational legal principles to concrete incentives and new business opportunities in the capital. New Legal Guarantees for Business Law LRU №1168 introduces a new chapter into the Law “On Guarantees...

Law of the Republic of Uzbekistan Law No. LRUz-1164 signed by the President on August 13, 2026, introduces amendments and additions to several pieces of legislation such as the Family Code, the Law “On Archival Affairs,” and the Law “On Licensing, Permitting Procedures, and Notifications.” What’s changing: More options for a child’s surname. An amendment to the Family Code now allows a child’s surname to be based on the father’s first name, in addition to the existing option of using the grandfather’s name according to national tradition...

Resolution №440 issued by the Cabinet of Ministers on August 13, 2026refines the procedure for awarding maternity benefits and temporary disability (“sick leave”) benefits. What’s changing: A simpler approach to calculating the six-month insurance record. Previously, months without salary payments (unpaid leave or sick leave), for instance, could break an employee’s insurance record even while the employment relationship remained intact. Under the new rules, these months are no longer excluded, so the record can now be counted continuously. Low-paid and part-time...

By Resolution No. 256 of the Cabinet of Ministers dated 3 August 2026, four new rules have been approved concerning the implementation of compulsory insurance against loss of occupational capacity to work as a result of occupational accidents and occupational diseases. The rules regulate the registration of insured persons and policyholders, calculation of the sum insured, determination of insurance payments, and management of insurance funds. The registration of insured persons and policyholders will generally be maintained centrally through ƏMAS. Information on certain persons whose employment...

A new warning functionality has been introduced in the Labour and Employment Subsystem (ƏMAS) of the Ministry of Labour and Social Protection of Population to facilitate compliance with the requirements of labour legislation concerning work performed at night. The new functionality automatically warns employers, when concluding employment contracts and preparing work schedules, of the prohibitions and restrictions established by legislation in relation to night work. Under the Labour Code, the period from 22:00 to 06:00 is considered night time. Pursuant to Article 98 of the Code, employees...