Setting Up a Business in Uzbekistan

An in-depth guide for foreign entrepreneurs and companies looking to enter the Uzbek market — a country undergoing genuine economic liberalization after decades of a closed economy, with no local shareholder requirement for foreign-owned companies since a 2017 reform.
This guide covers legal structures (the standard LLC, Free Economic Zone entities offering 3–10 year tax exemptions, and IT Park Uzbekistan’s sector-specific fast track for technology companies), business taxation (15% standard corporate rate, 12% VAT), company formation, the cost of labor, and immigration routes for executives, investors, and entrepreneurs. Includes an operational checklist and useful contacts.
Available in a bilingual edition.