Special legal regime called Enterprise Uzbekistan will be established

Enterprise Uzbekistan — an international digital technology hub — was initially launched on a pilot basis under Presidential Decree No. 25 dated February 1, 2024.

Under the newly adopted Decree No. 233, the hub will now operate under a special legal regime, modeled on the principles of the laws of England & Wales and leading international financial centers like DIFC, AIFC and others.

Permitted Activities

Companies registered as residents of Enterprise Uzbekistan may operate in areas such as:

🔹 Software development, IT consulting, and outstaffing

🔹 Remote outsourcing, including business process outsourcing (BPO)

🔹 Game development and creation of digital content (graphics, video, audio, media)

🔹 Artificial intelligence development and advanced digital-technology solutions

🔹 R&D, cloud services, data centers, digital infrastructure, online platforms, and IT-education

Regulatory and Governance Framework

🔹Residents will operate under a separate legal jurisdiction covering taxes, customs, labor rules, data protection, intellectual property, banking, and finance

🔹 A dedicated English-speaking tax inspectorate will serve companies in the hub, reducing administrative barriers for foreign investors

🔹 Disputes between residents — or with external parties by mutual agreement — may be resolved in an independent court functioning separately from Uzbekistan’s general judicial system

Uzbekistan continues to take bold steps toward becoming a regional investment hub, and the introduction of this regime marks another significant milestone.

Of course, we will be happy to assist investors in their activity here in Uzbekistan. Contact us at info@fairlex.uz