Key takeaways Over the past few years, Uzbekistan has turned tourism into one of the pillars of its economic policy. Simpler visa rules, investment in airports and railways, and international marketing campaigns have multiplied the number of foreign visitors. For…
Key takeaways Infrastructure is one of the main drivers of Uzbekistan’s growth. The government, international financial institutions and private investors are financing transport corridors, power generation and digital networks at the same time. For businesses, these projects change three things:…
Key takeaways Uzbekistan’s real estate market is moving into a more mature phase. Urbanisation, population growth and rising incomes support demand, but buyers have become more selective, and developers are rethinking product and pricing. Market in figures Supply. According to…
Key takeaways Since the currency liberalisation of 2017, Uzbekistan has become one of the fastest-growing economies in Central Asia. Tax reform, record foreign investment and industrial programmes have made the country a regional growth hub. For an international company, the…
Key takeaways Entering the Uzbek market requires compliance with national technical regulations. Without a valid certificate or declaration of conformity, products cannot clear customs or be legally sold. Yasdar Consulting manages the full Uzstandard certification process for foreign manufacturers, exporters…
Key takeaways Introduction Over the past decades, the countries of Central Asia — Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Turkmenistan — have attracted growing interest from Western companies and investors. When entering the region, many companies rely on ready-made business models…
Key takeaways Reports and cross-cultural studies give a basic picture of Uzbekistan’s business environment. In practice, foreign executives meet nuances that are rarely written down: unwritten rules, long-standing Central Asian traditions and subtle signals in communication. This article is based…
Key takeaways Special economic zones and industrial parks are among the main tools of Uzbekistan’s industrial policy. The government uses them to attract foreign direct investment, build export-oriented manufacturing and localise technology. For a foreign manufacturer, an SEZ can mean…
Key takeaways Uzbekistan has become one of the most active FDI destinations in Central Asia, and setting up a company there is faster than many investors expect. The hard part is not the registration itself but the decisions before and…
Key takeaways Uzbekistan uses tax incentives actively to attract investment. They are set in the Tax Code, presidential decrees and investment agreements, and they change often. This article summarises the incentives that matter most for foreign investors and the changes…
Key takeaways Tourism is one of Uzbekistan’s priority sectors, and hotels are where the growth in visitor numbers turns into investment opportunities. Visa liberalisation, new flights and the global profile of Samarkand, Bukhara and Khiva are drawing both international brands…
Uzbekistan is rapidly developing its IT sector, positioning itself as one of the most promising digital economies in Central Asia.
Government streamlines procedures to attract more international investors.
Foreign direct investment in Uzbekistan grows by 53.6%, signaling international trust.