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Key changes in tax, accounting, audit and legislation in Uzbekistan: a short summary with a link to the official source.
Housing built on shared equity: the Legislative Chamber sends the bill to the Senate, buyers' money to be held in an escrow account
According to a message, the Legislative Chamber has considered the draft law “On the construction of multi-apartment buildings and other real estate on the basis of equity contributions” (unofficial translation of the title) and sent it to the Senate. The bill provides that participants' money goes into an escrow account at a bank rather than to the builder. The bill has not yet been adopted.
Draft resolution on supporting the jewelry industry discussed: zero duty on imported precious stones, extension of VAT exemptions
The Public Council for Supporting Entrepreneurship under the President discussed a draft Presidential resolution on the jewelry industry. The draft provides for a zero customs duty rate on imported precious stones, extension of VAT exemptions, lower customs fees and a digital control system. The document has not yet been adopted.
From 1 September the minimum wage is 1,360,000 and the BCA 440,000 soums: recalculated thresholds and fines for accountants
Under Decree PF-115, from 1 September 2026 the minimum monthly wage is 1,360,000 soums and the base calculation amount (BCA) is 440,000 soums. Thresholds tied to the BCA have changed too: the threshold for switching to the general tax regime is 5.28 billion soums, and the fine for filing a tax return late is 1,320,000 or 4,400,000 soums.
Liquefied gas at 5,000 soums per kg, compensation of up to 60,000 soums a month for gas and up to 600,000 soums a year for coal, and 1 million soums in aid for families in need
Under Cabinet of Ministers Resolutions No. 601 and No. 602 of 31 October 2026, from 15 November liquefied gas costs 5,000 soums per kg, families in need receive compensation of up to 60,000 soums a month for gas and up to 600,000 soums a year for coal, plus one-off aid of 1 million soums in November. The range of families eligible for electricity and gas compensation has been widened.
Refused entry to the "Social Register" or disagree with a "Mahalla Seven" decision? File an online complaint via my.gov.uz
Under Cabinet of Ministers Resolution No. 35 of 29 January 2026, complaints about a refusal to include a family in the "Social Register" and about documents drawn up by the "Mahalla Seven" are reviewed within 15 days by appeal councils at district (city) administrations. Complaints can be filed electronically via my.gov.uz.
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