Ask about companies in Uzbekistan

Answers on taxes, documents and procedure. Each cites the exact article of the law, with a link to check it yourself.

Taxes24

When are tax returns due in Uzbekistan?What taxes does a company in Uzbekistan pay?What is the turnover tax threshold in Uzbekistan?What is the VAT rate in Uzbekistan?What is the corporate profit tax rate in Uzbekistan?How much does it cost to employ someone in Uzbekistan?Can an importing company use turnover tax?What is the tax on dividends paid abroad from Uzbekistan?How does a company register as a VAT payer in Uzbekistan?When must a foreign company register a permanent establishment in Uzbekistan?What creates a permanent establishment in Uzbekistan?What tax benefits does foreign direct investment get in Uzbekistan?Does a foreign digital-services company need an Uzbek entity to pay VAT?What counts as an electronic service under Uzbek VAT?What tax is withheld when paying a foreign company from Uzbekistan?What are the turnover tax rates in Uzbekistan?Do foreign employees pay more income tax in Uzbekistan?Is export from Uzbekistan zero-rated for VAT?What tax benefits do special economic zones give in Uzbekistan?Can an Uzbek company carry losses forward?How do I get profits out of Uzbekistan?I only sell to businesses in Uzbekistan — do I need to register for VAT?What is the difference between VAT registration and a permanent establishment?I run a marketplace selling physical goods — which regime applies?

Starting a company13

Do I need to travel to Uzbekistan to register a company?Which tax regime does a new company start on?Do I need an apostille to register a company in Uzbekistan?What is the minimum charter capital for an Uzbek LLC?Can a foreigner own 100% of an Uzbek company?How long does it take to register an LLC in Uzbekistan?Does an Uzbek company need a local director?What is a PINFL and why does every shareholder need one?Does my power of attorney need an apostille?Can a foreign company be the shareholder of an Uzbek LLC?What documents does a registered Uzbek company have?Can I use a virtual office address to register a company in Uzbekistan?What is a cadastre number and why does the registry need it?

Compliance8

What happens if a tax filing is late in Uzbekistan?What is the penalty for late VAT registration?What is the penalty for understating tax in Uzbekistan?What is the penalty for tax evasion in Uzbekistan?Can I change my company’s director later?Can I file my company’s taxes myself in Uzbekistan?Is a nominee director legal in Uzbekistan?What is a director’s personal liability in Uzbekistan?

People & permits7

Do I need a work permit to work in Uzbekistan?What is the difference between a work permit and a confirmation?Who is exempt from a work permit in Uzbekistan?Who counts as a highly qualified specialist in Uzbekistan?How much does a work permit cost in Uzbekistan?Can I convert a tourist visa into a work visa inside Uzbekistan?How long does a work permit take in Uzbekistan?

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