Uzbekistan to Implement Major Legal Reforms Starting March 1, 2026

A comprehensive package of legislative amendments is set to take effect in Uzbekistan on March 1, 2026. The reforms span multiple sectors, including public services, entrepreneurship, construction, environmental protection, and social welfare.

The digitalization of state services is a central focus. Through the Unified Portal of Interactive State Services (EPIGU), citizens will be able to update their residential address online and obtain a QR-coded death registration certificate with legal equivalence to an official stamped document. This electronic certificate will be automatically sent to the personal accounts of close relatives.

In the realm of social protection, new daytime care services will be organized for individuals with dementia, Parkinson's disease, or Alzheimer's disease (without severe behavioral disorders) under the "Faol Hayotga Qadam" program. Furthermore, free family therapy will be offered to parents of children in need through a new "Mehrli Oila" service at "Inson" social service centers.

Significant changes are coming for businesses. A new electronic module for calculating average market prices using artificial intelligence will be launched on the public procurement portal. The "Biznes Hamroh" project will introduce a one-stop-shop system for entrepreneurs to access both state and private services. A company's sustainability rating will now be negatively impacted by intellectual property violations but positively influenced by registered trademarks.

Construction and environmental regulations are being tightened. An electronic register of manufacturers and suppliers deemed to produce unsafe building materials will be created. Companies listed in this register will be barred from participating in state procurement, and the list will be made public. Environmental compensation payments for certain industrial enterprises that fail to install required monitoring stations will increase fivefold.

Other notable changes include the introduction of official Uzbek language proficiency exams (levels A1-C1) for foreign citizens; new notarial powers for enforcing undisputed debts; reduced customs fees for pre-declared goods; subsidies for tourism startups and green hotel certifications; and a specialized online system with identity verification for selling football match tickets.