The norma.uz portal has presented an overview of the major changes in national legislation taking effect in Uzbekistan on July 1, 2023. Some entrepreneurs will be refunded personal income tax (PIT) paid by their employees.
Until July 1, 2024, entrepreneurs specializing in greenhouses will receive refunds for PIT on employee remuneration. The following conditions must be met:
- Ensure employment of at least one worker per every five hundred square meters of greenhouse area each month.
- Set a monthly remuneration not less than 1 minimum wage (MRW) for each worker.
- The revenue from entrepreneurs' core activities must constitute at least 60% of the total income for the current tax period.
Additional requirements for state-owned enterprises:
- The appointment (election) of the director and deputy director of state-owned enterprises will be based on a competitive basis, except in cases determined by the President's decisions.
Introduction of a moratorium on measures of responsibility for entrepreneurs:
- A three-year moratorium is imposed on the introduction of new types of penalties and sanctions against entrepreneurs.
Implementation of state medical insurance in the capital:
- The introduction of state medical insurance will be phased in Tashkent. Sick leave certificates and other medical certificates in Navoi and Syrdarya regions will be transitioned to electronic form.
New requirements for payment organizations:
- The position of the internal control officer in payment organizations, payment system operators, and electronic money systems can only be held by executive board members or deputy heads of these organizations.
- The list of criteria and indicators for suspicious transactions is expanded.
Open information on housing cooperatives:
- Information on the establishment of branches, representative offices, formation of the authorized capital, as well as the initiation of insolvency cases of housing cooperatives will be published on the EPIGU platform.
Reimbursement of expenses for exporting craftsmen:
- When exporting craft products, 50% of the costs for sending them as international postal and courier shipments will be reimbursed.
New regulatory acts to comply with WTO rules:
- Development of regulatory acts that do not comply with WTO rules and standards is prohibited.
Public control in the field of ecology:
- The "Public Environmental Controller" system will be implemented to identify environmental violations, document and register them in the Ecocontrol Platform, and reward individuals for reporting violations.
Filing claims for the collection of accrued consumer debt for solid waste collection and disposal services provided to the population will be made to the judicial authorities by the enterprises rendering sanitary cleaning services.
Introduction of a social passport for families:
- Social worker groups will be established in the "Inson" centers for social services. Their main tasks include studying the condition of each household (apartment), identifying the real situation in families and their needs for social services, creating a social passport for families based on the study results of their socio-economic condition and needs, conducting regular monitoring of families in difficult situations and families at high risk of falling into difficult situations, organizing social assistance and services for them, and more.
Implementation of a "Green Energy" certification system:
- A "Green Energy" certification system is introduced for electricity generated by hydroelectric power plants of JSC "Uzbekhydroenergo" to confirm the production of electricity using renewable energy sources.
Support measures for athletes:
- The fee for an athlete identification card is reduced by three times, and its validity period will be 5 years.
- A scholarship of 3 MRW will be established by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports. Athletes receiving this scholarship can be self-employed.
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Facilitating Individuals to Initiate Auctions of State-Owned Assets
Individuals now have the right to submit applications to auction real estate properties measuring up to 2,000 m2 for privatization or leasing through the "State Property" information system.
Online Contracts for Electricity and Gas Supply to Legal Entities
Contracts for the supply of electricity and natural gas to legal entities and individual entrepreneurs are now being concluded through software provided by electricity and gas companies or the "Transparent Construction" National Information System, utilizing electronic signatures.
Changes in Certification Procedures
Certification of medicinal products without specifying a reference price or exceeding it is now prohibited.
Genetic Testing for Individuals Entering Marriage
The Republican Specialized Scientific and Practical Medical Center of Hematology laboratory will commence molecular genetic testing for individuals entering into marriage. The testing will be funded by the individuals themselves, and the data of individuals with confirmed genetic heritage will be recorded in the Unified National Register.
Expansion of Auction Lots
A total of 680 government license plates, featuring combinations of identical letters, will be put up for auction.
Introduction of New-Format Attorney Certificates
New-format attorney certificates will be issued, featuring a special QR code.
Strengthening Measures to Protect Creditors' Rights
When enforcing claims on pledged property through extrajudicial proceedings, it is now permissible to list the pledged object on "E-auction" based on the order of the creditor and/or debtor. Additionally, for the collection of debts arising from settlement and credit relationships, a reconciliation statement confirming the debt to banks is no longer required when obtaining a notary's enforcement order.
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