Common Law framework, guarantees through 2100, AI-friendly regulation, zero corporate tax — Enterprise Uzbekistan takes part at the Tashkent International Investment Forum.
Enterprise Uzbekistan participates at TIIF 2026, showcasing its dedicated jurisdiction for global technology businesses, offering AI labs, BigTech, data centres, and R&D operations a Common Law legal environment, AI-friendly regulation, legislative stability regime until 2100, zero corporate income tax, and more.
Enterprise Uzbekistan — the International Digital Technology Centre (IDTC), launched on the initiative of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan, Shavkat Mirziyoyev, and built from the ground up as a dedicated technology jurisdiction and operates under a special legal regime based on elements of English and Welsh Common Law, with its own legislation, independent regulatory framework, and a One-Stop-Shop covering everything from company registration to ongoing government services.
WHY IT MATTERS
Technology companies are actively seeking operating environments outside traditional markets — driven by rising costs, regulatory friction, geopolitical instability and the need to access fast-growing economies. Enterprise Uzbekistan is built to meet that demand - not as a regional initiative, but as a global one.
The Centre combines the legal architecture of a Common Law environment with AI-friendly regulation and free capital movement. It is based in a country of 38 million people with a young, tech-educated workforce and one of the fastest-growing economies in the world. Positioned at the crossroads of Europe, Asia, and the Middle East, it offers favourable time zones for global operations and access to markets spanning over 300 million consumers across the broader region.
WHAT ENTERPRISE UZBEKISTAN OFFERS
Enterprise Uzbekistan operates under a Special Legal Regime based on elements of English and Welsh Common Law. The framework includes investor protection, a dedicated regulatory sandbox for emerging technologies, adapted employment regulations with no work permit quotas and visas of up to three years for foreign specialists and their families, and unrestricted repatriation of profits and capital. All terms remain stable until 2100 and cannot be unilaterally altered.
A single digital platform — the One-Stop-Shop, covers everything from registration and licensing to employee onboarding and ongoing government services.
On the fiscal side, the Centre offers zero corporate income tax on revenues within its priority technology sectors, zero VAT on exports, and preferential personal income tax: qualified foreign specialists are exempt, while Uzbek nationals are taxed at 7.5%.
“Our vision is to create a modern jurisdiction designed specifically for global technology business. Not simply another free economic zone. Not just a tax incentive program. But a comprehensive operating environment built around the practical needs of technology companies, startups, investors, digital service providers, AI companies, cloud operators, and international businesses.”, said Bakhodir Ayupov, Vice President of Global Business Development, Enterprise Uzbekistan.
PANEL SESSION — JUNE 18, 2026
The participation at the TIIF 2026 coincides with a dedicated panel session within the forum: “Rethinking Jurisdictions for the Global Technology Economy” (09:30 – 11:00, CAEx Uzbekistan, Room Bukhara). The discussion brings together venture investors, legal experts, innovation ecosystem leaders, and government representatives to examine where global technology companies should operate — and what a credible alternative to established hubs actually requires.
Confirmed speakers include:
- John Kilmartin (Moderator, Team Leader, Saviday);
- Bokhodir Ayupov (VP Global Business Development, Enterprise Uzbekistan);
- Mark Beer (Chairman, The Metis Institute);
- Seán McEllin (Regional Director Middle East, IDA Ireland);
- Michael Lints (Managing Director & Founding Partner, Golden Gate Ventures);
- Sengul Enginsoy (Head of PR & Marketing, StartupBlink).
TARGETS BY 2030
Enterprise Uzbekistan has set targets of $5 billion in digital services exports, 300,000+ high-income jobs, and the establishment of a leading global technology ecosystem — with conditions guaranteed until 2100.
