A series of legislative changes and other measures take effect in Uzbekistan on October 1, 2026. This overview draws on reporting by Gazeta.uz, the Ministry of Justice and the legislative database.
Public transport fares to rise
From October 1, bus and metro fares in Tashkent will rise from 1,700 to 2,500 soums for electronic payments. The cash fare stays at 3,000 soums.
A discount system based on the number of trips will also apply. Pupils, students, pensioners and people with disabilities can save 50% on fare packages.
Bans on selling or pledging property can be set online
Companies and individuals will be able to set and lift bans on pledging, mortgaging or transferring their own real estate and vehicles through the Unified Portal of Interactive Public Services.
Individuals must verify their identity with Face ID before setting a ban. Companies will need a decision by the general meeting of founders, participants or shareholders, signed with an electronic digital signature.
Citizen data to update automatically
State agencies will automatically update citizens' records on the portal after a change of surname, first name, patronymic, date of birth or other personal data.
Identity documents will be reissued on the basis of a certificate of data change, which can be obtained on the portal.
Portal to show phone numbers and bank cards registered to a citizen
A new portal service will let citizens see all phone numbers and bank cards registered in their name.
Users will also be able to temporarily deactivate a phone number and restore it later. If a number is no longer used, the owner can apply to close the account.
The portal will also show paid services connected to each phone number.
E-bozor platform to monitor retail outlets
From October 1, more than 300 markets and shopping complexes will be connected to the E-bozor digital platform on a trial basis. Full deployment is planned from March 1.
The platform is expected to publish market and shopping complex profiles, addresses, and information on vacant stalls and spaces. Residents will also be able to check market operations and send electronic appeals to administrators through E-bozor.
The Tax Committee will operate the platform. It will assign tax officers to retail outlets and analyze their performance daily.
Businesses can pay fines in installments
Entrepreneurs will be able to pay financial penalties voluntarily on more flexible terms. A business owner who pays 50% of a fine within one month of receiving the decision will be exempt from paying the remainder.
Installments over six months in equal parts will also be available. To qualify, the entrepreneur must make an initial payment of at least one-sixth of the fine within the first month. The installment plan will then apply automatically.
Compliant foreign trade participants can offset VAT
From October 1, foreign trade participants that meet two conditions will be able to offset VAT paid on imported goods. The first is a low tax risk rating. The second is a valid VAT payer certificate.
Export fees to fall 30%
Certain export-related fees and payments will be cut by 30% for exporters.
The reduction covers four types of costs:
- customs clearance
- phytosanitary certificates
- fumigation
- certificates of origin
Free vouchers for theaters and concerts
From October 1, certain social groups can receive free vouchers for theaters, cinemas and concerts, funded from the state budget.
The groups include 500,000 teachers, doctors, civil servants, active pupils and students, along with one child from each of 100,000 families on the Social Register, and children with disabilities.
Funds equal to the voucher's value will be credited to a social card issued in the recipient's name.
Impound lot experiment to run until 2034
From October 1, Tashkent will implement a new procedure for towing, placing and storing vehicles detained for violations. A module called "Jarima maydonchasi" has been launched in the Road Traffic Safety Service's unified automated information system.
The system will keep a single electronic record of vehicles that have been detained, placed in an impound lot or approved for release. Users will be able to pay fines, storage fees and other mandatory charges through it. An electronic release permit with a QR code will also be issued through the portal.
The experiment will run until the end of 2034.
Water and sewage tariffs to rise in Tashkent province
From October 3, tariffs for drinking water and sewage services will rise in Tashkent province. For most residents, a cubic meter of water including VAT will cost 19.2% more, at 3,472 soums, while sewage charges will rise 15.4% to 1,680 soums. For budget-funded organizations and other legal entities, increases will range from 6.7% to 33.3%.
Private firms to sell bottled gas in Andijan province
From October 1, an experiment in Andijan province will let private companies import liquefied gas directly and sell it to residents in household cylinders at market prices. It will run alongside the LPG-Trade system.
At least two private operators must take part. They must have their own or leased capacity for transporting, receiving, storing and distributing gas, the necessary licenses and permits, and trained staff.
The companies must also launch mobile apps that let customers use services online.
Unemployed status to be issued at social centers
People living in Temporary Shelter and Social Rehabilitation Centers will be able to obtain official unemployed status and apply for vouchers for free vocational training.
The training covers trades that can be learned quickly, including delivery, construction, repair and household services.
Bukhara to restrict some vehicles
From October 1, the movement of electric scooters, kick scooters, rickshaws, mopeds, four-wheeled bicycles, go-karts and several other vehicles will be restricted in Bukhara's historic district.
The restrictions also apply to horses and camels. They will cover the area from the Ark Fortress through the Poi Kalon complex and Haqiqat Street to the Lyabi Hauz complex.
