Starting today, June 1, a number of important changes to Uzbekistan's legislation have come into effect. New tariffs for electricity and natural gas are now being applied.
The population will pay 650 soums per kWh for up to 200 kWh of electricity per month. Natural gas is calculated at 1,100 soums for up to 500 cubic meters during the heating season and up to 100 cubic meters in other seasons.
The threshold for switching to the general taxation system has been increased from 1 billion soums to nearly 5 billion soums. This change creates additional relief for entrepreneurs.
Cash sales of alcohol and tobacco products in hotels and catering establishments have been permitted again. Digital marking codes on alcohol products will also be recognized.
The practice of state-set coal prices will be phased out. Prices will now be formed based on supply and demand.
Tax service employees with international certificates will receive a monthly bonus of up to 100% of their base salary. These funds will be covered by the Tax Committee's special fund.
Cafes and restaurants can now officially hire employees for short-term periods of one day, three days, or one week. This provides a legal opportunity for seasonal work and peak customer days.
New construction works have been banned on the banks of the Ugam River and in water protection zones. Construction of hydraulic and hydroelectric facilities in the river basin and its tributaries is also prohibited.
Control in the construction sector has been strengthened. Now, for gross violations, not only the contractor but also technical and author supervisors will be held accountable.
The construction of large social facilities, multi-story buildings, shopping centers, industrial enterprises, and hotels worth over 3 billion soums will be monitored via online cameras.
Young inmates in penal institutions in the Tashkent, Navoi, and Kashkadarya regions will be trained in modern professions. They will study programming, IT, and other digital fields.
Certain employees identified as having a high risk of corruption will undergo special diagnostics. If they show a high propensity for corruption, they will be transferred to lower-risk positions.
New benefits have been granted to pharmaceutical companies. Up to 50% of the costs for obtaining GMP certification and adapting to international requirements will be covered by the state.
Digital marking codes for water and soft drinks will be mutually recognized in partner countries. This facilitates tracking of product movement and reduces illegal turnover.
Entrepreneurs have been granted the opportunity to defer or pay customs duties in installments for up to 120 days. Customs audits will operate on the "consultant-auditor" principle.
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