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1. Country Overview
Uzbekistan is the most populous nation in Central Asia (36+ million), experiencing a dynamic economic modernization, massive IT Park tax incentives (0% CIT, 7.5% PIT for IT Park residents), and software engineering outsourcing growth.
2. Geography
Doubly landlocked country in Central Asia, bordered by Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Afghanistan, and Turkmenistan.
3. Culture & Languages
Hospitable, respectful, and ambitious business culture. Monday to Friday workweek.
4. History
Historic center of the Silk Road; independent republic since 1991 driving regional digital public administration and tech exports.
5. Labour & Employment Law History
Governed by the New Labour Code of the Republic of Uzbekistan (effective 2023), modernising employment contracts, remote work, and non-discrimination.
6. Currency, Capital & Key Facts
7. Employment Snapshot
Standard workweek is 40 hours (8 hours daily across 5 days). Written employment contracts must be registered in the Unified National Labour System (MY.MEHNAT.UZ).
8. Payroll & Tax
Flat 12% personal income tax (reduced to 7.5% for employees of IT Park resident companies). Social tax: employer pays 12% (reduced to 0% for IT Park residents); employee pension contribution 0.1%.
9. Benefits & Leave
Minimum 21 calendar days of paid annual vacation per year under the new Labour Code, plus statutory national public holidays.
10. Contractors & Worker Classification
State Tax Committee strictly audits civil law contracts (GPH) to prevent disguised employment; performing core continuous duties requires MY.MEHNAT.UZ employment registration.
11. Immigration & Work Permits
The IT Visa provides streamlined 3-year residence and work permits for IT specialists, investors, and founders.
12. Employer of Record (EOR) & PEO Capabilities
Tier 1 EOR providers maintain registered Uzbek LLC direct entities with IT Park integration, MY.MEHNAT registration, and UZS payroll.
13. Matched Verified Providers for Uzbekistan
Providers below are cross-referenced with EOR.one's global provider intelligence registry:
14. Related Global Expansion Services
15. Official Sources Reviewed
- Uzbekistan Ministry of Labour & Employment / Official Gazette ↗ Government / Regulatory Authority · Accessed 2026-09-01
- International Labour Organization (ILO) — Uzbekistan Country Profile ↗ International Organization · Accessed 2026-09-01
- The World Bank Group — Uzbekistan Economic & Labour Market Data ↗ Global Development Institution · Accessed 2026-09-01
- National Statistical Authority & Tax Administration of Uzbekistan ↗ Official Statistics / Tax Authority · Accessed 2026-09-01
16–18. Next Steps for Hiring in Uzbekistan
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