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How to register a company in Uzbekistan as a foreigner

A practical overview for foreign investors and entrepreneurs: who can own an LLC, how registration works, which legal forms exist, and what Kovcheg Premium handles for you in Tashkent — from registration to accounting, HR and legal support.

Short answer: yes. Foreign individuals and companies can be founders of a limited liability company (LLC) in Uzbekistan. One founder is enough (up to 50 participants). According to the text of the new Law on LLCs (ZRU-1137 of 21.04.2026, in force from 22.07.2026 per lex.uz) there is no general minimum share capital. Applications are usually filed online with an electronic digital signature (EDS); public sources report 1–2 working days for the registration itself after filing, while preparing documents and opening a bank account take additional time.

Steps

LLC registration: from idea to first bank account

1. Preparation

Choose the legal form, company name (a name can be reserved) and legal address
Draft the charter: share capital, participants' shares, governing bodies; the charter must state the company's postal address
Prepare passports of founders and the director; documents issued abroad usually need a translation and legalization — we confirm the exact set for your country

2. Filing

Obtain an electronic digital signature (EDS)
File online through the government portal or in person at a public services center
Pay the state fee (a discount applies to online filing)

3. After registration

Company seal and corporate bank account
Choosing a tax regime and setting up accounting
HR: hiring staff, work permits for foreign employees

Forms of presence

Which form to choose

LLC

A legal entity; participants are liable up to their share in the charter capital
A single founder is allowed; up to 50 participants
Foreign ownership of up to 100% is possible in most sectors, without a local partner (per IT Park Uzbekistan)

Representative office

No commercial activity: market research, coordination
Accreditation required (per public data — for one to three years)

Permanent establishment

Not a legal entity: tax obligations arise when a foreign company operates in the country for over 183 days or runs projects (construction, warehousing, sales)

The right form depends on your activity, how you work with clients and the tax burden. We will advise you at a consultation.

What we handle

End-to-end support for foreign-owned business

Legal services

Choosing the form, preparing the charter and documents, registration

Accounting & tax

Bookkeeping, reporting, tax regime selection

HR

Hiring staff, onboarding foreigners, work permits

Pricing is in the Packages section; registration and one-off services are quoted on request. Our office: NEST ONE, Tashkent; support in Telegram 24/7.

FAQ

Can a foreigner own 100% of a company in Uzbekistan?

In most sectors, yes: public sources (IT Park Uzbekistan) state that up to 100% foreign ownership is possible without a local partner. Some activities are restricted or licensed, so we check your specific business before filing.

Can a foreigner be the sole founder of an LLC?

Yes. Both individuals and legal entities, including foreign ones, can be founders; a single founder is allowed and the maximum is 50 participants.

How long does registration take?

According to public sources, LLC registration takes 1–2 working days after the application is filed. Documents, the EDS and opening a bank account take additional time, depending on the bank and the founders.

What minimum share capital is required?

Under the new Law on LLCs (ZRU-1137 of 21.04.2026, in force from 22.07.2026 per lex.uz) there is no general minimum: a minimum may be set only by licensing requirements for particular activities. Each participant pays in by the deadline set in the charter, but no later than one year after state registration.

Do I need to come to Uzbekistan to register?

The application can be filed online with an EDS, but whether you need to be present depends on the founders and your situation (document signing, the bank). We prepare a plan in advance and tell you what can be done remotely.

Can I hire foreign employees?

Yes. Foreign workers generally need a work permit; we arrange it as part of our HR services.

Prepared on 07.10.2026 from public sources (including the Law text on lex.uz and an IT Park Uzbekistan publication); for reference only. Before making decisions, check the requirements against current legislation or contact us. Версия на русском

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