Corporate Lawyer in Uzbekistan

Corporate legal services in Uzbekistan

Uzbekistan has become one of the more active investment destinations in Central Asia, and the legal framework for doing business has changed substantially in recent years. For investors and operating companies, this creates opportunity, but also a need for advice that reflects how the rules are applied in practice. LEXGLOBAL is a law firm in Uzbekistan registered with the Ministry of Justice in 2024. Our corporate and commercial practice supports companies at every stage of their presence in the country, from the initial market entry decision to ongoing operations and, where necessary, restructuring or exit.

Our lawyers have long-term experience with international companies and cross-border projects in Uzbekistan and Central Asia, including work with Huawei Technologies, China Petroleum Pipeline Engineering, Hytera Communications, Sinohydro and AMIKAM International Group. That background shapes how we advise: we focus on the questions that matter commercially and give clear answers that management can act on.

What the practice covers

Company registration and market entry

Company registration in Uzbekistan is now largely handled through electronic state services, but the decisions made before filing are what determine whether the structure will work. We advise on the choice of legal form, most commonly a limited liability company under the Law "On Limited Liability and Additional Liability Companies" or a joint-stock company under the Law "On Joint-Stock Companies and Protection of Shareholders' Rights". We also advise on the alternatives available to foreign companies, including branches and representative offices, and explain the practical consequences of each for tax, employment, banking and licensing.

Corporate documents and shareholder arrangements

We prepare and review charters, foundation agreements, shareholder and joint venture agreements, and internal regulations. Where foreign investors enter into a joint venture with a local partner, we pay particular attention to control mechanisms, reserved matters, deadlock resolution, transfer restrictions and exit provisions, and to how these interact with the mandatory rules of Uzbek corporate law and the Civil Code.

Transactions and restructuring

We support acquisitions and disposals of shares and participation interests, capital increases, contributions in kind, mergers, spin-offs and liquidations. For buyers, we conduct legal due diligence focused on title, corporate authority, permits, material contracts, employment and litigation exposure, and report findings in a format that supports negotiation and decision-making.

Typical matters

• Establishing a subsidiary of a foreign group in Tashkent
• Structuring a joint venture with an Uzbek partner for an infrastructure or industrial project
• Registering a branch or representative office and maintaining its accreditation
• Transferring a participation interest and updating state registration records
• Preparing corporate approvals for financing, major transactions and related-party transactions
• Advising on investment protections under the Law "On Investments and Investment Activities" (2019)

Support for foreign companies

Foreign investors often face the same practical questions: which documents need to be legalised or apostilled, how founders' contributions are made, which bank accounts can be opened, and how the company will be managed if the shareholders are outside the country. As a business lawyer in Uzbekistan working regularly with international clients, we explain these steps in advance, coordinate with notaries, banks and state bodies, and keep the process predictable. We work in Uzbek, Russian and English, so documents and correspondence can be prepared in the language each stakeholder needs.

How we work

We aim to be a long-term legal partner rather than a one-off adviser. In practice, this means:

1. Understanding the business first. We start with your commercial objectives and timeline, not with a template.
2. Practical advice. We identify the risks that are material for your project and propose workable solutions.
3. Clear communication. Each matter has a responsible lawyer in Tashkent who keeps you informed and answers directly.
4. Continuity. Once the company is established, we remain available for corporate housekeeping, contracts, employment and regulatory questions.

If you are planning to enter the Uzbek market or need corporate legal services in Uzbekistan for an existing business, our lawyers in Tashkent will be glad to discuss your project.