Licensing Lawyers in Uzbekistan

Licensing in Uzbekistan

Many activities in Uzbekistan can be carried out only after obtaining a licence or permit, or after notifying the competent authority. The general framework is set by the Law "On Licensing, Permitting and Notification Procedures" (2021), which established common principles and divided regulated activities into those requiring a licence, those requiring a permit and those requiring only notification. Specific conditions for each activity are found in sector legislation and government regulations. Most applications are now filed electronically, which has made the process faster and more transparent, but the substantive requirements remain detailed and vary significantly from sector to sector.

LEXGLOBAL is a law firm in Uzbekistan registered with the Ministry of Justice in 2024. Our licensing practice helps local and international companies determine what authorisations they need, obtain them and maintain them throughout the life of the business. Our lawyers have long-term experience with international companies and cross-border projects in Uzbekistan and Central Asia, including in telecommunications, construction, energy and engineering, where licensing questions are often central to project timelines.

What the practice covers

Licensing analysis

The first question for any new activity is whether it requires authorisation and, if so, which one. We review the planned business model and identify the licences, permits and notifications that apply, the competent authorities, the qualification and technical requirements, and the realistic timeline. This analysis is particularly valuable at the market entry stage, as it may affect the choice of legal entity, the structure of the project and the order in which steps are taken.

Applications and filings

We prepare application packages, check that the applicant meets the licensing requirements, coordinate the collection of supporting documents, including documents from foreign group companies, and file applications through the relevant electronic systems. We follow up with the authority, respond to requests for additional information and address any grounds for refusal.

Ongoing compliance

A licence is not a one-time formality. Licensees must continue to meet licence conditions, notify the authority of certain changes and, where applicable, renew or re-register their licences. We help companies maintain a register of their authorisations, monitor conditions and deadlines and prepare for inspections.

Transactions and restructuring

Licences are usually tied to a specific legal entity and cannot always be transferred. In acquisitions, reorganisations and changes of corporate structure, we assess the effect on existing licences and permits and plan the steps needed to avoid interruption of the business.

Suspension and revocation

Where an authority considers that a licensee has breached its conditions, it may take measures including suspension or revocation. We advise on the company's position, prepare responses and represent clients in administrative and judicial procedures.

Typical matters

• Determining the authorisations required to launch a new service in Uzbekistan
• Obtaining a licence for a regulated activity in telecommunications, construction or another sector
• Filing a notification for an activity subject to the notification procedure
• Assessing the effect of a share acquisition on the target's licences
• Re-registering licences following a reorganisation or change of name
• Responding to an authority's findings on alleged breaches of licence conditions

Legal services in Uzbekistan for foreign applicants

Foreign companies often need to provide documents issued abroad in support of an application, including corporate documents, references and qualifications. We advise in advance on legalisation, apostille and translation requirements, so that documents are accepted at the first submission. We work in Uzbek, Russian and English and act as the link between the head office, the local team and the authority.

How we work

Licensing requires attention to detail and realistic planning. As a lawyer in Tashkent working with international and local clients, we give clear answers on what is required, how long it is likely to take and what can be done in parallel. Our approach is practical and solution-oriented, and we aim to support clients as a long-term legal partner from the first licence through every subsequent change in their business.