Telecommunications and IT Lawyer in Uzbekistan

Telecommunications and technology law in Uzbekistan

Uzbekistan is investing heavily in digital infrastructure, e-government, mobile networks, data centres and secure communications. This creates significant opportunities for operators, equipment manufacturers, software developers and integrators. It also brings a regulatory environment in which licensing, data protection, public procurement and technical requirements interact closely and in which mistakes made at the contracting stage can be costly to correct later.

LEXGLOBAL is a law firm in Uzbekistan that advises local and international companies on doing business in the country. Our lawyers have long-term experience with international technology and communications companies on cross-border projects in Uzbekistan and Central Asia, including work with Huawei Technologies and Hytera Communications. This background allows us to combine knowledge of the local regulatory framework with an understanding of how global technology businesses operate.

Market entry and regulatory framework

Choosing the right structure

The appropriate form of presence (subsidiary, branch, representative office or contractual model without a permanent presence) depends on the services to be provided, the customer base and the tax position of the group. We assess which activities can be performed from abroad and which require a local entity, a licence or registration with the regulator.

Licensing and permits

The Law “On Telecommunications” and the Law “On Licensing, Permitting and Notification Procedures” (2021) determine which activities require a licence, a permit or a notification. We help clients identify the regime applicable to their services, prepare application documents and maintain compliance with licence conditions, including requirements regarding certification of equipment and use of radio frequency spectrum where relevant.

Personal data and information security

Compliance with the Law “On Personal Data”

The Law “On Personal Data” (2019) sets rules on the collection, processing, storage and transfer of personal data. One of its most significant features for international companies is the requirement that personal data of citizens of Uzbekistan processed using information technologies be stored on technical means physically located in Uzbekistan and registered in the State Register of Personal Data Databases. This affects CRM systems, HR platforms, cloud services and mobile applications.

Practical compliance

We map data flows, assess whether localisation requirements apply, advise on technical and contractual solutions, prepare privacy policies, consent forms and data processing agreements, and support registration procedures. For groups operating global systems, we help design a compliance model that meets Uzbek requirements without disrupting international operations.

Technology contracts

Supply, installation and integration

Telecom and IT projects are often delivered under complex multi-party arrangements: equipment supply, installation, software licensing, integration, training and long-term maintenance. We draft and negotiate these contracts with attention to acceptance testing, service levels, warranties, limitation of liability, export control considerations, intellectual property and payment security.

Software, SaaS and outsourcing

We prepare licence agreements, SaaS and cloud terms, IT outsourcing and development contracts, and adapt international templates to the Civil Code of Uzbekistan and local practice, including language and currency requirements.

Public procurement

A large share of technology projects is commissioned by state bodies and state-owned enterprises. We support clients through tender procedures, review tender documentation and contract terms, and advise on challenging procurement decisions where necessary.

Intellectual property

We advise on protection of software, databases, trademarks and confidential information, on registration of IP rights in Uzbekistan and on IP clauses in employment and development agreements so that rights created locally are properly vested in the client.

Why LEXGLOBAL

• Experience with international telecom and technology companies on projects in Uzbekistan and Central Asia
• Practical, commercially relevant advice that keeps projects on schedule
• Work in Uzbek, Russian and English
• A long-term legal partner from market entry through operation and expansion

If your company is launching a technology project or reviewing its data protection model, our lawyers in Tashkent can provide focused legal services in Uzbekistan for the telecom and IT sector.