04.11.2024

On November 4, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev reviewed a presentation of proposals to strengthen legal protection of entrepreneurs.

In Uzbekistan, entrepreneurs are seen as the backbone of the economy, and the business environment is becoming increasingly favorable. Support is being given to both individual entrepreneurs in mahallas and large projects, leading to increased interest and involvement in business.

The main factor of this is the approach, when measures are taken on the basis of proposals of entrepreneurs themselves, based on the requirements of the time.

On August 20 this year, the President held a traditional open dialogue with entrepreneurs. Based on the problems and proposals discussed, measures were developed to strengthen the legal protection of entrepreneurs and streamline inspections.

It is envisaged that from January 1, 2025, only one measure of liability will be provided for one violation. In particular, it is planned to cancel the fine for doing business without registering as an individual entrepreneur.

It is also proposed to cancel administrative liability for violating the rules of digital marking and displaying fiscal marks, as well as for concealing the number of employees.

From March 1, 2025, in order to facilitate the resolution of disputes, a procedure for a partial refund of the state fee will be introduced if the case in court is completed by agreement of the parties.

A list of bodies authorized to exercise control over the activities of entrepreneurs, as well as their areas of control, will be approved. Inspections not provided for in this list will be prohibited. All inspections of entrepreneurs will be registered in the Unified State Control information system with mandatory notification of the Business Ombudsman.

From January 1, 2025, inspections will be conducted on the basis of the electronic system "Risk Analysis" with the division of entrepreneurs into three categories. For this purpose, the information system "State Audit" of the Accounts Chamber will be integrated with the "Unified State Control" system of the Business Ombudsman for unified reporting.

The presentation also addressed the issues of preventing illegal inspections, as well as improving the qualifications of inspectors of control bodies.

The Head of State gave instructions on the legal improvement of these measures and ensuring their fair application in practice.