Simplification Of Licensing Procedures

On April 11, 2018, President Mirziyoev signed a decree providing for a palpable simplification of licensing procedures in a variety of industries. Generally, 42 licences and special permits were cancelled, whereas numerous procedures for obtaining licences and special permits were streamlined by the way of merging similar procedures, cutting procedural terms, decreasing the number of application documents and re-allocating licensing powers amongst state agencies. Most changes are coming into force starting from June 1, 2018.

This legal alert outlines some of the most notable changes, as provided below.

1. Licences and permits are cancelled for, among other things:
   
   
   • fermentation of tobacco materials,