The construction industry in Uzbekistan is undergoing
significant changes following the enactment of Presidential
Decree from November 14, 2018 No. UP – 55771
("Decree"). The Decree introduces new procedures for
project appraisal, construction and commissioning processes, and
covers issues concerning licenses, certification, land allocation,
tax benefits and modification principles of current norms. Some
changes have been in force since December 1, 2018. Others will take
effect in the nearest future.
Allocation of land
From January 1, 2019, expenses incurred as a result of
tardy or undue allocation of land for construction are subject to
reimbursement at the expense of local budgets, with subsequent
recovery from the person responsible in recourse. Such responsible
parties are relevant khokims (heads of local municipality
offices). Their personal responsibility is being introduced for the
timely and proper allocation of land for construction, as well as
for the
