Export of hydrocarbons, primarily natural gas, provides a significant share of foreign exchange earnings. Other major export earners include gold and cotton.

Despite a challenging external environment, rising public investment buoyed economic growth in Uzbekistan at 8.0% in 2015. Trade contracted sharply, and the current account surplus narrowed. Growth is expected to slow to 6.9% in 2016, reflecting continued weakness in trade partners, before recovering to 7.3% in 2017 as the global outlook improves.

A commentary on the business climate in Uzbekistan and a listing of social issues (dated)

This site provides a detailed summary of the bureaucratic and legal hurdles faced by entrepreneurs wishing to incorporate and register a new firm in Uzbekistan.

This site provides a detailed summary of the bureaucratic and legal hurdles faced by entrepreneurs wishing to incorporate and register a new firm in Uzbekistan.

The Sales Tax Rate in Uzbekistan stands at 20 percent.

The Corporate Tax Rate in Uzbekistan stands at 8 percent. Corporate Tax Rate in Uzbekistan averaged 11.33 percent from 2004 until 2015, reaching an all time high of 20 percent in 2004 and a record low of 8 percent in 2014. Corporate Tax Rate in Uzbekistan is reported by the State Tax Committee.

CIT is charged on taxable profit calculated as a difference between gross income and deductible expenses reduced by applicable incentives granted by the Tax Code, other laws, or presidential decrees.

The Personal Income Tax Rate in Uzbekistan stands at 23 percent. Personal Income Tax Rate in Uzbekistan averaged 23.56 percent from 2006 until 2015, reaching an all time high of 29 percent in 2006 and a record low of 22 percent in 2009. Personal Income Tax Rate in Uzbekistan is reported by the State Tax Committee.

Both residents and non-residents are subject to tax in Uzbekistan. Residents are taxed on their worldwide income; non-residents are taxed on income from sources in Uzbekistan.

A summary of the tax structure in Uzbekistan including VAT

Visa application procedure from the Ministry of Foreigh Affairs

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66 tips on getting to and getting around Uzbekistan from real travelers and locals.

22 transport options in Tashkent, Uzbekistan – including Uzbekistan Airways, TashkentInternational Airport, and Aeroflot.

By early 2016 there were almost 24 million mobile subscribers. This represented a penetration of 80%, still a relatively low penetration by general standards applicable to the developing markets across the region. – See more at: http://www.budde.com.au/Research/Uzbekistan-Telecoms-Mobile-Broadband-Statistics-and-Analyses.html#sthash.ITSA44Do.dpuf

Telecommunications networks in Uzbekistan are largely based on Soviet-built infrastructure but with many modern additions, making the country one of the leading influences in the region in informational development.

This site provides a detailed summary of some of the labor regulations that would apply to local entrepreneurs wishing to hire workers, organize working schedules, improve job quality for workers, or make workers redundant for economic reasons in Uzbekistan. 

No information readily available on the labor law in Uzbekistan but this site is a list of law firms in Uzbekistan

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Latest travel advice from the UK government for Uzbekistan including safety and security, entry requirements, travel warnings and health

Average prices of more than 40 products and services in Uzbekistan. Prices of restaurants, food, transportation, utilities and housing are included.

List of prices in Tashkent (Uzbekistan) for food, housing, transportation, going out, and more 

A guide to basic, business and student etiquette dos and don’ts in Uzbekistan

If you plan on having a successful business venture, then you need to adhere to the countries own particular business etiquette and customs.

Uzbekistan has an extreme continental climate. It is generally warmest in the south and coldest in the north. Temperatures in December average -8°C (18°F) in the north and 0°C (32 °F) in the south. However, extreme fluctuations can take temperatures as low as -35°C (-31°F). During the summer temperatures can reach 45°C (113°F) and above. Humidity is low.

Current weather forecast for Tashkent

This site addresses the demographic features of thepopulation of Uzbekistan, including population growth, population density, ethnicity, education level, health, economic status, religious affiliations, and other aspects of the population.

Browse through Uzbekistan hotel reviews, maps, and hotel photos.

 In Uzbekistan 11 years of education are compulsory and free, beginning with 4 years at primary school, and followed by 2 phases of secondary

TIS is housed in a recently-remodeled facility on a 13-acre wooded campus with beautifully landscaped grounds. It is located only 10 minutes from the city center in a quiet, residential community. The school is a fully-enclosed campus with full-time security.

Information about national public holidays in Uzbekistan that are widely celebrated throughout the country.

Uzbekistan holidays 2016, bank holidays, national holidays, official holiday calendar, religious festivals and celebrations for the year 2016

A demographic profile of Ubeckistan from the CIA

2,742 traveler reviews, 1,608 candid photos, and prices for 35 hotels in Tashkent, Uzbekistan.

The list of goods for personal use are permitted to enter the territory of the Republic of Uzbekistan

A detailed analysis of trade between the EU and Uzbecistan

Uzbekistan Customs regulations and procedures for importing and exporting goods at border.

A guide to top destinations and experiences in Uzbeckistan

22,605 reviews of Uzbekistan Hotels, Attractions, and Restaurants making it your best Uzbekistan resource.