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The LEGATE team successfully represented one of the world's leading consumer goods manufacturers in a trademark enforcement dispute concerning parallel imports into Uzbekistan.

Disputes concerning the true nature of the relationship between a company and an individual have become increasingly common in practice. In particular, situations frequently arise where a company engages an individual under a civil law services agreement, while the individual subsequently alleges that the relationship was, in substance, one of employment and seeks payment of salary and other employment-related benefits.

One of the key factors underpinning the investment attractiveness of any jurisdiction is not only the existence of statutory safeguards for property rights, but also the manner in which those safeguards are applied by the courts.
A recent decision of an administrative court in Uzbekistan is noteworthy in this regard.

The Central Bank of the Republic of Uzbekistan has approved, and the Ministry of Justice has registered, amendments to the Regulation on Certain Foreign Exchange Transactions Related to Capital Movements.

In recent years, Uzbekistan has made substantial progress in regulating digital technologies. For investors in the field of artificial intelligence (AI), this marks a transition from uncertainty to a framework of clearer—though increasingly demanding—rules.

As of 1 January 2026, amendments to currency regulation entered into force in the Republic of Uzbekistan, aimed at facilitating cross-border investments. These measures establish a distinct legal framework governing transactions related to investments in the economy of the United States of America.

Analytical Overview Date: March 27, 2026
Fundamental transformations of the legal system have been initiated in the Republic of Uzbekistan aimed at protecting business interests and implementing modern regulatory mechanisms. A key element of these reforms is the establishment of the "Enterprise Uzbekistan" International Digital Technologies Center (IDTC), which operates under a Special Legal Regime (SLR). This initiative is designed to test modern legal institutions and create an autonomous jurisdiction with unique operating conditions.

As of 1 January 2026, the Republic of Uzbekistan has introduced a special tax regime for foreign individuals under Presidential Decree No. UP-180 dated 4 October 2025.