Your quick guide on talent and labor compliance norms in Uzbekistan
Capital
Tashkent
Currency
Som
Languages
Uzbek, Russian, Tajik
Payroll Frequency
Monthly
GDP per Capita
$1,983.10
Employer Tax
16.8% - 37.1%
Talent Overview
Uzbekistan is a Central Asian country with a population of 3.4 crores. The country recorded a GDP growth of 7.4%, with a core focus on construction and agriculture sectors. It was placed 69 in World Bank’s Ease of Doing Business Index and has a freedom score of 55.7 as the 117th freest economy as per the Heritage Foundation.
Major economic hubs:
Kokand, Andijan, Namangan
Skills in demand:
CEO, Financial Manager, IT Director, Marketing Director
Local Universities
The top local universities in Uzbekistan are as follows:
Local: 1
World : 1940
Local: 2
World : 2872
Local: 3
World : 5421
Local: 4
World : 6122
Local: 5
World : 6782
Salary Data
Some common jobs in Uzbekistan with average monthly salary are:
| Job Title | Average Monthly Salary (in UZS) | Average Monthly Salary (in USD) |
| Financial Manager | 2,570,000 UZS | USD 227.86 |
| General Manager | 2,380,000 UZS | USD 211.01 |
| Business Development Manager | 2,140,000 UZS | USD 189.73 |
| Financial Analyst | 1,640,000 UZS | USD 145.40 |
| Business Analyst | 1,730,000 UZS | USD 153.38 |
| Project Manager | 1,750,000 UZS | USD 155.16 |
Talent Sourcing Tips
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The Labour Code of the Republic of Uzbekistan, 1996 regulates the employment relationships in Uzbekistan. All employers and employees must comply with these legislations to remain within the legal domain. The section below covers the important aspects of the Code, which all employers in Uzbekistan must know.
Uzbekistan recognizes both temporary and indefinite contracts. It is important for all employers to present their candidates with a written employment contract and for the candidate to sign them as evidence of acceptance.
The probation period in Uzbekistan cannot exceed three months.
| Date | Holiday | Type |
| 1 Jan | New Year’s Day | Public Holiday |
| 8 Mar | International Women’s Day | Public Holiday |
| 21 Mar | Navruz | Public Holiday |
| 10 Apr | Eid al-Fitr | Public Holiday |
| 9 May | Day of Memory and Honour | Public Holiday |
| 17 Jun | Eid al-Adha | Public Holiday |
| 1 Sep | Independence Day | Public Holiday |
| 1 Oct | Teacher’s Day | Public Holiday |
| 8 Dec | Constitution Day | Public Holiday |
| Type of Leave | Time Period | Mandatory |
| Annual leaves | 15 days | Yes |
| Sick leaves | Granted as per requirement, 100% remuneration if sickness is work-related | Yes |
| Maternity leaves | 126 days (70 days before birth and 56 after birth) | Yes |
Payroll
Payroll Cycle
Uzbekistan follows a monthly payroll cycle.
Minimum Wage
The minimum wage in Uzbekistan is UZS 920,000 per month.
Overtime Pay
The standard working hours in Uzbekistan are 8 hours per day and 40 hours per week. Employees who dedicate additional hours to work are liable for overtime pay. The overtime pay is calculated at 200% of the average pay, for both rest and normal days.
Bonus
Uzbekistan does not mandate 13th-month pay.
Taxes
| Contribution | Tax |
| Social security | 12% |
| Pension | 0.1% |
Employers must also pay the social tax, charged on the gross payroll of the foreign and resident employees, as follows:
| Contribution | Tax |
| Budget organizations | 25% |
| Association of ‘SOS Children’s Villages of Uzbekistan’ | 7% |
| Taxpayers using the labor of persons with disabilities working in specialized workshops, sections and enterprises | 4.7% |
| Others | 12% |
| Contribution | Tax | |
| Social Tax | Budget organizations | 25% |
| Association of ‘SOS Children’s Villages of Uzbekistan’ | 7% | |
| Taxpayers using the labor of persons with disabilities working in specialized workshops, sections and enterprises | 4.7% | |
| Others | 12% | |
| Social security | 4% | |
| Unemployment insurance | 0.50% | |
| Housing loan | 1% | |
| Employee training contribution (INCES) | 0.50% | |
| Taxable income | Tax |
| Employment, rent, capital gains, etc. | 12% |
| Dividends and interest for residents | 5% |
The standard rate of Value Added Tax in Uzbekistan is 15%.
Offboarding & Termination
If an employment contract in Uzbekistan is terminated either by the employer or employee’s initiative, the termination must be recorded in writing, and all the payments must be settled.
If a contract is terminated before its expiry, both parties must respect the conditions mentioned in the contract. If there is a penalty clause for early termination, the responsible party must pay the due or face legal action.
The notice period in Uzbekistan depends on the reason for termination, as highlighted below:
| Reason for termination | Length of notice period |
| Redundancy | 2 months |
| Inability to perform due to health or professional reasons | 2 weeks |
| Change in business ownership | 2 months |
| Lack of performance or gross misconduct | 3 days |
The severance pay in Uzbekistan is provided at the rate of one month for every two years of employment.
Visa and Immigration
Employment visa in Uzbekistan is given by the Uzbek Ministry of Labour. The visa has a validity of 3-12 months and can be renewed an unlimited number of times. However, any foreigner employed by a foreign company who visits Uzbekistan for work purposes must apply for a B2 visa and not an Employment visa. The employer is responsible for applying for the work visa, on behalf of the employee. They must also get the necessary accreditation from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Uzbekistan, as a part of the formalities. The employee has to only sign the relevant forms and forward the required documents.
