Global EOR Services in Uzbekistan
Find, Hire & Pay Employees in Uzbekistan
Global Employer of Record (EOR) services in Uzbekistan offer a seamless solution for companies aiming to hire employees in the region without setting up a local legal entity. By managing compliance, payroll, taxation, and employee benefits in accordance with Uzbekistan regulations, Global EOR services enable businesses to focus on growth while navigating the complexities of local labor laws with ease.
Why Use Global EOR Services in Uzbekistan?
An EOR in Uzbekistan helps foreign businesses hire and manage employees legally without establishing a local entity. The EOR:
Acts as the legal employer on paper while you manage daily work
Drafts and signs employment contracts compliant with local law
Runs local payroll in UZS
Manages statutory benefits, social contributions, and tax filings
Ensures compliance with Uzbekistan’s labor code
Provides work permit/visa support for expatriates
Manages lawful terminations and severance
Uzbekistan: A Comprehensive Overview
Uzbekistan, located in Central Asia, is the region’s most populous country and one of the fastest-growing economies. The country is rich in natural resources, including gold, copper, natural gas, and cotton. Since 2017, Uzbekistan has implemented wide-ranging economic reforms, liberalizing its currency, improving the business climate, and attracting foreign direct investment.
Uzbekistan’s strategic location along the Silk Road positions it as a trade hub between Asia and Europe. Key sectors include mining, agriculture, energy, textiles, construction, and increasingly, IT and logistics.
Capital: Tashkent
Currency: Uzbekistani Som (UZS)
Population: ~36 million
Official language: Uzbek
Major industries: Mining (gold, copper, uranium), natural gas, agriculture (cotton, fruits, vegetables), textiles, chemicals, construction
Main exports: Natural gas, gold, cotton, textiles, food products
Main trading partners: China, Russia, Kazakhstan, Turkey, South Korea, EU
Employment Policies and Standards
Employment Contracts
Contracts must be in writing, in Uzbek (can be bilingual).
Types:
Indefinite-term contract (default under law)
Fixed-term contract (permitted for justified cases — up to 5 years)
Must specify job title, salary, workplace, working conditions, leave, notice, termination grounds.
Working Hours
Standard: 40 hours per week
Overtime: Limited to 4 hours over two consecutive days, 120 hours/year max
Overtime pay: At least 2x normal hourly rate
Leave Entitlements
Annual leave: 15 working days (increases for hazardous jobs or seniority)
Sick leave: Paid at a percentage of salary (funded by employer and social insurance depending on duration)
Maternity leave: 126 calendar days (70 before + 56 after birth), paid via social insurance
Paternity leave: Not specified by law, but unpaid or negotiated leave is common
Public holidays: 10+ national holidays
Payroll, Taxes & Social Security
Personal income tax (PIT): Flat 12% rate on most income
Social contributions (employer):
Pension Fund: 12% (from employer payroll fund)
Social Insurance: 0.5%
Employment Fund: 1.5%
Employee contributions: 0% — no mandatory contributions by employees to social insurance or pension
Payroll must be processed in UZS and paid through local bank accounts.
Health & Safety
Employers must:
Ensure compliance with occupational health standards
Provide protective equipment
Conduct mandatory medical exams for certain roles
Report workplace injuries and occupational diseases
Termination & Severance
Notice period: 2 weeks minimum (varies by reason and contract)
Grounds for dismissal: As specified in the Labor Code (e.g., redundancy, misconduct, incapacity)
Severance pay:
Redundancy: At least 1 month’s average salary
Other cases: As specified in collective agreements or contract
Non-Discrimination
The law prohibits discrimination based on gender, race, nationality, language, religion, disability, political opinion, or social origin.
Equal pay for equal work is a legal requirement.
Opening a Legal Entity in Uzbekistan
Foreign companies can set up:
Limited Liability Company (LLC) — most common, can be 100% foreign-owned
Representative Office — cannot conduct commercial activities
Joint Venture — optional with local partners
Setup steps:
Reserve company name and register with the Ministry of Justice
Open local bank account
Register with tax authorities, social funds, and employment bodies
Obtain necessary licenses (sector dependent)
Timeline: Typically 4-6 weeks
Governing Employment Laws
Labor Code of the Republic of Uzbekistan (1995, amended)
Law on Employment of the Population
Tax Code (2019)
Social Insurance Law
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