Moving to Uzbekistan: taxes, residence and life
How to become tax resident in Uzbekistan: personal, dividend and corporate tax, 1 residence programmes, days needed, climate, safety and economy — compared with 194 countries.
Taxes
In Uzbekistan the top income tax rate is 12%, dividends are taxed at up to 5% and companies pay 15% corporate tax.
How to move and become tax resident
To become tax resident in Uzbekistan you need at least 183 days a year (183 days in any 12 consecutive months). The typical route is Property residence (USD 300k Tashkent / 100k regions): Buy property ≥USD 300k in Tashkent (200k major regions, 100k elsewhere) → 5-yr permit; or Golden Visa fee USD 250k + 150k per family member There are 1 open residence programmes in Uzbekistan — see the list below.
Living there
Tashkent has a hot-summer Mediterranean climate with winter highs around 7 °C and summer highs around 35.9 °C. The economy grew +6.8% in 2025; the IMF forecasts 6% for 2026. Its passport opens about 63 countries without a visa in advance. Security: No conflict exposure.
Key facts
| Top income tax | 12% |
|---|---|
| Dividend tax | 5% |
| Corporate tax | 15% |
| Rezidență fiscală | după 183 zile — 183 days in any 12 consecutive months |
| Ruta dvs. | Property residence (USD 300k Tashkent / 100k regions) — Buy property ≥USD 300k in Tashkent (200k major regions, 100k elsewhere) → 5-yr permit; or Golden Visa fee USD 250k + 150k per family member |
| Pașaport | fără viză sau la sosire în 63 țări |
| Economic growth | +6.8% (2025), forecast 6% (2026) |
| Tip de climă | hot-summer Mediterranean · 7° / 35.9° (Tashkent) |
| Război și conflict | none — No conflict exposure |
| Toate riscurile naturale | 5.9/10 |
| Soliditatea băncilor | 3/10 · BB |
| Protecția proprietății | 3/10 |
| Locuințe calde iarna | 7/10 |
Residence programmes in Uzbekistan
- Residence permit through purchase of real estate (Decree UP-5611) — Investiție CHF 80'000 · open · 2026-10
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Frequently asked questions
How many days do I need to spend in Uzbekistan to become tax resident?
după 183 zile. 183 days in any 12 consecutive months Flat 12% PIT; dividends 5%
How much tax will I pay in Uzbekistan?
In Uzbekistan the top income tax rate is 12%, dividends are taxed at up to 5% and companies pay 15% corporate tax.
Which residence programmes does Uzbekistan offer?
Residence permit through purchase of real estate (Decree UP-5611) (CHF 80'000)
What is the usual way to move to Uzbekistan?
Property residence (USD 300k Tashkent / 100k regions). Buy property ≥USD 300k in Tashkent (200k major regions, 100k elsewhere) → 5-yr permit; or Golden Visa fee USD 250k + 150k per family member
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