REGULATORY LICENSING \u00a0\u00b7\u00a0 CONSTRUCTION \u00a0\u00b7\u00a0 UZBEKISTAN<\/p>\n
Uzbekistan has a significant and growing construction market \u2014 driven by ADB and World Bank-funded infrastructure, bilateral energy and industrial projects, and private commercial and residential development. Foreign contractors must hold a valid construction activity licence issued by the Ministry of Construction to undertake works in Uzbekistan. Bond Stone advises Chinese, Korean, European, and Turkish EPC contractors on construction licensing, branch establishment, and ongoing compliance \u2014 with a dedicated team in Tashkent.<\/p>\n
Construction Activity Licence<\/p>\n
All construction companies \u2014 domestic and foreign \u2014 must hold a Ministry of Construction licence to carry out construction works in Uzbekistan. Licence categories reflect complexity and value of works. Foreign companies typically obtain the licence through a locally registered subsidiary or branch. Requirements include: qualified technical personnel, equipment, safety systems, and financial capacity. Digital application available via unified “License” platform from January 2026.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Design Licence<\/p>\n
Architectural and engineering design activities require a separate Ministry of Construction design licence. Foreign design firms must either hold a local licence (via subsidiary) or engage a licensed Uzbek design subcontractor. International design standards (Eurocodes, ISO) are increasingly accepted alongside Uzbek building norms (ShNQ). Bond Stone advises on optimal structuring for foreign design teams.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Technical Supervision Licence<\/p>\n
Construction supervision and quality control activities require Ministry of Construction technical supervision licence. Owner’s engineer, project management consultants, and inspection firms require this licence to operate in Uzbekistan. ADB and World Bank projects typically require independent technical supervision as a contractual condition.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Branch Establishment for Foreign Contractors<\/p>\n
Foreign EPC contractors typically establish a branch or subsidiary to obtain a construction licence and employ local and expatriate personnel. Branch registration with the Ministry of Justice followed by CBU currency account opening, tax registration, and construction licence application. Bond Stone manages the full establishment process from branch registration through to operational readiness.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
ADB \/ World Bank Procurement Compliance<\/p>\n
ADB and World Bank-funded projects in Uzbekistan require procurement compliance with multilateral procurement guidelines \u2014 FIDIC contract conditions (Red Book, Yellow Book, Silver Book), consultant guidelines, and environmental and social safeguards. Bond Stone drafts and reviews procurement documentation, works contracts, and consulting agreements for multilateral-funded infrastructure projects.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
PPP Construction \u2014 Legal Framework<\/p>\n
PPP Law 2019 (amended 2021) governs public-private partnership construction. PPP agreements require Ministry of Finance approval for projects above threshold. Concession and BOT\/BOOT structures available. ADB actively supports PPP development in Uzbekistan. Bond Stone advises on PPP agreement structuring, negotiation, and regulatory approval.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
Chinese EPC Contractors \u2014 Construction Licensing & Branch Registration<\/p>\n
EPC \u00b7 Construction Licence \u00b7 Branch \u00b7 Multiple<\/p>\n
Full-cycle establishment advisory for multiple Chinese EPC contractors \u2014 Ministry of Justice branch registration, CBU currency account opening, Ministry of Construction licence application, tax registration, and expatriate personnel work permit compliance for power and industrial construction projects.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
ADB-Funded Infrastructure \u2014 Procurement & Contract Review<\/p>\n
ADB \u00b7 FIDIC \u00b7 Procurement \u00b7 Infrastructure<\/p>\n
Drafting and reviewing works and consulting contracts for multiple ADB-funded infrastructure projects in Uzbekistan \u2014 FIDIC Red Book and Yellow Book conditions, ADB Procurement Regulations compliance, environmental and social safeguard obligations, and dispute resolution clause structuring.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
World Bank Project \u2014 Works Contract Advisory<\/p>\n
World Bank \u00b7 Procurement \u00b7 Construction \u00b7 FIDIC<\/p>\n
Advising on works contract drafting and review for a World Bank-funded construction project \u2014 procurement compliance with World Bank Procurement Regulations (2016 as amended), contractor qualification documentation, and local content requirements under Uzbek law.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
PPP Infrastructure \u2014 Ministry of Finance Approval<\/p>\n
PPP \u00b7 Construction \u00b7 Ministry of Finance \u00b7 BOT<\/p>\n
Advising on PPP agreement structuring for an infrastructure project under the Uzbek PPP Law 2019 (amended 2021) \u2014 BOT structure analysis, Ministry of Finance approval process, concession agreement key terms, risk allocation, and step-in rights for project lenders.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n