The government of Uzbekistan has approved a resolution concerning measures for the effective organization of digitalization of markets and shopping centers, as well as the prevention of internal corruption. According to this document, a unified digital platform for markets called E-bozor will be created, which will become part of the Soliq information systems complex.
The E-bozor platform is planned to begin pilot testing on October 1 of this year, with full implementation into industrial operation scheduled for March 1, 2027.
The E-bozor platform will contain profiles of each market and trade complex, providing information about their location, as well as data on available commercial premises and trading spots. Users will be able to obtain information about the activities of markets and complexes, send electronic requests to their administrations, and receive responses electronically.
The Tax Committee has been appointed as the operator of the platform. It is responsible for the continuous improvement of E-bozor's functional capabilities to reduce the level of corruption and decrease the scale of the shadow economy. The resolution also provides for the appointment of tax authority employees to work with each market and trade complex. The effectiveness of their work will be analyzed daily, and the accuracy of daily revenue data will be under constant on-site control.
Furthermore, parking zones located on the territories of markets and trade complexes, as well as in adjacent areas, will gain the ability to pay for services using a single QR code. Measures will be taken for enterprises operating in these areas to ensure full access to online cash registers or the installation of QR codes for accepting cashless payments.
Starting from August 1 of this year, permission to remove vehicles from specialized impound lots will be issued exclusively through the Jarima maydonchasi information system. This permit will be verified by a QR code from the authorized body reviewing the administrative case and the law enforcement agency, after which it will be transferred in electronic format.
The President of Uzbekistan, Shavkat Mirziyoyev, reviewed a presentation of proposals aimed at creating a unified integrated digital platform for public administration, developing the startup ecosystem, and improving the business climate in the telecommunications sector.
The head of state ordered the implementation of a new management system in Tashkent this year, followed by its expansion to all regions of the country starting in 2027. It was noted that Uzbekistan has significantly increased the range of public digital services in recent years by implementing modern information systems in government agencies and enhancing convenience for citizens and businesses.
Thanks to these steps, the republic advanced 24 positions in the UN E-Government Development Index, setting a goal to enter the top 30 global leaders by 2030. It is expected that by 2026, the number of such services will reach 860, serving about 15.5 million users, compared to 525 services in 2024 used by about 4 million people.
However, officials pointed out a problem: the information systems and databases of various departments continue to operate in isolation, which hinders data analysis and administrative decision-making. To solve this problem, it was proposed to gradually introduce a single integrated digital platform for public administration.
This platform will combine data on regional economy, investments, environmental conditions, security issues, citizen appeals, and well-being at the mahalla level, as well as geospatial information and mapping materials. The integration of artificial intelligence technologies will allow the system to analyze incoming data, proactively identify problems, monitor the execution of decisions, distribute resources more effectively, and improve the overall quality of governance.
During the presentation, a project for creating a unified national classification system of goods and services was also reviewed. Currently, various government departments use their own classifiers, which increases the administrative burden on businesses, reduces statistical accuracy, and prevents data exchange between departments. The new system aims to eliminate these bottlenecks.
Another initiative relates to the creation of a national navigation system. Developers reported that it will allow for the formation of geospatial data according to unified standards, thereby increasing the efficiency of transport, logistics, emergency services, urban planning, and utility services.
Special attention was paid to the development of the IT sector. By 2030, Uzbekistan aims to increase IT service exports to 5 billion US dollars, create 5,000 active startups, and attract 2 billion dollars in investment. It was emphasized that Uzbekistan has risen to the 31st position in the international StartupBlink ranking, gaining recognition as the fastest-growing startup ecosystem in the world. Tashkent ranked first among Central Asian cities, while Samarkand and Fergana entered the top 1000 leading startup cities globally for the first time.
To further develop the industry, it was proposed to launch the 'Talent Hub' program, which will allow foreign specialists and investors to remotely register companies, open bank accounts, and receive international bank cards. It was also proposed to extend tax benefits for employees of companies registered in the IT Park until 2040 and expand the 'IT Visa' and 'Zero Risk' programs. IT service exporters will receive support through partial reimbursement of labor costs, financing for relocating foreign clients and specialists, and compensation for international certification expenses. More than 20 startup acceleration programs are planned to be organized in Bukhara and Fergana.
The meeting also addressed issues of developing telecommunications infrastructure. In recent years, telecommunication coverage in settlements has increased from 41% to 98%, and the internet network bandwidth has increased 65 times. To optimize business conditions, it was proposed to merge two types of licenses for designing and constructing telecommunication networks, reducing the issuance period from 25 to 10 working days. Furthermore, new apartment buildings will be designed with mandatory infrastructure for high-speed internet access.
To support entrepreneurship in the telecommunications sector, young entrepreneurs will have access to a preferential loan of up to 530 million soms for seven years with a two-year grace period at an interest rate of 15% under the 'Kelajak Tadbirkori' (Entrepreneur of the Future) program. Special discount tariff plans will be developed for operators working in remote and hard-to-reach areas.
At the end of the presentation, the President approved the submitted proposals and instructed officials to ensure the integration of state information systems, improve the quality of digital services, strengthen cybersecurity and personal data protection, and create more favorable conditions for the growth of the private sector in the field of digital technologies.
The authorities of Uzbekistan plan to fully digitize the activities of markets and trade complexes by creating a unified electronic platform, E-bozor.
E-bozor will enable online contract signing for rentals, allow monitoring of available trading spaces, and increase the transparency of financial transactions. The Cabinet of Ministers has adopted a corresponding resolution that provides for the phased transition of markets to electronic systems, covering service payments and rental of trading points.
All types of payments, including rent, one-time fees, and service payments, will be made through a transparent digital system. Information about trading grounds and locations will be entered into a common database, and rental agreements will be converted into electronic form. Additionally, an online monitoring function for market operation will appear. As part of the infrastructure update, automatic payment systems will be installed in parking lots and toilets, and illegal constructions will be eliminated, along with landscaping work on the territories.
Initially, the E-bozor platform will operate in test mode starting from October 1, 2026, integrating with the 'Solik' system. Full launch is planned for March 1, 2027. Through this system, users will be able to view market data, find available trading spots, and review announcements. The platform will also provide the ability to send electronic requests to the market administration and receive official responses.
The Tax Committee will be responsible for the development and control of the platform's operation. It is expected that the introduction of digital technologies will help reduce the volume of the shadow economy in this sector. Previously, Shavkat Mirziyoyev approved a plan aimed at halving the shadow economy by 2030.
President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev held a working meeting dedicated to presenting a set of measures to limit the scale of the shadow economy and increase the efficiency of prosecutorial supervision. Thanks to the implementation of risk analysis systems and the elimination of legislative loopholes, the share of the unregistered sector in the country has decreased from 35% to 23% over the past two years, bringing an additional 38 trillion soums to the budget. To achieve strategic goals by 2030, including halving the shadow sector, the analytical platform 'Shadow Economy Map' was launched in pilot mode. This system uses artificial intelligence algorithms to automatically identify hidden employment, unaccounted profits, and illegal activities. The platform's database integrates information complexes from 16 relevant ministries and agencies, ensuring risk monitoring in 22 key industries and 14 regions of the republic. The system automatically classifies industries and territories by danger levels—'green,' 'yellow,' and 'red'—based on more than a hundred risk assessment criteria.
