The Senate of the Oliy Majlis of Uzbekistan approved a law during its eighteenth plenary session that introduces amendments and additions to several legislative acts of the country.
The new legislation introduces a special regime called 'Business without a License' and allows a child to be given the father's first surname as their own.
The Law 'On Licensing, Permitting, and Notification Procedures' was amended to create the 'Business without a License' mechanism. This mechanism will allow certain types of activities to be carried out without obtaining a license or permit for up to three months.
Entrepreneurs will be able to start electronic activities by notifying the authorized body without receiving a preliminary license or permit. They will be given additional time to bring their activities into compliance with established requirements. Furthermore, entrepreneurs will be able to operate in a test mode to assess the economic viability of their activities.
Senators noted that this new mechanism will simplify the process of starting a business, save time and money, and support new entrepreneurial initiatives.
Amendments were also made to Article 69 of the Family Code. These changes provide for the possibility of giving a child the father's first surname as their own surname.
Previously, the child's surname was determined by the parents' surnames. However, according to the decision of the father or mother and in accordance with national traditions, the child could be given the grandfather's first surname. Senators emphasized that enshrining this possibility in legislation will provide additional convenience to citizens and take into account their wishes within the framework of national and religious traditions.
The law was also amended regarding 'Archival Affairs.' These amendments clarify the powers of authorized state bodies in this area, establish rules for organizing non-state and electronic archives, and define the periods for temporary storage of archival documents in departmental archives.
The law was approved by the senators after comprehensive review.
