Entrepreneurs involved in developing tourism on reservoirs and adjacent territories in Uzbekistan will receive tax reductions and the possibility of deferring customs payments. These benefits will be valid until October 1, 2029.
This decision was officially enshrined in a presidential decree adopted on October 27, 2026. For companies that are legal entities, land tax and property tax rates will be reduced by up to 50% of the established norms.
Additionally, there is a provision for deferral or phased payment of customs duties for 120 days when importing GPS equipment for water transport, as well as rescue and protective equipment and modern sanitary-hygienic modules.
Safety and environmental requirements
Alongside the provision of benefits, strict standards in the field of ecology and safety are being established. Tourist facilities are obliged to provide visitors with necessary protective means. In case of emergencies, they must have their own rescue service or contract with qualified rescuers.
Entrepreneurs must also follow the rules for operating small vessels and their mooring areas. It is required to equip facilities with internal sewage systems and local treatment plants. Discharging untreated wastewater into water bodies is prohibited, and household waste must be disposed of according to established procedures.
Previously, a new reservoir appeared in the Peshkun district of Bukhara region, which generated significant public interest. Scientists from the Hydrometeorological Scientific Research Institute studied this reservoir and determined its origin.