Uzbekistan Introduces New Regulations to Boost E-Commerce Sector

The Cabinet of Ministers of Uzbekistan has unveiled a new decision titled "On Measures to Further Develop the E-Commerce Sector in Uzbekistan," which introduces updated regulations for e-commerce operators, including electronic trading platforms, order aggregators, and digital streaming service providers.

Under the new regulations, only legal entities registered as residents of Uzbekistan can operate as e-commerce providers. This includes platforms that facilitate electronic transactions, such as marketplaces, aggregators, and streaming services, The Caspian Post reports, citing The Times of Central Asia.

Entities or individual entrepreneurs that merely provide information about goods, services, or digital products without engaging in electronic contracts or transactions are not classified as e-commerce operators under these rules.

From July 1, 2025, e-commerce operators in Uzbekistan must adhere to the following conditions:

• Legal Registration: Operators must be registered as legal entities in Uzbekistan.
• Compliance with Laws: Operators are required to follow legislation related to e-commerce, personal data protection, copyright, consumer rights, and advertising.
• Transparency: Upon request, they must provide information about their activities to authorized bodies free of charge.
• Retail Trade Rules: Operators must comply with retail trade regulations.
• Operational Standards: They must maintain an information system capable of ensuring the effective provision of services to e-commerce participants.

These new measures are part of Uzbekistan’s broader efforts to regulate and encourage growth in its rapidly expanding e-commerce sector.