Automated System Detects Suspicious Electronic Invoice Transactions Exceeding 1 Trillion Soums

Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) — The automated “Electronic Invoice Risk Assessment” system is being tested to analyze electronic invoices (EIs) submitted by taxpayers in order to identify suspicious transactions, the press service of the National Tax Committee of Uzbekistan reported.

Monitoring results for August 2025 revealed that eight taxpayers conducted transactions inconsistent with their economic activities. Overall, electronic invoices totaling 1.1 trillion soums were issued for 127 enterprises, of which 113 billion soums in VAT were accepted for offset.

In particular, LLC “Brand” (name changed), established by an individual previously managing and founding seven companies that failed to meet tax obligations, issued electronic invoices for unrecorded goods and services — including black metal, timber, and advertising services — amounting to 231 billion soums for 26 enterprises. The VAT on these transactions totaled 28 billion soums.

For comparison, in June–July, 12 suspicious enterprises issued electronic invoices totaling 4.3 trillion soums for 149 organizations, with VAT of 517 billion soums accepted for offset.

Tax authorities continue their systematic efforts to identify and prevent suspicious operations, aiming to ensure transparency and fairness in the fulfillment of tax obligations.