Uzbekistan Expands Support Measures for the Green Economy and Waste Management Sector

Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) — Uzbekistan has adopted additional measures to support the green economy and the waste management sector.

On 30 December 2025, Presidential Decree No. UP-269, “On Additional Measures to Guarantee the Supply of Certain Consumer Goods to the Population and to Further Support Selected Sectors of the Economy,” was signed. The document aims to expand access to socially important goods, stimulate the development of key economic sectors, and create favorable conditions for the introduction of modern technologies, including in the fields of the green economy and waste processing.

Under the decree, based on lists compiled in accordance with established procedures, certain categories of goods imported into the country will be exempt from customs duties for a specified period starting from 1 January 2026. In particular, until 1 January 2028, a zero customs duty rate will apply to electric vehicle charging stations, their components, and technological equipment intended for the development of service infrastructure, as well as spare parts for silk processing and weaving equipment, mulberry seeds and seedlings, and super-elite, elite, and industrial silkworm seeds.

A separate package of measures is designed for a longer period, through 1 January 2031. During this time, customs duty exemptions will apply to specialized machinery, technological equipment, spare parts, components, raw materials, and supplies not produced in Uzbekistan and used by enterprises engaged in the disposal of household, construction, and medical waste, as well as in the processing of biodegradable polymer materials.

In addition, the decree introduces a preferential tax regime in the waste management sector. Specifically, from 1 January 2026 to 1 January 2031, the corporate income tax rate—including income in the form of dividends—and the social tax rate will be set at 1% for the state institution Directorate for the Management of Waste Landfills, as well as for taxpayers that simultaneously meet the established criteria.

The application of tax incentives is conditional upon at least 90% of total income for the reporting tax period being generated from activities related to the collection, transportation, sorting, and processing of waste, and upon each employee receiving a monthly salary not lower than twice the minimum wage.

The implementation of these measures is aimed at supporting sustainable development, modernizing sectoral infrastructure, expanding recycling capacity, and creating economic incentives for enterprises operating in socially and environmentally significant fields.