Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.uz) — A number of legislative changes will take effect in Uzbekistan from 1 November 2026, covering customs procedures, pension provision, liquefied petroleum gas supplies, public security and advertising. The overview was prepared by the Norma.uz portal.
Customs
The customs clearance fee for international courier shipments will be reduced by 20%.
Pensions
The procedure for granting old-age pensions two years before the generally established retirement age to certain categories of citizens will become proactive.
Services for people who worked in hazardous occupations or difficult working conditions, as well as those eligible for early retirement, will be provided through Public Service Centres and the Unified Portal of Interactive Public Services.
Liquefied petroleum gas
The purchase and supply of liquefied petroleum gas to households by LPG-Trade LLC will be conducted through the commodity exchange.
Social-sector facilities will receive liquefied petroleum gas from the company at exchange prices formed on market principles.
Public security
Internal affairs patrol and security units will respond to reports of crimes received through the unified emergency number 112 not only at locations in public spaces but also in residential buildings.
In addition, individuals who violate public order at mass events will face restrictions on attending similar events in the future.
Business and advertising
For businesses connected to automated electricity and natural gas metering systems, the advance payment for monthly consumption will be set at 15%.
Advertising of goods, works and services via SMS will be permitted only with the subscriber’s prior written or electronic consent.
Advertising calls and notifications via mobile networks will be prohibited between 18:00 and 09:00. Mobile operators will be required, at a subscriber’s request, to block such calls and notifications either fully or partially.
