Uzbekistan Company Search Guide 2026: How to Verify an Uzbekistan Business

TL;DR. Uzbekistan’s official company registry is maintained by the State Registration Centre under the Ministry of Justice, accessible through the unified government portal my.gov.uz. Registration records are nominally available online, but the portal is primarily in Uzbek and Russian. Foreign compliance buyers typically use the Uzbek Chamber of Commerce or third-party agents to retrieve verified extracts. The state duty for a new registration is approximately USD 22-27; there is no published fee for a standalone registry search.

What is the official Uzbekistan business registry?

The State Registration Centre (Davlat ro’yxatga olish markazi), operating under the Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Uzbekistan, is the statutory authority for registering legal entities and individual entrepreneurs. All registrations flow through the unified government services portal at my.gov.uz or through physical Public Services Centers located across the country.

The legal basis for company registration is the Law of the Republic of Uzbekistan “On State Registration of Legal Entities and Individual Entrepreneurs” and the Civil Code. Limited liability companies (MChJ, or “MchJ” in Uzbek) are the most common corporate form, followed by Joint-Stock Companies (AJ). Branches of foreign companies must also register with the same authority.

Uzbekistan had approximately 424,800 active registered companies as of early 2025, according to government statistics. The registry covers legal entities, individual entrepreneurs, family businesses, and agriculture enterprises, and issues each registrant a taxpayer identification number known as the STIR (Soliq to’lovchining identifikatsiya raqami), the Uzbek-language equivalent of the Russian-derived INN.

What can you search?

The my.gov.uz portal provides access to basic entity data for registered businesses. Searches can be conducted by:

• STIR/INN (taxpayer identification number, 9 digits): the primary anchor identifier
• Company name (in Uzbek or Russian script)
• Registration number

Data returned in a standard profile includes: registered name, STIR/INN, entity type, registration date, legal address, status (active, liquidated, suspended), and principal activity code.

Ownership and director information is available in official extracts but is not always visible in the free public search layer. The Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Uzbekistan (chamber.uz/en/pub) provides a membership verification search by entering a TIN, though this covers only chamber members rather than the full registry.

Data freshness depends on the filing event. Registration changes are typically reflected in the government database within 1-3 business days of processing.

How much does it cost?

The state duty for a new registration was equivalent to one Base Calculation Rate (BCR), approximately UZS 340,000 (~USD 27) as of March 2024, per government published rates. A standalone search fee for third-party compliance queries is not published on the government portal; foreign buyers typically engage local agents or use aggregator services, with agent fees ranging from USD 50 to USD 150 per extract. Exchange rate used: 1 USD = approximately 12,700 UZS (May 2026, indicative only; verify at point of use).

Do you need a local account or ID?

Foreign buyers cannot complete a self-serve registry search that returns certified output without a registered account on my.gov.uz. Creating an account requires a mobile number for OTP verification but does not require a local Uzbek identity document (PINFL). However, accessing detailed company records or ordering official extracts typically requires in-country representation or engagement with a licensed agent.

The Public Services Centers (PSC) located in major cities including Tashkent, Samarkand, and Namangan provide counter services for registry inquiries, but in-person attendance or a local representative is usually needed for certified extracts.

Is the website in English?

The my.gov.uz portal has a partial English interface: the landing page and navigation menus are available in English, but company registration records, entity search results, and official documents are displayed in Uzbek or Russian. Transliteration of company names between Uzbek Cyrillic and Latin script is inconsistent across older records.

Foreign compliance buyers conducting KYCC or KYB work should plan for translation from Russian or Uzbek, particularly for pre-2000 entity records. Company names registered after 2019 are more commonly in Uzbek Latin script.

What’s the turnaround time?

A basic name or STIR check via the public search layer returns results immediately. Official registry extracts ordered through the PSC or a licensed agent are typically available within 1-3 business days. There is no expedited service listed for foreign buyers; turnaround depends on the agent engaged.

Is there an API?

No public API for registry data queries is documented as of May 2026. The my.gov.uz portal does not publish developer documentation for third-party access to company registration data. Platform-level compliance integrations targeting Uzbekistan currently rely on agent networks or aggregator services rather than a direct government data feed.

What you legally cannot do

The Terms of Use for my.gov.uz prohibit automated scraping or bulk data extraction. Company data obtained from the registry is intended for individual verification purposes; commercial redistribution without the Ministry of Justice’s written authorization is not permitted. Uzbekistan enacted the Law on Personal Data in 2019 (Law No. ZRU-547), which governs how personal data of directors and shareholders may be processed and stored by third parties. Compliance buyers should document the stated legal purpose for each registry lookup as part of their AML/KYC audit trail.

Practical tips for foreign compliance buyers

• STIR/INN is the anchor. The 9-digit STIR (INN in Russian references) is stable across name changes and restructuring. Always confirm you have the correct STIR before ordering extracts.
• Latin vs. Cyrillic script. Entity names registered before 2019 appear in Cyrillic script; those registered after may be in Uzbek Latin. Cross-check both forms to avoid missed matches.
• Status field. “Active” (faoliyat ko’rsatayapti) is the live status. “Liquidated” and “In process of liquidation” are distinct states with different compliance implications.
• Branch offices. Foreign branches must register separately and receive their own STIR; the parent entity’s home-country registration number is typically recorded but cross-referencing requires requesting the original registration certificate.
• FATF status. Uzbekistan is not on the FATF grey list or black list as of May 2026. For the broader due diligence framework, see our Global Business Due Diligence Guide.
• Chamber of Commerce check. For companies claiming chamber membership, use the free TIN-based verification at chamber.uz/en/pub as a secondary confirmation step.

Alternatives if you cannot access the State Registration Centre directly

• Aggregator search (free, indicative only): OpenCorporates indexes some Uzbekistan filings but coverage is limited and lags the official record. Useful for a quick name check; not for compliance-grade verification.
• Chamber of Commerce portal (chamber.uz/en/pub): covers chamber members and provides TIN-based verification; scope is narrower than the full national registry.
• Local agents and law firms: Tashkent-based corporate service providers can obtain official certified extracts within 1-5 business days on behalf of foreign buyers.

Local data suppliers

• Company Diligence (companydiligence.com). UK-based registry intelligence provider offering official extract retrieval for Uzbekistan entities, with pricing starting at GBP 295 for a corporate profile report.

Use the State Registration Centre for the authoritative legal filing record. Use a credit bureau or commercial data provider when you need financial risk or payment behavior data layered on top.

FAQ

Can a foreign company access the Uzbekistan registry directly?

Foreigners can access the my.gov.uz portal and conduct basic name or STIR lookups without a local identity document. However, obtaining certified official extracts remotely is difficult without a registered account and, in practice, requires engaging a local agent or corporate service provider.

What is the STIR/INN number in Uzbekistan?

The STIR (Soliq to’lovchining identifikatsiya raqami) is a 9-digit taxpayer identification number assigned at registration. It serves as the primary cross-system identifier in Uzbekistan, appearing on tax filings, banking forms, and electronic invoices. It is equivalent to the Russian-language INN used in older references.

What entity types are registered with the State Registration Centre?

The registry covers limited liability companies (MChJ), joint-stock companies (AJ), individual entrepreneurs, family businesses, agricultural enterprises, non-profit organizations, and foreign company branches operating in Uzbekistan.

Does Uzbekistan have a beneficial ownership (UBO) registry?

Uzbekistan introduced beneficial ownership reporting requirements as part of its AML reform program following the 2019 National Risk Assessment. Companies are required to declare UBOs at registration and upon change. A centralized public UBO registry accessible to foreign compliance buyers has not been publicly documented as of May 2026; UBO data is held at the Ministry of Justice. FATF Recommendation 24 compliance is an ongoing area of reform.

How current is the data in the State Registration Centre?

Registration changes are processed within 1-3 business days of filing at the PSC or via my.gov.uz. The registry reflects the legal state at the time of the most recent approved filing. Annual return and financial statement data may lag by several months depending on filing deadlines.

Is Uzbekistan on the FATF grey list?

No. Uzbekistan is not on the FATF grey or black list as of May 2026. The country underwent a mutual evaluation process, with the evaluation report published by FATF. Uzbekistan is not under increased monitoring as of the most recent FATF plenary.

What’s the difference between the registry and tax/financial filings?

Company registration records are held by the State Registration Centre at the Ministry of Justice. Tax filings and financial statements are lodged with the State Tax Committee of Uzbekistan, which maintains a separate database accessible at tax.uz. These two systems share the STIR identifier but operate independently; a compliance buyer may need data from both for a complete picture.

Last verified: May 2026. Source: State Registration Centre of Uzbekistan via my.gov.uz; Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Uzbekistan (chamber.uz). For the full global due diligence framework, see our Global Business Due Diligence Guide.