New 4% self-employment tax from August 1
Freelancers earning over 12 million UZS/year must register and pay a 4% turnover tax. Registration takes 10 minutes via the Soliq app.
What happened
From August 1, 2026, individuals earning 12 million to 1 billion UZS per year must register as self-employed and pay 4% of turnover.
This covers designers, developers, tutors, copywriters and everyone who works independently. Registration: 10 minutes via the "Soliq" app.
In simple terms
If you earn 1 million UZS a month, the government asks for 40,000 UZS. In return: official status, a business account and the right to invoice legal entities.
Think of it as 'going official' — with both rights and obligations.
This has happened before
In 2019, Uzbekistan simplified the patent system for small businesses: one fixed payment instead of complex reporting. In 3 years, the number of patent holders grew from 45,000 to 280,000 — going official turned out to be profitable.
""I used to be afraid of any inspection and worked without registration. Once I got a patent, I could immediately invoice companies."
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Source: soliq.uz — Tax Committee
What comes next
200–300 thousand self-employed workers expected to register in the first year.
What to do
- Download the "Soliq" app and check if your income exceeds 12 million UZS/year
- If yes — register before August 1, 2026 to avoid fines
- Set up automatic 4% monthly transfers in the app
- Keep all payment receipts as proof of compliance
Disclaimer
For informational purposes only. Consult a tax specialist.