2017年-世界发展银行全球_Economy_Profile_of_Uzbekistan_69页_1mb

Doing Business 2018: Reforming to Create Jobs Summary

Core Content

The Doing Business 2018 report by the World Bank Group evaluates the regulatory environment for businesses in 190 economies, focusing on key areas that impact the ease of doing business. It provides objective data on business regulations and their enforcement, aiming to encourage reforms and offer measurable benchmarks for improvement. The report includes detailed subnational analyses and recommendations for each economy.

Key Indicators Covered

The report measures the following indicators, which are essential for understanding the business climate:

• Starting a business
• Dealing with construction permits
• Getting electricity
• Registering property
• Getting credit
• Protecting minority investors
• Paying taxes
• Trading across borders
• Enforcing contracts
• Resolving insolvency
• Labor market regulation

Uzbekistan Economy Profile

General Information

• Region: Europe & Central Asia
• Income Category: Lower middle income
• Population: 31,848,200
• GNI Per Capita (US$): 2,220
• City Covered: Tashkent

Ease of Doing Business Metrics

• Distance to Frontier (DTF): Measures how far an economy is from the best performance on each indicator. Uzbekistan's DTF is not explicitly listed, but the report provides DTF scores for each indicator.
• Ease of Doing Business Ranking: Based on the DTF scores, Uzbekistan's ranking is not specified, but the report provides comparative data with other economies.

Starting a Business in Uzbekistan

Key Metrics

Procedures

1. Register at the Single Window Center under the Ministry of Justice and obtain the Certificate of State Registration

   • Time: 5 days
   • Cost: 3.1% of income per capita
   • Online: Yes (0.5 days)
   • Agency: Single Window Center under the Ministry of Justice
   • Notes: The new online platform (fo.birdarcha.uz) was introduced in April 2017. Registration can be done online or in-person. The fee is 1 minimum wage for in-person registration and 0.5 minimum wage for online.

2. Make a company seal

   • Time: 2 days
   • Cost: UZS 50,000
   • Agency: Specialized seal-making company
   • Notes: While not legally required, most companies still prefer to have a seal. The cost ranges from UZS 35,000 to UZS 75,000.

3. Open a permanent bank account with a local bank

   • Time: 1 day
   • Cost: No charge
   • Agency: Commercial Bank
   • Notes: Required to submit the Decision of the company on the nomination of the director and accountant. No need for originals and copies of registration and constituent documents.

Key Points

• Paid-in minimum capital: 0% of income per capita
• Legal form: Limited Liability Company
• Assumptions: The business is 100% domestically owned, has five owners, and is registered in Tashkent.

Dealing with Construction Permits in Uzbekistan

Key Metrics

Procedures

1. Request and obtain land clearance from Tashkent City Hokimiyat

   • Time: 38 days
   • Cost: No charge
   • Agency: District Governor's Office
   • Notes: Land is allocated through a competitive selection process. The time includes 30 days for application, 3 days for evaluation, and 5 days for announcement.

2. Obtain topographic survey and precise location (red lines)

   • Time: 21 days
   • Cost: UZS 1,200,000
   • Agency: "UzGASHKLITI"
   • Notes: The survey is required for project planning.

3. Request and obtain technical conditions for water and sewerage connection

   • Time: 7 days
   • Cost: No charge
   • Agency: Water and Sewerage Authority
   • Notes: BuildCo must submit specific information about water and wastewater needs.

4. Request and obtain architectural and technical objectives

   • Time: 30 days
   • Cost: UZS 472,000
   • Agency: Main Department of Architecture and Construction
   • Notes: Based on technical conditions and land plot decision.

5. Request ecological examination

   • Time: 20 days
   • Cost: UZS 725,000
   • Agency: Private Licensed Organization
   • Notes: Required for subsequent approvals and financing.

6. Request and obtain examination of project documents on fire safety and seismic stability

   • Time: 14 days
   • Cost: UZS 236,000
   • Agency: State Architectural and Construction Inspection (GASN)
   • Notes: Required before obtaining project clearance.

7. Request and obtain sanitation clearance

   • Time: 14 days
   • Cost: No charge
   • Agency: State Sanitation and Epidemic Supervision Authority
   • Notes: Can only be obtained after fire safety and seismic stability compliance.

8. Request and obtain project clearance from the local water and sewerage authority

   • Time: 7 days
   • Cost: No charge
   • Agency: Water and Sewerage Authority
   • Notes: Can only be obtained after sanitation clearance.

9. Request and obtain construction permit

   • Time: 10 days
   • Cost: UZS 95,545
   • Agency: State Architectural and Construction Inspection (GASN)
   • Notes: The permit should be issued within 5 days, but in practice takes longer. Inspection costs are 0.03% of the warehouse value.

Key Points

• Warehouse size: 1,300.6 square meters (two stories)
• Land plot size: 929 square meters (100% owned by BuildCo)
• Warehouse value: 50 times income per capita
• Assumptions: BuildCo is a limited liability company, owns the land, and is not involved in foreign trade or special tax activities.

Conclusion

The Doing Business 2018 report highlights Uzbekistan's performance in key business regulation areas, particularly in starting a business and dealing with construction permits. While the procedures and costs are relatively low compared to other economies in the region, there is still room for improvement. The report encourages further reforms to enhance the ease of doing business and improve regulatory efficiency.