Business signs in Uzbekistan exempt from advertising location passports

The government decree was adopted on October 13, and the innovations were announced by the Committee for the Development of Competition and Protection of Consumer Rights. According to the document, information about the name, type of activity, trademark, or service mark of an entrepreneur placed at the entrance on the outside of a building is no longer considered outdoor advertising, regardless of its size and quantity.

The procedure for branding a company's own transport has also been simplified. To apply information about the company, goods, or services, it is now enough to submit an electronic notification through the EPIGU - the advertising location passport will be generated automatically and free of charge. If inaccurate data or someone else's trademarks are specified, the document will be annulled. Entrepreneurs are also allowed to voluntarily revoke passports through the portal with automatic transfer of data to the tax service.

In addition, the government has regulated the procedure for forced demolition of structures: khokimiyats are required to warn the owner in writing and publish information on the website at least two days in advance. Demolition is only allowed on weekdays from 09:00 to 18:00 with mandatory drawing up of an act and photo fixation. Changes to urban design codes can now be made only after discussion on the SOVAZ portal, and they will come into force three months after publication.