Why companies are hiring in Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan isn’t yet on the mainstream remote hiring radar which is exactly why it’s attractive. With a young, ambitious workforce and competitive salaries, the market is opening up fast for global companies.
What makes Uzbekistan worth considering:
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Large, young workforce
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Cost advantage
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Timezone overlap
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Multilingual talent
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Retention



“Salom”
Capital
Currency
Language
Population
Tashkent
Uzbekistani som (UZS)
Uzbek
35.65 M
Payroll & taxes in Uzbekistan
Employer | Employee | Other |
|---|---|---|
12% Social tax | 12% Personal income tax (flat rate) | 15% VAT |
0.1% Insurance fund | 2% Professional union fee (optional) | 15% Corporate income tax |
0.4% Professional development fund | 5% Dividend tax |
Tailored solutions for growing teams
Recruitment
1 month salary
Talent Search
Fast onboarding & offboarding
Free replacement (3 months)
EOR
from €199/m
Local employment contract
Monthly payroll
Tax and pension reporting
Contractors
from €8/h
10-40 hour workweek per talent
Legally compliant contracts
Fast onboarding and offboarding
Workspace
from €150/m
Flexible or dedicated desk
24/7 access
High speed internet
Equipment
from €69/m
Flexible leasing or buying
Latest tech inventory
Maintenance included
Benefits
from €49/m
Gym membership
Health insurance
Trainings and certifications
Time zone compatibility in Uzbekistan

Uzbekistan
GMT+5
(No Daylight Saving)
Germany
(GMT+1, GMT+2 in
Daylight Saving)
3-4 hours behind Uzbekistan
UK
(GMT, GMT+1 in
Daylight Saving)
4-5 hours behind Uzbekistan
USA (New York)
(New York, GMT-5, GMT-4 in Daylight Saving)
9-10 hours behind Uzbekistan
Paid leaves
Paid time off
Employees are entitled to:
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15 working days of basic annual leave
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Additional days based on working conditions and length of service
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Extra leave for specific categories of workers
Sick leave
Uzbekistan recognizes 10 public holidays listed bellow, including both secular and religious holidays
Public holidays
The amount of compensation depends on length of service and average earnings
Paternity leave
While there is no statutory paternity leave, fathers can take unpaid leave by agreement with their employer
Maternity leave
Female employees receive:
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126 calendar days of paid maternity leave
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140 days for complicated deliveries or multiple births
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Up to 3 years of partially paid childcare leave
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Additional breaks for nursing mothers
Competitive add-ons we can manage for you:
Everything you need to level up professionally and feel respected, cared for and valued
Health insurance
Comprehensive premium
insurance package

Remote work
Fully remote work with 24/7 access to an office

Equipment
Perfect hardware for tasks of
any complexity

Gym membership
Access to over 300 sports and wellness facilities

Self-development
Professional training and
language courses

Community
Online and offline meetups all
year long

Public Holidays in Uzbekistan
January | March | May | September | October | December |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 New year's day | 8 International women's day | 9 Day of remembrance and honor | 1 Independence day | 1 Teachers and mentors day | 8 Constitution day |
14 Day of defenders of the homeland | 21 Navruz |
Ramadan Hayit
1 Days
Kurban Hayit
1 Days
Hire in 3 easy steps
Book a meeting
Tell us where you want to hire and who you’re bringing onto your team.
We handle contracts, payroll, and compliance
Your employee is onboarded locally with fully compliant employment documents.
Your team starts working. We manage the admin
You manage the work. We manage the legal side. One monthly invoice, no surprises.
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FAQ
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