Foreign technology companies providing electronic services in Uzbekistan paid 181.3 billion soums (approx. $14.83 million) in taxes in 2025, a 1.5-fold increase compared to the previous year. According to the Tax Committee of the Republic, there are currently 78 such foreign organizations officially registered in the country, Kun.uz reports.
Digital Market Leaders
The vast majority of revenue — over 90% — traditionally comes from the top 10 corporations. Apple tops the list, with tax payments reaching a record high for the sector.
Top 10 Tech Taxpayers for 2025:
| Company | Amount (bn UZS) | Amount (m USD*) |
| Apple | 49.5 | $4.05 |
| Meta (FB, Instagram, WhatsApp) | 49.0 | $4.01 |
| 44.4 | $3.63 | |
| OpenAI (ChatGPT) | 11.7 | $0.96 |
| Booking.com | 4.3 | $0.35 |
| TikTok | 3.5 | $0.29 |
| Netflix | 1.8 | $0.15 |
| Acca | 1.6 | $0.13 |
| Xsolla | 0.78 | $0.06 |
| Amazon | 0.53 | $0.04 |
*Calculations based on the average exchange rate as of January 2026 (~12,227 UZS per $1).
Dynamics and Outlook
Experts attribute the significant 50% growth in tax collection to the expansion of domestic digital consumption and the entry of new players into the market. Notably, OpenAI’s rise has been remarkable: the AI developer quickly became the fourth-largest taxpayer, contributing nearly a million dollars to the budget.
The Tax Committee emphasized that reporting transparency from foreign companies allows the state to effectively capture revenue from the booming electronic services and advertising market.
CentralasianLIGHT.org
January 30, 2026