LLC
limited liability company
- Turnover tax4%
- Personal income tax6%
- Social tax6%
A simplified VAT-free regime for businesses developing creative products and services.
Creative Industries Residency Platform
The Uzbekistan Creative Park government ecosystem - for entrepreneurs working in creative industries: tax benefits, international projects and a community of like-minded people.
- 15 directions
- 142 activity types
01 / About
What residency gives you
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Special tax regime
Reduced turnover tax rates for LLCs, sole proprietors and the self-employed.
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Online application
Apply through the personal account with no office visit. Review takes up to 15 days.
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International projects
Access to international projects and partnerships.
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Community
A community of peers across the creative industries.
02 / Key figures
The park in figures
- creative directions
- 15
- activity types
- 142
- legal forms: LLC, sole proprietor, self-employed
- 3
- days — application review period
- 15
03 / Directions
Which activities qualify for residency
15 directions and 142 activity types approved by Cabinet of Ministers Resolution No. 90.
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01 Literary Creation 5 activity types
- Translation services (translation of literary works, technical translation, translation of websites, films, computer and mobile applications, presentations, video, audio and advertising materials)
- Educational and enlightenment activities
- Activities of libraries and archives
- Information and library services, including provision of books, archives and information resources
- Creation and operation of electronic libraries, digital archives and databases
02 Applied Arts and Crafts 67 activity types
- Ganch (gypsum plaster) carving
- Hand weaving of carpets
- Production of carpets and carpet products (excluding industrial manufacturing)
- Hand weaving of fabrics
- Stone carving
- Cutting, processing and finishing of stone
- Creation of miniatures, paintings, decorative murals and relief ornaments
- Manufacture of metal articles (excluding industrial manufacturing)
- Manufacture of tinware articles
- Manufacture of national footwear (excluding industrial manufacturing)
- Manufacture of national costumes (excluding industrial manufacturing)
- Manufacture of headwear (excluding industrial manufacturing)
- Wood carving
- Bone carving
- Manufacture of printed fabrics and embroidered articles (excluding industrial manufacturing)
- Embroidery
- Jewellery items
- Hand manufacture of musical instruments
- Manufacture of porcelain and ceramic articles (excluding industrial manufacturing)
- Manufacture of jewellery from precious metals (excluding industrial manufacturing)
- Manufacture of toys (excluding industrial manufacturing)
- Manufacture of small-scale sculpture articles
- Manufacture of leather products (excluding industrial manufacturing)
- Manufacture of bespoke furniture (excluding industrial manufacturing)
- Manufacture of folk craft articles from wood
- Weaving of wickerwork articles
- Mosaic works
- Manufacture of mirrors
- Glass blowing works
- Manufacture of souvenir articles (excluding industrial manufacturing)
- Manufacture of decorative accessories in national style from base metals
- Manufacture of felt articles
- Calligraphy
- Restoration of ancient manuscripts
- Manufacture of macrame and hand-woven articles
- Traditional duppi weaving
- Creation of contemporary art works
- Interior decorative design
- Provision of traditional design services
- Patchwork quilting
- Application of patterns on fabrics (hand painting of fabrics and garments, printing including screen printing and hand drawing)
- Embroidery (kashtachilik)
- Manufacture and repair of haberdashery articles
- Manufacture and repair of costume jewellery and accessories (excluding industrial manufacturing)
- Manufacture of flower wreaths (including mourning wreaths), artificial flowers, ikebana and floral garlands
- Manufacture and repair of dolls, sculptures and metal floral decorations
- Repair and tuning of musical instruments
- Manufacture of articles from gypsum and ganch (interior decorative elements, fairy tale character figurines)
- Manufacture of souvenir, gift and decorative articles from stone and stone-processing products
- Weaving of wooden articles, special moulds for bread products and other items (excluding industrial manufacturing)
- Production of wooden tableware and utensils (excluding industrial manufacturing)
- Pottery
- Weaving of atlas and adras fabrics
- Manufacture and spinning of silk fibres
- Production of silk fabrics (excluding industrial manufacturing)
- Beadwork
- Manufacture of duppi-style articles at home
- Manufacture of smithery articles at home
- Crochet knitting of coats, sweaters and waistcoats
- Manufacture of knives (excluding industrial manufacturing)
- Manufacture of children's toys at home
- Manufacture of national jewellery and accessories
- Manufacture of chasing and copper-chasing articles at home
- Cutting of glass and mirrors, artistic glass processing
- Production of jewellery and similar articles (excluding industrial manufacturing)
- Production of costume jewellery and similar articles (excluding industrial manufacturing)
- Production of household and decorative ceramic articles (excluding industrial manufacturing)
03 Architecture, Planning and Urban Design 3 activity types
- Architectural activities
- Landscaping and landscape planning activities
- Engineering survey activities and provision of technical advisory services in these fields
04 Audiovisual Arts 7 activity types
- Production of motion pictures and television programmes
- Post-production of motion pictures and television programmes
- Motion picture projection
- Photographic activities
- Video and photography services
- Services for production of video content and music videos
- 2D and 3D animation services and cartoon production
05 Performing Arts 11 activity types
- Artistic activities
- Publishing of sound recordings and music recordings
- Cultural education
- Services of actors, musicians and singers
- Activities of drama, music and puppet theatres
- Opera, ballet and choreographic (dance) arts
- Solo and ensemble musical performance (vocal and instrumental)
- Folklore, traditional and contemporary performing arts
- Circus arts and stage plastique performances
- Performance art, theatrical readings and experimental forms of performance
- Preparation and presentation of theatrical productions and other live stage performances
06 Concert Activities and Organisation of Mass Cultural Events 5 activity types
- Activities of theatre and concert halls
- Theatre activities
- Technical support for theatrical productions
- Organisation of conferences and exhibitions in the field of culture and arts
- Activities for the organisation of concerts and mass cultural events
07 Fashion and Design 13 activity types
- Specialised design activities
- Design of clothing, footwear and accessories
- Creation, modelling and production of fashion collections
- Textile design (excluding industrial manufacturing)
- Graphic design
- Product design and industrial design (excluding industrial manufacturing)
- Interior and exhibition design
- Fashion illustration and stylisation
- Styling, image-making and fashion consulting
- Fashion photography and visual content creation
- Organisation of fashion shows, runway shows and presentations
- Activities in the field of design education, laboratories and creative workshops
- Digital design
08 Museums, Art Galleries (Exhibitions), Information and Library Activities 5 activity types
- Activities of museums, art galleries and exhibition halls
- Preparation and presentation of permanent and temporary exhibitions in the field of culture and arts
- Preservation, restoration and documentation of objects of historical, artistic, scientific and cultural heritage
- Formation, preservation and digitisation of collections
- Curatorial activities, development of exposition concepts and exhibition scenarios
09 Creative Activities in Publishing and Printing 3 activity types
- Publishing of newspapers, magazines and periodicals
- Other types of publishing and printing activities
- Preparation of printing forms and information activities
10 Creative Activities Conducted through Mass Media and the Internet 7 activity types
- Broadcasting of news agency recordings
- Radio broadcasting
- Activities for creation and broadcasting of television programmes
- Activities of news agencies
- Creation and processing of multimedia, design and artistic materials (web designer, graphic designer, computer game designer, interior designer, landscape designer, clothing designer, retoucher, photo collage artist, vector graphics editor, architect, visualisation designer, information designer, interface designer, technical designer, motion designer, banner creator, print designer, flash developer, 3D designer, video editor, video operator, cameraman, director, arranger, announcer, photo editor and others)
- Activities in social networks (PR manager, internet marketer, promotion of goods (works, services) in social networks (SMM), social network page administrator, account manager, marketer, link manager, targeting specialist, contextual advertising specialist, director, media planner, SMO specialist)
- Provision of online consultations in the creative industries sector (online consultant, online trainer, financial advisor, webinar host)
11 Production Activities 3 activity types
- Film production activities
- Music production activities
- Production of theatrical and mass events
12 Creative Activities in the Field of Digital Technologies 3 activity types
- Creation of games for computers and other technical devices
- Development of other software products and software
- Development and technical support of software, information systems, mobile applications and websites (developer, software tester, web developer, web analyst, website optimisation specialist)
13 Creative Activities in Advertising 2 activity types
- Advertising agencies
- Creation and processing of text content (copywriter, rewriter, SEO copywriter, SEO rewriter, proofreader, content manager, editor, e-mail newsletter specialist, speechwriter, transcriber and others)
14 Activities for the Preservation of Art Objects and Cultural Heritage Monuments 1 activity type
- Activities for the preservation of historic sites, buildings and cultural monuments
15 Visual Arts 7 activity types
- Painting
- Contemporary visual arts
- Digital visual arts
- Art objects, art installations and works of art for public spaces
- Creation, restoration and conservation of works of visual art
- Activities of art residencies, creative workshops and studios
- Expertise, valuation of works of visual art and art consulting
04 / Benefits
Tax benefits for those who create
Sole proprietor
individual entrepreneur
- Turnover tax1%
- Personal income tax6%
- Social tax−50%
For freelancers and small businesses that want to operate legally with a minimal tax burden.
Self-employed
self-employed individuals
- Turnover tax1%
- VATno VAT transition
- Social tax (voluntary)−50%
For self-employed professionals entering the creative industries.
−50% — reduction from the standard rate
05 / Residency 3 steps
Online residency application process
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Register a company
Open a sole proprietorship, LLC, or register as self-employed.
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Submit an online application
Fill out the resident form through the Profile, with no office visit.
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Get resident status
The application is reviewed online, then the electronic certificate arrives directly in the Profile.
15 days
Application review period: up to 15 days.
The Expert Council under the Directorate will promptly make a decision on residency status
06 / 2030
Creative economy 2030
- share of GDP — UZS 145 trillion
- 5%
- exports of creative goods and services
- $1 bn+
- jobs in sector projects
- 500,000
Source: creative economy development programme to 2030.
07 / Documents
Official regulatory acts
- Law Creative Economy LawThe core act defining the creative economy, creative park resident status and state support mechanisms for the sector. lex.uz
- PP-64 Presidential Resolution No. PP-64The presidential resolution defines strategic priorities, Park infrastructure and target indicators for creative economy development. lex.uz
- Resolution No. 90 Cabinet of Ministers Resolution No. 90The document approves resident status rules, business-plan requirements, expert evaluation criteria and the list of 142 activity types. lex.uz
08 / Questions
Frequently asked questions
01Who can become a Creative Park resident?
A company, sole proprietor or self-employed specialist whose activity is included in the official creative directions list can become a resident.
02How do I apply?
The application is submitted online through the Profile: the applicant fills in the form, attaches documents and tracks review statuses.
03What benefits does a resident receive?
A resident receives a special tax regime, access to the official support ecosystem and the ability to work with partners in a clear legal framework.
04Where can I check my activity type?
You can check your project in the directions section, where activity types are grouped by creative sectors.
09 / Become a resident