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Uzbekistan offers tourism projects subsidies of up to 1bn som a year
A cabinet resolution sets out how the state will cover part of the cost of new tourism services. Ten projects a year can be selected for the support.
Tokhum AI · 1 min read · reviewed by Leyla
Key facts
- Uzbekistan approved the subsidy under cabinet resolution No. 443 of 18 August 2026.
- Up to 10 tourism projects a year can have 50 percent of their costs covered.
- A single project can receive no more than 1 billion som.
- Applicants must have no tax debt and no bankruptcy or liquidation case.
- Applications go through Public Service Centres or the unified public services portal.
Uzbekistan's Cabinet of Ministers approved a procedure for the state to reimburse part of the cost of developing and introducing new tourism services. The procedure is set out in resolution No. 443 dated 18 August 2026, according to a post on the Startap-tashabbuslar Telegram channel.
Ten projects judged the best each year can receive a subsidy covering up to 50 percent of their costs. The payment for one project is capped at 1 billion som.
Applicants must have no tax arrears and must not be in bankruptcy or liquidation proceedings. They present a business plan during an interview.
A commission assesses whether a project is suitable for financing, including its novelty and its relevance for tourists. The Tourism Committee covers the reimbursed share of costs.
Applications are submitted through Public Service Centres or the Unified Interactive Public Services Portal.
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