- Since the beginning of the year, nearly 5 billion UZS has been refunded to foreign buyers through the Tax Free system in Uzbekistan.
- The VAT refund procedure for foreign citizens was introduced in 2023 and is still in effect.
- Number of foreign citizens refunded and amounts: 421 people (138.4 million UZS) in 2023, 1,458 people (633.2 million UZS) in 2024, and 2,352 people (4.8 billion UZS as of October 31, 2025).
- Main products purchased: clothing and accessories, footwear, perfumes, cosmetics, and watches.
- Top cities for Tax Free refunds: Tashkent, Samarkand, Bukhara.
- Foreign citizens can use the “Soliq” mobile app to register, scan receipts, and track VAT refunds, which are paid after leaving Uzbekistan.
Source: facebook.com
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