1. Local legal, accounting and consulting firms
M&A in Uzbekistan requires an understanding of the complex local laws, regulations and business practices. For this reason, the most practical source of information for actual cases is the website of a group of experts with strong local experience.
We recommend checking out the websites of companies such as:
- CMS Cameron McKenna Nabarro Olswang (CMS)
- Overview: An international law firm with a strong network in Central Asia, with an office in Tashkent, handling a large number of M&A transactions in the region, including Uzbekistan.
- Site:
cms.law(select Uzbekistan in the country selection) - What to look for: Uzbekistan-related reports and articles in the Publications, Insights, and Blog sections.
- EY (Ernst & Young) Uzbekistan
- Overview: A local subsidiary of EY, one of the Big 4. They provide accounting, audit, tax, and transaction (M&A advisory) services, and regularly publish market analysis reports.
- Website:
ey.com/ja_jp/uzbekistan - What to look for: Analysis of Uzbekistan's economy and investment climate in Newsletters, Reports, and Insights.
- KPMG Uzbekistan
- Overview: Another of the Big 4, their strengths lie in advisory services such as M&A due diligence and valuation.
- Website:
kpmg.com/uz/ja/home.html - What to look for: Market research reports under "Insights," "Publications."
- GRATA International
- Overview: An international law firm network focused on Central Asia and the Caucasus region, with a long-established presence in Uzbekistan.
- Website:
gratanet.com(select Uzbekistan from the list of offices) - What to look for: Client newsletters and regulatory updates. Information on M&A seminars.
- Advant Beiten
- Overview: An international law firm with European roots, also with an office in Uzbekistan, specialising in M&A matters.
- Website:
advant-beiten.com - What to look for: Expert columns and legal commentary on Uzbekistan.
2. Government agencies and investment promotion agencies
Official information on the investment climate, policies and business opportunities can be found here.
- Ministry of Investments, Industry and Trade of the Republic of Uzbekistan
- Overview: This ministry serves as the contact point for promoting foreign investment. It publishes a list of projects that can be invested in and information by industry.
- Website:
miit.uz(Uzbek, Russian, English)
- Uzbekistan Investment Promotion Agency (UzInvest)
- Overview: An investment promotion agency under the Ministry of Investment and Trade. It was established with the aim of providing one-stop services to foreign investors. You may be able to obtain more practical investment information.
- Website:
invest.gov.uz(English available)
Search tips
- Keywords: Rather than searching for "Uzbekistan M&A consulting" or "Uzbekistan investment advisory" in Japanese, searching for "Uzbekistan M&A , " "investment Uzbekistan," or "law firm Tashkent" in English will yield more specialized sources of information.
- LinkedIn: Search for the companies mentioned above (e.g., "CMS Tashkent", "EY Uzbekistan"), as well as local M&A consultants and lawyers, on LinkedIn to follow the latest articles and news they share.
- News sites: Filter for Uzbekistan on business news sites like Reuters and Intellinews to find the latest M&A deals.
SummaryUnfortunately , there is no single portal site that is completely dedicated to M&A in Uzbekistan. However, by combining the resources of local expert organizations (law and accounting firms) with public information from government agencies , you can gather the information you need. If you are considering an actual project, the quickest way is to contact these specialist firms directly.
In Uzbekistan, there are currently (as of September 2025) no officially known so-called "portals" specializing in M&A (mergers and acquisitions) as a single dedicated platform.
Main sources of M&A-related information and support
1. Specialist Law Firm Websites
Several law firms offer detailed information and services related to M&A:
- PraeLegal Uzbekistan : Interviews and analysis on M&A trends, legal systems and regulatory changes published on Lexology ( praelegal.uz , Lexology ).
- Grata International : Explains legal procedures and approvals from national authorities (such as prerequisite approvals under competition law) for restructuring and M&A ( gratanet.com ).
- Azizov & Partners, LEGATE, PwC Uzbekistan, Kosta Legal, KPMG law, and others also offer a wide range of support services in the M&A field (including legal support for mergers and acquisitions, contract drafting, due diligence, etc.) ( azizovpartners.uz , PwC , KPMG Law , milditman.com , kostalegal.com , lertalegal.uz , legate.uz ).
2. Information provided by investment promotion agencies (IPAs)
Invest Uzbekistan provides comprehensive information covering the investment environment, specific projects, sectoral analysis, etc. While it is not transaction information directly related to M&A, it is useful for investment strategies ( Invest Uzbekistan ).
3. National online application platform
The EPIGU (also known as MyGov) is an official government portal where businesses and corporations can submit various notifications and applications for approval online. Regarding M&A transactions, if prior approval under competition law is required, applications can be submitted and confirmed through this platform ( Wikipedia , MyGov – elektron davlat xizmatlari ).
Summary: Current status of portal sites and how to use them
- Currently, there is no "M&A-specialized, integrated information portal site" in Uzbekistan.
- Instead, a practical shortcut is to combine and utilize information provided by specialized offices , reports from investment promotion agencies , and government online application platforms .
Proposed next steps
- Identify and consult with a law firm that specializes in specific industries and cases → Legal conditions, necessary approval procedures, risk management, etc. will become clear.
- Understand industry and investment trends through reports such as Invest Uzbekistan → Useful information for making decisions when formulating M&A strategies.
- Carry out the necessary procedures (e.g., applying for prior approval under the Competition Act) through EPIGU (MyGov) → Electronic procedures enable a swift response.
If you would like to narrow your search to a specific sector (e.g., renewable energy, banking, chemicals, etc.) or specific M&A deals, we can introduce you to firms and research materials that specialize in that industry. Please feel free to let us know!
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