OBJECTIVE OF THE ASSIGNMENT

The objective of this assignment is to review the draft SEZ law and prepare a draft Implementing Regulation.

SCOPE OF WORK: 

The consultant will complete the following tasks:

Review of the Draft SEZ Law:

1. Conduct a desk review of the draft SEZ law provided by MIIT and provide comments on any gaps or misalignments with the key principles applied in countries that have successfully implemented SEZs built and operated by private operators, as well as SEZs managed by the state.
2. Present the comments to MIIT and IFC and engage in discussions on the findings.

Preparation of a Draft Implementing Regulation:

1. Prepare an outline of a draft Implementing Regulation (draft Presidential Decree) to the SEZ law based on the draft SEZ law and best practices from other countries with successful SEZs.
2. Present and discuss the outline with MIIT and IFC.
3. Prepare a draft Implementing Regulation to the draft SEZ law based on the outline approved by MIIT and IFC and address comments on the draft Implementing Regulation received from MIIT and IFC.
4. Prepare a presentation on the draft Implementing Regulation to the draft SEZ law and present it at a stakeholder workshop organized by MIIT and IFC, and moderate the discussion if necessary.
5. Prepare an explanatory note, regulatory impact assessment and all supporting documents required by the legislation and Ministry of Justice to the draft Implementing Regulation for review by the state bodies.
6. Support the MIIT in the public discussion of the draft Implementing Regulation with ministries, state agencies, and the private sector, and address comments received.

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

At the request of MIIT, IFC assisted with the preparation of the draft of the new SEZ Law in 2024, based on international best practices and in consideration of Uzbekistan's national legislation. This law introduces SEZs, which are to be built and operated by private operators, in addition to the existing state-owned SEZs. To support the implementation of the new law, MIIT, with IFC support, will draft the Implementing Regulation for the SEZ law. Once the new draft SEZ law is submitted to the Ministry of Justice, the drafting of the Implementing Regulation will begin. MIIT is the key counterpart from the Government of Uzbekistan, coordinating these activities with an interministerial Working Group.

OBJECTIVE OF THE ASSIGNMENT

The objective of this assignment is to review the draft SEZ law and prepare a draft Implementing Regulation.

SCOPE OF WORK:

The consultant will complete the following tasks:

Review of the Draft SEZ Law:

1. Conduct a desk review of the draft SEZ law provided by MIIT and provide comments on any gaps or misalignments with the key principles applied in countries that have successfully implemented SEZs built and operated by private operators, as well as SEZs managed by the state. The consultant is expected to review the chapters on tax and customs regimes and provide comments based on Uzbekistan's tax and customs legislation.
2. Present the comments to MIIT and IFC and engage in discussions on the findings.

Preparation of a Draft Implementing Regulation:

1. Prepare an outline of a draft Implementing Regulation (draft Presidential Decree) to the SEZ law based on the draft SEZ law and best practices from other countries with successful SEZs.
2. Present and discuss the outline with MIIT and IFC.
3. Prepare a draft Implementing Regulation to the draft SEZ law based on the outline approved by MIIT and IFC and address comments on the draft Implementing Regulation received from MIIT and IFC.
4. Prepare a presentation on the draft Implementing Regulation to the draft SEZ law and present it at a stakeholder workshop organized by MIIT and IFC, and moderate the discussion if necessary.
5. Prepare an explanatory note, regulatory impact assessment and all supporting documents required by the legislation and Ministry of Justice to the draft Implementing Regulation for review by the state bodies.
6. Support the MIIT in the public discussion of the draft Implementing Regulation with ministries, state agencies, and the private sector, and address comments received.