According to the decree, non-state educational institutions will benefit from significant financial relief, including:
- Tax exemptions: All taxes (excluding social tax) will be waived for private educational entities.
- Income tax relief for foreign professionals: Foreign teachers and specialists engaged in private education will be exempt from personal income tax and social tax on their earnings.
- Customs duty exemptions: Non-state educational organizations will not pay customs duties on specific imported goods that are not produced in Uzbekistan, such as:
- Modern educational and laboratory equipment;
- Computer technology and software;
- Educational and scientific literature, equipment, and other technical resources (excluding customs clearance fees).
The decree also outlines measures to facilitate the engagement of foreign specialists and improve the operational efficiency of private educational institutions:
- From January 1, 2025, private education organizations will have access to "A-2" teaching visas for foreign pedagogical professionals.
- Fees for work permits for foreign specialists in the education sector will be reduced significantly — from 30 times the base calculation unit (BCU) to just 1 BCU.