Uzbekistan is a party to the Hague Apostille Convention, so documents notarised in Uzbekistan and apostilled by the competent ministry are generally accepted in India without embassy attestation. Indian citizens can also sign before the consular officer at the Embassy of India in Tashkent. Uzbek companies can usually invest in India under the automatic route. Uzbekistan is not a reciprocating territory, and India and Uzbekistan have a tax treaty.
- Document route
- Uzbek notary and apostille, or Indian Embassy attestation
- Time difference
- IST is 30 minutes ahead of Uzbekistan all year
- Foreign judgments in India
- Not reciprocating: fresh suit
- Apostille with India
- In force: apostille accepted
Indians in Uzbekistan and Uzbek business with India
Indian pharmaceutical companies are among the largest suppliers to Uzbekistan, and several have set up manufacturing there. Indian IT, education and textile businesses operate in Tashkent, and Indian universities have opened branch campuses. Thousands of Indian students study medicine at Uzbek universities. Uzbek companies buy machinery, pharmaceuticals and tea from India, and Uzbek investors have begun setting up businesses in India, especially in pharmaceuticals, tourism and agriculture.
We help with apostilles, Indian company setup, pharmaceutical and trade contracts, powers of attorney, buying and selling property in India, and marriage registration.
Signing documents in Uzbekistan for use in India
Uzbekistan has been a party to the Hague Apostille Convention since 2012, so documents can be apostilled rather than legalised. The usual chain is:
- Sign before a notary in Uzbekistan with your passport, usually with an Uzbek or Russian translation.
- Obtain the apostille from the competent authority, generally the Ministry of Justice for notarial and civil documents.
- Dispatch the original to India, where stamp duty is paid within three months and the document is filed where needed.
Indian citizens can also sign before the consular officer at the Embassy of India in Tashkent. Uzbek and Russian documents need a certified English translation.
Most requested services from Uzbekistan
These six services cover most of what people and businesses in Uzbekistan need from an Indian lawyer. Each page explains the route from Uzbekistan, including the apostille, and what then happens in India.
Power of Attorney
An apostilled power, or one signed at the Embassy in Tashkent, lets someone act for you in India.
Apostille & Attestation
Indian documents apostilled for Uzbekistan, and Uzbek medical degrees for use in India.
Commercial Contracts
Pharmaceutical, textile and machinery contracts with Indian companies.
Company Setup for Foreigners
Uzbek investors set up Indian companies under the automatic route.
Buying & Selling Property
NRIs in Uzbekistan buy and sell Indian homes through an attorney holder.
Marriage Registration
Indian and Uzbek couples register their marriage for visas, OCI and property.
Pharmaceuticals, investment and regulation
Uzbekistan tightened its rules on imported medicines after deaths linked to contaminated cough syrup in 2022, and pharmaceutical supply contracts now need careful attention to registration, testing and liability. Uzbekistan does not share a land border with India, so an Uzbek company can usually own up to 100 percent of an Indian company under the automatic route, subject to sectoral caps, with the investment reported to the RBI. Indian pharmaceutical companies investing in Uzbekistan follow India's overseas investment rules.
Tax treaty and property
India and Uzbekistan have a double taxation avoidance agreement in force since 1993, updated by a protocol. Uzbek tax residents can claim treaty rates on Indian income with a tax residence certificate and Form 10F. NRIs in Uzbekistan can buy and sell Indian property, other than agricultural land and farmhouses, freely, and repatriate up to USD 1 million per financial year from an NRO account after tax.
Uzbek judgments and family matters
Uzbekistan has not been notified as a reciprocating territory under section 44A of the Code of Civil Procedure, so an Uzbek judgment can only found a fresh suit in India. Uzbekistan is a party to the New York Convention, and the Tashkent International Arbitration Centre handles commercial disputes whose awards can generally be enforced in India. A marriage registered in Uzbekistan is recognised in India if valid there.
All services for clients in Uzbekistan
NRI Property Law
- Property Disputes
- Encroachment & Illegal Possession
- Partition of Family Property
- Buying & Selling Property
- Title Search & Due Diligence
- Tenant Eviction
- Builder Delay & RERA
Inheritance & Documents
Cross-Border Family Law
- Divorce for NRIs
- International Child Custody
- Maintenance & Alimony
- Marriage Registration
- 498A & Dowry Case Defence
- OCI Card Issues
Doing Business in India
- Company Setup for Foreigners
- Indian Subsidiary Setup
- Branch & Liaison Office
- FDI & FEMA Compliance
- Trademark Protection in India
- Commercial Contracts
- Employment Law for Foreign Employers
- GST for Foreign Businesses
- Investing in Indian Startups
- Legal Advisory for NRI Investors
Disputes & Enforcement
- International Arbitration
- Enforcing Foreign Judgments
- Money Recovery from India
- Shareholder Disputes & NCLT
- Accident Compensation Claims
- Cyber & Investment Fraud
- Criminal Defence & Look Out Circulars
Cross-Border Tax & Money
Indian missions in Uzbekistan
The Embassy in Tashkent provides passport, OCI, consular and attestation services, including for Indian students across Uzbekistan.
- Embassy of India, Tashkent
Frequently asked questions
Does India accept Uzbek apostilles?
Yes. Yes; both countries apply the Hague Apostille Convention.
How do I apostille my Uzbek medical degree for India?
In Uzbekistan, through the competent ministry, before you return if possible.
Can I sign a power of attorney at the Embassy in Tashkent?
Usually yes for Indian passport holders; book the consular slot first.
Can an Uzbek company invest in India?
Yes in most sectors, subject to caps and reporting.
Can an Uzbek judgment be enforced in India?
Not directly. A fresh suit is needed.
Is there a tax treaty between India and Uzbekistan?
Yes, in force since 1993.
Can my Uzbek spouse get OCI?
Yes, typically two years after registration of the marriage, subject to clearance.
How do we communicate?
Mostly by WhatsApp and email, with video calls for advice. Uzbekistan is 30 minutes behind India.