There are no limitations on the participation of foreign investors in various sectors of the economy of Uzbekistan. However, there are industries and enterprises, where private capital, both local and foreign, is not allowed. For example, article 4 of the Law “On denationalization and privatization” 19 November 1991 lists the state assets, which cannot be denationalized and privatized. In accordance with this list land, cultural heritage sites, enterprises operating in the military sector, enterprises dealing with scientific-technical research and others cannot be sold to private investors.

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