Tajikistan has completed one of its most significant reforms in recent years, eliminating 44 types of permit documents and 43 subcategories of related activities. This was announced by the State Committee on Investment and State-owned Property Management (GosKomInvest) of the country.
As a result of the reform, the total number of permits, confirmation documents, and approval acts has been reduced from 208 to 164, while the number of issuing authorities has decreased from 33 to 30.
The reform covers three main regulatory groups and is aimed at simplifying the business environment and improving the investment attractiveness of Tajikistan.
"In particular, the number of active permits has been reduced from 78 to 68, permit-related documents from 71 to 56, and confirmation and approval acts from 56 to 37," the GosKomInvest’s statement reads.
The reform was implemented through amendments to the licensing system legislation, signed by the President of Tajikistan on December 17, 2025, and coming into force on December 23 of the same year.
The GosKomInvest emphasizes that, following international best practices, Tajikistan is gradually improving its legislation in the area of the licensing system, digitalization, and streamlining regulations under a unified legal framework.
"With the adoption of the Law of Tajikistan ‘On the Licensing System’ in its 2023 version, the number of permit-related documents was reduced by 72 positions, or by 25%, from 280 to 208," the statement notes.
According to the GosKomInvest, these measures not only reduce the number of documents required for doing business but also limit the legal grounds for inspections by government bodies.
"The initiative to simplify permit procedures significantly reduces administrative burdens and risks for entrepreneurs, enhances transparency and efficiency, and creates favorable conditions for sustainable business development and attracting both domestic and foreign capital," the GosKomInvest points out.
In conclusion, the GosKomInvest states that these reforms reflect Tajikistan's commitment to aligning with global trends in creating a favorable business and investment environment and positioning the country competitively to attract foreign investments.
