Starting in 2027, citizens of Uzbekistan with an official income will have the opportunity to voluntarily pay a monthly social tax for their unemployed family members. The goal of this procedure is to credit work experience to these family members. This procedure was established by a relevant presidential decree dated September 28.
According to the document's provisions, individuals who receive an official income are entitled to such payment. Monthly payment of the social tax in the amount of 12% of the minimum wage, which is 163.2 thousand soums, will ensure the accumulation of work experience for unemployed relatives.
One of the changes that will take effect earlier is a new procedure for citizens working under civil law contracts. Starting from October 1, 2026, when paying the social tax amount established for self-employed persons, they will automatically be credited with one year of work experience.
Furthermore, starting January 1, 2027, there will be an adjustment to the procedure for accounting for experience and salary when recalculating pensions for people with disabilities. This applies to the period of receiving a Group III disability pension during subsequent reviews of payments for citizens with Group I and II disabilities.
It should also be noted that under this decree, proactive assignment of certain types of pensions will begin in Uzbekistan in November, which will be carried out without the need for citizens to apply. In 2027, the Pension Fund will stop accepting documents and information in paper form, and the 'My Pension' service will become available on the EPIGU portal to check work experience, salary, and the amount of the assigned pension.
