The key facts

  • Tashkent will conduct an inventory of the property of markets and trade complexes, a check of boundaries, protection zones and debts
  • Based on the results, proposals will be prepared for the effective use of assets, including listing them for public auction
  • The work is carried out under the presidential decree of 27 July 2026; according to Gazeta.uz, 12 facilities and 23 branches are planned to be put up for auction, according to Daryo.uz — 35 facilities

Inventory as part of the capital's development program

The press service of the Tashkent khokimiyat reported that the city will study the financial condition of markets and trade complexes and conduct a full inventory of their property. The work is provided for under additional measures for the socio-economic development of the capital in 2026–2027.

What will be checked

During the inventory, specialists will study cadastral documents of buildings and structures, the list of property and lists of owners. Illegal structures will be identified and measures taken for their elimination; the boundaries of territories, protection zones and current restrictions will be checked. Debt on taxes, mandatory payments and other obligations will also be analyzed.

Results and proposals

Based on the results of the inventory, proposals will be prepared for the effective use of the assets of markets and trade complexes, including their listing for public auction in accordance with decisions of the relevant governing bodies.

Participants in the process

The activities will be carried out jointly by the city administration of the Cadastre Agency, district khokimiyats, tax authorities, the Municipal Assets Management Center and JSC 'Tashkent Invest Company'.

Privatization context

The work is carried out under the presidential decree 'On additional measures for the socio-economic development of the city of Tashkent for 2026–2027', signed on 27 July 2026. According to Daryo.uz, the document provides for listing 35 markets, trade complexes and their branches for public auction, including the automobile market in Sergeli, 'Urikzor' and 'Kuylyuk'. Gazeta.uz, however, indicates 12 markets and trade complexes and 23 of their branches with a total area of 91.94 ha and a building and structure area of about 519.4 thousand sq. m; according to the publication, the list also included 'Yangiabad', 'Aviasozlar', 'Farkhod' and others. The publication names as a mandatory condition of sale the construction on the sites of existing markets of modern eco-markets, trade and service facilities, entertainment centers and multi-story parking garages; the preparation of business projects and master plans is to be carried out by 'Tashkent Invest'. In addition, according to the presidential decree of 28 August on reducing state participation in the economy, the privatization of 15 large markets and trade complexes of Tashkent is being accelerated, as well as state shares in 18 facilities in the Namangan, Samarkand, Surkhandarya, Tashkent and Fergana regions.