When dissolving a company in Uzbekistan, a notary must certify signatures, authenticate copies, and issue powers of attorney — without these documents, the registration authority will not accept your application. This article walks through exactly which notarial acts are required at each stage of the liquidation process.
1 minAny foreign investor establishing a presence in Uzbekistan must legalise their company's corporate documents and have their translation certified by a notary. In this article I walk you through the procedure, the documents required, and the key points to watch out for.
Liquidating a company is a multi-stage procedure, and at several critical points a notary's involvement is not optional — it is a legal requirement. In brief: a notary certifies the signature of the director or liquidator on applications submitted to the registration authority, authenticates copies of constitutional and other corporate documents, and — where necessary — executes a power of attorney for an authorised representative. These acts give the documents the legal force required for the state registration of a legal entity's dissolution.
The voluntary liquidation of a legal entity in Uzbekistan follows a set sequence: the founders adopt a resolution to dissolve, a liquidation commission (or sole liquidator) is appointed, the registration authority is notified, a public notice is published for creditors, an interim and then a final liquidation balance sheet are prepared, creditors are settled, and the company is finally struck off the register.
Practising private notary of the Yunusabad district of Tashkent. Certifies transactions, powers of attorney, inheritance and family documents under the law of the Republic of Uzbekistan.
Registering a branch or representative office in Uzbekistan involves mandatory notarial certification of several key documents. In this article I explain exactly what a Tashkent notary certifies, which documents to prepare in advance, and what to watch out for to avoid delays.
In my practice I regularly see founders underestimate the scope of notarial work and arrive at my office at the very last moment — documents already in hand. This inevitably delays the process. My advice: decide early who will serve as liquidator and who will file the documents, because that determines precisely which notarial acts will be needed.
| Document | When Required | Key Points |
|---|---|---|
| Certification of signature on the notice of commencement of liquidation | When filing the initial notification with the registration authority | Signed by the director personally in the notary's presence |
| Certification of signature on the application for completion of liquidation | When filing for final deregistration | Signed by the liquidator; identity document and proof of authority are mandatory |
| Notarially certified power of attorney | When an authorised representative submits documents | Must specify the exact scope of authority granted |
| Certified copies of the charter and certificate of state registration | Upon request from banks, tax authorities, or creditors | Copies are made from originals — ensure originals are in order before visiting the notary |
| Certified translation (where applicable) | When founders are foreign nationals or source documents are in a foreign language |
The exact list may vary depending on your circumstances — please confirm it when booking your appointment.
Is it possible to liquidate a company without a notary?
No — not when it comes to registering changes in the state register. Certification of signatures on applications is a statutory requirement, and the registration authority will not accept documents without the notary's endorsement.
How much do notarial services cost for a liquidation?
The total cost comprises several separate notarial acts: signature certification, authentication of copies, and possibly the execution of a power of attorney. Please confirm the current fees with your notary on the day of your appointment, as tariffs are reviewed periodically.
The director is abroad — how do we handle the documents?
In this scenario, a notarially certified power of attorney is typically granted to a local representative. If the director is overseas, the power of attorney may be certified by a foreign notary and then apostilled or legalised, depending on the country in question.
Does the liquidation balance sheet need to be notarially certified?
The balance sheet itself does not generally require notarial certification — it is signed by the liquidator and approved by the founders. However, the covering application submitted alongside the balance sheet to the registration authority does require notarial certification of the signature.
How long should a power of attorney for liquidation purposes remain valid?
The term is determined at the time of execution. I recommend granting a power of attorney for a period sufficient to cover the entire liquidation procedure — the process frequently takes several months.
Dissolving a company involves not only accounting and legal formalities but also a number of mandatory notarial acts. Getting these right determines whether the registration authority accepts your submission. The sooner you address the notarial side of the process, the fewer delays you will encounter.
> Please note: this article is for general information purposes only and does not constitute individual notarial advice. Every situation has its own specific features, which must be assessed against the actual documents and circumstances involved.
If you are planning to liquidate a company and would like to clarify in advance exactly which notarial acts will be required in your particular case, I welcome you to a consultation at my notarial office in the Yunusabad district of Tashkent. Book a convenient time and we will go through your document package together.
| Translation is prepared by an accredited translator; the notary certifies the translator's signature |
