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Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document elementOn the approval of regulations on the procedure of licensing the activities of service providers in the sphere of crypto-assets turnover
Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document element[Registered by the Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Uzbekistan on August 15, 2022 Registration No. 3380]
Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document elementSuggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document elementIn accordance with the resolutions of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan dated July 27, 2017 No. RP-3150 “On organizing the activities of the National Agency of Perspective Projects of the Republic of Uzbekistan” and dated July 3, 2018 No. RP-3832 “On measures to develop the digital economy and the sphere of crypto-assets turnover in Republic of Uzbekistan” I hereby resolve:
Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document element1. To approve the Regulations on the procedure of licensing the activities of service providers in the sphere of crypto-assets turnover in accordance with Appendix No. 1.
Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document element2. Some departmental normative legal acts shall be deemed invalid in accordance with Appendix No. 2.
Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document element3. The present order comes into force from the day of its official publication.
Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document elementDirector D. LEE
Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document elementTashkent,
Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document element14 july 2022,
Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document elementNo. 32
Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document elementSuggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document elementAPPENDIX No. 1
to the order of the Director of the National Agency of Perspective Projects of the Republic of Uzbekistan dated July 14, 2022, No. 32
to the order of the Director of the National Agency of Perspective Projects of the Republic of Uzbekistan dated July 14, 2022, No. 32
Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document elementREGULATIONS
Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document elementon the procedure of licensing the activities of service providers in the sphere of crypto-assets turnover
Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document elementSuggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document elementThe present Regulations determine the procedure for licensing the activities of service providers in the sphere of crypto-assets turnover.
Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document elementChapter 1. General provisions
Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document element1. The following basic concepts are used in these Regulations:
Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document elementcrypto-asset is a property right, which is a set of digital records in a distributed data registry, which has a value and an owner;
Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document elementdistributed data registry is a technology in which data is distributed into specialized blocks, with each new block associated with the previous block by a cryptographic signature;
Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document elementservice provider in the field of circulation of crypto-assets (hereinafter — service providers) — a legal entity — a resident of the Republic of Uzbekistan, providing services for individuals and legal entities, including on their behalf, for the purchase, sale, exchange, storage, release, placement and management of crypto-assets;
Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document elementcrypto-exchange — an organization that provides an electronic platform for the purchase, sale and (or) exchange of crypto-assets;
Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document elementmining pool — an organization that provides an electronic platform for the consolidation of computing power to support the mining process;
Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document elementcrypto-depository — an organization that provides an electronic platform and (or) a set of technical and software tools for the provision of services for the issuance of crypto-assets, their initial placement and storage;
Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document elementcrypto-shop — an organization that provides an electronic platform and (or) a set of technical and software tools for the provision of services for the purchase and (or) sale of crypto-assets;
Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document elementultimate beneficial owner — an individual who directly or indirectly owns or controls a legal entity that is a direct or indirect founder, or the owner of a share(s) in the charter fund (charter capital) of the service provider.
Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document element2. Licensing of the activities of service providers is carried out by the National Agency of Perspective Projects of the Republic of Uzbekistan (hereinafter referred to as the licensing authority) in accordance with the scheme in accordance with Appendix No. 1 to these Regulations.
Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document element3. Only legal entities — residents of the Republic of Uzbekistan are issued a standard license to carry out the activities of service providers (hereinafter referred to as the license).
Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document element4. The types of service providers are:
Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document elementcrypto-exchange;
Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document elementmining-pool;
Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document elementcrypto-depository;
Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document elementcrypto-store.
Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document element5. The license shall be issued separately for each type of service provider.
Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document element6. The license shall be issued for an unlimited period.
Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document element7. The right to carry out the activities of service providers shall arise from the moment the license is issued.
Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document element8. The transfer of a license to another legal entity shall be prohibited.
Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document elementChapter 2. Licensing requirements and conditions
Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document element9. Licensing requirements and conditions for the activities of service providers are:
Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document elementa) availability of an electronic platform and (or) a set of technical and software tools located on servers located on the territory of the Republic of Uzbekistan;
Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document elementb) storage for five years of information on all transactions with crypto-assets, identification data of platform participants, materials on the relationship between the service provider and platform participants (including between platform participants), including business correspondence;
Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document elementc) compliance with the requirements of the legislation of the Republic of Uzbekistan in the sphere of crypto-assets turnover, countering the legalization of proceeds from criminal activity, financing of terrorism and financing of the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, as well as the storage and use of personal data;
Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document elementd) compliance with the requirements for advertising in the sphere of crypto-assets turnover, provided for in clause 11 of these Regulations;
Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document elemente) non-execution of hidden mining (the activity of mining on the computing power of third parties without their knowledge or consent using special software) and operations with anonymous crypto-assets, including the mining of anonymous crypto-assets (crypto-assets operating on the principle anonymity);
Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document elementf) provision free of charge at the request of the licensing authority of information related to the implementation of the activities of the platform;
Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document elementg) in full and timely payment of fees for carrying out activities in the sphere of crypto-assets turnover established by legislative acts;
Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document elementh) the following persons shall be denied access to management of service providers:
Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document elementinvolved or suspected of participating in terrorist activities or proliferation of weapons of mass destruction;
Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document elementhaving an outstanding or unexpunged conviction for committing economic crimes, as well as crimes related to the legalization of proceeds from criminal activity, terrorism and the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, as well as their financing, organized crime, drug trafficking, corruption and information technology;
Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document elementi) prevention from participation in the charter fund (capital) of service providers of the persons specified in paragraph “h” of this clause, as well as companies registered in offshore zones.
Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document element10. Additional licensing requirements and conditions for crypto-exchanges are:
Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document elementimplementation of quotations for crypto-assets based on the ratio of supply and demand for them;
Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document elementa formed (paid up) charter fund (capital) in the amount of at least five thousand basic calculated amounts (BCA) in the form of funds as of the date of application, of which three thousand BCA are reserved on a separate account in a commercial bank of the Republic of Uzbekistan.
Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document element11. Advertising of crypto-assets and activities of service providers shall meet the following requirements:
Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document elementa) shall contain a warning about the risks of operations with crypto-assets, the possible complete loss of funds and other objects of civil rights transferred in exchange for crypto-assets, including as a result of the volatility of the value of crypto-assets, technical failures (errors), risk of illegal actions, including theft, as well as insecurity by the state and the fact that crypto-assets are not a means of payment or acceptance of payment in the Republic of Uzbekistan;
Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document elementb) the content of advertisement shall include an offer, which shall provide for all the conditions of the proposed contract, as well as a description of the actions for accepting this offer;
Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document elementc) if the advertisement describes indicators that took place in the past, simulated indicators and indicators that may take place in the future, then such advertisement shall unambiguously explain to its costumers the essence of such indicators and the probabilistic nature of the conclusions made on their basis, in compliance with requirements of the legislation on advertising;
Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document elementd) the advertisement shall not contain:
Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document elementpromises or guarantees about the effectiveness (profitability) of activities related to the use of crypto-assets and this service provider, except for cases where advertising indicates information about the effectiveness of such activities for the previous period, confirmed by an audit organization;
Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document elementinformation about bonuses and discounts;
Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document elementinformation about transactions with crypto-assets as an easy way to get rich;
Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document elementstatements about the significance of activities related to the use of crypto-assets to achieve professional or personal success;
Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document elementimages of minors;
Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document elementstatements condemning non-participation in the implementation of activities related to the use of crypto-assets or the activities of a service provider.
Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document element12. The charter fund (capital) of service providers shall be formed exclusively from the funds and other property of its founders.
Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document elementThe use of funds received on credit or secured by a pledge, and other attracted funds for the purposes of formation of the charter fund (capital) of service providers shall not be allowed.
Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document element13. It is forbidden to use the words “state”, “government”, “national”, “Uzbekistan”, full or abbreviated names of cities of the republic in any language and in any form in the name and symbols of service providers.
Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document elementChapter 3. Documents presented to obtain a license
Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document element14. To obtain a license, the license applicant shall submit the following documents to the licensing authority:
Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document elementa) an application indicating the name and organizational and legal form of the legal entity, postal address, taxpayer identification number (TIN), place of business, e-mail address, name of the bank institution and current account, required licensed sub-type of activity, purpose of application (obtaining a new license or re-issuance), consent to comply with license requirements and conditions;
Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document elementb) information about the management (head and deputies) and the founders of the license applicant in accordance with Appendix 2 to these Regulations. At the same time, information about the founders is indicated up to the ultimate beneficial owner.
Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document elementc) where the management (head, their deputies) and founders of the license applicant are foreign citizens, a certificate of no criminal record for the crimes provided for in subparagraph "z" of Paragraph 9 of this Regulation, obtained from the competent authority of the relevant foreign country, legalized or apostilled in the prescribed manner, as well as its notarized translation into the state language of the Republic of Uzbekistan;
Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document elementd) for the implementation of the activities of the crypto-exchange, a certificate from a commercial bank on depositing funds to form the charter fund (capital), as well as reserving a part of the charter fund (capital).
Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document elementFor citizens of the Republic of Uzbekistan — managers (head and deputies) and founders of the license applicant the licensing authority shall independently check information provided for in paragraph “h” of clause 9 of these Regulations regarding.
Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document elementThe documents specified in this clause shall be signed (confirmed) by the head of the license applicant.
Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document elementImposing any requirements to the license applicant to submit documents not provided for by these Regulations shall not allowed.
Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document element15. Information about received applications shall be posted on the official website of the licensing authority.
Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document elementChapter 4. Consideration of the application and decision to issue a license or to refuse to issue a license
Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document element16. There shall be no fee charged for consideration by the licensing authority of documents for issuing a license.
Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document element17. The decision to issue or refuse to issue a license is made within a period not exceeding twenty working days from the date of receipt of the license applicant's application.
Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document element18. The expert commission, the composition of which is approved by the head of the licensing authority, within a period not exceeding fifteen working days, considers the submitted documents and prepares an opinion on them on issuing or refusing to issue a license.
Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document element19. The licensing authority, within four working days, makes a decision to issue or refuse to issue a license, based on the conclusion of the expert commission.
Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document element20. The licensing authority notifies the license applicant of the decision taken within one working day after the adoption of the relevant decision.
Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document elementA notice of a decision to issue a license is sent (delivered) to the license applicant, indicating the details of the bank account and the deadline for paying the state fee.
Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document element21. A license is issued within three days after the license applicant pays the state fee for issuing a license.
Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document element22. The license is issued in the form of an electronic document with a QR code (matrix barcode) and published on the official website of the licensing authority.
Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document elementA license issued in electronic form can be printed by interested parties in paper form. At the same time, licenses printed in paper form are equated to licenses issued in electronic form.
Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document element23. If the licensee has not paid the state fee for issuing a license within thirty days from the date of receipt of the notification of the decision to issue a license, the licensing authority has the right to decide to cancel the license.
Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document element24. The following shall be the grounds for refusal to grant a license:
Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document elementsubmission of an incomplete set of documents provided for in Paragraph 14 of this Regulation by the license applicant;
Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document elementnon-compliance of the license applicant with the licensing requirements and conditions;
Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document elementprohibition of a person from engaging in a specific type of activity based on a court decision (sentence) or for a period of one year for obtaining a license;
Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document elementexistence of false or distorted information in the documents submitted by the license applicant;
Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document elementavailability of information regarding the involvement or suspicion of involvement of the applicant's officials and (or) founders in the crimes provided for in subparagraph "z" of Paragraph 9 of this Regulation.
Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document elementRefusal to issue a license on the grounds of inexpediency or on other grounds shall not be permitted.
Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document element25. If the cases specified in paragraph two of clause 24 of these Regulations are identified, if there are correctable shortcomings, the licensing authority provides the applicant with a period to eliminate them. Notice of the need to eliminate deficiencies is sent to the applicant within one working day.
Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document element26. The notice shall be sent indicating the deficiencies identified in the submitted documents, and ways to eliminate them, as well as the period during which the applicant can re-submit the relevant documents for consideration by eliminating these deficiencies. The period specified in the notice must be proportionate to the time required to eliminate the deficiencies, but not more than thirty working days.
Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document element27. When a notice is sent on the elimination of deficiencies, the period for considering an application for a license is suspended.
Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document element28. The licensing authority has the right to decide to refuse to issue a license in case of re-submission of documents without eliminating the shortcomings indicated in the notice, or after the expiration of the period specified in the notice. At the same time, a refusal to issue a license on new grounds not specified in the notice on the elimination of deficiencies shall not be allowed.
Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document element29. A notice of refusal to issue a license is sent to the license applicant indicating the reasons for the refusal, specific legal norms and the period during which the applicant, having eliminated the indicated reasons, can submit documents for reconsideration.
Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document elementThe period during which the license applicant has the right to eliminate the reasons for the refusal and submit documents for reconsideration cannot be less than ten working days from the date of receipt of the notice of refusal to issue a license.
Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document element30. If the license applicant eliminates the reasons that served as the basis for refusing to issue a license within the prescribed period, re-consideration of documents, the issuance of a license or refusal to issue it are carried out by the licensing authority within a period not exceeding five working days from the date of receipt of the applicant's application to eliminate the reasons refusal and relevant documents certifying the elimination of the reasons for the refusal. There is no fee for re-examination of applicant's applications.
Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document element31. During the re-examination of documents, the licensing authority shall not be permitted to state reasons for refusal that were not previously disclosed to the applicant, except for cases related to the confirmation of the elimination of previously indicated reasons and the circumstances provided for in the sixth paragraph of Paragraph 24 of this Regulation.
Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document element32. An application filed by the license applicant after the expiration of the period specified in the notice of refusal to issue a license is considered to be re-submitted and considered by the licensing authority on a general basis.
Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document elementChapter 5. Re-issuance of the license
Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document element33. In case of transformation of a licensee-legal entity, change of its name or location (postal address), the business entity or its successor shall, within five working days after re-registration, submit to the licensing authority an application for re-issuance of a license with attachment of documents confirming the specified information.
Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document element34. In the event of a merger of legal entities that, as of the date of state registration of the newly emerged legal entity, have a license to carry out the same activity, it is allowed to reissue the license in the manner prescribed by clause 33 of these Regulations.
Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document element35. The documents required for reissuing a license are submitted by the licensee in the manner prescribed by paragraph one of clause 14 of these Regulations.
Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document element36. Prior to reissuing a license, the licensee or its successor shall carry out the activities specified in it on the basis of the submitted application for reissuing a license.
Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document element37. When reissuing a license, the licensing authority makes appropriate changes to the electronic register of licenses (hereinafter referred to as the register of licenses).
Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document element38. Re-issuance and further delivery of a re-issued license are carried out within a period of not more than five working days from the date of receipt by the licensing authority of an application for re-issuance of a license with the application of relevant documents.
Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document elementChapter 6. Suspension, termination and cancellation of a license
Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document element39. The license may be suspended in the following cases:
Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document elementdetection of violations by the licensee of license requirements and conditions;
Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document elementnon-compliance by the licensee with the decision of the licensing authority obliging it to eliminate the identified violations.
Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document element40. Suspension of a license shall be carried out by the licensing authority for up to ten days, and by the court — for a period of more than ten days, but not more than six months.
Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document element41. The licensing authority shall set a deadline for the licensee to eliminate the circumstances that led to the suspension of the license.
Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document elementIn this case, the specified period cannot be less than five working days from the date of receipt by the licensee of the decision to suspend the license.
Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document element42. The decision of the licensing authority to suspend the license is communicated to the licensee no later than one business day from the date of its adoption in writing or via e-mail, indicating the reasons for the suspension of the license and specific legislation.
Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document element43. If the causes and shortcomings that were the basis for the suspension of the license are not eliminated within the time limits established by the licensing authority, the licensing authority submits a claim to the court to extend the period of suspension of the license or to make a decision to cancel the license.
Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document element44. If the licensee eliminates the circumstances that led to the suspension of the license, the licensee sends confirmation of this to the licensing authority.
Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document elementThe licensing authority is obliged, within three working days from the date of receipt of the confirmation, to decide on the renewal of the license.
Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document element45. The licensing authority, within a period not exceeding one working day after the decision to renew the license, places information on the renewal of the license in the register of licenses.
Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document element46. If the licensing authority does not make a decision within three working days to renew the license or to refuse to renew the license, the licensee after the expiration of the specified period may continue its activities with a notification to the licensing authority.
Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document element47. The licensee in the event of a temporary suspension of its activities, may apply to the licensing authority with an application to suspend the license for a period of up to six months.
Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document elementIf the licensee within six months after the suspension of the license has not applied to the licensing authority with an application to renew the license, then the license is terminated.
Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document element48. Information on the suspension and renewal of a license must be placed in the register of licenses of the licensing authority within one working day from the date of the adoption of the relevant decision.
Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document element49. The license is terminated in the following cases:
Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document elementcancellation of the licensing procedure;
Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document elementnon-applying within six months by the licensee to the licensing authority with an application to renew the license (if it had previously applied to the licensing authority with an application to suspend the license for a specified period).
Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document elementIn cases of termination of a license, the decision by the licensing authority to terminate the license is not required.
Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document element50. The license is canceled in the following cases:
Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document elementthe licensee's application for license cancellation;
Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document elementliquidation of a legal entity — from the moment of liquidation or termination of its activities as a result of reorganization — from the moment of reorganization, with the exception of its transformation, as well as a merger if the reorganized legal entities have, as of the date of state registration of the newly established legal entity, a license to carry out the same licensed type of activities;
Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document elementnon-payment of the state fee for the issuance of a license within the prescribed period;
Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document elementfailure by the licensee to eliminate the circumstances that led to the suspension of the license, within the period established by the licensing authority or the court;
Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document elementestablishing the illegality of the decision of the licensing authority to issue a license;
Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document elementsystematic (two or more times within one year) or a single gross violation by the licensee of the license requirements and conditions provided for in clause 54 of these Regulations;
Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document elementestablishing the fact of obtaining a license using false documents.
Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document elementIn the cases provided for in the seventh and eighth paragraphs of this Clause, a license shall not be re-issued for a period of one year. This requirement shall also apply to new business entities established by the founder or the beneficial owner of the licensee.
Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document element51. Cancellation of a license is carried out by decision of the licensing authority in the cases specified in paragraphs two to four of clause 50 of these Regulations.
Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document elementThe license is cancelled by the court in the cases specified in paragraphs five to eight of clause 50 of these Regulations.
Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document elementThe licensing authority, no later than one working day from the date of applying to the court with an application for the annulment of the license, informs the licensee of the grounds for applying to the court with an application for the cancellation of the license, indicating specific norms of legislation.
Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document element52. If the license is canceled on the grounds specified in paragraph eight of clause 50 of these Regulations, the license is considered canceled from the date of its issuance.
Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document element53. The licensing authority, no later than one business day from the date of the decision to cancel the license, informs the licensee of the grounds for canceling the license, indicating specific norms of legislation.
Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document elementThe licensing authority, within one working day, enters information about canceled licenses into the register of licenses.
Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document element54. A single gross violation of license requirements and conditions includes:
Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document elementa) implementation of hidden mining and operations with anonymous crypto-assets, including mining of anonymous crypto-assets;
Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document elementb) management of the licensee by persons:
Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document elementinvolved or suspected of participating in terrorist activities or proliferation of weapons of mass destruction;
Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document elementhaving an outstanding or unexpunged conviction for committing economic crimes, as well as crimes related to the legalization of proceeds from criminal activity, terrorism and the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, as well as their financing, organized crime, drug trafficking, corruption and information technology;
Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document elementc) participation in the charter fund (capital) of the licensee of the persons specified in paragraph “b” of this clause and companies registered in offshore zones;
Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document elementd) use for the formation of the charter fund of service providers of funds received on credit or secured by a pledge, and other attracted funds;
Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document elemente) reduction of the size of the charter fund of the crypto-exchange to the amount below the established licensing requirements and conditions;
Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document elementf) placement an electronic platform and (or) a set of technical and software tools on servers located outside the territory of the Republic of Uzbekistan.
Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document elementSystematic violations, two or more times within one year, include violations of license requirements and conditions not specified in paragraphs “a” — “f” of this clause.
Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document elementChapter 7. Control over the compliance with license requirements and conditions
Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document element55. Control over compliance by the licensee with licensing requirements and conditions is carried out by the licensing authority in the manner prescribed by law.
Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document element56. When exercising control over compliance by the licensee with licensing requirements and conditions, the licensing authority, within its competence, has the right to:
Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document elementrequire the service provider to comply with the legislation on the crypto-assets turnover;
Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document elementconduct checks of compliance by licensees with license requirements and conditions in the manner prescribed by law;
Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document elementrequest and receive from the licensee the necessary information on issues that arise during the verification of compliance with license requirements and conditions;
Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document elementdraw up, based on the results of inspections, acts (certificates) indicating specific violations by the licensee of license requirements and conditions;
Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document elementmake decisions obliging the licensee to eliminate the identified violations, set deadlines for the elimination of such violations;
Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document elementin cases established by law, make decisions and (or) apply to the court on the issue of suspension, termination or cancellation of licenses;
Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document elementin accordance with the established procedure, send to the relevant authorities materials on the revealed facts of the activities of a service provider without a license for the adoption of measures provided for by law.
Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document element57. When checking compliance with licensing requirements and conditions, the inspectors of the licensing authority draw up an act in two copies, one of which is transferred to the licensee, the second remains with the licensing authority
Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document elementChapter 8. License register
Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document element58. The licensing authority maintains a register of licenses by type of service provider.
Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document elementThe register of licenses must include:
Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document elementname of the legal entity — the licensee, its organizational and legal form, location (postal address), e-mail address, taxpayer identification number (TIN), telephone number;
Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document elementinformation on the founders' shares in the charter capital (fund);
Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document elementdate and serial numbers of issued licenses;
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Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document element59. The information contained in the register of licenses is posted on the website of the licensing authority and is open for review.
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Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document element60. Decisions of the licensing authority to refuse to issue a license, to suspend a license, to cancel a license, as well as actions (inaction) of an official of the licensing authority may be appealed to the court in accordance with the established procedure.
Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document element61. Persons guilty of violating the requirements of these Regulations are liable in accordance with the law.
Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document elementSuggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document elementAPPENDIX No. 1
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Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document elementSCHEME
Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document elementof licensing of the activity of service providers
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License applicant — legal entity |
1. Prepare applications and documents to obtain a license 2. Submit the application the documents to the licensing authority |
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2nd stage |
Licensing authority |
Licensing authority accepts the application and the documents |
the date of submission | |||
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Licensing authority |
1. Considers the applications and the relevant documents and makes a decisions to issue or refuse to issue a license. |
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1. Expert commission, the composition of which is approved by the head of the licensing authority, considers the submitted documents and prepares an opinion on them on issuing or refusing to issue a license. |
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2. Based on the conclusion of the expert commission, the licensing authority makes a decision to issue or refuse to issue a license. |
Within 4 business days | |||||
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3. The licensing authority notifies the license applicant of the decision taken. |
Within 1 business day | |||||
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License applicant |
In case of the positive decision to issue a license, license applicant pays the state fee |
Within the period established by the licensing authority | |||
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5th stage |
Licensing authority |
1. After the payment of the state fee, the licensing authority issues the license and posts it on its official website. |
Within 3 business days | |||
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2. In case of failure to pay by the licensee the state fee a decision to cancel the license is taken. |
After 1 month after the decision to issue the license | |||||
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Licensing authority |
If there are correctable shortcomings, the licensing authority provides the applicant with a relevant notice with a period of no more than 30 days to eliminate them. |
Within one business day | |||
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License applicant |
Submits to the licensing authority the relevant documents with the eliminated shortcomings. |
Within the period specified in the notice | |||
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License applicant |
In case of refusal to issue a license, the license applicant, having eliminated the reasons for refusal, submits documents for reconsideration. |
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Licensing authority |
Reviews the documents re-submitted by the license applicant and makes a decision on issuing or refusing to issue a license. |
Within 5 business days | |||
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10th stage |
Licensee |
1. In case of transformation of the licensee-legal entity, change of its name or location (postal address), the business entity or its successor submits to the licensing authority an application for renewal of the license. |
Within 5 business days after the re-registration | |||
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2. In the event of a merger of legal entities that, as of the date of state registration of the newly emerged legal entity, have a license to carry out the same activity, licensee submits an application to the licensing authority for renewal of the license. |
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3. On the basis of the submitted application for renewal of the license, carries out the activities specified in it.. |
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Licensing authority |
1. Renews and issues a license upon receipt of an application for reissuing a license with the relevant documents attached. 2. Makes appropriate changes to the license renewal in the electronic register of licenses. |
Within 5 business days | |||
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Licensing authority |
1. Makes decisions on the suspension and termination of the license, as well as the cancellation of the license. |
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2. Performs control over the compliance with license requirements and conditions. |
constantly |
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Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document elementINFORMATION
Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document elementOn the management (head and deputies) and founder of the service provider
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Share size |
Citizenship (for individuals) or place of state registration (for legal entities) |
PINPP (for individuals — residents of the Republic of Uzbekistan) or TIN (for legal entities — residents of the Republic of Uzbekistan) |
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to the order of the Director of the National Agency of Perspective Projects of the Republic of Uzbekistan dated July 14, 2022, No. 32
to the order of the Director of the National Agency of Perspective Projects of the Republic of Uzbekistan dated July 14, 2022, No. 32
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Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document elementOf departmental normative legal acts deemed to be invalid
Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document elementSuggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document element1. Order of the National Agency for Project Management under the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan dated January 21, 2019 No. 16 “On approval of the Regulations on the procedure for licensing the activities of crypto-exchanges” (reg. No. 3127 dated January 22, 2019) (National Database of legislation, 23.01.2019 city, No. 10/19/3127/2525).
Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document element2. Order of the National Agency for Project Management under the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan dated February 18, 2019 No. 41 “On amendments to clause 10 of the Regulations on the procedure for licensing the activities of crypto-exchanges” (reg. No. 3127-1 dated February 22, 2019) (National Database of legislation, February 22, 2019, No. 10/19/3127-1/2657).
Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document element3. Order of the National Agency for Project Management under the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan dated June 19, 2019 No. 111 “On Amending Clause 8 of the Regulations on the Procedure for licensing the activities of crypto Exchanges” (reg. No. 3127-2 dated July 8, 2019) (National Database of legislation, 07/08/2019, No. 10/19/3127-2/3389).
Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document element4. Order of the Director of the National Agency for Project Management under the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan dated December 6, 2019 No. 172 “On amendments and additions to the Regulation on the procedure for licensing the activities of crypto-exchanges” (reg. No. 3127-3 dated December 20, 2019) (National Database of legislation, 12/20/2019, No. 10/19/3127-3/4185).
Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document element5. Order of the Director of the National Agency for Project Management under the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan dated April 30, 2021 No. 12 “On Amendments to the Regulations on the Procedure for licensing the activities of crypto-exchanges” (reg. No. 3127-4 dated May 17, 2021) (National Database of legislation, May 17, 2021, No. 10/21/3127-4/0464).
Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document element6. Order of the Director of the National Agency for Project Management under the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan dated July 29, 2021 No. 24 “On Amendments to the Regulation on the Procedure for licensing the activities of crypto-exchanges” (registration No. 3127-5 dated August 5, 2021) (National Database of legislation, 08/05/2021, No. 10/21/3127-5/0757).
Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document element7. Order of the Director of the National Agency for Project Management under the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan dated November 11, 2021 No. 34 “On amendments and additions to Appendix No. 1A of the Regulation on the procedure for licensing the activities of crypto-exchanges” (reg. No. 3127-6 dated November 22, 2021 ) (National Database of Legislation, 11/22/2021, No. 10/21/3127-6/1081).
Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document element8. Order of the Director of the National Agency for Project Management under the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan dated December 10, 2021 No. 37 “On Amendments to the Regulations on the Procedure for licensing the activities of crypto-exchanges” (registration No. 3127-7 dated December 24, 2021) (National Database of legislation, December 24, 2021, No. 10/21/3127-7/1197).