TASHKENT, Uzbekistan, May 24. The number of
audit firms in Uzbekistan reached 176 in the first quarter of 2026,
while the number of certified auditors increased to 1,337, marking
year-on-year growth of 10% and 9%, respectively.
Data obtained by Trend from the National Statistics Committee of
Uzbekistan shows that the growth follows a series of large-scale
reforms implemented in the country to develop the auditing
profession, align the sector with international standards, and
strengthen the institutional framework of the audit services
market.
As part of these reforms, Uzbekistan comprehensively reviewed
the regulatory and legal framework governing audit activities in
line with international approaches and further improved legislation
regulating the sector.
Over recent years, the country has adopted two laws, three
resolutions of the President of Uzbekistan, three resolutions of
the Cabinet of Ministers, as well as several other departmental
regulatory legal acts related to the auditing sector.
According to the information, the audit services market in
Uzbekistan continues to demonstrate steady expansion amid ongoing
legislative and institutional reforms.
