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Mr Umid Safarov

+998881710099 u.safarov@digests.uz

Work Department

Audit of financial statements; Financial consulting and planning; Tax consulting and optimization

Position

Counselor – Expert in the field of auditing, financial, tax consulting

Career

Umidbek Safarov is a Counselor – Expert in the field of auditing, financial, tax consulting at Digests Global law firm.

Previously, in 2002-2021, Umid Safarov held various key and senior positions in the Tax Committee of Uzbekistan, where he carried out the development and implementation of tax policy, as well as monitoring compliance with tax legislation.

As Head of the Audit and Control Department (2002-2008), he was responsible for conducting tax audits, analyzing financial documents and identifying tax violations, developing and implementing new audit methods.

As Head of the Tax Administration Department (2008-2012), he oversaw the processes of tax collection and tax liability management, introducing modern information systems to automate tax processes.

In 2012-2021, he led the strategic planning and development of tax policy at the national level, carrying out large-scale reforms to simplify tax administration.

Since 2023, Umidbek Safarov has held the position of Counselor – Expert in the field of auditing, financial, tax consulting at Digests Global law firm. Using his extensive experience in the tax authorities of Uzbekistan. His professionalism and deep knowledge of tax legislation make it possible to successfully solve complex customer problems, as well as offer innovative solutions to improve tax efficiency.

As part of his activities, Umid Safarov provides a wide range of consulting services, including:

Conducting a comprehensive audit of the amount of taxes paid by the client;
Analysis of the completeness of clients’ use of tax benefits and rights provided by the legislation of the Republic of Uzbekistan;
Selection of a preferential tax regime and a legal business structure in order to achieve the lowest possible tax burden;
Implementation of measures to reduce the tax burden;
Judicial and pre-trial challenging of decisions, other non-normative acts and actions/omissions of tax authorities;
Advising on changes in tax legislation.

Languages

Uzbek – Russian – English

Education

Higher education in economics and management, specialized training in tax law and administration.