Commentary on the President of the Republic of Tajikistan's decree on declaring a moratorium on all inspections of small and medium-sized business entities

DUSHANBE, 28.10.2026, Khovar said in a commentary on the President of the Republic of Tajikistan's decree that the decision was taken to support entrepreneurship, strengthen the country's industrial and export potential, remove unjustified and repeated inspections, and create favourable conditions for business and investment.

The report states that the moratoria were announced on the initiative and direct order of President Emomali Rahmon in 2008, 2011, 2018, 2022, 2025 and 2026, and that they were introduced five times in total in the republic.

Khovar also wrote that the announced moratoria had a positive impact on the development of entrepreneurship and the production sector, helped create favourable conditions for investment and job creation, and overall improved the welfare of the population.