Over the past few years, Uzbekistan has rapidly emerged as a new powerhouse in global IT — largely thanks to the growth of IT Park Uzbekistan, which has turned the country into a thriving hub for software development, outsourcing, and remote-ready talent.
Key Facts & Statistics
By the end of Q3 2024, IT Park counted 2,400 resident companies.
As of that date, the number of companies exporting IT services increased sharply — reaching 936 exporters operating across 78 countries.
In 2023, the export volume of IT Park’s resident companies reached US$ 344 million, marking a 2.4-fold increase compared to the previous year.
IT Park now employs tens of thousands of specialists; in early 2024, the workforce among residents exceeded 26,000 people.
The recent pace of growth is enormous: from 2020 to 2025 the number of export-oriented companies grew many times over as foreign and local firms flocked to Uzbekistan’s tech ecosystem.
These numbers reflect more than just growth — they show that Uzbekistan now has a large, export-oriented, globally competitive IT workforce.
Why Global Demand for Uzbek IT Talent is Growing
• Strong Talent Pool With thousands of trained developers, QA engineers, DevOps, data specialists and more — many of them export-ready — the country offers a deep pool of talent.
• Competitive Cost vs Quality Because living costs and local salaries remain lower than in North America or Western Europe, many Uzbek developers offer cost-effective skills — attractive for companies looking to optimise budgets without sacrificing quality.
• Export-Ready Mindset & Infrastructure Thanks to IT Park’s support — from legal frameworks to mentoring, incubation and export orientation — many companies in Uzbekistan are already used to working with foreign clients, meeting global standards, and delivering remotely.
• Rapid Growth in Export Orientation The sharp increase in export-oriented projects (from 936 exporters across 78 countries as of late 2024) shows that Uzbek IT firms are no longer local outsourcing shops — they are fully integrated into global supply chains.
Challenges for International Hiring — and How EOR Solves Them
Hiring globally offers many advantages — but also complications: compliance, taxes, contracts, payroll, and legal jurisdiction.
For a Canadian company looking to hire Uzbek developers, navigating foreign employment law, payroll regulations, currency issues, and cross-border cooperation can be daunting.
That’s where an Employer-of-Record (EOR) model comes into play.
EOR as a Bridge: How Companies Can Hire Uzbek Developers for Canadian Projects
Using an EOR, a Canadian company can legally hire a developer from Uzbekistan without setting up a foreign legal entity:
The EOR becomes the official employer on paper in Canada.
The developer works remotely for the company, but employment, taxes, contracts and compliance are handled locally by the EOR.
This setup combines global talent access + legal simplicity + compliance + cost efficiency.
For many Canadian startups and mid-size businesses, this model — hiring through EOR — is far easier, faster, and safer than attempting direct foreign employment or establishing their own entity.
What This Means for Canadian Companies & Uzbek Developers
For Canadian firms:
Access to a large pool of skilled, motivated developers;
Cost-efficient yet high-quality remote teams;
Minimal administrative burden;
Faster hiring and scaling.
For Uzbek specialists:
Opportunity to work for foreign companies (e.g., in Canada) without relocating;
Stable and legal employment;
Exposure to global projects;
Fair compensation and growth potential.
A New Global Option — Powered by Uzbek Tech Talent
The rapid growth of IT Park Uzbekistan proves one thing: the country is no longer a hidden IT source — it's a growing global competitor. For companies around the world — and in Canada — that means a new opportunity: access to qualified, competitively priced, remote-ready IT talent.
Thanks to EOR-services, this opportunity becomes legal, compliant, and hassle-free.
In a world where talent is global — and borders are becoming irrelevant — Uzbekistan is ready to deliver.
SODST supports this global shift by providing a complete Employer of Record (EOR) solution that helps Canadian companies legally hire Uzbek IT specialists — quickly, safely, and without opening a local entity.