ASSESSING THE SCALE AND STRUCTURE OF UNTAXED ECONOMY IN UZBEKISTAN

Abstract

The article assesses the scale and structure of the untaxed economy in Uzbekistan. In addition, it reveals the essence of the concept of the untaxed economy. Moreover, the article analyzes the reasons and factors envisaging the wide spread of shadow economic activity in Uzbekistan, as well as provides considerations on the limitations of the full coverage of informal economic activity. The situation of entities engaged in the shadow economic activity in Uzbekistan in 2021-2023 has been analyzed and appropriate conclusions have been developed in reliance upon the research results.