Article 17. Property of Religious Organizations

1. The property of religious organizations may include buildings, items of religious significance, objects of production, social and charitable importance, monetary funds, and other property necessary for their activities.

Religious organizations shall have the right to own property acquired at their own expense, constructed by them, donated by citizens or organizations, granted by the state, or otherwise acquired on grounds not prohibited by law.

Religious organizations may own property located outside the borders of the Republic of Uzbekistan.

The transfer of property for charitable purposes shall be permitted in the Republic of Uzbekistan.

Religious organizations shall be entitled to request and receive voluntary financial and other donations.

2. Financial and property donations received by religious organizations, as well as all types of monetary receipts from citizens, shall be exempt from taxation.