A representative office or a branch of a foreign legal entity represents the interests of a foreign company in Uzbekistan. Being a subdivision of a foreign legal entity, representative office is not entitled to conduct business activity which would result in income being generated in Uzbekistan. A representative office acts on the basis of a “Regulation”, and is managed by an individual authorized by the parent company under a power of attorney. As a subdivision of a foreign legal entity, branch may fulfill all or part of the functions of its parent company, including income generating business activity. There are no rules in place for formation and registration of branch of foreign company in Uzbekistan. A representative office is not deemed to be a legal entity.