This article evaluates the fiscal efficiency of value added tax in Uzbekistan based on the VAT Revenue Ratio (VRR) indicator in accordance with the OECD methodology. The study analyzes tax reforms implemented during 2019–2024, including the reduction of the VAT rate, the introduction of the electronic invoicing system, and measures aimed at the digitalization of tax administration. The findings confirm that despite the growth of macroeconomic indicators and VAT revenues during this period, the VRR level remained nearly unchanged, while the share of the informal economy, cash-based transactions, and tax exemptions remained important factors affecting VAT collection efficiency.

The article considers theoretical approaches to the problem of determining the role of taxes in the formation of the state budget, and the ratio of direct and indirect taxes in taxation. A comparative analysis is carried out in order to determine their optimal ratio. At the same time, such areas of the economy as underground trade and catering, motor transport, housing construction, and repair, and the provision of housing services are studied, and scientific and practical conclusions and proposals are formed on foreign experience and its application in our country.

This article is dedicated to the financial analysis of Uzbekistan's banking sector, examining its current state, identifying challenges and shortcomings. The economic efficiency of banks in Uzbekistan is analyzed using examples of both state-owned and private financial institutions. The study explores the dominant market position of major state-owned banks, their share of assets and liabilities, as well as profitability indicators. Key issues and deficiencies hindering the development of the banking sector are also analyzed.

In the article, the analysis of the practical situation of the financial indicators directly and indirectly affecting the lending mechanism is carried out on the example of a foreign commercial bank, and the results are highlighted. In particular, scientific conclusions were formed by analyzing the 10-year dynamics of commercial banks' composition of assets and liabilities, profitability of assets and capital, structure of bank income.