The Arbitration Courts Act of Uzbekistan was passed on August 26, 2006, and took effect on January 1, 2007, with the main purpose of regulating the establishment and operation of arbitration courts in Uzbekistan. For implementation of the Acts on Arbitration Courts and Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Uzbekistan, and for creation of favorable climate for further development of entrepreneurship and to enhance legal support for the entrepreneurs, the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Uzbekistan has established arbitration courts in all regions nationwide, and they handled more than 700 cases in the first year of operation.