Vanuatu is not a party to the World Trade organization (WTO) Agreement on Government Procurement (GPA) nor does it have observer status.

According to the Vanuatu Foreign Investment Promotion Act No 25 of 2019, Vanuatu does not impose any foreign investment equity restrictions.

Art. 45.9 of the Foreign Investment Act No. 25 of 2019 stipulates that foreign investors are required to establish a joint partnership with a citizen of Vanuatu if their business activities are expanded more than three times through variations.

According to Art. 35.2 a foreign investor must not carry out an investment without a valid certificate. Art. 46.1 indicates that a foreign investor is subject, among other conditions, to provide employment to locals and capacity building.

Vanuatu is not a party to the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT).

Vanuatu has a clear regime of copyright exceptions that follows the fair dealing model, which enables the lawful use of copyrighted work by others without obtaining permission. The exceptions include the purposes of research or private study, legal advice, criticism or review.

Vanuatu has ratified the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) Copyright Treaty.

Vanuatu has ratified the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) Performances and Phonograms Treaty.

The Trade Secrets Act provides a framework for the effective protection of trade secrets. According to the Act, a trade secret is classified as information that is not commonly known or easily accessible to those involved in similar details. It can also pertain to someone's business or professional matters and, if disclosed, would negatively impact their lawful activities. Additionally, a trade secret holds commercial value due to its confidentiality and exclusivity. If a trade secret is acquired, used, or disclosed by a person without the authority of the owner of the trade secret, the owner has the right to apply to the Court for a declaration that the trade secret has been acquired, used, or disclosed without authority. The Court may grant an injunction preventing anyone from dealing with, or otherwise using, the secret in a commercial way; and if it is satisfied that the owner has suffered damage because of the unauthorised disclosure—award damages to the owner.

Uzbekistan lacks a comprehensive framework for consumer protection that applies to online transactions.

Uzbekistan has not signed the United Nations (UN) Convention on the Use of Electronic Communications in International Contracts.

Uzbekistan has not adopted national legislation based on or influenced by the United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL) Model Law on Electronic Commerce.

Uzbekistan has not adopted national legislation based on or influenced by the United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL) Model Law on Electronic Signatures.

It is reported that the de minimis threshold, that is the minimum value of goods below which customs do not charge duties, is USD 1000, above the 200 USD threshold recommended by the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC).

It is reported that Uzbekistan imposes an identity requirement for SIM registration. Anyone wanting to purchase a SIM card has to provide their national ID card or a passport in case of foreigners to activate a new prepaid SIM card.