1) The objectives of this Law are: - The gradual development of a multi-level pension system that ensures a state-guaranteed level of income for citizens entitled to a pension; - The establishment of insurance and state pensions and the determination of the procedure for their payment; - The identification of funding sources for different types of pension benefits and categories of pensioners; - The creation of conditions for citizens to participate in the formation of pension assets and in the public administration of the pension system. 2) This Law applies to citizens of the Republic of Tajikistan, foreign citizens, and stateless persons engaged in labor activities within the territory of the Republic of Tajikistan and subject to mandatory pension insurance.

1) An insurance pension is granted and paid to citizens of the Republic of Tajikistan, foreign citizens, and stateless persons who permanently reside in the country and are registered in the mandatory pension insurance system. 2) Pension insurance contributions are mandatory and must be paid from the start of employment. 3) The conditions and procedures for mandatory pension insurance are regulated by the legislation of the Republic of Tajikistan.

1) The main condition for citizens of the Republic of Tajikistan to qualify for the funded component of the pension is the payment of contributions to mandatory pension insurance. 2) Foreign citizens and stateless persons engaged in labor or entrepreneurial activities within the territory of the Republic of Tajikistan have the right to the funded component of the pension on an equal basis with citizens of the Republic of Tajikistan, provided they comply with the legislation of the Republic of Tajikistan.