Doing business in Kyrgyzstan

How quickly can I set up a business?

5 working days

What is the minimum investment needed?

No minimum threshold

How can I raise finance?

You can take bank loan and invest however you want.

What are the legal requirements for setting up my business?

You can act as an individual founder or act through an investment from a legal entity.

What structure should I consider?

Normally, investors set up a limited liability company.

What advice can you give me in regards to payroll and taxation requirements?

There is a special tax-free zone for IT and production companies that export their products and services.

In Kyrgyzstan, there are the following standard taxes:

Profit tax – 10%

VAT – 12%

Sales tax – 0-5%

Salary taxes and social fund contributions – around 37%

Is there anything else that I should know?

There are special taxes for extracting companies.