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National Investment Agency
under the President of the Kyrgyz Republic
Invest Compass

Invest CompassA legal navigator for investors in Kyrgyzstan

Prepared by the National Investment Agency together with Baker Tilly
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Business Compass: Legal Guide to Kyrgyzstan — a joint edition by the NIA and Baker Tilly, June 2026

Guide sections

Invest Compass

A legal navigator for investors in Kyrgyzstan

Start: country & law

Overview of Kyrgyzstan, the legal system, investment climate, guarantees and protection.

2

Setting up a business

Legal forms, company registration, licensing.

1

Taxes & customs

Tax system and rates, special regimes, customs regulation.

2

People

Labor law, hiring foreign workers, visas and permits.

1

Assets & capital

Currency, real estate, personal data, intellectual property.

4

Sector regimes

Energy, mining, virtual assets, PPP, Tamchy SFIT.

5

Protection & disputes

Dispute resolution, arbitration, the court system.

1

5 steps for an investor

  1. 1

    Study the country and legal regime

  2. 2

    Set up a company

  3. 3

    Understand taxes and customs

  4. 4

    Hire your team

  5. 5

    Arrange assets and protection

These materials were prepared by the National Investment Agency together with Baker Tilly, are informational only and do not constitute legal advice. Data is current as of June 2026. Verify against applicable laws and consult the NIA before making decisions.