National Investment Agency

under the President of the Kyrgyz Republic

Together with Baker Tilly · data as of June 2026

Invest Compass

A legal navigator for investors in Kyrgyzstan

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5 steps for an investor

Start: country & law

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

01Brief Information about Kyrgyzstan6 min read

02Investment Climate7 min read

Setting up a business

Legal forms, company registration, licensing.

03Opening a Business in Kyrgyzstan9 min read

Taxes & customs

Tax system and rates, special regimes, customs regulation.

04Taxation8 min read

07Foreign Trade and Customs Regulation5 min read

People

Labor law, hiring foreign workers, visas and permits.

06Labor relations and hiring of foreign workers3 min read

Assets & capital

Currency, real estate, personal data, intellectual property.

05Currency regulation4 min read

08Real Estate and Construction6 min read

14Personal Data3 min read

15Intellectual property4 min read

Sector regimes

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

09Energy4 min read

10Mining industry5 min read

11Virtual assets6 min read

12Public-Private Partnership3 min read

13Special Financial Investment Territory "Tamchy"7 min read

Protection & disputes

Dispute resolution, arbitration, the court system.

16Dispute Resolution and Judicial System3 min read

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.