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Why do investorschoose Kyrgyzstan?

Strategic location, low taxes, rich resources and access to the world's largest markets.

7.4M
Population
$11.8B
GDP
185M
EAEU market
10%
Profit tax
Competitive advantages

Why investorschoose us

A unique combination of geographic, economic and institutional advantages

Strategic location

At the heart of Eurasia at the crossroads of trade routes between China, Russia and Europe. Access to the EAEU market of 180 million consumers.

5 neighbouring countries

Low taxes

One of the most competitive tax regimes in the region. 10% profit tax, 12% VAT, numerous incentives for investors.

10% tax

Cheap energy

Abundant hydropower ensures some of the lowest electricity prices in Central Asia.

$0.02/kWh

Skilled workforce

High literacy rate, multilingual population. Competitive labour costs.

99% literacy

Investment guarantees

Legal protection of investments, international arbitration agreements, stable legal framework.

50+ agreements

Free economic zones

5 FEZs with tax holidays up to 25 years, simplified procedures, ready infrastructure.

5 FEZs
Priority sectors

Promisingeconomic sectors

Key sectors with high growth potential and state support for investors.

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Energy+15%

Hydropower potential 142 TWh

Mining+12%

Gold, rare earth metals

Tourism+25%

Mountains, lakes, heritage

IT and digital services+35%

High-tech parks

Agribusiness+18%

Organic farming

Light industry+20%

Textiles, garment production

International agreements

Access toglobal markets

Trade agreements open the way to billions of consumers

EAEU

Free trade

180M consumers

EU GSP+

Duty-free export

450M consumers

CIS

Free trade zone

280M consumers

China

Preferential terms

1.4B consumers
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Reference material

Note: macro and market talking points

invest.gov.kg

Figures (population, GDP, exports, etc.) should be refreshed from the National Statistical Committee and international databases. The website may lag the latest release.

Data sources

Cite NSC series, IMF, World Bank or EDB with year and methodology.

Cross-country comparisons need consistent concepts (nominal/PPP, calendar year).

Risks

Macro and geopolitical conditions affect projects; scenario analysis is standard practice.

Sources for verification

Verify: stat.gov.kg; IMF/WB; EDB regional publications.