The construction market in Kyrgyzstan is rapidly growing, thousands of new facilities are commissioned annually, and the presence of a construction license becomes a mandatory condition for participation in projects and tenders. Purchase of a construction company with a valid license is a fast way to enter the market, bypassing bureaucratic difficulties. Our company offers comprehensive solutions: from the sale of firms with licenses to the registration of new LLCs with the issuance of a license from scratch. In this article we will analyze the types of licenses, their content, the cost of companies with a basic license, the possibilities of upgrade, as well as a more reliable and budget-friendly option — creation of a new firm. The data is relevant for 2025, taking into account the latest changes in legislation.
Types of construction company licenses: from basic to elite
Construction licenses in Kyrgyzstan, issued by the Ministry of Construction, Architecture and Housing and Communal Services (Minstroy), are divided into three levels of responsibility, corresponding to categories of objects (I, II, III). They determine the scale and complexity of permitted works, from simple repairs to large infrastructure projects. Licenses are indefinite, but require compliance with standards and confirmation of qualification. The highest level includes rights to all lower categories.
Level I (highest): For complex facilities, such as hydroelectric power plants, industrial complexes, or high-rise buildings with high risks. Experienced specialists, technical base, and financial stability are required. State fee — 1.5 million soms (about 17,600 USD).
Level II (medium): Suitable for medium-complexity projects, including public buildings, infrastructure, and residential houses with moderate requirements. A team with experience is required. Fee — 700,000 soms (about 8,200 USD).
Level III (basic): For simple works, such as construction of small buildings, repair, or installation. Ideal for startups. Fee — 150,000 soms (about 1,760 USD).
The choice of level depends on goals: beginners start with III, and experienced players strive for I for maximum opportunities.
Variety of permits inside licenses
Each license contains a certain list of types of activities, which varies depending on the application and qualification of the company. This may include construction and installation works, design and survey services, engineering communications, and others. For example, a level III license covers 5–10 basic permits (repair, installation of structures), whereas level I may include up to 20–30 types, including specialized works such as construction in seismic zones. The wider the list, the higher the value of the firm, as it opens access to diverse projects.
Purchase of a construction company entails certain risks. In 2025 Minstroy strengthened control, annulling 249 licenses for violations, which increases demand for companies with “clean” and complete licenses.
Cost of purchasing a construction company with a level III license
Companies with a level III license are the most popular among beginner entrepreneurs. Their cost varies from 9,000 to 25,000 USD, depending on the number of permits, age of the firm, absence of debts, and project history. For example, a firm with 5–7 permits and recent registration costs 9–12 thousand USD, while a company with 10+ permits and contracts — 15–20 thousand USD.
Our company offers verified firms with licenses: we conduct audit for debts, taxes, and legal disputes. The deal takes 2–4 weeks, allowing to quickly start working.
License upgrade: the path to the highest level
In 2025 licenses of level I are not issued to new companies due to tightening of Minstroy requirements aimed at improving the quality of construction. However, purchase of a firm with such a license is a premium option for large players. An alternative is an upgrade: acquire a company with level III through our company, accumulate experience (1–2 years of work), then apply for an upgrade in Minstroy. This requires audit, additional payment of the fee, and confirmation of qualification, and the process takes 1–3 months. Our company accompanies the entire upgrade process, minimizing risks and accelerating the procedure.
Budget and more reliable option: registration of a new construction company with a license
Our company offers registration of a new LLC with issuance of a construction license from scratch. Registration of an LLC in the Ministry of Justice takes 3–5 days with minimum charter capital (from 100 soms). Then we help to obtain a level III license, collect documents (application, fee of 150,000 soms, data on specialists), and within 10–30 days you receive the license.
Advantage: clean history of the company and absence of risks of past obligations.
Why choose our company?
Our company specializes in many directions including registration of new LLCs and obtaining construction license and sale of ready-made firms with licenses.
We provide:
- Legal purity: we check firms for debts, taxes, and disputes.
- Speed: purchase deals take 2–4 weeks, remote registration of LLC in Kyrgyzstan — up to 10 days.
- Full support: from consultations to submission of documents to Minstroy.
We take into account the trends of 2025, including digitalization of processes and tightening of Minstroy control, which annulled 249 licenses for violations, and we strongly recommend registering a new firm, if you do not need urgent upgrade.
Risks and recommendations
Purchase of a construction company without verification may lead to problems: hidden debts or annulment of the license. Our company minimizes risks by conducting full audit. We also recommend monitoring updates on the portal elicense.gov.kg. Foreign investors may own firms through subsidiaries or separate LLCs.