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Imagine a city where you can get from the center to a mountain trail in 20 minutes, where a cup of coffee costs less than $2, where rent is about half the price of Tbilisi and several times lower than in many larger relocation hubs, and where opening a business…

In 2026, Kyrgyzstan has firmly established itself as a “quiet haven” for those looking to simplify their lives while legalizing their finances: freelancers, small IT teams, and e-commerce entrepreneurs. A low entry threshold into the banking system, clear document requirements, and a noticeably more flexible approach to non-residents compared to…

In 2025, business in Kyrgyzstan is evolving faster than the remaining paper-based bureaucracy. Imagine you run an operating company with stable clients, processes, bank accounts, and signed contracts — and suddenly a strategic partner appears, an investor plans to join, you need to update your legal address, or restructure the…

Imagine you are an international fintech founder tired of slow regulatory processes in large markets — and looking for a jurisdiction where obtaining a banking license is possible while still maintaining real client value: multi-currency accounts, fast cross-border payments, digital integrations, and compliance with global AML standards. In 2025, Kyrgyzstan…

In 2025, the corporate income tax in the Kyrgyz Republic remains one of the simplest and most competitive in the region. The standard rate stays at 10% for local companies and foreign entities operating through a permanent establishment. This rate is fixed in the Tax Code of the Kyrgyz Republic.…

By 2025, Kyrgyzstan’s banking sector has become significantly more international. The country now has 21 commercial banks and more than 300 branches, including subsidiaries of Turkish and Kazakh financial groups, as well as banks with participation from EBRD, IFC, and the Aga Khan Fund. For foreign entrepreneurs opening a company…

From 2025 to 2026, Kyrgyzstan is steadily transforming from a “quiet economic periphery” into a magnet for IT professionals, fintech startups, and creative entrepreneurs. The government continues simplifying company registration in Kyrgyzstan, cutting taxes for participants of the High Technology Park (HTP) and Creative Industries Park (CIP). Banks are also…

In 2025, Kyrgyzstan has fully committed to financial transparency and convergence with international accounting standards.A few years ago, accounting was mostly a legal formality. Today, it’s a symbol of trust — between business and government, and between Kyrgyzstan and its international partners. Imagine an entrepreneur who wants to register an…

IntroductionIn 2025, Kyrgyzstan’s banking sector is showing remarkable activity. Following a tightening of monetary policy and an increase of the key rate to 9.25% by the National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic (NBKR), deposits have once again become one of the most popular tools for preserving capital. Imagine you are…