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Kyrgyzstan
Asia
Lucky Nomads World Index
63.94 / 100
Global rank
#119
Corporate tax
10%
Personal tax
10%
Lucky Nomads Proprietary Indices
22 scoring dimensions scored independently using a deterministic methodology built on primary sources and structured analytical inference.
- SafetyShield Index6.8 / 10
- Affordability Index8.3 / 10
- Entry Ease Index5.4 / 10
- Tax Freedom Index8.5 / 10
- WiFi Index7.5 / 10
- Admin Ease Index4.7 / 10
- Healthcare Index7.4 / 10
- City Comfort Index6.9 / 10
- WeatherComfort Index5.5 / 10
- Banking Index6.6 / 10
- GeoStability Index5.5 / 10
- Justice & Order Index4.4 / 10
- Quality of Life Index7.0 / 10
- Open Society Index3.9 / 10
- Flight Index2.2 / 10
- Environmental Quality Index6.7 / 10
- English Index3.9 / 10
- Wealth Protection Index7.1 / 10
- AI Access Index5.6 / 10
- Economic Openness Index6.3 / 10
- Market Depth Index5.2 / 10
- ClimateShield Index7.9 / 10
Country snapshot
- Capital
- Bishkek
- Population (approx.)
- 6,700,000
- Area (km²)
- 199,951 km²
- Currency code (ISO 4217)
- KGS
- Currency name
- Kyrgyzstani som
- Main airport IATA code
- FRU
- Airport name
- Manas International Airport
General facts
- Minimum monthly cost
- From $776/month
- Main languages
- Kyrgyz
- Jurisdiction type
- Country
- Region
- Asia
- Web TLD
- .kg
- Phone calling code
- +996
Web TLD and phone codes are general references and can differ for territories or special numbering plans.
Tax system
- Marginal CIT (corporate income tax)
- 10%LowWorldwide
- Marginal PIT (personal income tax)
- 10%LowWorldwide
Corporate taxation basis: Worldwide. The country generally taxes worldwide income of resident companies.
Worldwide income basis for resident entities under the Tax Code. Non-residents taxed only on Kyrgyz permanent-establishment-attributable income. Pillar Two not implemented. The High Technology Park, Creative Industries Park and Free Economic Zones regimes effectively neutralise the standard CIT, with quarterly contributions or turnover-based unified tax replacing the profit tax.
Flat 10% profit tax on aggregate annual worldwide income for resident entities. Sectoral 0% rate for gold extraction. Specific 1% to 30% rate on gold alloy, refined gold, gold ore and gold concentrate sales calibrated on world prices. 0% rate available for priority industries and major investment projects included in state programs until 2031. No provincial or local CIT.
Personal income tax basis. Worldwide. Resident individuals are generally taxable on their worldwide income, subject to relief under applicable tax treaties.
Worldwide income basis for residents under the 183-day rule. Digital Nomad Status holders benefit from a statutory exemption on foreign-source income under Cabinet Resolution No. 241 of 30 April 2025. Non-residents taxed only on Kyrgyz-source income. No wealth tax, no inheritance or estate tax, no gift tax under the current Tax Code architecture.
Flat 10% personal income tax for residents and non-residents alike. Capital gains taxed at the same 10% standard rate. Crypto gains taxed at 10% for residents (15% for non-residents) as a digital commodity. Withholding tax on dividends, interest and royalties paid to non-residents at 10% to 15%, reducible to 5% or 0% under double tax treaties.
Tax percentages here are editorial reference figures for comparison, not individualized tax advice.
Special tax regimes
For companies
High Technology Park (HTP)
AvailableVirtual export-oriented preferential tax regime for IT companies established by Law No.
Creative Industries Park (CIP)
AvailableSpecial tax regime for creative industries enacted by Tax Code amendments in 2023 (effective June 2024).
Free Economic Zones (FEZ)
AvailableFive Free Economic Zones (Bishkek, Naryn, Karakol in Issyk-Kul province, Leylek in Batken province, and Maimak in Talas province) offering full…
Simplified Tax Regime (Unified Tax)
AvailableOptional turnover-based tax regime open to LLCs (OsOO) and individual entrepreneurs of any size (no formal turnover cap).
For individuals
Simplified Tax Regime (Unified Tax)
AvailableOptional turnover-based tax regime open to LLCs (OsOO) and individual entrepreneurs of any size (no formal turnover cap).
You either qualify for Kyrgyzstan's special tax regimes, or you don't. GeoCompass determines your eligibility, highlights the applicable conditions, and helps estimate your potential tax exposure.
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Overview
- Citizenship by investment
Not currently available
- Residence by investment
Available
- Remote work visa (digital nomad visa)
Available
Programmes
Kyrgyzstan lists several residency and mobility routes across residence by investment, work (employer sponsored), and remote work visas. Lucky Nomads tracks these programmes as editorial reference points. Thresholds, documents, and personal eligibility are evaluated in GeoCompass against your exact profile.
3 programmes listed · 3 are marked available in our editorial review
Residence by investment
1 programmeCapital, property, fund, or declared investment routes that can lead to longer-term residence.
- Available
Investment Visa (Type I)
Work (employer sponsored)
1 programmeEmployer-linked permits and skilled employment passes for hired professionals.
- Available
Uniform Permit (Single Permit for foreign workers)
Remote work visas
1 programmeRemote work or digital nomad style permits.
- Available
Digital Nomad Status (Type DN Visa)
Not all residency routes are accessible. Some require minimum income, investment thresholds, local substance, or strict eligibility conditions. GeoCompass evaluates which options you can actually secure in Kyrgyzstan.
Evaluate my residency optionsVisa and programme labels reflect editorial research, not individualized legal advice. Thresholds, documents, and personal eligibility are evaluated in GeoCompass. Always confirm rules with official government sources before you plan a move.
Dimensions breakdown
Strongest dimensions
- Tax Freedom Index8.5 / 10Very favorable tax environment
- Affordability Index8.3 / 10Very affordable cost of living
- ClimateShield Index7.9 / 10Strong climateshield index
Weakest dimensions
- Flight Index2.2 / 10
- English Index3.9 / 10
Published ranks by index
One row per leaderboard we publish (the composite index plus each proprietary dimension). A rank appears only when this country is currently in the published top 10 for that list. Open a row to see the full ranking. Hover an index name for the same short definition as elsewhere on the site.
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