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🇰🇬 Kyrgyzstan · Taxes

Taxes in Kyrgyzstan

A simple system with a flat 10% personal income tax and moderate VAT. Here is who pays what in Kyrgyzstan.

10%personal income tax
12%VAT
183 daysresidency threshold

Kyrgyzstan is one of the few countries with a flat personal income tax and a modest VAT rate. Below are the main rates and rules for individuals and companies.

Who is a tax resident

A person is a tax resident of Kyrgyzstan if they reside in the country for 183 days or more during any 12-month period ending in the tax year.

Kyrgyz citizens who are tax residents are taxed on their worldwide income. Non-resident citizens and foreign nationals are taxed only on income received from sources in Kyrgyzstan. If your home country has a double tax treaty with Kyrgyzstan, your residency status may qualify for additional protection under that treaty.

Main tax rates

  • Personal income tax — a flat 10% rate applies to most types of personal income.
  • Corporate income tax — resident companies are taxed on their total annual worldwide income.
  • Capital gains tax — 10%.
  • VAT — 12%.

Property tax and social contributions

  • Residential property tax — 0.35%.
  • Non-residential property tax — 0.8%.
  • State accumulative pension fund contribution — 2% of employee salary.
  • Pension contributions — 8% of employee salary.

Your exact obligations depend on your residency status and income source. We review your situation on a consultation.

Why Kyrgyzstan's tax system is convenient

Flat 10% rate

A fixed rate applies to most personal income with no progressive scale.

Non-residents pay less

Foreigners and non-residents are taxed only on income earned inside the country.

Below-average VAT

The 12% VAT rate is lower than in many European countries.

Treaty protection

If your country has a double tax treaty with Kyrgyzstan, it protects your residency status.

FAQ

What is the personal income tax rate in Kyrgyzstan?
10% — a flat rate on most types of personal income.
Who counts as a tax resident of Kyrgyzstan?
Anyone who spends 183 days or more in the country during any 12-month period ending in the tax year.
Do non-residents pay tax on foreign income?
No. Non-residents and foreign nationals are taxed only on income received from sources in Kyrgyzstan.
What is the VAT rate in Kyrgyzstan?
12%.
What social contributions does an employee pay?
8% pension contributions plus 2% into the state accumulative pension fund.

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