Results: Quiz: Understanding Taxes in Kyrgyzstan

Question 1: What is the standard income tax rate for individuals in Kyrgyzstan?

A) 5%

B) 10%

C) 15%

D) 20%

Correct: B) 10%

Explanation:

The standard income tax rate for individuals in Kyrgyzstan is 10% on their earnings.

Question 2: What is the Value Added Tax (VAT) rate in Kyrgyzstan?

A) 7%

B) 10%

C) 12%

D) 15%

Correct: C) 12%

Explanation:

VAT is charged at a rate of 12% on most taxable goods and services in Kyrgyzstan.

Question 3: Which tax was abolished in 2025?

A) Сатуудан салык

B) Транспорт салыгы

C) Киреше салыгы

D) Мүлк салыгы

Correct: B) Vehicle tax

Explanation:

The vehicle tax was abolished starting January 1, 2025.

Question 4: What is the sales tax range in Kyrgyzstan?

A) 0-1%

B) 1-5%

C) 5-10%

D) 10-15%

Correct: B) 1-5%

Explanation:

The sales tax ranges from 1% to 5% depending on the type of business activity.

Question 5: Which of the following taxes applies to owners of real estate in Kyrgyzstan?

A) Киреше салыгы

B) Мүлк салыгы

C) Акциз салыгы

D) КБС

Correct: B) Property tax

Explanation:

Property tax applies to owners of real estate.

Question 6: How are tax payments simplified starting July 2025?

A) Тек кэш менен төлөйт

B) QR-код жана уникалдуу төлөм коддору аркылуу төлөм

C) Салык декларацияны тапшыруу талабын жокко чыгаруу

D) Салык ставкасын нөлгө түшүрүү

Correct: B) Tax payments through QR codes and unique payment codes

Explanation:

Digital payment methods such as QR codes are introduced to simplify tax payments.

Question 7: What benefit was extended to agricultural land regarding taxes?

A) Жогорку салык ставкасы

B) 2030-жылга чейин нөлдік ставка

C) КБС төлөө милдеттенмеси

D) Мындан ары салык албайт

Correct: B) It has a zero tax rate until 2030

Explanation:

Agricultural land retains a zero tax rate until the end of 2030.

Question 8: What is the corporate income tax rate in Kyrgyzstan?

A) 5%

B) 10%

C) 20%

D) 25%

Correct: B) 10%

Explanation:

Businesses pay 10% income tax on their profits.

Question 9: Which tax is charged on specific goods like tobacco or alcohol?

A) КБС

B) Киреше салыгы

C) Акциз салыгы

D) Жер салыгы

Correct: C) Excise tax

Explanation:

Excise taxes apply to particular goods such as tobacco, alcohol, and some luxury items.

Question 10: Why is paying taxes important in Kyrgyzstan?

A) Жөн гана айып пул төлөөдөн качуу үчүн

B) Мамлекет кызматтарын жана өнүгүүнү колдоо үчүн

C) Төлөө милдетинен бошотулган

D) Фирмалар гана төлөйт

Correct: B) To support government services and development

Explanation:

Taxes fund services like education, health, and infrastructure that benefit everyone.