Understanding Taxes in Kyrgyzstan

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What Are Taxes?

Taxes are payments required by the government to fund public services and development. In Kyrgyzstan, taxes are important for supporting schools, roads, hospitals, and other government services.

📊 Main Types of Taxes in Kyrgyzstan

💵 Income Tax

Individuals pay 10% income tax on their earnings. Businesses also pay a 10% tax on their profits.

🛒 Value Added Tax (VAT)

The VAT rate is 12%. It applies to many goods and services, but certain categories like exports are taxed at 0%.

💼 Sales Tax

This tax ranges from 1% to 5% on sales revenue in business activities.

🏠 Property and Vehicle Taxes

These taxes apply to owners of real estate and vehicles, but the vehicle tax was abolished in 2025.

📦 Other Taxes

  • Excise taxes on specific goods

  • Land taxes

  • Taxes related to subsoil use

🚀 2025 Tax Reforms

New reforms in 2025 aim to:

  • ✅ Simplify tax payments through digital methods like QR codes

  • ✅ Increase thresholds for small business taxes

  • ✅ Extend some tax exemptions, such as for agricultural land

💡 Why Paying Taxes Matters

Paying taxes on time and correctly is important to help Kyrgyzstan grow and provide better services to all citizens.

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