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
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Excise taxes on specific goods
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Land taxes
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Taxes related to subsoil use
🚀 2025 Tax Reforms
New reforms in 2025 aim to:
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✅ Simplify tax payments through digital methods like QR codes
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✅ Increase thresholds for small business taxes
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✅ 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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