Cancellation of Service Charges in Cafes
From January 1, 2026, it will be prohibited to charge a separate fee for service in restaurants and cafes in the country. This will not lead to a reduction in service costs for customers, as all service and setup fees must be included in the prices of dishes.New Allowance for Mountain Regions
From January 1, 2026, a special allowance will be introduced for families living in high-altitude and remote areas. It will be paid for the third and each subsequent child up to three years old in the amount of 3,000 soms per month, regardless of the family's financial situation.Maternal Capital for Large Families
From January 1, 2026, mothers of large families living in hard-to-reach areas will be able to receive a one-time payment called "Bala Bereke." The payment amounts will be as follows:- for the birth of the fourth child - 100,000 soms;
- fifth - 600,000 soms;
- sixth - 800,000 soms;
- seventh - 1,000,000 soms;
- eighth - 1,200,000 soms;
- ninth - 1,500,000 soms;
- tenth and each subsequent - 2,000,000 soms.
Autonomy for Hospitals
In 2026, the Cabinet of Ministers will launch a pilot project that will grant autonomy to a number of medical institutions from January 1 to December 31. This is expected to improve the efficiency of operations and the quality of medical services. Elaman Charginbaev, head of the planning and financing department of the Ministry of Health, noted that institutions will be able to earn funds to improve their conditions.Initially, the project will cover only 20 institutions, but if successful, it will be implemented nationwide.
Digitalization of Judicial Proceedings
From January 1, 2026, digital judicial proceedings will be implemented in Kyrgyzstan. This will allow filing lawsuits, exchanging documents, and participating in court hearings electronically, which is especially convenient for residents of remote areas.All court materials will be processed electronically, and hearings can be conducted using audio and video recording. Participants in the process, including witnesses and experts, will be able to participate remotely via video communication.
The Supreme Court will also have the ability to redistribute cases in digital format to optimize the workload on courts and reduce the time for case consideration.
Taxi Licensing Delayed
The deadlines for mandatory licensing of taxi drivers have been postponed. Taxi drivers working through apps who do not manage to obtain a license will now be able to continue accepting orders until February 1.Updating Driver's Licenses
Starting in January 2026, holders of indefinite driver's licenses must replace them with documents that have a limited validity period. Additionally, all private driving schools will transition to state ownership. License replacements will now be possible online through the "Tunduk" app.New Fines for Entrepreneurs
From January 1, 2026, liability will be introduced for using cashless payments registered to individuals. A warning will be issued for the first violation, and for repeated offenses, fines ranging from 50 to 650 calculation indicators will be imposed, depending on the violator's status.Also, individual entrepreneurs will be required to pay salaries to foreign workers in cashless form starting January 1, 2026, except in cases of force majeure.
Updates to the Tax Code
From January 1, 2026, the following changes will come into effect:- control over compliance with tax legislation in markets will be carried out by administrations;
- exemption from income tax for individuals selling wool and used batteries;
- tax benefits for employees of football organizations;
- the possibility of obtaining investment deductions;
- a 0% tax rate when transferring real estate for state needs;
- other changes - details available via the link.
Changes for Pensioners
Pension legislation will be updated: starting January 1, 2026, the minimum work experience required to retire will increase to six years.Transition to 12-Year Education
In 2026, the transition to 12-year education will continue. In the next academic year:- students in the 3rd grade (born in 2016) will move to the 5th grade of the 12-year school;
- students in the 6th grade (born in 2013) will move to the 8th grade of the 12-year school;
- students in the 9th grade (born in 2010) will move to the 11th grade of the 12-year school.
Salary Increases for Budget Workers
Salary increases will occur in two stages:- from April 1, 2026, teachers, medical workers, and cultural workers will receive an increase of at least 100%. It is expected that teachers' salaries will amount to 52,000 soms, and doctors' salaries to 56,000 soms;
- from September 1, the increase will affect employees of municipal and state services.
Cancellation of Distance Learning
Starting from the 2026/27 academic year, enrollment in distance learning programs will be discontinued in all higher education institutions. Instead, a remote-digital format will be introduced, where classes will be conducted online.New General Plan for Bishkek
From January 1, 2026, a new general plan for Bishkek will come into effect.
