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Legislation

The Cabinet approved changes in the field of licensing and permitting activities

- The Cabinet of Ministers approved a number of changes in the area of licensing and permitting activities. The corresponding resolution, registered under number 741, was adopted on November 17, 2025, and published in the "Erkin Too" publication on November 25, 2025 (issue No. 93). This document will come into force 10 days after its official publication. The main changes concern the resolution of December 14, 2023, No. 678, which regulates licensing issues for certain types of

08.12.2025, 09:38
Legislation

Previously issued "red" and "green books" are valid until expiration, - the city hall

- Asel Mainaeva, head of the rental payment accounting department of the municipal property management of the Bishkek city hall, reported on December 2 at a meeting of the BGK commission on economy, budget, finance, and investments that the previously issued "red" and "green books" remain valid until the end of the established term. “Today, there was a case where a tenant came with a cadastral plan. All previously issued documents, including red and green books, retain their

03.12.2025, 13:34
Legislation

Fitness club Dasmia and the shopping center "Bishkek Park" spotted among distributors of signs of illegal lotteries online, - Financial Oversight

- Currently, active measures are underway aimed at identifying and suppressing the activities of illegal lotteries that are spreading through the internet. This is reported by the press service of the Financial Market Regulation and Supervision Service of the Ministry of Economy and Commerce. According to the information from the agency, such lotteries, disguised as "draws" and promising prizes in the form of cars, cash, and other valuables, engage in fraudulent activities. They

03.12.2025, 10:50
Legislation

The National Bank has submitted new requirements for banks' financial recovery plans for public discussion.

- The National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic has initiated a discussion on the draft resolution of the Board "On the Approval of the Regulation 'On the Requirements for the Bank's Financial Recovery Plan'. This document introduces mandatory standards for the development, updating, and implementation of financial recovery plans, which will apply to all commercial banks in the country. The main objective of these changes is to strengthen the financial stability of the banking

02.12.2025, 17:02
Legislation

The National Bank has put forward amendments for public discussion on combating money laundering

- The National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic has announced a draft resolution of the Board titled "On Amendments to Certain Regulatory Legal Acts of the National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic Regarding Countering the Financing of Criminal Activities and the Legalization (Laundering) of Criminal Proceeds." This draft has been submitted for public discussion. As part of the proposed project, changes are planned in 15 key regulatory documents covering almost all aspects of the country's

02.12.2025, 15:13
Legislation

The Financial Supervision Authority has designated the state system "Ranex" as the sole provider of AML/KYT services for virtual asset providers in Kyrgyzstan.

- The Financial Regulation and Supervision Service informs virtual asset providers about a new order regarding the definition of the AML/KYT service provider and the requirements for client identification and monitoring. In order to enhance the transparency of virtual asset operations, reduce the risks of money laundering and terrorist financing, and create a unified monitoring system, FinSov has designated "Ranex" as the sole provider of AML/KYT services for all virtual asset service

02.12.2025, 15:11
Legislation

ICAO approved the registration rules for aircraft "APKR-7" according to ICAO standards

- On November 27, 2025, the Director of the State Agency for Civil Aviation, Daniyar Bostонов, signed an order to introduce new aviation regulations "APCR-7. Registration of Civil Aircraft." This document has been developed to harmonize with international standards and ICAO recommendations, as well as in accordance with the resolutions of the Cabinet of Ministers regarding the inclusion of regulatory acts in the State Register. According to this order:

02.12.2025, 11:26
Legislation

"From October 1, 2025, fines for exceeding weight parameters and for lack of documents amounting to over 700,000 soms have been imposed, - Ministry of Transport"

- According to the Department's information, with the onset of the autumn-winter season of 2025, special attention is being paid to monitoring heavy-duty vehicles that transport cargo exceeding established norms, among which coal shipments predominate. “From October 1 to the present, the Naryn Regional Department has checked 9,221 vehicles. As a result, 27 protocols were drawn up against drivers for exceeding weight parameters and 23 protocols for the absence of accompanying documents. The

01.12.2025, 15:21
Legislation

Kyrgyzstan plans to reduce GDP energy intensity by 20% and increase the share of electric vehicles to 5% by 2029

- Kyrgyzstan sets ambitious goals for the period until 2029: a 20% reduction in energy intensity of GDP and a 25% increase in agricultural productivity. This was stated by Amantur Tolebekov, the chief specialist of the international financing department for green economy and tourism at the Ministry of Economy and Commerce, in an interview with a local publication. Tolebekov noted that the program for the development of the "green economy" covers several key sectors, including energy,

01.12.2025, 13:12
Legislation

The Ministry of Economic Development proposes to adjust the rules for calculating the "risk base" for VAT on imports from the EAEU.

The Ministry of Economy presented a draft amendment to the Cabinet of Ministers' Resolution No. 60, adopted on February 5, 2025, on November 27, 2025. The draft, titled "On Amendments to the Cabinet of Ministers of the KR Resolution 'On Measures for the Implementation of Article 307 of the Tax Code of the KR'," concerns the application of a "risk-oriented" system for calculating the tax base for VAT on imported goods from EAEU countries that exhibit risk

28.11.2025, 10:46
Legislation

The Cabinet approved the conclusion of a loan agreement with the OPEC Fund for $30 million

- The Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic approved the conclusion to the loan agreement "First Program for Sustainable and Inclusive Growth," which was signed in Bishkek on September 22, 2025, with the OPEC Fund for International Development. The document will be submitted to the Jogorku Kenesh for ratification, and the Ministry of Finance has been designated as responsible for its implementation.

28.11.2025, 08:50
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The Border Service of the State Committee for National Security intercepted cattle smuggling at the border with Tajikistan.

- On November 26, 2025, employees of the Border Service of the State National Security Committee (GKNB) prevented an attempt to illegally drive livestock across the Kyrgyz-Tajik section of the state border, according to information provided by the agency's press service. In the Leilek region, in the Ak-Suu rural administration, near the Chesh-Dobo area, a group of five individuals was spotted engaging in the illegal driving of livestock, approximately 1000 meters from the state border.

26.11.2025, 10:20
Legislation

Fines for taxi drivers for lack of a license are canceled starting December 1. The verification period has been postponed to February 1, 2026.

- The deadline for checking taxi drivers' licenses has been extended to February 1, 2026. This was reported by the press service of the Main Directorate for Road Traffic Safety (GUOBDD). According to the agency, taxi drivers had previously complained about long queues when obtaining licenses at GUOBDD offices, which hindered them from processing their documents within the established time frames.

22.11.2025, 17:48
Legislation

From Mining to Tokens: How the Cabinet is Strengthening Requirements for All Participants in the Virtual Assets Market?

The Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic is taking steps to tighten control over participants in the virtual asset market and is implementing a state monitoring system for cryptocurrency operations, as reported by the State Financial Supervision. According to Cabinet Resolution No. 625, adopted on September 30, 2025, amendments have been made to the existing regulations concerning the circulation of virtual assets. These measures aim to enhance the investment attractiveness of the

21.11.2025, 11:31
Legislation

Amendments Made to the Formation of the Stabilization Fund. The President Signed the Decree

On November 14, 2025, President Sadyr Japarov signed decree No. 313, which amends the Procedure for the Formation and Use of the Stabilization Fund, approved by decree No. 252 dated September 5, 2025. The updated paragraph 17 of this Procedure rephrases the second sentence, which now obliges the initiating entity, after approval of the request for allocation of funds, to independently prepare a draft decision for the President and submit it to the Administration in the established manner. This

20.11.2025, 07:17
Legislation

Expert: Reducing Permitting Documents Will Make Business Life Easier

- In Kyrgyzstan, the process of reforming the licensing and permitting system continues. This was reported in an interview with the radio by specialist Azamat Akeneev. He noted that previously, entrepreneurs faced the necessity of obtaining over 900 different permits, while according to current legislation, there should only be about 100. Many of these requirements were outdated or duplicated each other, thus creating additional obstacles for businesses, especially for small and medium

19.11.2025, 21:13
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In the master plan of Bishkek, agricultural lands have been preserved; they are located in both the southwest and southeast, - Institute of Urban Planning

- According to Grishechkina, the general plan of Bishkek retains agricultural lands located in the southwest and southeast of the capital. Irina Grishechkina, Deputy Director of the Research Institute of Urban Planning, made this statement during a press conference held today, November 19, in Bishkek. She clarified that these agricultural lands represent landscape agro-landscapes.

19.11.2025, 15:51
Legislation

The law on customs regulation of electronic commerce has been adopted

- Bill No. 253 "On Amendments to Certain Legislative Acts on Customs Regulation" was adopted by the Jogorku Kenesh and signed by the president on November 6. This regulatory act introduces the concept of "electronic commerce goods" into legal practice, establishes a separate customs duty for this sector, and regulates the activities of electronic commerce operators.

19.11.2025, 10:37
Legislation

Sadyr Japarov signed a law regarding the liability of economic entities

- President Sadyr Japarov signed the draft law "On Amendments to the Civil Code of the Kyrgyz Republic." This law was approved by the Jogorku Kenesh on September 25, 2025. The purpose of adopting the new legislation is to improve the transparency of the organizational structure and to increase the accountability of economic entities consisting of a single participant for their obligations. According to the new law, the following provisions are introduced: 1) The establishment of a

18.11.2025, 11:13
Legislation

The new law will ensure food safety "from farm to table" — text

On November 12, President Sadyr Japarov approved the law "On Ensuring Food Safety" (number 254), which implements legal and organizational mechanisms for controlling food safety at all stages: from primary production to disposal and destruction. This document will come into force one year after its official publication.

18.11.2025, 08:12
Legislation

The Cabinet proposes to extend the ban on the import of electronic cigarettes for another six months

- The Ministry of Economy and Commerce has presented a draft resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers "On the Introduction of a Temporary Ban on the Import of Electronic Cigarettes into the Territory of the Kyrgyz Republic" for public discussion. Let us remind you that starting from July 1, 2025, the Cabinet of Ministers introduced a temporary ban on the import of electronic cigarettes for a period of six months. Now, the possibility of extending this ban for another six months is being

13.11.2025, 16:20
Legislation

The Ministry of Internal Affairs reminded about criminal liability for transferring bank cards to third parties

The operative officer of the cybercrime department of the Criminal Investigation Department of the Main Internal Affairs Directorate of Bishkek, Senior Lieutenant of Police Aidar Asakeev, stated in an interview for the radio that starting from June 25, criminal liability for transferring bank cards, accounts, and details to third parties will be introduced in Kyrgyzstan. He noted that citizens who hand over their cards to outsiders effectively become accomplices in fraudulent activities.

07.11.2025, 15:19
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In Kyrgyzstan, penalties for internet fraud have been tightened.

- A new law has been adopted in Kyrgyzstan, amending the Criminal Code, aimed at tightening penalties for fraud committed using information and communication technologies. This was announced during a radio program featuring Senior Lieutenant of Police Aidar Asakeev from the Cybercrime Department of the Criminal Investigation Department of the Bishkek City Police and Captain of Police Urmat Bekbosunov, an investigator from the Department for Particularly Important Cases of the Investigative

07.11.2025, 14:59
Legislation

Granting the status of aayl to a number of settlements will create conditions for attracting investments, - State Agency

The State Agency for Public Service and Local Self-Government under the Cabinet of Ministers has presented a new draft law for public discussion regarding the granting of the status of "ayyl" to certain settlements in the Batken, Osh, and Talas regions. As part of this project, it is proposed to grant the status of ayyl to the following settlements:

06.11.2025, 17:36
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The Financial Supervisory Authority has published rules for conducting and participating in incentive lotteries

- New conditions for participation in incentive lotteries have been announced, as reported by the press service of the Financial Market Regulation and Supervision Service. According to the information provided by the agency, rules have been published that outline the key aspects of conducting the lottery and the conditions for participation. These include:

06.11.2025, 14:25
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The Financial Supervisory Authority requires all auditing organizations to submit physical copies of previously issued licenses for their withdrawal and accounting.

- According to information provided by the press service of the State Financial Supervision, all auditing organizations are required to submit the physical forms of previously issued licenses for their official withdrawal and accounting. According to the agency, the right to conduct auditing activities for organizations, as well as for those accredited to audit public interest entities and large entrepreneurs, arises from the moment of registration in the Unified State Register, as stipulated

04.11.2025, 17:33
Legislation

The Internal Affairs Department of the Oktyabrsky District commented on the appeal of Turkish investor Halil Keles to Sadyr Japarov regarding LLC "D.K."

- The Internal Affairs Department of the October District commented on the request from a Turkish investor, Halil Keles. At a press conference held by AKIpress, he addressed President Sadyr Japarov and the head of the State National Security Committee, Kamchybek Tashiev, asking them to take action against the management of the company LLC "D.K." According to the information from the press service of the Internal Affairs Department of the October District, on May 20, 2025, a written

03.11.2025, 23:39
Legislation

As a result of the inspection, LLC "Beton Star" identified violations amounting to 103 thousand soms.

- During an unscheduled inspection conducted on November 3, the regional administration for the city of Bishkek and the Alamedin district of the State Service for Environmental and Technical Supervision discovered violations in the activities of LLC "Beton Star." The press service of the Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision reported the results of the inspection. The agency informs that several violations related to environmental protection and compliance

03.11.2025, 16:31
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A Turkish investor asks the president and the head of the State Committee for National Security to take action against the management of the construction company "D.K."

- At the press conference on November 3, Khalil Keles, an investor from Turkey, addressed Sadyr Japarov and Kamchybek Tashiev with a request to take action regarding the situation with LLC "D.K." The investor reported that on November 25, 2022, he signed a contract with "D.K." for the construction of a 15-story residential building at: 125 Profsoyuznaya Street. For this purpose, he brought special equipment and 30 construction workers from Turkey to Kyrgyzstan.

03.11.2025, 13:11
Legislation

The Prosecutor General's Office presented procedural guarantees for entrepreneurs and a new oversight mechanism

The head of the Department for Combating Corruption and Supervising Compliance with Laws in the Field of Economy and Public Administration of the General Prosecutor's Office, Mirlan Ashyrbaev, presented new measures regarding the initiation of cases against entrepreneurs at an event dedicated to "The New Architecture of Investment Policy: Partnership of the State, Business, and Investors," held in Bishkek on October 30, 2025. As part of the General Prosecutor's Office, a

31.10.2025, 10:30
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The Prosecutor General's Office launches a digital framework for business protection: a registry of cases, monitoring of inspections, and an application

The head of the Department for Combating Corruption and Monitoring Compliance with Legislation in the Field of Economics and Public Administration of the General Prosecutor's Office, Mirlan Ashyrbaev, presented a series of digital solutions aimed at improving transparency in the interaction between businesses and regulatory authorities in Bishkek on October 30, 2025. This took place at a forum dedicated to the new architecture of investment policy, where cooperation between the state,

31.10.2025, 10:02
Legislation

As of November 6, updated rules for collective management of intellectual property rights come into effect

- Resolution No. 678 dated October 17, 2025, regulates the minimum requirements for organizations engaged in collective management of property rights (OCUP), as well as establishes the procedure for monitoring their activities by the authorized state body in the field of intellectual property. The document also proposes simplifying paperwork by replacing mandatory notarization of copies with inter-agency electronic document flow.

31.10.2025, 09:06
Legislation

Sadyr Japarov signed a law on consumer credit aimed at protecting borrowers' rights and limiting debt burden

- President Sadyr Japarov has officially approved the Law "On Consumer Credit," which was adopted by the Jogorku Kenesh on September 25, 2025. The purpose of this legislative act is to ensure the protection of borrowers' rights and their legitimate interests, as well as to increase the transparency and comparability of lending conditions. The law is also aimed at preventing excessive debt burdens, avoiding unfair practices, and promoting a responsible approach to lending.

31.10.2025, 07:31