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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
Legislation

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
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The new investment law aims to protect the rights of entrepreneurs and investors, - Prosecutor General's Office

In Bishkek, on October 30, 2025, an event titled "New Architecture of Investment Policy: Partnership of the State, Business, and Investors" took place. During the event, the First Deputy Attorney General Baymurza Maatov noted that the events are occurring against the backdrop of active implementation of reforms aimed at ensuring reliable legal protection for entrepreneurs and investors. According to Maatov, the main task of the reforms is to create clear and transparent conditions for

30.10.2025, 16:34
Legislation

YouTube channel "Barsbek Batyrliev" conducts an illegal lottery despite previously taken measures, - Financial Oversight

- During the monitoring of the internet space, the Financial Supervisory Authority (Finansdor) discovered that lotteries are still being organized on various platforms and social networks without the necessary permits, as reported by the agency's press service. According to information provided by Finansdor, videos have been posted on the YouTube channel "БАРСБЕК БАТЫРАЛИЕВ" containing participation conditions and information about the prize fund, as well as collecting funds from

30.10.2025, 13:29
Legislation

The Financial Supervision Authority revoked the license of LLC "Data Group" for the operation of a virtual asset exchange operator.

- The Financial Supervisory Authority of the Kyrgyz Republic has announced that the license of LLC "Data Group" for operating as a virtual asset exchange operator has been revoked. The press service of the Financial Supervisory Authority published the relevant statement. During the analysis of the results of the compliance with the directives issued to LLC "Data Group," as well as the review of the explanations provided by the company, the agency found that the violations of

30.10.2025, 12:37
Legislation

The Ministry of Finance has completed the business support program ahead of schedule.

- The business support program, which was supposed to run until 2027, ended ahead of schedule due to significant interest from entrepreneurs and the complete expenditure of allocated funds. This was reported on October 29 by Bermet Musakozhoeva, the director of the credit line management department of the Ministry of Finance, during a radio broadcast. She noted that thanks to the active implementation of the program, all funds were spent faster than expected.

30.10.2025, 08:01
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"We extract gold, but we must learn to produce products from it," - Professor R. Ak Nazarova

- The scientific and practical conference held today, October 29, 2025, served as a platform for the statements of Doctor of Economic Sciences Roza Aknazarova regarding the necessity of creating more favorable conditions for investors and reducing administrative barriers for business development. The professor noted that industrialization should be a priority task for the country.

29.10.2025, 14:08
Legislation

The National Bank is developing a mechanism for storing gold for citizens, - Deputy Head of the Regulator

The National Bank of Kyrgyzstan announced the development of a new mechanism for providing citizens with gold storage services. The Deputy Chairman of the National Bank, Azat Kozubekov, shared this information at a press conference held on October 29, 2025, in Bishkek. Kozubekov noted that the National Bank already has the necessary facilities and expanded capabilities for storing precious metals. “As the President and Chairman of the National Bank mentioned yesterday, we have suitable

29.10.2025, 13:18
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The National Bank requests a passport when purchasing gold bullion bars

- At the press conference on October 29, Deputy Chairman of the National Bank Azat Kozubekov announced that buyers of gold bullion bars are required to show their passport when making a purchase. He explained that this practice is mandatory in accordance with legislation aimed at combating terrorism financing and money laundering (CFT/AML).

29.10.2025, 13:01
Legislation

NBKR updated 19 regulatory acts on credit risks and Islamic financing

- The National Bank of Kyrgyzstan, according to the resolution dated October 23, 2025, has updated 19 regulatory legal acts, as reported by the regulator's press service. These changes are aimed at aligning the regulatory framework with the norms of legislation concerning the exchange of credit information and self-imposed bans on credit transactions, which should enhance risk management in the financial sector.

29.10.2025, 12:59
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The Ministry of Natural Resources fined the company "Muras Synthesis" 99,000 soms for gross violations

- During a scheduled inspection conducted by employees of the Jalal-Abad Regional Office of the Environmental and Technical Supervision Service, serious violations concerning environmental protection and ensuring ecological safety were identified. The press service of the Ministry of Natural Resources reported the results of the inspection. During the event, various violations were recorded, which led to the drafting of a report and the issuance of an order requiring the rectification of these

29.10.2025, 12:58
Legislation

The Cabinet allowed "air" export of horses while maintaining the general ban on livestock export.

On October 15, 2025, the Cabinet of Ministers signed Resolution No. 668, which updates the conditions of the temporary ban on the export of agricultural animals, including horses. This information was published in the newspaper "Erkin Too" on October 17, 2025. According to the updates, horses exported by air transport are no longer subject to the temporary ban. This change affects the Cabinet's resolution No. 506 dated August 20, 2025, which imposes a six-month ban on the export

28.10.2025, 08:57
Legislation

The Supreme Court clarified the procedure for resolving disputes in the field of shared housing construction

- The Plenary Session of the Supreme Court of the Kyrgyz Republic on October 3, 2025, approved Resolution No. 26 aimed at creating uniform judicial practice regarding civil and economic cases related to shared participation contracts in the construction of multi-apartment residential complexes. This document summarizes important legal positions concerning the terms of conclusion, registration, and execution of contracts between developers and participants.

27.10.2025, 11:35