Kyrgyzstan
How Kyrgyzstan performs
Tax
Light taxes. Kyrgyzstan has one of the lightest tax burdens in the index, 13th of 123. You keep more of what you earn here than in most countries we cover. Personal income tax 5%, corporate tax 0-10%, VAT 12%.
Source: Heritage Foundation, Index of Economic Freedom (Tax Burden sub-score)
Safety
Average safety. Safety here is about average for the countries we cover: Kyrgyzstan is 52nd of 117.
Source: Institute for Economics and Peace, Global Peace Index
Cost of Living
Very affordable. Kyrgyzstan is one of the cheapest places to live in the index, 15th of 118. Your money goes a long way here.
Source: Numbeo Cost of Living Index
Education
Below average. Education here is weaker than in most countries we cover (80th of 120). Families may want to look at international schools.
Source: UNDP & MBRF, Global Knowledge Index
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The detail behind the scores
Taxation
| Corporate income tax | 0-10% Applicable tax rate varies based on the nature of the business |
|---|---|
| Personal income tax | 5% |
| Standard VAT | 12% |
Rates change without notice. Confirm with the relevant tax authority before acting.
Naturalization Requirements and Immigration Pathway
- Residence for naturalization
- 5 years
- Language requirement
- YesProficiency in state or official language (Kyrgyz or Russian)
- Investment Immigration Pathway
- kyrgyzstan investment visa
- Official languages
- Kyrgyz and RussianUzbek and Uyghur and Kipchak are also widely used
- Dual citizenship
- Allows with conditions
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