Kyrgyzstan continues maintaining one of the region’s most business-friendly tax regimes, giving it a competitive edge for investors.

Maria Nazarova, Tax Director at Schneider Group, shared a regional tax overview at a business-government dialogue held in Bishkek, The Caspian Post reports via Kyrgyz media.

She highlighted that the main taxes in Kyrgyzstan remain lower than in neighboring countries.

“For example, the corporate income tax here is just 10%, compared to 15% in Uzbekistan and 20% in Kazakhstan - reaching up to 25% in some sectors,” Nazarova said.

The VAT rate in Kyrgyzstan is 12%, the same as in Uzbekistan, while Kazakhstan raised it to 16% in 2026 (5% for pharmaceuticals). Kyrgyzstan also applies a small sales tax of 1-3%, unlike its neighbors, which do not levy it.

With withholding taxes ranging from 5-10% - compared to up to 20% in other countries - and personal income taxes from 1-10% (lower than Uzbekistan’s 12% and Kazakhstan’s 15%), Kyrgyzstan’s tax environment remains notably attractive for businesses and investors.

Nazarova said that the country’s low tax burden is a key factor making it a favorable destination for investment and enterprise growth in Central Asia.