Generalizes on the best strategy to enter the market, e.g., visiting the country; importance of relationships to finding a good partner; use of agents.
The most proven strategy for market entry remains the establishment of a joint-stock venture with a local partner who knows the system. Many U.S. firms also avail themselves of the services of local distributors and franchisees. Still, U.S. companies have had success opening regional offices without local investment.
For most large-scale investments, a visit to the country and meetings with appropriate public officials are generally necessary, but initial meetings can usually be completed in a virtual format. Reliable partners can be found, and there are several highly qualified consulting services meeting western standards available to U.S. businesses in the country, including the following:
American Chamber of Commerce
Mr. Dastan Imanaliev, Executive Director
191 Abdrakhmanov Street, Room no. 123
Hyatt Regency Bishkek,
Bishkek 720011, Kyrgyz Republic
Phone: +996 (312) 68 09 07
Fax: +996 (312) 68 11 72
E-mail: director@amcham.kg
Web: www.amcham.kg
U.S. Embassy Bishkek
Dolon Maldybaev, Economic Assistant
171 Prospect Mira
Bishkek 720016, Kyrgyz Republic
Phone: +996 (312) 59 70 00, ext. 7658
Fax: +996 (312) 59 77 44
Email: MaldybaevDJ@state.gov
Kalikova & Associates
Aicholpon Alieva, Managing Partner
1A Igemberdieva Street
Bishkek 720020, Kyrgyz Republic
Phone: +996 312 666060
Email: lawyer@k-a.kg
GRATA International Law Firm
Kanat Seidaliev, Partner
33/1 Razzakova Str., Office 2,
Bishkek, 720040, Kyrgyz Republic
Phone: +996 312 314050
Email: bishkek@gratanet.com