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