The most proven strategy for market entry remains the establishment of a joint-stock venture with a local partner who knows the Kyrgyz system. Many U.S. firms also avail themselves of the services of local distributors, business associations, and franchisees. U.S. companies have also had some 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 usually can be completed in a virtual format. The U.S. Embassy, several trade organizations, and the National Investment Agency can provide initial consultation services and can be reached as follows:
U.S. Embassy Bishkek
Anar Kachkinbeava, Economic Assistant – Commercial and Trade issues
Dolon Maldybaev, Economic Assistant – Energy and Environment
171 Chingiz Aitmatov Ave.
Bishkek 720016, Kyrgyz Republic
Phone: +996 (312) 59 70 00, ext. 7658
Fax: +996 (312) 59 77 44
Email: BishkekCommerce@state.gov
International Business Council
Mr. Askar Sydykov, Executive Director
191 Abdrakhmanov Street, Room no. 113-114
Hyatt Regency Bishkek
Bishkek 720011, Kyrgyz Republic
Phone: +996 (312) 62 36 79
Fax: +996 (312) 62 33 94
E-mail: office@ibc.kg
American Chamber of Commerce
Ms. Altynai Asanova, Executive Director
191 Abdrakhmanov Street, Room no. 119
Hyatt Regency Bishkek,
Bishkek 720011, Kyrgyz Republic
Phone: +996 (312) 68 09 07
Fax: +996 (312) 68 11 72
E-mail: director@amcham.kg
U.S.-Kyrgyzstan Business Council
Ms. Elena V. Son, Executive Director
2020 Pennsylvania Avenue NW #274
Washington, DC 20006
Phone: +1 (202) 509-3744
National Investment Agency
8/1 Razakov Street,
Bishkek 720040, Kyrgyz Republic
Phone: +996 (312) 30 02 13
E-mail: mail@invest.gov.kg
Web: invest.gov.kg
For a list of legal services providers, please see the U.S. Embassy website:
https://kg.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/attorneys/