Products sold in Bishkek tend to be marketed in Russian and Kyrgyz. There is a mandatory requirement for all advertisements to be in the Kyrgyz language. Due to the widespread use of the Russian language, however, companies usually advertise in both languages.

Trade Promotion & Advertising

A full range of advertising opportunities is available via print media, radio, television, billboards, promotional goods and sponsorship of events. Several local agencies can handle advertising campaigns.

Pricing

The Kyrgyz Republic’s VAT is currently 12%. There is also a sales tax of 1% for trade activity and 2% for all other businesses. For companies that are not obligated to pay VAT, sales taxes are a bit higher – 2% for trade activity and 3% for all other businesses. There is no sales tax for non-cash transactions. Leasing companies are exempt from VAT and sales tax, and receive a preferential income tax rate of 5%. Depending on economic conditions and increased demand, the government may temporarily cancel  VAT for certain products.

Sales Service/Customer Support

Consistent, friendly customer service is still a relatively rare phenomenon in the Kyrgyz Republic, but the service in Bishkek is improving. Any firm offering reliable customer and after-sales service stands to benefit in the local marketplace.

Local Professional Services

Firms providing professional services include:

Kalikova & Associates

Ms. Aicholpon Alieva (Jorupbekova), Director

1A, Igemberdiev str.

Bishkek

Kyrgyz Republic

Phone: +996 (312) 66 60 60

Fax: +996 (312) 66 27 88

Email: lawyer@k-a.kg, ajorupbekova@k-a.kg 

Web: www.k-a.kg 

 

Grant Thornton

Mr. Armen Vanyan, Managing Partner

125/1, Toktogul str. Avangard Business Center, 5th floor

Bishkek

Kyrgyz Republic

Phone: +996 (312) 97 94 90

https://www.grantthornton.kg

 

Ernst & Young Audit LLC

 125/1, Toktogul str. Avangard Business Center, Offices 309-310

Bishkek

Kyrgyz Republic

https://www.ey.com/en_gl/locations/kyrgyz-republic

Phone:  +996 (312) 90 70 90 (Bishkek Office)

 

PricewaterhouseCoopers Bishkek LLP

125/1, Toktogul str. Avangard Business Center, Tower B, Office 404

Bishkek,

Kyrgyz Republic

Phone: +996 (555) 51 52 34

https://www.pwc.com/kg/en/  

 

Deloitte & Touche

Business Centre «Russia»

19, Razzakov Street

Office 905/906

Bishkek 720040

Kyrgyz Republic

Phone: +996 (312) 39 82 88

Fax: +996 (312) 39 82 89

Email: bishkek@deloitte.kg

https://www2.deloitte.com/kz/en/pages/kyrgyzstan/topics/kyrgyzstan.html

 

KPMG

Mr. Gregor Mowat, Managing Director

Office 201, 21 Erkindik Blvd

Bishkek 720040

Kyrgyz Republic

Phone: +996 (312) 62 33 80

E-mail: kpmg@kpmg.kg

https://home.kpmg/kz/ru/home/about/offices/bishkek-1.html

Principal Business Associations

The American Chamber of Commerce (AmCham), the International Business Council (IBC), and the JIA Business Association are leading organizations that represent hundreds of international and local companies from diverse industries. All associations are members of different platforms that assist with business and government dialogues, including the Investment Council under the Government and the Business Council under the Parliament. AmCham and IBC accept U.S. companies as members. For more information, please visit https://www.amcham.kg/ and www.ibc.kg .

Limitations on Selling U.S. Products and Services

There are no restrictions on selling U.S. products, though all products must conform to Kyrgyz and EAEU standards and regulations.