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Labor Laws in Kyrgyzstan

  • Annual Leave: 28 days
  • Maternity Leave: 136 days
  • Public Holidays: 13
  • Workweek: 40 hours per week.

Income Tax in Kyrgyzstan

A flat rate of 10% applies to most types of individual income.

Value Added Tax (VAT) in Kyrgyzstan

The Value-Added Tax (VAT) in Kyrgyzstan is set at 12%.

Social Security in Kyrgyzstan

In Kyrgyzstan, the social security contributions for employers and employees are as follows:

Employer Contributions

  • Total Contribution: 17.25% of an employee's gross salary.
  • Obligatory Pension Fund: 15%
  • Social Security Fund: 2.25%
  • 2% to the fund of obligatory social security
  • 0.25% to the employee's health fund

Employee Contributions

  • Total Contribution: 10% of an employee's gross salary.
  • State Cumulative Pension Fund: 2%
  • Pension Contributions: 8%

These contribution rates apply equally to both Kyrgyz citizens and foreign nationals working in Kyrgyzstan.

Work Visas Kyrgyzstan

The visas available to legally work in Kyrgyzstan include:

Employment Visa (Type "W")

  • Issued to foreigners seeking to work in Kyrgyzstan.
  • Allows entry for up to 60 days without the right to work.
  • After obtaining a work permit, it can be extended for up to 1 year.

Special Work Visa (Type "SW")

  • Issued for specific cases where a different procedure applies, such as employees of charitable foundations or certain skilled workers.
  • Valid for up to 60 days, with the possibility of extension for up to 1 year.

Digital Nomad Visa (Type “DN”)

  • The "Digital Nomad" visa (type "DN") is issued by the Department of Citizenship and Migration (DCS) to foreign citizens or stateless individuals working in information and communication technologies or software development.
  • This visa is granted at the request of the authorized state body for digital policy or by the holder of the "Digital Nomad" status and is valid for up to 6 months.

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