Moving to Kyrgyzstan: taxes, residence and life
How to become tax resident in Kyrgyzstan: personal, dividend and corporate tax, 1 residence programmes, tax-residency requirements and climate. Explore the basics and compare residence routes.
Taxes
In Kyrgyzstan the top income tax rate is 10%, dividends are taxed at up to 0% and companies pay 10% corporate tax.
How to move and become tax resident
To become tax resident in Kyrgyzstan you need at least 183 days a year (183 days in 12 months). The typical route is Temporary residence via business/investment: Swiss visa-free 60 days; residence via company/investment (investor visa); no retiree visa There are 1 open residence programmes in Kyrgyzstan — see the list below.
Living there
Bishkek has a hot-summer continental climate with winter highs around 3.3 °C and summer highs around 31.5 °C.
Key facts
| Top income tax | 10% |
|---|---|
| Dividend tax | 0% |
| Corporate tax | 10% |
| Résidence fiscale | après 183 jours — 183 days in 12 months |
| Voie de résidence typique | Temporary residence via business/investment — Swiss visa-free 60 days; residence via company/investment (investor visa); no retiree visa |
| Type de climat | hot-summer continental · 3.3° / 31.5° (Bishkek) |
Residence programmes in Kyrgyzstan
Active programmes
- Investor visa (type I) and residence permit — Investissement CHF 91'000 · 2026-10
Jan 2026: govt considering USD 300–400k investor residence permit (not enacted)
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Frequently asked questions
How many days do I need to spend in Kyrgyzstan to become tax resident?
après 183 jours. 183 days in 12 months Flat 10% PIT
How much tax will I pay in Kyrgyzstan?
In Kyrgyzstan the top income tax rate is 10%, dividends are taxed at up to 0% and companies pay 10% corporate tax.
Which residence programmes does Kyrgyzstan offer?
Investor visa (type I) and residence permit (CHF 91'000)
What is the usual way to move to Kyrgyzstan?
Temporary residence via business/investment. Swiss visa-free 60 days; residence via company/investment (investor visa); no retiree visa
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