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Kyrgyzstan
Your guide to the employment landscape, working customs and local labor laws in Kyrgyzstan
Capital
Bishkek
Currency
Kyrgyzstani Som (KGS)
Languages
Krygyz, Russian, Uzbek
GDP per Capita
$1,211.74
Employer Tax
17.25 %
Payroll Frequency
Monthly
Kyrgyzstan sits as the 116th freest economy worldwide with an economic freedom score of 55.8. The country’s dependence on the trading bloc from the Soviet Union during the past era has made it difficult for them to transition to the demand economy. However, the country’s main economy is heavily dependent on the agricultural and raw materials sector.
Major economic hubs:
Bishkek, Osh
Skills in demand:
Local: 1
World: 4835
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Local: 5
World: 7193
Top Local Job Boards:
Top Local Job Boards
Number of LinkedIn users:
Number of LinkedIn users
Top Recruitment Agencies:
| Job Title | Average Monthly Salary (in KGS) | Average Monthly Salary (in USD) |
| Financial Manager | 38,100 | 444.68 |
| General Manager | 34,500 | 402.66 |
| Development Manager | 26,100 | 304.62 |
| Financial Analyst | 24,400 | 284.78 |
| Business Analyst | 26,000 | 303.45 |
| Project Manager | 21,700 | 253.27 |
Hiring in Kyrgyzstan requires you to be aware of the local employment laws, benefits, payroll, and taxes. Given below is everything you need to know on how to successfully onboard talents from Kyrgyzstan.
Contracts in Kyrgyzstan must be written according to the requirements of the Labour Code. The contract can be written in any language the two parties agree on; however, it’s required to have a Kyrgyzstan version to be recognized by the law.
The probationary period for new employees ranges from 3 to 6 months.
| Date | Name | Type |
| January 1 | New Year | National Holiday |
| January 2 | New Year Holiday | National Holiday |
| January 3 | New Year Holiday | National Holiday |
| January 4 | New Year Holiday | National Holiday |
| January 5 | New Year Holiday | National Holiday |
| January 6 | New Year Holiday | National Holiday |
| January 7 | Orthodox Christmas Day | National Holiday |
| February 23 | Defender of the Fatherland Day | National Holiday |
| March 8 | International Women’s Day | National Holiday |
| March 21 | National Holiday “Nooruz” | National Holiday |
| March 31 | Orozo Ait | National Holiday |
| April 7 | April People’s Revolution Day | National Holiday |
| May 1 | May Day | National Holiday |
| May 2 | May Day Holiday | National Holiday |
| May 5 | Constitution Day of the Kyrgyz Republic | National Holiday |
| May 9 | Victory Day | National Holiday |
| June 7 | Kurman Ait | National Holiday |
| June 9 | Day off for Kurman Ait | National Holiday |
| August 31 | Independence Day of the Kyrgyz Republic | National Holiday |
| November 7 | Days of History and Memory of Ancestors | National Holiday |
| November 8 | Days of History and Memory of Ancestors Holiday | National Holiday |
| November 10 | Day off for Days of History and Memory of Ancestors Holiday | National Holiday |
| Type of leave | Time period | Mandatory |
| Annual leave/Earned Leave | 28 days | Yes |
| Sick Leave | Depends on the company | Yes |
| Maternity Leave | 126 days | Yes |
Probation period
Leave compliance
Public and provincial holidays
Payroll cycle
Employees in Kyrgyzstan are paid on a monthly basis.
Minimum wage
The minimum wage in Kyrgyzstan is KGS 2,460.00 monthly.
Overtime pay
The standard working hours in Kyrgyzstan are 40 hours per week. The overtime pay in Kyrgyzstan must not be less than 1.5 times the employee’s normal rate for the first two hours. Employers must pay at the least, 2 times the normal rate when exceeding 3 or more overtime hours.
| Employer Type Contribution | Rate (%) |
| Obligatory Social Security | 2.00 |
| Employees Health Fund | 0.25 |
| Pension Contributions | 15.00 |
| Total | 17.25 |
| Employee Type Contribution | Rate (%) |
| State Cumulative Pension Fund | 2.00 |
| Pension Contributions | 8.00 |
| Total | 10.00 |
A 10% flat rate is applicable to most types of individual incomes.
The standard VAT in Kyrgyzstan is 12%, except for certain zero-rated supplies and exempt turnover.
The 13th-month pay is not mandatory in Kyrgyzstan.
Full-time employees in Kyrgyzstan are ensured to have insurance benefits such as
Fixed term Employees in Kyrgyzstan can be terminated for the following reasons.
The notice period before termination for probationary employees is a minimum of 3 days. For regular employees, it depends on the contract between the two parties.
Employees are entitled to a severance pay with a minimum of two average monthly wages.
You can apply for a Business Visa for Kyrgyzstan for up to 60 days with the purposes of negotiations, conferences and meetings, sporting events. These events must be organized by either state offices, local governments, international organizations, and legal entities.
The documents and requirements for in-person application are the same with the website. You will find all the necessary information once you go through the application process.
On the other hand, you can contact or go to your local Kyrgyz embassy to know the required documents for visa application.
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