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Employ in Kyrgyzstan with ease.
Remote makes employment in Kyrgyzstan easy. With our localized contracts, easy invoice management, and best-in-class compliance, you can grow your global team with confidence. Note that we can currently employ contractors in Kyrgyzstan but our employer of record services are not yet live.
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We own our own entity in the countries where we operate to shield your company from risk and provide you and your employees with the signature Remote experience.
Capital city
Bishkek
Currency
Kyrgyzstani som
(С̲, KGS)Languages spoken
Kyrgyz, Russian
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Facts & Stats
Capital city
Bishkek
Currency
Kyrgyzstani som
(С̲, KGS)Languages spoken
Kyrgyz, Russian
Population size
6,586,600 (2020)
Ease of doing business
Easy
Cost of living index
$ (2021)
Payroll frequency
Bi-monthly or monthly
VAT - standard rate
12%
GDP - real growth rate
0.0% (2019)
Grow your team in Kyrgyzstan with Remote
You can pay contractors now in Kyrgyzstan with Remote in some currencies (talk to an expert now for full details).
Note that we are busy building our own entity in Kyrgyzstan to provide you with the best possible employment solutions for your employees, but our employer of record service is not yet live in this country.
To employ in Kyrgyzstan, companies must own a local legal entity in the country or work with a global employment solution. Developing the processes required to manage payroll, benefits, taxes, and onboarding in countries like Kyrgyzstan can get complicated fast, especially without localized expertise.
If you're looking to start hiring in a country like this, partnering with a global employment solution like Remote makes it easy for your company to employ workers quickly, cost-effectively, and in full compliance with all local legislation.
In the countries where we do offer our EOR services, Remote takes on the responsibility and legal risks of international employment so you can focus on hiring great talent and growing your business.
Employing in Kyrgyzstan
The Labor Code of the Kyrgyz Republic (enacted 2004) spells out provisions for employee protections and workers’ rights for Kyrgyzstan’s workforce of 2.4 million.
Employees in Kyrgyzstan enjoy protections against discrimination based on age, religion, sexual orientation, gender expression, and race.
Common questions that could come up during the hiring process include minimum wage, overtime rates, and guaranteed paid time off. Remote can help you offer a complete, competitive, and compliant benefits package to your employees in Kyrgyzstan.
Public holidays
Below are national public holidays applicable for all regions in this country. Remote customers have access to a detailed list of regional public holidays within the Remote platform. Sign up now to access all public holiday information.
Date | Holiday Name | Extra information |
|---|---|---|
| May 3 | Orozo Ait | End of Ramadan |
| November 7 | Days of History and Memory of Ancestors | |
| March 8 | International Women's Day | |
| April 7 | April People's Revolution Day | |
| May 1 | International Labor Day | |
| May 9 | Victory Day | |
| May 5 | Constitution Day of the Kyrgyz Republic | |
| January 1 | New Year | |
| March 21 | Nooruz | |
| July 10 | Kurman Ait | Feast of Sacrfice |
| August 31 | Independence Day of the Kyrgyz Republic | |
| November 8 | Days of History and Memory of Ancestors | |
| January 7 | Orthodox Christmas Day | |
| January 8 | Election Day | |
| February 23 | Defender of the Fatherland Day | Originally known as Red Army Day |
Minimum wage
The Kyrgyz minimum wage is fixed at 1970 Kyrgyzstani som ($19.15) per month but is largely applied on a nominal basis.
Competitive benefits package in Kyrgyzstan
At Remote, we’re obsessed with helping you craft the best possible employee experience for your team. We are leading the way in practicing “fair equity”, which means making sure employees everywhere have access to both the required and supplemental benefits they need to thrive (and that will allow you to attract the best local talent).
We are still busy building our own entity in Kyrgyzstan, but our benefits packages for all countries are tailored to fulfill the local needs of your employees. Typically, our packages contain some or all of the following benefits:
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Mental Health Support
- Flexible work schedule
- Pension or 401(K)
- Life and Disability Insurance
- Other insurance
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Taxes in Kyrgyzstan
Learn how employment taxes affect your payroll and your employees’ paychecks in Kyrgyzstan.
Employer
2.25%: Social contributions (i.e., 2% to the obligatory social security fund & 0.25% to employees’ health fund)
15%: Pension contributions
Employee
2%: State cumulative pension fund
8%: Pension contributions
Personal income tax rates
10%: Single, flat tax rate
Types of leave
Paid time off
Employees are entitled to four weeks of paid leave annually, which can either be taken at a stretch, or split into two instances of two weeks each.
Public holidays
There are 11 national holidays.
Sick leave
Employees are entitled to paid sick leave.
Maternity leave
Female employees are entitled to 136 days (i.e., around 19 weeks) of paid maternity leave, starting 70 days before delivery and lasting until 56 days after delivery, and paid for by the social insurance agency.
Paternity/parental leave
Parents and other relatives of a newborn can take unpaid childcare leave for up to 36 months after a child’s birth, during which the employees concerned can either take a clean break from work, work part time, or from home.
Employment termination
Termination process
Employee contracts can be terminated by either party, provided just cause is established, such as dishonesty, negligence, fraud, or any other work-related offences. That aside, notice should be provided in advance – provided both parties agree to it.
Notice period
Employers are required to provide a written notice at least a month before an employee is let go, or just two weeks prior, if the employee is being let go for insufficient qualifications or health reasons.
Severance pay
Employees who’re dismissed unfairly are entitled to a severance package of up to 12 months’ wages paid at once.
Probation periods
Probation periods in Kyrgyzstan can last up to three months for general employees, or up to six months, for managerial positions. During this period, either party can terminate the arrangement by providing written notice three days’ prior.
