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Easily manage employment in Kyrgyzstan

Make employment in Kyrgyzstan easy. Let us handle payroll, benefits, taxes, compliance, and even stock options for your team in Kyrgyzstan, all in one easy-to-use platform.

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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.

The Kyrgyz minimum wage is fixed at 2,337 Kyrgyzstani som per month but is largely applied on a nominal basis.

Competitive benefits package in Kyrgyzstan

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Mental health support

Flexible work schedule

Pension or 401(K)

Life and Disability Insurance

Other Insurance

Facts & Stats

Capital

Bishkek

Official language

Kyrgyz, Russian

Currency

Kyrgyzstani som

Population

6586600

Cost of living index

2021

GDP real growth rate

0.00%

Payroll frequency

Bi-monthly or monthly

VAT rate

12%

Ease of doing business

Easy

Grow your team in Kyrgyzstan with Remote

You can pay contractors now in Kyrgyzstan with Remote in some currencies (talk to a Remote expert now for more details).

Companies hiring in Kyrgyzstanare typically required to either own a legal entity in the country or work with a global employment solutions provider to employ on the company's behalf. 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, using a global HR platform like Remote makes it easy to hire workers in full compliance with all local legislation. In the countries where we do offer our Employer of Record product, Remote takes on responsibility for compliance so you can focus on hiring great talent and growing your business.

Kyrgyzstan, like many other countries, treats self-employed individuals or contractors and full-time employees differently. Misclassification of contractors in Kyrgyzstan may lead to fines and penalties for the offending company.

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Contractor management in Kyrgyzstan

Hiring contractors in Kyrgyzstan can be a strategic and cost-effective way for businesses to complete projects without the obligations of hiring full-time employees. Whether you are engaging independent contractors for specialized services or bringing in subcontractors for various projects, understanding Kyrgyzstan’s labor laws and federal regulations is essential.

Staying compliant with Remote’s contractor management

Remote helps businesses stay compliant when hiring contractors globally with these key features:

  • Global compliance support: Ensures adherence to labor laws in 200+ countries with localized contracts and proper documentation.

  • Misclassification protection: Includes built-in compliance checks and seamless contractor-to-employee conversion.

  • Centralized documentation: Maintains essential records for audits and automates tax filings.

  • Legal expertise: Provides guidance on complex local labor laws, simplifying international hiring.

Remote’s streamlined approach minimizes compliance risks and simplifies contractor management for businesses.

Seamless contractor payments with Remote

Remote simplifies contractor payments with:

  • Automated processing: One-click approvals, bulk payments, recurring invoices, and real-time tracking.

  • Global coverage: Payments in 200+ countries, multiple payment methods, and currency flexibility.

  • Cost and compliance: Fair price guarantee (pay only for active contractors), built-in compliance with regional regulations, and localized contracts.

Learn more about how Remote simplifies contractor management in Kyrgyzstan — get started for free today.

Transparent Pricing in Kyrgyzstan

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Employer of Record

$699

per employee/month

  • Hire without opening a local entity in 90+ countries

  • Onboarding with a dedicated specialist

  • Local payroll paid on time, every time

  • Compliance protections built-in

  • Competitive, flexible and localized benefits

  • Dedicated in-house experts for local support

  • Includes HR Essentials as standard

Payroll

$29

per employee/month

  • Powerful, transparent international payroll

  • Simple self-service platform

  • Personalized support from dedicated specialists

  • Adhere to local payroll regulations in every country

  • Integrated benefits management

  • Includes HR Core as standard

Contractor Management

$29

per contractor/month

  • Only pay for contractors you actively work with

  • Work with international contractors

  • Create, edit, and sign tailored, localized contracts

  • Approve contractor invoices with one click or auto-pay

  • Transparent payments with complete visibility

  • Includes HR Core as standard