Optima Bank
Start
- Opening
- Free
- Monthly fee
- Free
- Payment order
- 25 KGS
- Acquiring
- 1.8%
- Online banking
- Online
Free via Tunduk in 1–3 days. Compare sole trader vs LLC, pick a tax regime and open a current account at a bank with free registration.
Prepare documents
Passport, TIN, address. For an LLC — charter, founders' resolution and director details.
Submit the application
On the Tunduk portal or at a service centre: sole traders are registered by the Tax Service, LLCs by the Ministry of Justice via one-stop shop.
Get the certificate
Sole trader — same day, LLC — 1–3 days. You are simultaneously registered with the Tax Service and Social Fund.
Choose a tax regime
Patent, single tax 2–6% or the general regime with VAT — file a notice within 30 days.
Open an account
Banks listed below open accounts for free; some register sole traders right at the branch.
| Parameter | Sole trader | LLC |
|---|---|---|
| Registration | Tax Service or Tunduk, 1 day, free | Ministry of Justice via Tunduk, 1–3 days, no state duty |
| Charter capital | Not required | Any, from KGS 1 |
| Liability | All personal assets | Limited to the capital contribution |
| Taxes | Patent or single tax 2–6% (up to KGS 30m revenue) | Single tax 2–6% or general regime: VAT 12%, profit tax 10% |
| Accounting | Simplified, can do it yourself | Full, needs an accountant or service |
| Profit withdrawal | Freely, no extra tax | Dividends taxed at 10% |
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Registration is free and takes 1 day at the Tax Service or via Tunduk. A patent costs from KGS 500 a month depending on activity and region.
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