Sole trader and LLC registration in Kyrgyzstan

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.

How to register a business via Tunduk

  1. 1

    Prepare documents

    Passport, TIN, address. For an LLC — charter, founders' resolution and director details.

  2. 2

    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.

  3. 3

    Get the certificate

    Sole trader — same day, LLC — 1–3 days. You are simultaneously registered with the Tax Service and Social Fund.

  4. 4

    Choose a tax regime

    Patent, single tax 2–6% or the general regime with VAT — file a notice within 30 days.

  5. 5

    Open an account

    Banks listed below open accounts for free; some register sole traders right at the branch.

Sole trader or LLC: which to choose

ParameterSole traderLLC
RegistrationTax Service or Tunduk, 1 day, freeMinistry of Justice via Tunduk, 1–3 days, no state duty
Charter capitalNot requiredAny, from KGS 1
LiabilityAll personal assetsLimited to the capital contribution
TaxesPatent or single tax 2–6% (up to KGS 30m revenue)Single tax 2–6% or general regime: VAT 12%, profit tax 10%
AccountingSimplified, can do it yourselfFull, needs an accountant or service
Profit withdrawalFreely, no extra taxDividends taxed at 10%

Banks with free registration and accounts

5 offers

Optima Bank

Start

Opening
Free
Monthly fee
Free
Payment order
25 KGS
Acquiring
1.8%
Online banking
Online

KICB

Lite

Opening
Free
Monthly fee
Free
Payment order
30 KGS
Acquiring
1.9%
Online banking
Online

MBank

MBusiness

Opening
Free
Monthly fee
Free
Payment order
20 KGS
Acquiring
1.5%
Online banking
Online

Eldik Bank

Eldik Business

Opening
Free
Monthly fee
150 KGS
Payment order
20 KGS
Acquiring
1.9%
Online banking
Online

FINCA Bank

Micro Business

Opening
Free
Monthly fee
100 KGS
Payment order
25 KGS
Acquiring
2.2%
Online banking
Online

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Frequently asked questions

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.

Customer reviews

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Aiyl Bank

Farm loan at 10%

Under the state agricultural finance programme I took KGS 800,000 for machinery. Processing took 2 weeks, but the rate is subsidised.

Жыргалбек У., Нарын · August 1, 2026

FINCA Bank

Shop loan in 3 days

FINCA gave KGS 500,000 working capital at 22%. The loan officer came to the shop himself and we signed on the spot.

Азамат Р., Ош · July 1, 2026

Kompanion Bank

Loan for a guesthouse on Issyk-Kul

Kompanion financed our guesthouse renovation — KGS 1.2M at 19% for 3 years with an off-season deferral. They understand the tourism business.

Чынара Ж., Каракол · July 24, 2026