The American Chamber of Commerce in the Kyrgyz Republic (AmCham) is a leading international business association committed to creating favorable and competitive business environment in the Kyrgyz Republic.

AmCham brings together more than 120 large, medium and small enterprises from different sectors of the economy. The Chamber facilitates the development of a favorable business environment for local and international investors actively contributing to the economic growth of the Kyrgyz Republic. As a liaison between entrepreneurs and government agencies, the American Chamber of Commerce helps to improve the investment climate in the country.

Our Mission: Create a favorable investment climate in the Kyrgyz Republic, be a voice of business and a link between all stakeholders of the Kyrgyz Republic’s economic growth.

Our Vision: AmCham is the key player of public and private dialogue in creating conducive business environment and No. 1 business association in the country in advocating for the rights of entrepreneurs.

Dear Members of the American Chamber of Commerce and Partners,

Welcome to the official website of the American Chamber of Commerce in the Kyrgyz Republic. It is both an honor and a responsibility to address you as the Executive Director. I am sincerely grateful for your trust and interest in developing a professional community in the country.

As part of the global AmCham network, we take great pride in serving as a key connector between local and international business communities. Our mission is to foster entrepreneurship in a sustainable and dynamic business environment, promote the inflow of green investments, and support the growth of economy in the Kyrgyz Republic.

Today, AmCham unites over 100 companies across diverse sectors — from finance and telecommunications to consulting, construction, and mining. This diversity makes our Chamber strong, resilient, and open to new opportunities.

Everything we achieve is the result of our shared efforts. Your engagement, initiatives, and ideas shape the direction of our development. I firmly believe that only through collaboration can we create meaningful change and strengthen the business landscape both in Kyrgyzstan and beyond.

Thank you for your partnership, trust, and contribution to our common cause.

Sincerely,
Altynai Asanova
Executive Director
American Chamber of Commerce in the Kyrgyz Republic

Business connection and network

AmCham serves as a connecting link between businesses, policy-makers, international aid organizations and other stakeholders of the Kyrgyz Republic’s sustainable economic growth to achieve win-win solutions.

We organize:

• B2B meetings
• Business breakfasts with Government officials
• Business tours abroad
• Company tours and visits
• Committee meetings
• Sports and social events
• Other networking events

 Information support

AmCham provides strong information support to its members using all convenient communications means.

We keep our members informed of:

• member-companies’ news, their products and services
• local, regional and international business events
• news and articles regarding finance, marketing, taxes, etc.
• latest changes to the laws and regulations

using our regular products and channels:

• AmCham Newsletter
• Legal News Review
• Emails, website, social media

and promote:

• company news among our members and partners
• our members’ products and services both in the country and in foreign markets
• information on businesses and opportunities in the country to interested investors

Representation & Advocacy 

AmCham represents its members in public-private dialogue and organizes B2G meetings for them.

We:

• create effective platforms for addressing private sector challenges – round tables, conferences and forums
• develop recommendations related to the country and sector development strategies, key government decisions, laws and regulations, and send them to policy-makers
• raise sectoral issues and challenges based on the needs and recommendations of AmCham sub-committees

in cooperation with:

• the Cabinet of Ministers, ministries and other Government structures based on the needs of our members;
• business representatives and international organizations
• business associations and non-profit organizations

AmCham provides learning and development opportunities

• Trainings, seminars and webinars to improve the qualifications of companies’ employees
• Internship programs
• Mentorship programs
• and more…

Promote companies, their products and services

The Chamber is an effective platform for promoting the products and services of AmCham participating companies

• Information support using the Chamber’s information resources
• B2B meetings
• Tours and company visits
• Placing company information, logos and topical news on the Chamber website
• Posting company news in the monthly newsletter
• Mailing of company news to the Chamber members and partners

Visas support for business tours

AmCham members can receive letters of support for obtaining visas to the USA.

The Kyrgyz Republic is a country in Central Asia, with the population of over 6.5 million. Kyrgyzstan exports electricity, cotton, gold, meat, tobacco, garments, mercury, uranium, and wool. The country has a developed mining industry and clothing manufacture. According to the ranking of countries by the level of economic freedom in 2021, Kyrgyzstan holds the 78th position, which belongs to the “moderately free countries” category. In Central Asia, Kyrgyzstan ranks the second after the Republic of Kazakhstan. According to the World Bank’s Ease of Doing Business Ranking for 2020, Kyrgyzstan is at the 80th position out of 190 economies of the world.

The Kyrgyz Republic is attractive for investments in the following sectors of the economy:

• Information technology,
• Energy,
• Tourism,
• Agrobusiness.

Competitive advantages of the Kyrgyz Republic for investors:

• Liberal legislation,
• Transparent and favorable environment,
• Low tax rates,
• Qualified workforce,
• Low cost for electric energy,
• Low cost of living,
• Visa-free regime for 61 countries.