On the adoption of the Water Code of the Kyrgyz Republic

The Water Code of Kyrgyz Republic was adopted.

Code regulates relations concerning the use, protection, and development of water resources to ensure stable, sufficient, and safe water supply for the population of the Kyrgyz Republic, environmental protection, and efficient management of the national water fund. Matters related to drinking water supply and sanitation are governed by separate legislation.

The Water Code shall enter into force six months after its official publication.

The Water Code applies to legal relations arising after its entry into force, concerning the management, use, and protection of water resources, water bodies, hydraulic structures, as well as lands of the water and irrigation funds.

On the introduction of tracking and control stamps in the Kyrgyz Republic

The regulation on the rules for issuing and using tracking and control stamps in the Kyrgyz Republic has been approved.

Products manufactured in or imported into Kyrgyzstan that are included in the list approved by the Cabinet of Ministers must be labeled with tracking and control stamps.

Legal entities, individual entrepreneurs, and individuals are prohibited from selling, shipping, importing, transporting, or consigning such products without the required stamps.

Starting from July 15, 2025, labeling becomes mandatory for bottled water, including mineral and carbonated water, classified under HS code 2201. As of February 1, 2026, the circulation of remaining unlabeled bottled water, including mineral and carbonated, will be prohibited.

The resolution enters into force ten days after its official publication.

On the approval of the list of specialties and admission quotas for students to higher and secondary vocational educational institutions of the Kyrgyz Republic based on State educational grants for the 2025–2026 academic year

The resolution approves the lists of specialties and admission quotas for students to higher and secondary vocational education institutions of the Kyrgyz Republic under state educational grants for the 2025–2026 academic year.

The Ministry of Science, Higher Education, and Innovation of the Kyrgyz Republic is instructed to establish the admission plan for the 2025–2026 academic year, broken down by higher education institutions and subordinate secondary vocational institutions.

As part of this plan, a pilot test of a voucher-based funding model for state educational grants will be conducted for bachelor’s, specialist, and secondary vocational education programs in pedagogical fields.

The resolution enters into force on the date of its official publication.

On the introduction of liability for the dissemination of false (inaccurate) information

The law introduces liability for the dissemination of false (Inaccurate) information.

The dissemination of false information through mass media or the Internet, which results in a breach of public order, the rights and lawful interests of citizens or organizations, or legally protected interests of society or the state—if not classified as a criminal offense—shall result in an administrative fine of 200 calculation indicators for individuals and 650 for legal entities.

The law enters into force ten days after its official publication.

On the adoption of the Law of the Kyrgyz Republic «On the special financial investment territory «Tamchy» with a special legal regime and status»

The Law «On the Special Financial Investment Territory «Tamchy» with a Special Legal Regime and Status» has been adopted.

The law establishes the legal framework for the operation of the special financial and investment zone «Tamchy», including its special status and regime, and regulates its establishment, boundary adjustments, and functioning.

The «Tamchy» SFIZ is established to boost the economy of the Kyrgyz Republic, attract investments, improve the investment climate, safeguard the rights of investors (including foreign investors), and foster the development of industries, transport infrastructure, tourism, resort sectors, and other purposes defined by the law.

The law comes into force 10 days after its official publication.

On the reduction of the list of plastic products prohibited from circulation

The law clarifies the list of plastic products prohibited from circulation.

The list of prohibited items now includes:

• non-recyclable single-use plastic tableware;
• plastic egg containers;
• plastic coffee capsules;
• plastic mesh produce bags.

The Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic will determine which types of plastic bags and disposable plastic tableware remain permitted.

The complete ban on plastic bags and plastic products in the Issyk-Kul resort area, including park-beach zones and the lakeshore, has been lifted. Only items specified in the approved list are now prohibited.

The law takes effect upon official publication.

On the optimization of activities of Authorized State Bodies in the Tax and Customs Sectors

The activities of authorized state bodies in the tax and customs sectors have been optimized.

For the purpose of enhancing tax administration systems and optimizing the activities of state authorities in the field of customs regulation, Decree has established:

• The State Tax Service under the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic, formed through reorganization of the State Tax Service under the Ministry of Finance of the Kyrgyz Republic and the State Agency for Control over Production and Circulation of Ethyl Alcohol and Alcohol Products under the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic;
• The State Customs Service under the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic, created on the basis of the State Customs Service under the Ministry of Finance of the Kyrgyz Republic.

The Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic is instructed to transfer to the State Tax Service under the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic the authority of the Ministry of Finance of the Kyrgyz Republic in the field of control over production and circulation of jewelry, including:

• assaying and hallmarking of precious metal items;
• identification and expert examination of gemstones;
• implementation of assay supervision in the territory of the Kyrgyz Republic.

This Decree shall enter into force on the date of its official publication.

On the approval of the regulation on the procedure for determining the cadastral value of real estate

The Regulation on the procedure for determining the cadastral value of real estate has been approved.

Regulation establishes the procedure for determining the cadastral value of real estate objects and governs the process of state cadastral valuation by the authorized state body.

The authority to maintain the register and determine the cadastral value of real estate objects is vested in the State Agency for Land Resources, Cadastre, Geodesy and Cartography under the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic. The calculation of cadastral value is performed using specialized software.

The state cadastral valuation procedure includes:

• conducting cadastral valuation as of January 1 of the current year;
• determining the cadastral value of newly registered real estate objects entered in the Unified State Register of Real Estate Rights;
• revision of cadastral value for objects where register changes affecting their valuation have been made;
• consideration of received objections regarding the determined cadastral value.

On the introduction of criminal liability for the Intentional transfer or sale of electronic payment instruments and SIM cards to third Parties

The law introduces liability for the intentional transfer or sale of electronic payment means, virtual asset wallets, and SIM cards to third parties.

The intentional transfer or sale by a bank client, other financial service provider, virtual asset service provider, or telecom subscriber to third parties of electronic payment instruments, virtual wallets, or SIM cards with access and control granted at the direction and for the benefit of third parties for unlawful purposes, resulting in minor damage, shall be punishable by a fine of 200 to 500 calculation indices.

For the same actions:

• causing substantial, large-scale or especially large-scale damage;
• committed by a group of persons;
• committed through abuse of official position;
• more severe criminal penalties shall apply.

A first-time offender who actively assists in uncovering, preventing the crime or identifying other perpetrators shall be exempt from criminal liability, provided their actions do not constitute another offense.

This law shall enter into force 10 days after its official publication.

On amendments to certain legislative acts of the Kyrgyz Republic regarding citizens’ appeals to State Authorities

The law introduces amendments to certain legislative acts of the Kyrgyz Republic regarding citizens’ appeals to State Authorities.

 

This law aims to improve the legal framework of the Kyrgyz Republic regarding citizen appeals, enhance accountability of state and local government officials for violations of appeal procedures, and ensure the constitutional right of citizens to submit appeals to government and local self-government bodies, which are obliged to provide reasoned responses within legally established timeframes.

 

The Code of Offenses of the Kyrgyz Republic has been supplemented with a new provision establishing liability for violations of citizen appeal procedures.

Officials of state and local government bodies who commit:

• unlawful refusal to accept or consider appeals;
• violation of consideration deadlines;
• failure to provide a written (electronic) response;
• failure to take measures to restore violated citizen rights, shall be subject to, a fine of 100 calculation indicators.

The Law of the Kyrgyz Republic «On the Procedure for Considering Citizen Appeals» has been amended with the following provisions:

• clarified scope of application;
• refined definition of «electronic appeal»;
• detailed procedure for considering electronic and repeated appeals;
• established timeframes for submitting appeals;
• expanded requirements for written appeals,
• supplemented list of grounds for leaving appeals without consideration.

The law shall enter into force 10 days after its official publication.

On the adoption of the Land Code of the Kyrgyz Republic

The Land Code of the Kyrgyz Republic has been signed.

The Land Code of the Kyrgyz Republic establishes the legal framework for regulating land relations in the country. It defines the mechanisms for acquiring, exercising and terminating land rights, including their registration and land category transformation. The Code aims to promote land market development while maintaining a balance between state, municipal and private ownership, as well as ensuring rational use and protection of land resources.

The Land Code comes into force 10 days after official publication. The legislation ensures continuity of legal regulation: previously established land relations remain valid, while old regulations continue to apply only to the extent they don’t contradict the new Code.

Special attention is given to protecting acquired rights.

The law guarantees the preservation of previously registered land rights and provides for their gradual harmonization with new requirements, including transition to a unified cadastral system. It specifically confirms citizens’ rights to garden-dacha plots acquired before 1999.

On the introduction of a pilot regime for establishing a temporary State monopoly on the supply and provision of International internet traffic

The decree introduces a pilot regime establishing a temporary 100-percent state monopoly on the supply and provision of international internet traffic within the territory of the Kyrgyz Republic.

For the duration of the pilot regime, LLC «ElCat» is designated as the exclusive operator authorized to:

• Provide international internet traffic to the territory of the Kyrgyz Republic;
• Facilitate international internet traffic transit through the territory of the Kyrgyz Republic.

All telecommunications and data transmission operators providing and/or transiting international internet traffic within the Kyrgyz Republic must transfer their existing international internet traffic purchase contracts to LLC «ElCat» within two months to coordinate further cooperation terms.

The Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic shall transfer 100% of the charter capital share of LLC «Aknet» to LLC «ElCat».

This Decree comes into force from the date of its official publication.

On the establishment of the policy rate by the National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic

By resolution of the Board of the National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic, the policy rate of the National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic is set at 9, 25 percent per annum.

This resolution shall enter into force on July 29, 2025.

On amendments to certain legislative acts of the Kyrgyz Republic (Civil Code of the KR, Civil Procedure Code of the KR)

The Law of the Kyrgyz Republic «On Amendments to Certain Legislative Acts of the Kyrgyz Republic (to the Civil Code of the Kyrgyz Republic, the Civil Procedure Code of the Kyrgyz Republic) » has been signed.

Law simplifies the forced liquidation procedure for inactive legal entities and updates state registry data. Key amendments include:

• Founders may now initiate forced liquidation through court in case of death or absence of a co-founder;
• The creditors’ claims period has been reduced to a minimum of one month from the liquidation notice publication;
• Liquidation requests from tax authorities, registration bodies and founders will be processed through simplified writ proceedings.

The Law takes effect one month after official publication.

On amendments to the Constitutional Law «On the National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic»

The Constitutional Law of the Kyrgyz Republic «On Amendments to the Constitutional Law of the Kyrgyz Republic «On the National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic» has been signed.

 Law amends the banking legislation of the Kyrgyz Republic to strengthen consumer protection in financial services. It abolishes the provision to establish a financial ombudsman service, as the National Bank already has the necessary authority to handle relevant consumer complaints.

The existing alternative dispute resolution mechanism through the Deposit Protection Agency remains in force. Since March 2024, the Agency has been authorized to handle distressed borrowers’ complaints. The decision to cancel the creation of a separate service is based on economic feasibility considerations and the absence of need to duplicate functions of existing institutions.

On amendments to certain legislative acts regarding credit information exchange and the establishment of Self-Restriction on entering into credit transactions

The Law «On Amendments to Certain Legislative Acts of the Kyrgyz Republic on the Exchange of Credit Information and the Establishment of a Self-Restriction on Entering into Credit Transaction» has been signed.

Law aims to protect citizens from financial fraud involving unauthorized loan applications and regulate credit information exchange. Key amendments:

The Law «On Credit Information Exchange» is amended to:

• Require lenders to check self-restriction registers and deny loans if restrictions exist;
• Allow individuals to freely set/remove loan restrictions via the State E-Services Portal, selecting credit bureaus for notification.

Article 10 of the Law «On Banks and Banking Activity» is supplemented with:

• Mandatory bank checks of client self-restriction status;
• Credit agreements concluded in violation of these requirements shall be deemed null and void.