{"id":39490,"date":"2026-07-02T17:00:21","date_gmt":"2026-07-02T11:00:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.amcham.kg\/?post_type=legalnews&p=39490"},"modified":"2026-07-02T17:00:21","modified_gmt":"2026-07-02T11:00:21","slug":"legal-digest-june-2026","status":"publish","type":"legalnews","link":"https:\/\/www.amcham.kg\/en\/legalnews\/legal-digest-june-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Legal Digest (June 2026)"},"content":{"rendered":"

On the establishment of the National Agency for Virtual Assets and Blockchain Technologies under the President of the Kyrgyz Republic<\/strong><\/p>\n

A Presidential Decree of the Kyrgyz Republic establishes the National Agency for Virtual Assets and Blockchain Technologies under the President of the Kyrgyz Republic (NAVA).<\/p>\n

The Agency is established to enhance the effectiveness of public administration in the field of virtual assets by separating the functions of development, regulation, and supervision among state authorities. NAVA is established on the basis of the State Institution \u00abSecretariat of the National Council for the Development of Virtual Assets and Blockchain Technologies under the President of the Kyrgyz Republic.\u00bb<\/p>\n

The Decree also approves the Regulation on NAVA, the staffing level of its state civil servants, the salary coefficients used to determine the official salaries of its state civil servants, and the percentage allowances for years of service.<\/p>\n

The Decree shall enter into force ten days after the date of its official publication.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

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On the introduction of administrative liability for violations of the legislation of the Kyrgyz Republic in the field of the halal industry.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Law introduces administrative liability for violations of the legislation of the Kyrgyz Republic in the field of the halal industry.<\/p>\n

Administrative liability is established, in particular, for violations of the requirements of technical regulations and standards applicable to the keeping and slaughter of farm animals, as well as to the production, processing, storage, transportation, and placing on the market of halal products and raw materials.<\/p>\n

Liability is also established for violations of the requirements applicable to feed for farm animals and fish used in the production of halal products, for placing halal products on the market without documents confirming compliance with the applicable technical regulations and standards, and for providing halal services without the required compliance documents.<\/p>\n

The Law also establishes liability for violations of the procedures for conformity assessment of halal products and halal services, as well as for issuing conformity documents without carrying out the mandatory conformity assessment procedures.<\/p>\n

The Law shall enter into force ten days after the date of its official publication.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

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On the introduction of a temporary ban on the export of timber and wood products from the Kyrgyz Republic outside the customs territory of the Eurasian Economic Union<\/strong><\/p>\n

By Resolution a temporary six-month ban has been imposed on the export of timber and wood products from the Kyrgyz Republic outside the customs territory of the Eurasian Economic Union.<\/span><\/p>\n

The ban applies to goods classified under EAEU CN FEA codes 4401, 4403, and 4407, with the exception of timber and wood products exported as humanitarian aid provided by the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

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On measures to improve the taxation system and tax administration<\/strong><\/p>\n

By Decree measures have been introduced to improve the taxation system and tax administration.<\/p>\n

For the purpose of improving the tax legislation of the Kyrgyz Republic, enhancing the efficiency of tax administration, and creating favorable conditions for the development of entrepreneurship, the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic has been instructed to submit to the Jogorku Kenesh of the Kyrgyz Republic proposals for amendments to the tax legislation.<\/p>\n

In particular, it is proposed to grant a five-year tax exemption to entities engaged in software and information systems development, including artificial intelligence technologies, business process outsourcing services, innovative start-ups, film, video and television production, as well as certain other creative activities. It is also proposed to establish a personal income tax rate of 5 percent for such entities.<\/p>\n

In addition, it is proposed to establish a unified tax rate of 5 percent for businesses providing sauna and bathhouse services, as well as catering services in the cities of Bishkek and Osh, and a rate of 3 percent for catering businesses operating in the rest of the territory of the Kyrgyz Republic.<\/p>\n

The Decree also proposes establishing a state social insurance contribution rate of 12 percent of the average monthly salary for entities engaged in the above-mentioned activities.<\/p>\n

The Decree shall enter into force on the date of its official publication.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

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On measures to create favorable conditions for attracting investment in the renewable energy sector and ensuring the energy security of the Kyrgyz Republic.<\/strong><\/p>\n

A Decree introduces measures aimed at creating favorable conditions for attracting investment in the renewable energy sector and ensuring the energy security of the Kyrgyz Republic.<\/p>\n

From July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027, temporary legal regulation of public relations is introduced to facilitate the implementation of these measures.<\/p>\n

The Decree also approves the Temporary Regulation governing the preparation, coordination, and implementation support of renewable energy projects during the period of the temporary legal regulation.<\/p>\n

The Decree shall enter into force ten days after the date of its official publication.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

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On the signing of the Law of the Kyrgyz Republic \u00abOn Occupational Safety and Health\u00bb<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Law of the Kyrgyz Republic \u00abOn Occupational Safety and Health,\u00bb adopted by the Jogorku Kenesh of the Kyrgyz Republic on April 22, 2026, has been signed.<\/p>\n

The Law has been adopted in a new edition and establishes the legal framework for the implementation of the constitutional right of citizens to the protection of life and health in the course of their employment. The Law regulates relations between employees and employers in the field of occupational safety and health and is aimed at ensuring safe working conditions that meet the requirements for protecting the life and health of employees.<\/p>\n

The new edition of the Law incorporates occupational safety and health provisions that were previously removed from the new edition of the Labor Code of the Kyrgyz Republic and aligns the regulation with the current labor legislation.<\/p>\n

Overall, the Law establishes a legal framework for effective oversight of compliance with occupational safety and health requirements and strengthens employers’ responsibility for ensuring safe working conditions.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

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