Kyrgyzstan Prepares to Scrap Excessive Business Permit Requirements

Kyrgyzstan's government is continuing to review permit documents and requirements imposed on entrepreneurs. Working meetings with representatives of state bodies were held under the chairmanship of Bakyt Torobaev, the president's special representative for special assignments. The cabinet's press service reported that participants discussed problems businesses face when obtaining permits and approvals.

Participants examined the justification for existing requirements, the possibility of simplifying procedures and removing duplicate documents. Particular attention was paid to the need for state bodies to justify each requirement. The assessment will take into account the purpose of permit documents and the time and financial costs borne by entrepreneurs when processing them.

Based on the results, proposals will be prepared to abolish excessive requirements and improve procedures. A specific list of documents proposed for abolition has not yet been presented, and meetings with state bodies and business representatives will continue. An interagency working group on permit review was created in September 2026 by cabinet chairman's order No. 618 and is headed by Torobaev. Its goals include shortening document processing times, eliminating duplicate procedures and reducing the administrative burden on entrepreneurs.