Published: 27.10.2026
Kyrgyzstan has proposed accreditation and a state fee of 200,000 soms for non-resident legal entities opening and maintaining accounts with commercial banks. The draft provides for document checks and a register of accredited companies administered through Kyrgyz Export.
According to sources, this is not a bank opening commission but a separate state fee for permission to use an account in Kyrgyzstan. For foreign companies, it adds an upfront cost and a mandatory document-review stage before access to the banking system. The measure primarily affects investors, entrepreneurs and companies using Kyrgyzstan for operations or transfers. It is worth monitoring for anyone planning to establish a business or maintain company banking locally, as the detailed accreditation procedure is being introduced through a draft resolution.