The Kyrgyz Ministry of Justice and the British Embassy in Kyrgyzstan have signed a memorandum to establish an International Center for Dispute Resolution based on English law within the newly designated Special Financial Investment Territory “Tamchy.”
The initiative follows legislation signed by President Sadyr Japarov establishing the Tamchy zone, a special legal and regulatory jurisdiction located in the Issyk-Kul region. The zone is designed to attract both domestic and foreign investment by offering tax incentives and a favorable business environment, particularly in sectors such as manufacturing, tourism, wellness, and transport infrastructure.
A central component of the initiative is the creation of an international arbitration and dispute resolution center operating under English common law, a legal system based on judicial precedent and widely used in major financial hubs like London, Dubai, and Singapore.
Under the memorandum, the British Embassy will support the Kyrgyz government by helping to engage a team of legal consultants to assist in implementing English law within the centre’s framework. The aim is to build a transparent, neutral, and internationally credible mechanism for resolving investment and commercial disputes in Kyrgyzstan.
Government officials described the center as a strategic step toward building a modern, rule-based platform for impartial dispute resolution. By integrating English common law principles, Kyrgyzstan aims to enhance investor confidence, ensure legal predictability, and strengthen its position as a competitive and secure destination for international capital.
