Kyrgyzstan Launches Unified Digital Tax Platform

Almambet Shykmamatov, chairman of Kyrgyzstan’s State Tax Service (STS), has unveiled a new digital platform that consolidates all tax-related data into a single system. The automated tax analysis platform, Salyq Kuzot, enables online tracking of the tax status of every citizen and company operating in the country. According to Shykmamatov, tax officials previously had to manually collect data on tax payments, insurance contributions, and financial statements from multiple sources and agencies. With the launch of Salyq Kuzot, this information is now integrated into a unified system, significantly improving efficiency. During a demonstration of the system, the STS head showcased its functionality, including detailed reports on state budget revenues broken down by region, district, and city. The platform also allows for real-time identification of companies evading tax obligations. The launch of Salyq Kuzot comes amid a broader national effort to reduce bureaucracy across public administration. Since early last year, the National Institute for Strategic Studies of the Kyrgyz Republic (NISI) has led reforms aimed at streamlining citizens’ interactions with state institutions and improving the efficiency of government operations. As part of these reforms, redundant government bodies are being phased out. The National Statistical Committee of Kyrgyzstan, for example, has closed several regional offices, resulting in the layoff of approximately 100 employees. One of the most significant policy changes is a new regulation prohibiting ministries and agencies from requesting information directly from citizens if the data can be obtained through interagency cooperation. The measure is intended to speed up administrative processes and reduce the bureaucratic burden on the public.

Uzbekistan to Introduce Special Tax System for High Earners

Uzbekistan is preparing to implement a new tax regime targeting the country’s highest earners, marking a significant shift in its approach to income taxation. The plan was announced by Mubin Mirzayev, First Deputy Chairman of the State Tax Committee, during a press conference on April 1. According to Mirzayev, more than 18 million of Uzbekistan’s 38 million residents currently earn income and pay taxes. “We have developed special tax rules for individuals with the highest incomes,” he said. “A comprehensive database will be established to prevent income concealment or misreporting.” The new system, which will take approximately a year to fully develop, will be electronic and designed to track both domestic and international income. “If a resident of Uzbekistan earns income abroad, they will also be required to pay taxes on it here,” Mirzayev stated. For non-residents, the system will consider taxes already paid in other jurisdictions to prevent double taxation. Currently, most Central Asian countries apply a flat income tax rate regardless of earnings. Uzbekistan’s plan signals a departure from that model, aligning more closely with progressive tax policies seen in other parts of the world. Mirzayev noted that the proposal echoes ideas once suggested by U.S. President Donald Trump, who advocated for tailored tax rules for high-income individuals to enhance fairness. The reform is part of broader government efforts to strengthen tax collection and promote greater equity in the system. Officials emphasize that the overarching goal is to ensure that all citizens, particularly high earners, contribute their fair share.