The development of the legislation in the field of protection of personal information in the Kyrgyz Republic has started relatively recently. On April 14, 2008, the Kyrgyz Republic adopted Law No. 58 “On Personal Information” (hereinafter the “Law 2008”), aimed to strengthen the state policy in the field of personal data management, as well as to protect the rights and freedoms of people whose personal data are being collected, processed and used.

KPMG interviewed over a thousand business leaders from corporations in Europe, America and Asia to know their opinion about key economic issues. The Global CEO Outlook 2017 includes leader’s opinions from 11 industries – from automotive industry to retail and pharmacy.

Kyrgyzstan-US business forum was held on July 11 in Bishkek as part of the visit of a trade mission of major American companies to Kyrgyzstan. During the forum, the US trade mission held B2B meetings with local companies and government agencies.

IBC calls on both sides to reach a compromise solution, completing consultations on the settlement of legal disputes in the near future. It is necessary for both Centerra Gold Inc. and the Government of the Kyrgyz Republic.

Executive Director of the International Business Council, Askar Sydykov, moderated B2B meetings of business representatives in mining, power, infrastructure, manufacturing, and tourism.

The delegation of sixteen UK companies, led by British Ambassador to Kyrgyzstan Robin Ord-Smith and Nigel Peters, the director of London based consultancy firm British Expertise, took part in the Kyrgyz-British Forum, "A World of Opportunities."

The Civil Code of the Kyrgyz Republic provides that a shareholder of a limited liability company has the right to withdraw from the company at any time, irrespective of the consent of other shareholders (Article 134).

Kalikova & Associates presents updated information and reference guide "Doing Business in Kyrgyz Republic: Legal Aspects", 2016 edition

Many of global trends underscore a drive for more responsible leadership to improve approaches to funding, developing and operating infrastructure.

Heads of the Eurasian Economic Union member states signed the EEU Customs Code at the summit of the Supreme Eurasian Economic Council on December 26 in St. Petersburg. The new Customs Code will enter into force from July 1, 2017.

Lawyers of the Kalikova & Associates law firm have prepared an Information Letter about the latest changes in the legislation of the Kyrgyz Republic on foreign migration related to the registration of foreign citizens.

Members of the International Business Council took part in the Bishkek Investment Forum 2016 (BIF) held on December 8 in Kyrgyzstan. The JIA Business Association together with the Economy Ministry of Kyrgyzstan, the Embassy of India in Kyrgyzstan and the FSDS Public Foundation organized the forum.