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Kyrgyzstan’s E-Commerce Market Nears 3 Billion Soms with Tax Collection Surging

Kyrgyzstan’s E-Commerce Market Nears 3 Billion Soms with Tax Collection Surging

Bishkek, January 5, 2025 – The Europe Today: The electronic commerce market in Kyrgyzstan reached an impressive 3 billion soms during the period of January to November 2024, according to a report by Tazabek.

Since the start of the year, companies operating in the e-commerce sector have contributed 56.1 million soms in taxes. The e-commerce tax, set at 2% of proceeds, has shown remarkable growth, with a collection rate 6.3 times higher compared to the previous year.

This tax is applicable to companies and sole proprietors who sell goods online without a registered domain name or IP address in the Kyrgyz Republic.

The rapid growth in e-commerce tax collection reflects the increasing prominence of digital trade in Kyrgyzstan’s economy, underscoring the sector’s significant potential for future development.