3. What is required in order to apply for a construction license?

As mentioned above, to obtain a construction license, a foreign legal entity should establish a local subsidiary in the Kyrgyz Republic. The local company wishing to obtain a license will then be required to submit to the Licensing Authority a list of documents provided by law.

Some of the documents which will be required include: the completed application (standard form for issuance of the construction license), an individual tax number and proof of insurance contributions by the subsidiary, proof of payment of the processing fee for the construction license, a copy of the certificate of state registration of the subsidiary with the Ministry of Justice, a list of construction projects applied for by the subsidiary or local enterprise as well as substantial documents related to the subsidiaries business structure and competencies, including the competencies of staff and the safety of equipment.

The construction license implies several levels of responsibility. Depending on the type of construction works and the degree of complexity involved, the level of responsibility is established in accordance with the Rules for Appointing the Level of Responsibility at the time of licensing.