Naryn SEZ approves new fee rates for mining, data centers and AI

The Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan has approved a new procedure for calculating fees for operations in the Naryn Free Economic Zone for data centers, mining companies, and developers of software and artificial intelligence technologies. During the first year of commercial operation, such enterprises will be exempt from the fee, in the second year a rate of 1.5% will be set, and starting from the third year, the rate will be 3% of the estimated cost of consumed electricity.

According to the document, the special procedure applies to companies engaged in the operation of data processing centers, activities in the field of virtual assets, including mining, software development, and the advancement of AI technologies.

At the same time, a mandatory condition applies: enterprises must independently generate the necessary electricity or meet their needs through imports without connecting to the national power grid.

How payments will be calculated

Three rates are provided for the relevant companies:

• First year of commercial operation — 0% of the cost of consumed electricity.
• Second year — 1.5%.
• Starting from the third year — 3%.

The calculation base will be the cost of actually consumed electricity. It will be determined based on meter readings using the tariff established by the Cabinet of Ministers for commercial consumers with energy-intensive production.

For other residents of the Naryn SEZ, the previous mechanism remains in place: 1% of revenue from the sale of goods, works, and services in Kyrgyzstan and abroad, provided the products or services are manufactured within the free economic zone.

The resolution also establishes that, apart from the provided fees and payments under contracts with the general Directorate of the Naryn SEZ, no other payments are stipulated within the framework of this procedure.

From discussion to approved rules

The new mechanism was previously submitted for public discussion.

As early as October 19, Economist.kg reported on the draft resolution, which provided for a transition from revenue-based fees to calculation based on the cost of consumed electricity for IT companies, mining, and artificial intelligence projects.

The project justification noted that the new mechanism should make operating conditions for residents more predictable and facilitate investment planning. The zero rate in the first year is intended to reduce the financial burden on enterprises at the stage of launching commercial operations.

How the new rules relate to the industrial park in Naryn

The changes come amid preparations for major investment projects in the free economic zone.

On November 7, 2026, Kyrgyzstan signed an investment agreement with StarOcean Investment LLC to establish a 200-hectare industrial park on the territory of the Naryn SEZ.

As Economist.kg previously reported, the project involves hosting energy-intensive low-carbon production facilities, data processing centers, and computing infrastructure for artificial intelligence.

A separate data center is planned to be created for state needs. It is expected to ensure the hosting of state information resources, the development of digital services, and the introduction of AI technologies. The project also provides for the development of an IT park and energy infrastructure.

Earlier, in March 2026, construction of the 110/35/10 kV Kur-Terek substation began in the Naryn region to supply electricity to the Naryn SEZ - Kashkar SEZ industrial park.

The project includes the laying of a 110 kV power transmission line with a length of 10.42 km. The commissioning of the substation is scheduled for the end of 2026.

The resolution enters into force on the day of its official publication.