A goods traceability system has been launched in Kyrgyzstan: what has changed for businesses

A goods traceability system came into force in Kyrgyzstan on 17 September. It was put into full operation in accordance with Cabinet of Ministers Decree No. 613. The system is designed for the electronic recording and monitoring of the movement of certain categories of goods in accordance with national legislation and Kyrgyzstan’s obligations within the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU).

For most goods, businesses are no longer required to use the electronic consignment note (ETTN). Its mandatory use has been abolished with effect from 1 September 2026. The exception is crude oil and petroleum products – for these, the current procedure for issuing ETTNs remains in place.

For certain categories of goods, movement tracking functions are now carried out via the ‘Electronic Invoice 2.0’ (EIF 2.0) module. This module is used to issue electronic documents and record the movement of goods. However, the use of EIF 2.0 for traceability purposes does not in itself alter the procedure for calculating and fulfilling tax obligations.

What businesses need to do

First and foremost, businesses need to check whether the goods they sell and use are included in the State Tax Service’s Goods Catalogue. Importers and domestic manufacturers should pay particular attention to this.

The data in the catalogue must be complete and accurate. The generation of electronic documents and the correct functioning of the traceability system depend on this information.

However, the system does not apply to all goods indiscriminately. It applies only to those categories for which the relevant requirements are established by Kyrgyz legislation and international agreements, including the EAEU Agreement on the mechanism for tracing goods imported into the Union’s customs territory.

Consequently, the key change for businesses at present is to check their product range and product data in the State Tax Service catalogue, as well as to determine whether specific products are subject to traceability requirements and must be processed via the ESF 2.0 system. A separate procedure remains in place for oil and petroleum products, for which the ETTN continues to apply.