When Data is Stronger than Bribes: The New "Salyk Kuzot" System Breaks Corruption in the Kyrgyz Republic

Марина Онегина Politics
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In Kyrgyzstan, a new automated information system called "Salyk Kuzot" has been introduced, which is considered one of the most modern in the field of tax control in the post-Soviet space. President Sadyr Japarov was briefed on the capabilities of this platform the day before, which changes the government's approach to inspections and increases the transparency of business operations, according to information from the press service of the State Tax Service.

"Salyk Kuzot" features a high degree of integration, combining data from various state information resources, including customs data, electronic invoices, tax reporting, and information on the movement of goods. All this information is linked into a single digital system, allowing for real-time analytics.
The key achievement of the system is the elimination of the human factor.
Previously, the effectiveness of tax audits depended on the interpretations of inspectors, their selective decisions, and subjective assessments. Now, any discrepancies are recorded automatically:


Shamshybek Kachkynbai uulu, director of the state institution "Salyk Service," noted that the new system closes opportunities for corruption in the tax sphere: "Even if someone tries to resolve an issue through an unscrupulous inspector, every action will leave a digital trace. The data in 'Salyk Kuzot' cannot be manually forged — they come from several independent sources. Our goal is not to increase the number of inspections, but to make violations visible from a technical standpoint."

According to him, the implementation of this system creates equal conditions for all entrepreneurs. Previously, companies that did not pay taxes won in the market, but now the advantages go to those who operate legally.

"Salyk Kuzot" will be used for risk analysis and will serve as the basis for the second phase of tax reform. It is expected that digital control will help reduce corruption, increase tax collection, and create fair conditions for doing business.
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