Kyrgyzstan’s State Tax Service reports that only 40 bloggers currently pay taxes on income generated through advertising. The revelation came during a meeting in Bishkek focused on potential tax reforms for the creative industries. Tax officials indicated the low number reflects the limited income earned by most Kyrgyz bloggers. Discussions centered on possible tax exemptions to stimulate growth within the creative sector, but the current contribution from bloggers to state revenue is negligible. The head of the State Tax Service, Alambet Shykmamatov, disclosed this information while addressing the need for updated tax policies. This suggests a broader conversation about how to appropriately tax and support online content creators in the country.