In the village of Zerenda, Zerenda District, construction of a new local history museum is ongoing. The museum is set to become a key cultural landmark of the region. The construction works are being carried out by the contractor, Stroy Tech IC LLP.The project предусматривает the construction of a two-storey building with a total area of approximately 1,380 square meters. The facility will include exhibition halls, a collections storage area, educational spaces, administrative offices, and technical rooms. To date, foundation and waterproofing works have been completed, engineering networks have been installed, the walls and partitions of the first floor have been erected, the floor slab has been installed, and the building has been connected to the power supply. On the second floor, concreting of supporting columns and wall masonry are currently underway. According to representatives of the contracting organization, the facility is 35% complete.The new cultural and educational center will also serve as a venue for lectures, exhibitions, meetings with researchers, and representatives of the creative community. The implementation of the project will help create a modern cultural cluster, enhance Zerenda’s tourist appeal, and support the development of the humanitarian sector.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/aqmola-tourism/press/news/details/1171629?lang=kk

Kazakhstan is preparing important changes in the field of evaluation activities. The Ministry of Finance has initiated amendments to the legislation on valuation activities, which should improve the quality of valuation services, open up new opportunities for Kazakhstani appraisers in the EAEU space, expand access to services for citizens and businesses, stimulating economic growth and investment. Anar Kaliyeva, Director of the Accounting Methodology, Audit and Evaluation Department of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan, told about why the reform is needed, what innovations await the market and how they will affect the investment climate of the country. - Why should we make amendments to the legislation in valuation activities?Today, propertyvaluationplaysakeyroleinpurchase and saletransactions,loans,investments, andlawsuits.Therefore, it is importantthat the proceduresareastransparent,predictable as possible andprotect the interests of bothbusinessesandcitizens.So, on December10, 2021, by Decision of the SupremeEurasianEconomicCouncilNo.23, GeneralApproachesto the conditions for carrying out evaluationactivitieswithin the framework of the functioning of the singlemarket of services(hereinafter referred to as GeneralApproaches) were approved.Inaccordancewiththeseapproaches, eachEAEUcountry is required to amenditslegislationonvaluationactivities.Andonlyaftertheparties have made appropriatechanges, it is planned to open a singlemarket for propertyvaluationservices.Inthisregard,we are amendingtheLaw"OnValuationActivitiesin the Republic of Kazakhstan"regarding the provision of propertyvaluationserviceswithin the EAEU by appraisers,bothKazakhstaniandappraisers from otherEAEUmember States.Appraisers of oneEAEUmember state will be able to carry out theiractivitieson the territory of otherEAEUmember States withoutbarriers,exemptions,restrictions,additionalrequirementsandconditions.Thismeansthat the valuationcarried out inourcountrywill be recognizedinothercountries of the Unionwithout the need for repeatedprocedures.Such a step will greatlysimplify cross-bordercooperation,allowbusinesses to savemoneyonvaluation,make the marketmoreattractivetoinvestorsandcreateconditionsfor the freemovement of capital. As aresult, allmarketparticipantsbenefit:fromsmallbusinessestolargeinternationalcompanies.- What are your main goals when making amendments  to the law on valuation activities? - The main task is to make the system more modern and understandable. The amendments to the Law will allow appraisers to carry out their activities on the territory of the EAEU countries. - How will it work in practice? -Amendments to theLawonValuationActivities will simplify the life of bothbusinessesandindividuals.Imagine the situation: a Kazakhstaniappraiser has assessed a real estateobjectforcollateralorsale.Nowthisassessment will be automaticallyrecognizedinotherEAEUcountries. For example,inArmeniaorRussia.Thatis,onescoreisoneresultfor the entireUnion.Thisnotonlyreducescosts,butalsomakesbusinessprocessesfasterand more predictable.Inconnectionwith the opening of a singlemarket for propertyvaluationserviceswithin the EAEU, the Law has been supplemented with a newchapter"Activitieswithin the frameworkof the singlemarket of services".Thischapterregulates the dutiesandresponsibilities of Kazakhstaniappraisers,appraisers of otherEAEUmember states and,accordingly, the Chamber of Appraisers.These changes will allow our appraisers and non-resident appraisers to carry out their activities on the territory of the Union. - How will the amendments to the law affect the domestic market? Each chamber of appraisers will implement a system of internships and regular training. This will allow young professionals to adapt more quickly to market requirements, while experienced ones will constantly update their knowledge in accordance with national assessment standards. In addition, the proposedamendments alsomean an improvement in the quality of services. As aresult,this will create the basisfor a morestable real estate,lendingandinvestmentmarket.- How do the appraisers themselves feel about the changes? -Generallypositive.Amendments intheimplementation of evaluationactivitieswithintheEAEU will open up newopportunitiesforKazakhstaniappraisers,expandaccesstoservicesforcitizensandbusinesses,stimulatingeconomicgrowthandinvestment.- How will these amendments affect investments in Kazakhstan? - Transparency, predictability and trust in the asset valuation system are important for any investor, because it is on this that the accuracy of calculations, the validity of transactions and the minimization of risks depend. Amendments in the legislationonevaluationactivities will strengthen the image of Kazakhstanas a reliablejurisdictionwherelawsworktransparently,specialists are competent,and the evaluationsystemmeetsinternationalrequirements.Allthisincreasesconfidence in theeconomyandopens up newopportunitiesforattracting long-termcapital.The adoption of the draft law on the introduction of property valuation services will open up new opportunities for Kazakhstani appraisers, expand access to services for citizens and businesses, stimulating economic growth and investment. Also, the draft Law provides for the improvement of existing standards, the elimination of excessive requirements and contradictions, which will lead to an improvement in the legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan on valuation activities and more effective regulation of the industry.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/minfin/press/news/details/1171599?lang=kk

The SRC informs that from 02.26.2026, new versions of the following tax reporting forms are available in the new Taxpayer's Office of the Integrated Tax Administration System (IAS):1. Declaration of individual income tax and social tax (TNF 200.00);2. Excise Tax Declaration (TNF 400.00);3. Gambling Tax Return (TNF 710.00).To enter the new ISNA Taxpayer's Office, follow the link https://knp.kgd.gov.kz .If you have any questions, you can contact the email address knpsd@ecc.kz of the support service.For reference. The tax reporting forms, as well as explanations on their completion, were approved by the Order of the Minister of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated November 12, 2025 No. 695 "On Approval of tax reporting formswith explanations on their preparation and Rules for their submission."Attention! The new versions of the TNF for 2026 are NOT AVAILABLE in the old CNP and IS SONO.Additionally, we would like to inform you that if a taxpayer has structural divisions that are not independent taxpayers, it is not required to submit TNF 200.03 separately. The calculated amounts will be reflected on the personal accounts of the structural divisions from appendix 200.03, submitted together with TNF 200.00 by the parent organization.#SALYKTAR #TAXES #keden #customsSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-kostanay/press/news/details/1171559?lang=kk

On 27 February 2026, representatives of the Kazakhstan Agency of International Development "KazAID" met with experts from the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA). Chief of business and agricultural development at JICA in the Kyrgyz Republic Mr. N. Kentaro and JICA Expert in the Republic of Kazakhstan Ms. U. Makiko participated in the meeting presenting japanese side.During the meeting, the parties discussed promising areas of cooperation within the framework of the implementation of the Roadmap of Cooperation and also considered the possibilities of cooperation in order to increase institutional capacity. Special attention was given to the preparation of a joint seminar in Almaty aimed at sharing experiences and implementing advanced Kazakh and Japanese practices in disaster risk reduction.The parties confirmed their mutual interest in further developing bilateral cooperation and expanding joint initiatives.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kazaid/press/news/details/1171486?lang=kk

In order to support entrepreneurs and improve the quality of accounting and tax accounting, the Ministry of Finance, together with professional accounting organizations (PAOs), launched the “People's Accountant” campaign on January 5, 2026 . The campaign will run until June 30, 2026.The main format is offline reception at the offices of state revenue departments in regional centers and the cities of Astana, Almaty, and Shymkent.Starting in March 2026, consultations will be held twice a week (Tuesdays and Thursdays) from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Reception locations are marked with “People's Accountant” signs indicating the schedule and address.Link with the addresses of the locations where the campaign is being held: https://lp.prg.kz/narod-buh/As part of the campaign in January-February 2026, consultations were provided to more than 38,000 taxpayers, and 879 open days were held.The main questions concerned the choice of the optimal tax regime and transition period, tax benefits and deductions, issuing electronic invoices, the VAT threshold, VAT registration and deregistration for SNR and OPR, permitted activities for the self-employed, and much more.We invite entrepreneurs and citizens to take advantage of this opportunity to receive free professional advice and improve their tax literacy. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd/press/news/details/1171548?lang=kk