ANNOUNCEMENT UAPF has provided over 24.5 million services to contributors since the beginning of the year The Unified Accumulative Pension Fund (UAPF) plays a key role in the country's pension system, providing citizens with reliable tools for saving for retirement. UAPF provides a variety of digital services to Kazakhstanis and continues to develop them, adapting to customer needs. The 24/7 availability of the Fund's services on its website and mobile app is a key factor in increasing contributor interest.Over the five months from January 1, 2026, to May 31, 2026, 24.7 million services were provided to the public. Of these, 14.3 million were provided electronically, and 9.9 million were automated. Thus, the share of automated, electronic, and remote services amounted to 98.7% of the total. 322,100 services were provided in person, including more than 313,400 directly at the Fund's offices.As a reminder, all pension accounts are opened automatically in the UAPF upon receipt of the first contribution. Targeted requirements are also automatically accrued to citizens of the Republic of Kazakhstan under 18 years of age, and targeted savings accounts (TSA) are opened to record and pay out targeted savings to adult recipients of targeted savings under the National Fund for Children program.During the reporting period, the total number of automatically opened individual pension savings accounts (IPSAs) for all types of compulsory pension contributions (CPCs), notional pension accounts (NPSAs) for recording compulsory occupational pension contributions (COPCs) paid by employers from their own funds, and targeted savings accounts (TSAs, opened to record and pay targeted savings to recipients of targeted savings under the National Fund for Children program) amounted to 891,700.Getting statements from IPSAs, NPSAs, and TSAs remains the most popular service. Since the beginning of the year, more than 15.0 million statements have been issued for all account types, 13.3 million of which were electronic and 1.5 million statements were issued automatically. The UAPF reminds that accessing account status information through your personal account is the most convenient, reliable, and timely way to monitor your pension savings. The service operates online 24/7, allowing you to receive up-to-date information at any time and from anywhere. Account status information is available not only through the UAPF mobile app and your personal account on the UAPF website, but also through the egov.kz portal or the e-government mobile app. This provides additional convenience for users who prefer to interact with government services through a single platform. UAPF notes that, starting in 2025, the annual automatic mailing of statements will no longer be provided. However, receiving information on pension savings by mail is still possible upon submitting a request to the UAPF address.In addition to receiving statements in their personal account on the website and in the mobile app, contributors (beneficiaries) can use services such as making changes and additions to their account details, obtaining a certificate of account availability, submitting an application for pension benefits due to the establishment of a Group 1 or 2 disability for life or upon reaching the age of 50 through voluntary pension contributions, tracking the status of a benefit application, transferring a portion of their pension savings to an investment portfolio manager (IPM), calculating a projected future pension using a pension calculator, etc. Over the past period, 38.7 thousand contributor applications for transferring a portion of their pension savings to IPM trust management were accepted, the majority of which were in electronic format.During the reporting period, 46.7 thousand applications for changing account details were accepted, of which approximately 44.0 thousand were submitted at the Fund's offices.When seeking a service from UAPF specialists, contributors typically receive additional consultations and advice on savings management. As part of outreach efforts, 25,100 roadside presentations were held, attended by 505,100 people. The number of materials published in the media based on UAPF announcements amounted to 17,000.The number of inquiries received from contributors and beneficiaries through feedback channels (call center, website consultations, instant messaging, social media, and other communication channels) amounted to 192,500.As a reminder, any company can request an on-site presentation and consultation on the funded pension system by simply calling the call center at 1418 or through the Fund's website or mobile app.UAPF consulting services can be obtained through instant messengers (chat bot in WhatsApp and Viber at +7 777 000 14 18), call center at 1418 (free call within Kazakhstan), on the corporate website enpf.kz, as well as on the official UAPF pages on social networks Instagram, Facebook, VKontakte, Telegram, Odnoklassniki.  UAPF was founded on August 22, 2013 on the basis of GNPF APF JSC. The founder and shareholder of the UAPF is the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan represented by the State Institution Committee of State Property and Privatization of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan. Trust management of UAPF pension assets is carried out by the National Bank of the Republic of Kazakhstan. In accordance with the pension legislation, the UAPF attracts compulsory pension contributions, employer’s compulsory pension contributions, compulsory occupational pension contributions, voluntary pension contributions, as well as carries out enrollment and accounting of voluntary pension contributions formed at the expense of the unclaimed amount of guaranteed compensation for the guaranteed deposit, transferred by the organization carrying out mandatory guarantee of deposits, in accordance with the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan "On mandatory guarantee of deposits placed in second-tier banks of the Republic of Kazakhstan", ensures the implementation of pension benefits. The Fund also carries out accounting of target assets and target requirements, accounting and crediting of target savings (TS) to target savings accounts, payments of TS to their recipients in bank accounts, accounting for returns of TS in the manner determined by the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan within the framework of the National Fund for Children program (More details at www.enpf.kz)Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/zhetysu-tekeli/press/news/details/1262056?lang=ru

Dear taxpayers, tax benefits in the Republic of Kazakhstan are provided only in cases stipulated by the Tax Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan. The possibility of their application depends not only on the type of activity of the organization, but also on compliance with the conditions established by law.When carrying out financial leasing operations, one should be guided by the provisions of the Tax Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan, including the norms governing the concepts of financial leasing, the conditions for the application of taxation features, as well as the relevant sections and chapters of the Code governing the calculation of certain types of taxes.At the same time, the very fact of carrying out activities on the transfer of agricultural machinery to leasing does not automatically mean the right to apply tax benefits. To apply the relevant benefits, it is necessary to follow the norms of the Tax Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan.Before applying tax benefits, it is recommended to make sure that all the conditions stipulated by law are met.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-sko/press/news/details/1262011?lang=ru

An explanatory lecture on key norms of the new Constitution of the Republic of Kazakhstan was held at the site of the Department of State Revenue for the Mangystau region. Experts spoke for the staff of the Department: Konarbayev Allabergen Azerbaijanuli — public figure; Makhanbet Zhaksygul Shakhzadakyzy — public figure; Konilkos Nazgul Rzakhankyzy — chief specialist of the Department of Legal Clarification and legal Services of the Department of Justice of Mangystau region; Ermekova Alma Kenzhebayevna — member of the Chamber of Legal Consultants of Mangystau region. The event was chaired by the Deputy Head of the Department, Kairat Alen. The lecture helped the staff to gain a deeper understanding of the constitutional foundations, rights and obligations, as well as current changes in legislation. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-mangistau/press/news/details/1262001?lang=ru

As part of the implementation of the Head of State’s instructions to create a modern and safe educational infrastructure, systematic efforts are continuing in Beimbet Maylin District to provide comfortable conditions for children's education, development, and physical well-being.The renovation of the sports ground at Sapar Yergaliyev Secondary School has been successfully completed. As part of the project, the old tartan surface and the damaged asphalt-concrete base were removed, a new asphalt base was installed, and a modern 10 mm rubber crumb sports surface was laid.In addition, the stairways were repaired, concrete preparation works were carried out, basketball structures, football goals, basketball backboards, and volleyball posts with a net were installed, and all necessary related concrete works were completed.✨ The renovated sports ground will provide students with a safe and modern space for physical education classes, training sessions, sports competitions, and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. The development of modern sports infrastructure is an investment in the active, healthy, and successful future of the younger generation.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanai-bmalin-audany-akimat/press/news/details/1261907?lang=ru

The «OTANDASTAR QORY» Foundation invites ethnic Kazakh children living abroad to participate in the International Drawing Competition «Kazakhstan Through My Eyes».         The competition aims to strengthen young people’s connection with their historical homeland, promote Kazakhstan’s culture, traditions, and national values, and encourage creativity by allowing participants to express their vision of Kazakhstan through art.         The competition is open to ethnic Kazakh children aged 12 to 17 who reside outside the Republic of Kazakhstan. Competition themes include:Nature of Kazakhstan;National Values and Traditions;Historical and Cultural Heritage;Kazakhstan of the Future;Outstanding Personalities of Kazakhstan.                 The submission deadline is August 28, 2026.Applications should be sent to: oqbaiqau@gmail.comThe winners will receive valuable prizes: 1st Prize – Laptop; 2nd Prize – Tablet; 3rd Prize – Smartwatch.                 Participants may use any traditional art materials, including pencils, paints, markers, pastels, and similar supplies. Artwork created using artificial intelligence (AI) will not be accepted.Detailed competition rules are available at oq.gov.kz.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-samarkand/press/news/details/1261912?lang=ru