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Information for FEA. Compliance with Prohibitions and Restrictions
25.10.2026
One of the most important areas of customs policy is the system of prohibitions and restrictions, which establishes rules for the import and export of certain categories of goods. Goods are moved across the customs border of the Eurasian Economic Union and (or) placed under customs procedures in compliance with prohibitions and restrictions.Compliance with non-tariff regulation measures, including those introduced unilaterally, and technical regulation measures is confirmed in the cases and in the manner determined by the Commission or the legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan in accordance with the Treaty on the Union; and control measures for specific goods, including measures regarding military-use products, are confirmed in the cases and in the manner established in accordance with the legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan, by presenting documents and (or) information confirming compliance with such measures.The procedure for information interaction between the authorized body in the field of technical regulation and the authorized body for the exchange of information on documents confirming the compliance of imported goods with the requirements established by the technical regulations of the Eurasian Economic Union, as well as by the legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan in the field of technical regulation, and also information from such documents for the purpose of confirming compliance with technical regulation measures, is determined by a joint act.Compliance with sanitary, veterinary-sanitary, quarantine phytosanitary, and radiation requirements is confirmed based on the results of sanitary-epidemiological, veterinary, quarantine phytosanitary, and radiation control (supervision) in the manner established by the Treaty on the Union and the acts of the Commission adopted in accordance therewith, and (or) in the manner established by the legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan.Specifics regarding the import into the customs territory of the Eurasian Economic Union and (or) the export from the customs territory of the Eurasian Economic Union by individuals of goods included in the unified list of goods provided for by the Treaty on the Union, to which non-tariff regulation measures apply in trade with states that are not members of the Eurasian Economic Union, as goods for personal use, are determined by the Commission.In the event that the acts establishing prohibitions and restrictions do not define the cases and (or) the procedure for confirming their compliance, compliance with such prohibitions and restrictions is confirmed when goods are moved across the customs border of the Eurasian Economic Union, as well as when goods are placed under the customs procedure of release for internal consumption or the customs procedure of export.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-vko/press/news/details/1311434?lang=ru
OQ STARTUP Project contest for young ethnical kazakh students
25.10.2026
RULESThe competition is open to ethnic Kazakhs aged 15–30 who are not citizens of the Republic of Kazakhstan.Participants must submit, by October 30, 2026, a video about their project (no longer than 2 minutes) or a presentation (no more than 10 slides) to the following email address: Oqbaigau@gmail.com. The submission must include a copy of the participant's passport or birth certificate, as well as the following personal information: full name, citizenship, university and year of study, and age.The video or presentation must include: a description of the project, its purpose, unique features, and expected outcomes.4.By submitting their work, participants agree to its publication on the official website and social media pages of the Otandastar Qory (Facebook, Instagram, Telegram). AWARDS1st Place: A trip to participate in the “Sacred Kazakhstan" project, a laptop, and a diploma.2nd Place: A tablet and a diploma.3rd Place: A smartwatch and a diploma.Special Recognition Prize: The "Bestemshe" traditional board game. For the full version of the Regulations, please visit the website.https://oq.gov.kz/Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-riga/press/news/details/1311430?lang=ru
Open dialogue with business: topical issues of tax administration discussed in Pavlodar
25.10.2026
A round table dedicated to topical issues of tax administration was held in the Department of State Revenue for the Pavlodar region, chaired by the head of the Department Yerzhan Toktarkhanov.The discussion was attended by representatives of the Atameken Chamber of Entrepreneurs, regional departments of entrepreneurship, trade and industrial and innovative development, the Chamber of Tax Consultants, as well as heads and financial specialists of leading city-forming and manufacturing enterprises of the region. Opening the meeting, Yerzhan Toktarkhanov stressed that the main goal of the work of the state revenue authorities is to build partnership, transparent and understandable relations with taxpayers, as well as a joint search for constructive solutions to emerging practical issues. During the report, key indicators for the first 9 months of this year were announced: the plan for tax revenues to the republican budget was fulfilled by 100.2% with a growth rate of 141.7% compared to last year, and revenues to the local budget increased by 14.3%. Positive dynamics was also noted for customs payments, which increased by 38.3%. Special attention was paid at the meeting to the shift in focus from control functions to after-sales service. Today, more than 99% of tax reports are submitted electronically, and desk control is primarily focused on the prevention of violations, allowing businesses to correct mistakes on their own without fines. In addition, thanks to analytical tools and government business support measures, the number of tax audits in the region decreased by 18%. In the format of an open dialogue, the participants of the round table discussed practical aspects of tax accounting, measures to support entrepreneurship and issues of protecting business rights. The Department's specialists provided comprehensive answers to the participants' questions, confirming their readiness for continuous cooperation and support of business activity in the region. #Zamen_tartip_the Law_and_ OrderDepartment of Explanatory Work and Contact CenterState Duma of the Pavlodar regionSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-pavlodar/press/news/details/1311399?lang=ru
"Give me a chance at life" campaign: employees of the regional state revenue agencies donated blood on the eve of Republic Day
24.10.2026
On the eve of the celebration of the Republic of Kazakhstan Day, the Department of State Revenue for the Pavlodar region organized a charity event for voluntary blood donation "Give a chance at life."The event was held at a high professional level together with specialists from the Pavlodar Regional Blood Center. The main goal of the initiative is to support a culture of mutual assistance and provide real help to people in need of blood transfusions.– Blood donation is a simple but incredibly important step. It is a great honor for us to celebrate the main national holiday – Republic Day – not only with words, but also with a concrete good deed," said Anna Maryina, Head of the Human Resources Department.The Department expresses its sincere gratitude to the staff of the Pavlodar Regional Blood Center for their professionalism and assistance in organizing the action, as well as to all employees who showed high civic responsibility and mercy.Department of Explanatory Work and Contact CenterState Duma of the Pavlodar regionSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-pavlodar/press/news/details/1311396?lang=ru
Kazakhstan’s Minister of Defense Participated in the Meeting of the CIS Council of Defense Ministers in Cholpon-Ata
24.10.2026
Руководитель оборонного ведомства Республики Казахстан генерал-майор Айдос Мырзахметов принял участие в заседании Совета министров обороны государств – участников СНГ в Кыргызстане.Стороны рассмотрели основные приоритеты и результаты деятельности рабочих органов Совета в 2026 году по развитию военного сотрудничества в области образования, кадровой политики, учебно-боевой подготовки и другие вопросы многосторонней повестки. Также обсужден план работы на 2027 год.Отдельное внимание было уделено развитию сотрудничества в области армейского спорта и военно-патриотического воспитания молодежи.По итогам заседания подписаны документы, регламентирующие дальнейшее военное сотрудничество государств – участников Содружества.В рамках заседания министр обороны Республики Казахстан провёл ряд двусторонних встреч со своими коллегами. Стороны обменялись мнениями по вопросам военного сотрудничества.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mod/press/news/details/1311345?lang=ru
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Information for FEA. Compliance with Prohibitions and Restrictions
25.10.2026
One of the most important areas of customs policy is the system of prohibitions and restrictions, which establishes rules for the import and export of certain categories of goods. Goods are moved across the customs border of the Eurasian Economic Union and (or) placed under customs procedures in compliance with prohibitions and restrictions.Compliance with non-tariff regulation measures, including those introduced unilaterally, and technical regulation measures is confirmed in the cases and in the manner determined by the Commission or the legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan in accordance with the Treaty on the Union; and control measures for specific goods, including measures regarding military-use products, are confirmed in the cases and in the manner established in accordance with the legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan, by presenting documents and (or) information confirming compliance with such measures.The procedure for information interaction between the authorized body in the field of technical regulation and the authorized body for the exchange of information on documents confirming the compliance of imported goods with the requirements established by the technical regulations of the Eurasian Economic Union, as well as by the legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan in the field of technical regulation, and also information from such documents for the purpose of confirming compliance with technical regulation measures, is determined by a joint act.Compliance with sanitary, veterinary-sanitary, quarantine phytosanitary, and radiation requirements is confirmed based on the results of sanitary-epidemiological, veterinary, quarantine phytosanitary, and radiation control (supervision) in the manner established by the Treaty on the Union and the acts of the Commission adopted in accordance therewith, and (or) in the manner established by the legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan.Specifics regarding the import into the customs territory of the Eurasian Economic Union and (or) the export from the customs territory of the Eurasian Economic Union by individuals of goods included in the unified list of goods provided for by the Treaty on the Union, to which non-tariff regulation measures apply in trade with states that are not members of the Eurasian Economic Union, as goods for personal use, are determined by the Commission.In the event that the acts establishing prohibitions and restrictions do not define the cases and (or) the procedure for confirming their compliance, compliance with such prohibitions and restrictions is confirmed when goods are moved across the customs border of the Eurasian Economic Union, as well as when goods are placed under the customs procedure of release for internal consumption or the customs procedure of export.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-vko/press/news/details/1311434?lang=ru
OQ STARTUP Project contest for young ethnical kazakh students
25.10.2026
RULESThe competition is open to ethnic Kazakhs aged 15–30 who are not citizens of the Republic of Kazakhstan.Participants must submit, by October 30, 2026, a video about their project (no longer than 2 minutes) or a presentation (no more than 10 slides) to the following email address: Oqbaigau@gmail.com. The submission must include a copy of the participant's passport or birth certificate, as well as the following personal information: full name, citizenship, university and year of study, and age.The video or presentation must include: a description of the project, its purpose, unique features, and expected outcomes.4.By submitting their work, participants agree to its publication on the official website and social media pages of the Otandastar Qory (Facebook, Instagram, Telegram). AWARDS1st Place: A trip to participate in the “Sacred Kazakhstan" project, a laptop, and a diploma.2nd Place: A tablet and a diploma.3rd Place: A smartwatch and a diploma.Special Recognition Prize: The "Bestemshe" traditional board game. For the full version of the Regulations, please visit the website.https://oq.gov.kz/Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-riga/press/news/details/1311430?lang=ru
Open dialogue with business: topical issues of tax administration discussed in Pavlodar
25.10.2026
A round table dedicated to topical issues of tax administration was held in the Department of State Revenue for the Pavlodar region, chaired by the head of the Department Yerzhan Toktarkhanov.The discussion was attended by representatives of the Atameken Chamber of Entrepreneurs, regional departments of entrepreneurship, trade and industrial and innovative development, the Chamber of Tax Consultants, as well as heads and financial specialists of leading city-forming and manufacturing enterprises of the region. Opening the meeting, Yerzhan Toktarkhanov stressed that the main goal of the work of the state revenue authorities is to build partnership, transparent and understandable relations with taxpayers, as well as a joint search for constructive solutions to emerging practical issues. During the report, key indicators for the first 9 months of this year were announced: the plan for tax revenues to the republican budget was fulfilled by 100.2% with a growth rate of 141.7% compared to last year, and revenues to the local budget increased by 14.3%. Positive dynamics was also noted for customs payments, which increased by 38.3%. Special attention was paid at the meeting to the shift in focus from control functions to after-sales service. Today, more than 99% of tax reports are submitted electronically, and desk control is primarily focused on the prevention of violations, allowing businesses to correct mistakes on their own without fines. In addition, thanks to analytical tools and government business support measures, the number of tax audits in the region decreased by 18%. In the format of an open dialogue, the participants of the round table discussed practical aspects of tax accounting, measures to support entrepreneurship and issues of protecting business rights. The Department's specialists provided comprehensive answers to the participants' questions, confirming their readiness for continuous cooperation and support of business activity in the region. #Zamen_tartip_the Law_and_ OrderDepartment of Explanatory Work and Contact CenterState Duma of the Pavlodar regionSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-pavlodar/press/news/details/1311399?lang=ru
"Give me a chance at life" campaign: employees of the regional state revenue agencies donated blood on the eve of Republic Day
24.10.2026
On the eve of the celebration of the Republic of Kazakhstan Day, the Department of State Revenue for the Pavlodar region organized a charity event for voluntary blood donation "Give a chance at life."The event was held at a high professional level together with specialists from the Pavlodar Regional Blood Center. The main goal of the initiative is to support a culture of mutual assistance and provide real help to people in need of blood transfusions.– Blood donation is a simple but incredibly important step. It is a great honor for us to celebrate the main national holiday – Republic Day – not only with words, but also with a concrete good deed," said Anna Maryina, Head of the Human Resources Department.The Department expresses its sincere gratitude to the staff of the Pavlodar Regional Blood Center for their professionalism and assistance in organizing the action, as well as to all employees who showed high civic responsibility and mercy.Department of Explanatory Work and Contact CenterState Duma of the Pavlodar regionSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-pavlodar/press/news/details/1311396?lang=ru
Kazakhstan’s Minister of Defense Participated in the Meeting of the CIS Council of Defense Ministers in Cholpon-Ata
24.10.2026
Руководитель оборонного ведомства Республики Казахстан генерал-майор Айдос Мырзахметов принял участие в заседании Совета министров обороны государств участников СНГ в Кыргызстане.Стороны рассмотрели основные приоритеты и результаты деятельности рабочих органов Совета в 2026 году по развитию военного сотрудничества в области образования, кадровой политики, учебно-боевой подготовки и другие вопросы многосторонней повестки. Также обсужден план работы на 2027 год.Отдельное внимание было уделено развитию сотрудничества в области армейского спорта и военно-патриотического воспитания молодежи.По итогам заседания подписаны документы, регламентирующие дальнейшее военное сотрудничество государств участников Содружества.В рамках заседания министр обороны Республики Казахстан провёл ряд двусторонних встреч со своими коллегами. Стороны обменялись мнениями по вопросам военного сотрудничества.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mod/press/news/details/1311345?lang=ru