Foundation "OTANDASTAR QORY" invites ethnic Kazakh children living abroad to take part in the international drawing competition "Kazakhstan through my eyes".Ethnic Kazakh children aged 12 to 17 are invited to participate.The competition is held on the following topics:Nature of Kazakhstan;National values ​​and traditions;Historical and cultural heritage;Kazakhstan future;Prominent personalities of Kazakhstan.Acceptance of work will be carried out until August 28, 2026.The material should be sent to e-mail:oqbaiqau@gmail.com🏆The winners of the competition will be awarded valuable prizes:1st place — laptop;II place — tablet;III place — smart watch.Any traditional artistic materials (pencils, paints, felt-tip pens, pastels, markers, etc.) are allowed to be used when creating works. Works created using artificial intelligence are not allowed to participate.Detailed competition rules are available at oq.gov.kz.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-rabat/press/news/details/1266340?lang=ru

According to the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated July 1, 2026 No. 329-VIII "On Amnesty in connection with the adoption of the new Constitution of the Republic of Kazakhstan", a large-scale exemption from administrative penalties for violations considered by the State revenue authorities (OGD) is provided.Who is eligible for amnesty and basic conditionsThe amnesty applies to individuals, individual entrepreneurs (sole proprietors), as well as individuals engaged in private practice (lawyers, notaries, private bailiffs, mediators).Criteria for writing off a fine:1. The fine was imposed by an official of the state revenue authorities, not by a court.2. The fine was not executed (not paid in full or in part) as of July 1, 2026.3. The violation is not included in the list of exceptions established by article 8 of the Amnesty Law.What penalties are deductible?The amnesty covers procedural and less serious administrative offenses, which, according to Article 720 of the Administrative Code, are considered by the state revenue authorities.:- Violation of the registration deadline (Article 269 of the Administrative Code) – violation of the deadline for submitting an application for registration.- Errors in special regimes (Article 270 of the Administrative Code) – unlawful application of a special tax regime.- Activity on suspension (Article 271 of the Administrative Code) – carrying out activities during the period of official suspension of reporting.- Late filing of declarations (Article 272 of the Administrative Code) – late submission of tax reports (if a fine was imposed for this).- Violations under the CPC (Article 284 of the Administrative Code) – all violations related to the use of cash registers (non-issuance of a check, non-compliance with cash at the cash desk, etc.).– Customs formalities (Articles 521-558 of the Administrative Code) - most administrative cases in the field of customs considered by the OGD (violations of the customs control zone regime, deadlines for filing declarations, the procedure for storing goods, etc.).- Violations during import/export to the EAEU (Article 287 of the Administrative Code) – failure to fulfill duties when moving goods within the Customs Union (with the exception of concealing taxable items).What violations are not subject to amnestyThe law establishes a strict list of exceptions. Fines under these articles will have to be paid in full.:- Judicial fines: any tax or customs violations for which a fine has been imposed by a court.- Concealment of taxable objects (Article 275 of the Administrative Code) – concealment of property and other taxable objects.- Intentional non-payment (Article 277 of the Administrative Code) – evasion from paying accrued taxes and other mandatory payments.- Misrepresentation of financial statements (Article 278 of the Administrative Code) – underestimation of taxes and payments in declarations and calculations.The procedure for the amnestyTaxpayers do not need to submit applications or apply to the OGD. The state revenue authorities independently terminate the execution of the relevant resolutions.All enforcement proceedings in cases subject to amnesty are subject to termination.Government agencies have 6 months from the date of the law's entry into force (until the end of 2026) to carry out all procedures.Department of Explanatory Work and Contact CenterState Duma of the Pavlodar region  Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-pavlodar/press/news/details/1266299?lang=ru

The forms of accompanying invoices for goods and electronic invoices have been updated in the ESF information system.In order to work correctly with the new forms of documents, it is necessary to perform the following actions:- for users of ERP systems, it is recommended to install up-to-date configuration updates and integration mechanisms;- for users of the Web portal, it is recommended to clear the cache and browser history, and then log in to the ESF IP again.Following these recommendations will help you avoid mistakes when processing and sending documents. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-pavlodar/press/news/details/1266289?lang=ru

Starting in 2026, the minimum turnover threshold for mandatory VAT registration is 10,000 MCI.According to Article 99 of the Tax Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan, if a taxpayer's turnover exceeds this limit during a calendar year, he is obliged to submit an application for VAT registration to the territorial State revenue authority (UGD).The deadline for submitting an application is no later than 10 business days from the end of the month in which the threshold was exceeded.What should carriers providing international services do?It is important for carriers to pay attention to the difference between the zero VAT rate (0%) and full VAT exemption – the need for registration directly depends on this.Zero VAT rate (0%) – registration is requiredAccording to Article 468 of the Tax Code, turnover in the sale of international transportation services is taxed at a rate of 0%, including:- transportation of exported and imported goods;- transportation of transit cargo on the territory of the Republic of Kazakhstan;- international passenger transportation;- passage of passenger trains (wagons) in international traffic.It is important to remember that the zero rate is not an exemption from VAT. Such turnover is recognized as taxable and is taken into account when determining the obligation to register for VAT. If the turnover on international transportation has exceeded 10,000 MCI, it is necessary to register for VAT, even if the total amount of tax payable to the budget is 0 tenge.VAT exemption – registration is not requiredArticle 475 of the Tax Code provides for VAT exemption for certain services related to international transportation, including:- loading, unloading and reloading of goods;- forwarding of export, import and transit cargoes;- services of operators of wagons (containers);- airport and seaport services for international flights;universal postal services and forwarding of registered mail items;- other services directly specified in Article 475.Conclusion: If your services fall under Article 475 of the Tax Code, you do not need to register for VAT, even if the threshold of 10,000 MCI is exceeded.What should I do if I receive a notification from the tax service?If the tax authority sends a notification of the need for VAT registration, and your turnover is exempt (Article 475), you have the right to submit an official explanation with supporting documents attached (contracts, acts, etc.).Important: Failure to comply with the obligation to register for VAT in a timely manner entails administrative liability in accordance with part 3 of Article 369 and part 5 of Article 275 of the Code of Administrative Offences.Department of Explanatory Work and Contact CenterState Duma of the Pavlodar regionSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-pavlodar/press/news/details/1266294?lang=ru

Manama, 28-29 July 2026 – During a working visit to Manama, the Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the Kingdom of Bahrain on a concurrent basis, Madiyar Menilbekov, held a series of meetings with representatives of the Government, expert community, and business circles of the Kingdom of Bahrain.In particular, the Ambassador of Kazakhstan held talks with Shaikh Abdulla bin Ali Al Khalifa Acting Undersecretary-Director General of Bilateral Relations at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Bahrain; Ali Al Baqali, Chief Executive Officer of Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C. (Alba); Dr. Mustafa Al Sayed, Vice Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Royal Humanitarian Foundation; and Natasha Marwah, Managing Director of the International Institute for Strategic Studies – Middle East (IISS–Middle East).During the meeting with Sheikh A.Al Khalifa, the parties discussed current issues of bilateral cooperation between Kazakhstan and Bahrain, regional and international agenda, preparations for upcoming high-level visit, as well as cooperation within multilateral frameworks. Particular attention was paid to coordinating joint efforts in areas of mutual interest and strengthening cooperation in priority sectors.During discussions with A.Al Baqali, the parties reviewed opportunities for expanding cooperation in the aluminium industry, exchanging expertise in metallurgy, as well as enhancing cooperation in aluminium production and the implementation of joint investment projects.During the talks with Dr.М.Al Sayed, the Ambassador expressed his appreciation to the Royal Humanitarian Foundation for its financial support for the construction of School No. 91, with a capacity of 1,200 students, in Astana in 2021. The parties also discussed promising areas of cooperation and new initiatives aimed at further strengthening Kazakhstan–Bahrain relations.During the meeting with N.Marwah, the parties discussed current regional and international security issues, contemporary geopolitical developments in the Middle East, as well as prospects for expanding expert and analytical cooperation between Kazakhstan and IISS–Middle East. Particular attention was given to preparations for upcoming international events, the exchange of expertise in strategic studies, regional stability, and the expansion of professional ties between Kazakhstani and international expert communities.In addition, following the visit, the Kazakh diplomat gave an interview to the national broadcaster Bahrain TV, during which he spoke about Kazakhstan's political and socio-economic development, the current state of Kazakhstan–Bahrain relations, as well as the prospects for expanding cooperation in the political, trade, economic, investment, and cultural and humanitarian spheres.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-riyadh/press/news/details/1266283?lang=ru