According to paragraph 2 of Article 518 of the Tax Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the minimum price level is determined by the authorized body for goods included in the list of certain types of goods in respect of which the minimum price level is applied, in accordance with the procedure for determining the minimum price level.The list of certain types of goods for which the minimum price level is applied, as well as the procedure for determining the minimum price level, shall be approved by the authorized body in agreement with the authorized body in the field of trade regulation. The minimum price level is determined quarterly.The authorized body since January 2026 is the State Revenue Committee of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan.The Committee for the period from October 01 to December 31, 2026 established the minimum prices for imported goods produced in Kazakhstan.The list includes 76 product names, including:Hard wheat, other - 88 tenge per kg;Wheat flour from soft wheat and spelt - 160 tenge per kg;Other sunflower oils or their fractions in primary packages with a net volume of 10 liters or less - 650 tenge per kg;Sausages, dry or pasty, raw, from meat, meat offal or blood - 2,203 per kg;Pasta, other dried - 444 tenge per kg;Vodka with an alcohol concentration of 45.4 volume % or less, in vessels with a capacity of 2 liters or less - 1 201 per liter.The list of goods not produced in Kazakhstan (imported) includes 13 items, including:Bananas, including plantains, fresh - 538 tenge per kg;Oranges are sweet, fresh - 431 tenge per kg;Tangerines fresh and dried - 457 tenge per kg;Persimmon fresh - 350 tenge per kg.Clause 1 of Article 518 of the Tax Code provides that the amount of taxable imports of goods is determined on the basis of the cost of their acquisition.When declaring the value of imported goods included in the list of certain types of goods for which the minimum price level is applied, below the established minimum price level, the taxpayer is obliged to pay tax, taking into account the difference in these amounts at the rate established by paragraph 1 of Article 503 of this Code, within the period provided for by Article 530 of this Code.      If the tax authority reveals non-compliance by the taxpayer with the requirement established by part six of this clause, the amount of the difference between the minimum price level and the amount of the declared value of imported goods included in the list of certain types of goods in respect of which the minimum price level is applied is credited to the personal account in accordance with the procedure for maintaining a personal account.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-sko/press/news/details/1302474?lang=ru

On September 17, 2026, the Kazakhstan Insurance Forum 2026 took place in Almaty, bringing together representatives from the insurance, financial, and pension sectors to discuss key issues regarding the industry's development. The forum featured a panel discussion titled "Life Not According to Plan: Why Are We Afraid to Insure Our Future?", where participants explored the development of life insurance, long-term financial planning, and new opportunities for citizens to secure future income. The discussion was moderated by insurance market expert and Centras Group founder Eldar Abdrazakov. Participants included Zhanat Kurmanov, Chairman of the Executive Board of UAPF JSC; Adil Mukhamedzhanov, Chairman of the Board of KASE; Gulzhan Zhaksymbetova, Chair of the Board of BCC Life JSC; Anastasia Ovsyannikova, Vice President of Bank CenterCredit; Gaukhar Buribayeva, Chair of the Board of Halyk-Life JSC; and Murat Kylyshbay, founder of the Islamic fintech company AJR Finance Ltd. One of the discussion topics focused on the development of pension annuities as a tool for providing retirement income to citizens. Zhanat Kurmanov, Chairman of the Executive Board of UAPF JSC, outlined the prospects for this sector. He noted that Kazakhstan’s insurance market is growing rapidly and holds significant potential for further expansion. However, in his view, the scale of the insurance industry does not yet fully align with the pace of economic development."The pension annuity market is emerging as a key driver for the growth of the life insurance sector. The option to use pension savings to purchase a pension annuity was originally built into the pension system as a way to provide citizens with income during retirement. Today, Kazakhstanis with pension savings in the UAPF can choose from various payout methods: scheduled payments from the UAPF until funds are exhausted, lifetime payments via an insurance company, or a combination of these options."The life insurance market is deeply integrated with the investment market. Beyond traditional products—such as immediate, deferred, and joint retirement annuities—new opportunities linked to the investment component are emerging. This is a natural progression, given that life insurance is closely tied to the investment market globally and insurance companies act as major institutional investors."It is therefore important that retirement annuities are not viewed through a 'buy-and-forget' lens. Citizens need to understand the additional benefits this financial instrument offers, particularly regarding long-term financial planning and the investment component. Further market development could lead to the emergence of new products—including hybrid ones—that combine insurance protection, regular dividends, and investment opportunities," commented Zhanat Kurmanov. Zhanat Kurmanov also emphasized the need to further foster a culture of long-term financial planning among the population. This is particularly relevant for young people, who—as noted during the discussion—often focus primarily on short-term financial goals. What types of pension annuities are available to Kazakhstanis? As a reminder, a pension annuity is a contract between an individual and a life insurance company under which the insurer commits to paying a monthly pension for life or until a specified age. Various types of pension annuities are available on the Kazakhstani life insurance market.An immediate pension annuity provides for benefits to begin after the contract is concluded, in accordance with its terms.A deferred pension annuity entails benefits commencing after a specific period stipulated in the contract. During the deferral period, funds may be invested according to the contract terms, which affects the amount of future benefits.A joint (spousal) pension annuity allows two individuals to pool their pension savings to receive lifetime benefits under the contract terms. Upon the death of one participant, payments continue for the benefit of the other.Thus, the development of the pension annuity market expands opportunities for individuals to build long-term retirement income and offers additional options for managing pension savings. Ultimately, the choice between receiving pension payments from the Unified Accumulative Pension Fund (UAPF) and purchasing a pension annuity is an individual financial decision that depends on the person's life circumstances, the size of their savings, and their retirement planning goals.    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/abay-kokpekti/press/news/details/1302464?lang=ru

A charitable initiative was organized as part of the "Honoring Our Veterans" campaign to mark the International Day of Older Persons on October 1st. Specialists from the Regional Youth Resource Center cleaned up and tidied the yard of an elderly woman. A nation that cherishes its elderly is truly rich. Showing respect to the older generation is a civic duty for each of us.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/aktobe-zhastar1/press/news/details/1302433?lang=ru

Organized by the Regional Youth Resource Center, a meeting was held with students from the Aktobe College of Industrial Technologies to promote a healthy lifestyle, foster a culture of personal responsibility for health, and prevent harmful habits. Healthcare professionals participated in the meeting, sharing information with the youth on relevant topics: 🔹 Timur Taibekovich – Educator at the Regional Center for HIV Prevention. 🔹 Bagdaulet Batyrzhanuly – Urologist at the Aktobe City Youth Medical Center. 🔹 Bekbolat Nurakhanuly – Ambulance paramedic at the Regional Emergency Medical Service Station. 🔹 Orynbek Bakytuly – Ambulance paramedic at the Regional Emergency Medical Service Station. The meeting was moderated by Umitzhan Maksatkyzy, Head of the Youth Initiative Implementation and Organization Department at the Regional Youth Resource Center. During the meeting, he provided information on the activities of the Youth Resource Center and spoke about opportunities for young people, areas of support, and ongoing initiatives.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/aktobe-zhastar1/press/news/details/1302414?lang=ru

В Международный день пожилых людей военнослужащие Вооруженных сил организуют мероприятия, направленные на поддержку ветеранов Великой Отечественной войны, тружеников тыла, а также пожилых людей, проживающих в социальных учреждениях.Личный состав войсковой части 27943 Усть-Каменогорского гарнизона посетил центр оказания социальных услуг «Қамқор», где встретился с представителями старшего поколения.Военнослужащие поздравили ветеранов труда и пожилых людей с праздником и вручили им подарки.– В День пожилых людей мы выражаем уважение к старшему поколению, отдаем дань их труду и вкладу в развитие нашей страны. Для нас большая честь получить благословение старших и прислушаться к их мудрым советам, – отметил заместитель командира войсковой части 27943 подполковник Самат Айдарбаев.Теплая встреча подарила постояльцам центра хорошее настроение. Военнослужащие отметили, что уважение к старшим, их опыту и знаниям – важная часть сохранения преемственности поколений и нравственных ценностей общества.В свою очередь, пожилые люди пожелали военнослужащим, стоящим на страже мира и спокойствия страны, успехов в службе, крепкого здоровья, благополучия и мирного неба над головой. В Департаменте по делам обороны области Абай также поздравили ветеранов региона с Днем пожилых людей. Начальник департамента полковник Руслан Омаров вручил им благодарственные письма и пожелал долгих лет жизни.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mod/press/news/details/1302407?lang=ru