Social Tax: Key Changes in the Calculation ProcedureAs of 2026, the procedure for calculating social tax in Kazakhstan has changed. One of the key changes is the elimination of the link between social tax and social contributions, as well as the introduction of a social tax rate of 6% for taxpayers applying the generally established taxation procedure.Special rates and calculation procedures are предусмотрed for certain categories of taxpayers.In particular, the social tax rate of 1.8% applies to taxable items related to the following activities:* Production and sale of agricultural products of own production;* Processing of agricultural products of own production and sale of the products resulting from such processing.Individual entrepreneurs and persons engaged in private practice are subject to a special procedure for calculating social tax. They calculate social tax in the following amounts:* For themselves — twice the monthly calculation index (MCI) in effect on the payment date;* For each employee — one MCI in effect on the payment date.For peasant or farm enterprises, the following amounts of social tax are established for taxable items related to the production and sale of agricultural products of own production, as well as their processing:* For themselves — 0.6 MCI;* For each employee — 0.3 MCI.The MCI in effect on the date of payment shall apply.It is also important to note that taxpayers applying the special tax regime based on a simplified declaration are exempt from paying social tax.Thus, when determining their social tax liabilities, taxpayers should take into account the applicable tax regime, the nature of their business activities, and the specific tax calculation rules established by law.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-sko/press/news/details/1311562?lang=ru

In Berlin, the capital of Germany, artists from Kyzylorda held a celebratory concert in honor of Republic Day. The event was attended by Nurlan Onzhanov, Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Germany, representatives from the Embassy and the Kazakh diaspora, members of the diplomatic corps, as well as compatriots living in Berlin and local culture enthusiasts.Organized with the support of the Kyzylorda Regional Akimat, this cultural event aimed to promote the rich spiritual heritage, national arts, and cultural values of the Kazakh people on an international stage, while also showcasing the creative output of the Kyzylorda region to an overseas audience.The delegation of artists represented national art with distinction, demonstrating the richness and distinctiveness of Kazakh culture. The concert featured the "Akmeshit" folklore ensemble, cultural figures Serik Zhaksygulov and Marat Sugirbay, and award-winning performers from international and national competitions—Aidos Shadayev, Gulnaz Nagashybay, Rinat Usenov, Aruzhan Toregali, and Rano Sabankulova. The "Tomiris" dance ensemble further enriched the evening by presenting the finest examples of national choreography.The concert opened with a kuy by Korkyt, a figure who has become a symbol of the Kazakh people’s spiritual heritage. The program included gems of the zhyrau tradition, folk songs, examples of aitys, and patriotic compositions. This diverse program, which highlighted the multifaceted nature of national art, underscored the continuity of creative traditions that have been carefully preserved over the centuries.As part of the event, guests were treated to dishes from traditional Kazakh cuisine, offering them an introduction to the nation’s renowned hospitality and the culture of the dastarkhan. This sparked great interest among the audience in the customs and national values of the Kazakh people.The tour by artists from Kyzylorda represents an important step toward promoting our culture internationally, strengthening creative ties, and showcasing Kazakhstan’s cultural potential. By sharing the sounds of Kazakh songs and kuys with an international audience, the performers vividly presented the spiritual richness of their home region and once again demonstrated the enduring vitality of their national art. The artists received a warm welcome and enthusiastic applause from the audience in Berlin.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kyzylorda/press/news/details/1311536?lang=ru

The Register of Inactive taxpayers is a list of taxpayers who have not submitted tax reports for a long time. The register includes resident legal entities, non—resident legal entities operating in the Republic of Kazakhstan through a permanent establishment or structural subdivision, as well as individual entrepreneurs who have not independently submitted tax reports within 12 months after the last reporting was submitted. This rule does not apply to taxpayers who have suspended the submission of tax reports in accordance with the Tax Code. A taxpayer is excluded from the register upon submission of additional tax reporting for the tax period, for which reporting is automatically recognized as having been submitted with zero indicators. The decision on exclusion is made no later than three working days following the day of submission of additional tax reports. When a taxpayer is excluded from the registers of numbers or an individual entrepreneur is removed from the registration register, the exclusion from the register of inactive taxpayers is carried out simultaneously. Basis: Article 108 of the Tax Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-sko/press/news/details/1311512?lang=ru

In cases defined by the Tax Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the tax authority applies methods to ensure the fulfillment of a tax obligation. Security measures are measures of a proprietary and (or) restrictive nature that encourage proper fulfillment of a tax obligation by a taxpayer (tax agent). The security methods are: 1) accrual of penalties; 2) suspension of spending operations; 3) restriction on the disposal of property; 4) suspension of electronic invoice issuance; 5) restriction of access to Internet resources and (or) the Internet site of a foreign company operating through an Internet site in the territory of the Republic of Kazakhstan.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-sko/press/news/details/1311483?lang=ru

   On October 14, 2026, a meeting was held in Astana between Zhaidar Inkerbayev, Deputy Chairman of the State Revenue Committee of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan, and representatives of Huawei Technologies Kazakhstan.   The meeting followed a previously held videoconference and focused on discussing the prospects for applying artificial intelligence technologies in the field of state revenue administration, as well as potential areas for technological cooperation.   Huawei Technologies Kazakhstan is the official representative office of the international technology company Huawei in Kazakhstan. The company specializes in the development of information and communication technologies, telecommunications infrastructure, and digital solutions.   During the meeting, the parties discussed the technical requirements for AI-based solutions, including computing power, the use of graphics processing units (GPUs), and opportunities for establishing the necessary infrastructure.   Particular attention was paid to approaches to ensuring the required computing resources, selecting technological solutions, and assessing their practical applicability in line with the needs of the State Revenue Committee.   Following the meeting, the parties discussed further consideration of potential technical solutions and prospects for cooperation in the implementation of artificial intelligence technologies.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd/press/news/details/1311485?lang=ru