The Department of State Revenue for the Mangystau Region explains how individual property tax is calculated and paid, which categories of individuals are not taxpayers (or enjoy a statutory allowance), and what to do if the assessment appears incorrect. How is property tax on residential objects calculated? Individual property tax is assessed by state revenue authorities at the location of the taxable object. For dwellings, buildings, dacha structures, garages, parking spaces and other constructions, the tax base is the value of the object (or the aggregate value of objects where the statutory threshold is exceeded).The rate depends on value: the higher the value, the higher the applicable rate (a progressive scale). From 2026, a separate calculation procedure applies where the aggregate value of objects exceeds the statutory threshold.The tax is assessed no later than 1 July of the year following the reporting tax period and is payable no later than 1 October of that year. What happens if the property tax is not paid? If the tax is not paid by the due date, a late-payment penalty (penya) accrues for each day of delay starting after 1 October.When arrears arise, the taxpayer is issued a notice. Thirty working days are allowed to comply. If the debt exceeds 1 MCI, a tax order is issued.If the debt remains unpaid after the tax order, the case is referred to court enforcement officers. Compulsory collection measures may be applied, including attachment of bank accounts and property.In 2026, 1 monthly calculation index (MCI / MRP) equals 4,325 tenge. Who is not an individual property taxpayer? The following persons are not individual property taxpayers (subject to the limits set by Article 597 of the Tax Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan):Heroes of the Soviet Union, Heroes of Socialist Labour, holders of the titles “Halyk Kaharmany” and “Kazakstanyn Yenbek Yeri”, and holders of the Order of Labour Glory of three classes and the “Otan” Order — within 1,000 MCI (KZT 4,325,000 in 2026) of the total value of objects specified in subparagraph 1) of Article 599 of the Tax Code;Great Patriotic War veterans, persons equated to them in benefits, veterans of combat operations in other states, home-front workers of the war years, and persons with disabilities — in respect of land plots occupied by the housing stock, adjoining plots, plots for personal subsidiary farming, gardening and dacha construction, and plots under garages; and within 1,500 MCI (KZT 6,487,500 in 2026) of the total value of objects specified in subparagraph 1) of Article 599;orphans and children left without parental care — until they reach the age of 18, in respect of the land plots and taxable objects listed above;one parent of a person with a disability from childhood or of a child with a disability — in respect of the land plots listed above;mothers of many children awarded the title “Mother Heroine” or the “Altyn Alka” pendant, and separately residing pensioners — in respect of land plots occupied by the housing stock and adjoining plots; and within 1,000 MCI of the total value of objects specified in subparagraph 1) of Article 599. Separately residing pensioners are pensioners at whose legal address only pensioners are registered;individual entrepreneurs — in respect of objects used in entrepreneurial activity (except dwellings and other objects assessed by the state revenue authorities);individuals who own an apartment (room) — in respect of their share in the land plot occupied by a multi-apartment residential building.Data on eligible categories are submitted annually by the competent authorities and are taken into account when the tax is assessed. If an exemption has not been applied, the taxpayer should apply to the state revenue authority with supporting documents. Why has property tax been charged to me? The tax is assessed on individuals who own dwellings, apartments, dacha structures, garages, parking spaces and other taxable objects located in the Republic of Kazakhstan. The legal basis is ownership of the object. Why has the tax amount increased compared with last year? An increase may result from a change in the value, area or other characteristics of the property, from updated information on the object, or from changes in calculation indices and rates provided by the Tax Code. Why has the tax been charged if I am entitled to an exemption? In some cases information on the preferential category may be missing from information systems or may not have been taken into account. The taxpayer should apply to the state revenue authority at the location of the object and submit documents confirming the right to the exemption so that the assessment can be adjusted. Why has the tax been charged if I have sold the property? The tax is assessed for the actual period of ownership. If information on the termination of ownership has not been received or taken into account, the taxpayer should apply to the state revenue authority for verification and adjustment. Why has the tax been charged to the wrong owner? This may occur where ownership records diverge or ownership has changed. The taxpayer should apply to the state revenue authority to verify and correct the data. Where should I apply if I disagree with the assessed amount? Apply to the state revenue authority at the location of the taxable object and submit documents supporting the need for an adjustment (title documents, evidence of an exemption, sale-and-purchase contracts, etc.).Assessments can be checked and the tax paid via the e-Salyq Azamat mobile application, the kgd.gov.kz portal, second-tier banks and payment services. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-mangistau/press/news/details/1282396?lang=ru

FACTSHEET OverviewOn 3 June 2026, the Mazhilis, the lower chamber of Kazakhstan’s Parliament, approved in the first reading the draft law “On Amnesty in Connection with the Adoption of the New Constitution of the Republic of Kazakhstan” and accompanying legislative amendments.The proposed legislation introduces the first large-scale administrative amnesty in Kazakhstan’s history and is directly linked to the adoption of the new Constitution in 2026 and the country’s broader programme of political and institutional reforms.While Kazakhstan has periodically conducted criminal amnesties, administrative amnesty has never previously been applied, despite the legal possibility existing under the Code of Administrative Offences. The new initiative seeks to provide individuals who committed minor administrative offences with an opportunity to resolve outstanding liabilities and move forward.The administrative amnesty will be conducted alongside a criminal amnesty, marking the first time both measures have been implemented simultaneously. Similar programmes aimed at reducing administrative penalties and outstanding fines have been used in various forms in several countries around the world.Under the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan “On Amnesty in connection with the Adoption of the New Constitution of the Republic of Kazakhstan” (Law No. 328-VIII of 1 July, 2026) the measures required to implement the amnesty will be carried out from 1 July to 31 December 2026. Key Facts at a GlanceFirst administrative amnesty in Kazakhstan’s history.Introduced in connection with the adoption of Kazakhstan’s new Constitution in 2026 and the country’s political and institutional reforms.Applies primarily to administrative fines.Expected to cover around one million fines administered through the Ministry of Internal Affairs system.No application from citizens will be required.Decisions will be processed automatically through digital government systems.Court-imposed fines and offences that threaten public safety, public health, or state interests are excluded.Conducted alongside a criminal amnesty that could affect approximately 16,500 individuals. Why the Amnesty Is Being IntroducedResponding to public demand for fairness: While Kazakhstan has periodically conducted criminal amnesties linked to major national milestones since independence, public discussion increasingly focused on whether similar leniency should also be extended to individuals who committed minor administrative offences.Recognising the lower severity of administrative offences: Administrative violations are generally less serious than criminal offences, yet unpaid fines may still lead to legal consequences, including penalty accrual, restrictions on financial transactions, and enforcement measures.Providing a fresh start: The amnesty offers individuals with outstanding administrative fines a one-time opportunity to regularise their situation and move forward without the burden of long-standing penalties.Supporting financially vulnerable citizens: The measure is intended to help resolve unpaid fines, particularly for individuals who may face difficulties in settling accumulated liabilities.Complementing existing incentives: The amnesty builds on Kazakhstan’s existing system, which already allows administrative fines to be paid at a 50 percent discount if settled within the prescribed early-payment period.Supporting Kazakhstan’s constitutional renewal: The amnesty is linked to the adoption of Kazakhstan’s new Constitution in 2026 and represents a practical expression of the principles underpinning the country’s new stage of constitutional development.Continuing a broader reform agenda: The initiative forms part of Kazakhstan’s wider efforts to modernise public institutions, strengthen the rule of law, and build a more responsive and citizen-centred system of governance. Administrative Amnesty: Who Is Eligible The administrative amnesty will be regulated under a new Article 889-1 of Kazakhstan’s Code of Administrative Offences.The measure applies to administrative fines imposed on:Citizens of KazakhstanIndividual entrepreneursPrivate notariesPrivate bailiffsLawyersLegal consultants The inclusion of individual entrepreneurs is intended to support economic activity and reduce the financial burden associated with outstanding administrative penalties.The administrative amnesty will not apply to:Fines imposed by courtsRepeat administrative offencesOffences that threaten public safety, citizens’ lives and health, or state interestsExcluded categories include, among others:Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugsDriving on the wrong side of the road and other serious traffic violationsIllegal trafficking of weaponsIllegal drug traffickingOffences related to public health and sanitary-epidemiological safetyViolations involving personal data protectionOther categories specified by law. Criminal AmnestySince independence, Kazakhstan has conducted around ten criminal amnesties linked to major national milestones and humanitarian considerations. The current initiative is distinct because it is the first to combine a criminal amnesty with a large-scale administrative amnesty.Who is eligible: Individuals convicted of criminal misdemeanours, minor offences, and certain medium-gravity crimes that did not result in damage, or where any damage caused has been fully compensated.Potential scope: According to preliminary estimates, approximately 16,500 individuals may benefit from the criminal amnesty.Potential releases: Around 1,500 individuals could be released from places of detention.Sentence reductions: Certain categories of convicted persons serving sentences for medium-gravity, serious, and especially serious crimes may qualify for reduced sentences, subject to conditions established by law. Who is excluded: The amnesty will not apply to persons convicted of:Corruption-related offencesTerrorism and extremism-related crimesCrimes against the sexual integrity of minors;Torture;Repeat and dangerous repeat offences;Other offences considered to pose a heightened threat to society.Judicial oversight: The final decision on the application of criminal amnesty will be made by the courts on an individual basis. Implementation MechanismDigital administration: The administrative amnesty will be implemented through Kazakhstan’s Unified Register of Administrative Proceedings.Automatic identification: Eligible individuals will be identified automatically using criteria established in legislation.Electronic processing: Amnesty decisions will be generated electronically and authenticated using the electronic digital signatures of authorised officials.No application required: Citizens will not need to submit applications, visit government offices, or take any additional steps to benefit from the amnesty.Automatic notification: Individuals covered by the amnesty will be informed through digital government services and SMS notifications.Reduced administrative burden: The fully digital process is designed to ensure efficient implementation and minimise bureaucracy for both citizens and government agencies. Expected ImpactReduced financial burden: The measure will help citizens and small businesses resolve outstanding administrative penalties and remove long-standing liabilities.Resolution of unpaid fines: The amnesty is expected to address a significant number of accumulated unpaid fines that may otherwise remain difficult to collect.Improved administrative efficiency: By resolving accumulated administrative cases and updating relevant government databases, the amnesty is expected to simplify enforcement procedures, improve data quality, and support more efficient interactions between citizens, government agencies, and financial institutions.Supporting social reintegration: The measure provides eligible individuals with an opportunity to regularise their legal and financial status and move forward without the burden of historical administrative penalties.Supporting digital transformation: The implementation of the amnesty through fully digital procedures will further strengthen the use of modern electronic government systems and automated public services. Beyond its immediate humanitarian and administrative objectives, the initiative forms part of Kazakhstan’s broader programme of constitutional, political, and institutional modernisation. By resolving accumulated administrative cases through a fully digital process, the amnesty is also expected to contribute to ongoing efforts to improve administrative efficiency, enhance the quality of government data systems, and support the further digital transformation of public services. International PracticeCountries around the world periodically introduce amnesty or penalty-relief programmes to help citizens and businesses resolve outstanding administrative liabilities, reduce enforcement burdens, and encourage compliance.Examples include:Italy has implemented several programmes allowing the cancellation or reduction of outstanding administrative penalties, tax debts, and related surcharges.Greece has introduced schemes enabling citizens to settle or reduce accumulated administrative debts and penalties, particularly during periods of economic hardship.Argentina has periodically implemented amnesty programmes covering unpaid taxes, penalties, and certain administrative obligations.The United Arab Emirates has introduced temporary amnesty initiatives that waived administrative fines associated with immigration and residency violations.Several U.S. states and municipalities have implemented limited amnesty programmes allowing residents to resolve overdue fines and administrative penalties without additional sanctions or interest.Russia has previously introduced targeted tax and debt amnesties for individuals and small businesses to regularise outstanding obligations.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-kuveyt/press/news/details/1282401?lang=ru

New York, 29 August 2026 – A series of events dedicated to the International Day against Nuclear Tests, established by the United Nations General Assembly at the initiative of Kazakhstan, was held at United Nations Headquarters in New York.In 2026, the International Day coincides with three significant anniversaries: the 35th anniversary of the closure of the Semipalatinsk Nuclear Test Site, the 30th anniversary of the opening for signature of the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty (CTBT), and the 20th anniversary of the signing of the Treaty on a Nuclear-Weapon-Free Zone in Central Asia.On 28 August, United Nations Headquarters hosted a high-level commemorative event and the official opening of a photo exhibition marking the 30th anniversary of the CTBT. The events brought together United Nations Under-Secretary-General and High Representative for Disarmament Affairs Izumi Nakamitsu, Executive Secretary of the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organization (CTBTO) Robert Floyd, Permanent Representative of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the United Nations Kairat Umarov, and representatives of UN Member States.Participants underscored the fundamental importance of the CTBT for international peace and security and called for intensified efforts towards its universalization and early entry into force.Speaking at the event, Ambassador Mr. Umarov highlighted Kazakhstan’s consistent contribution to global nuclear disarmament and non-proliferation efforts. He emphasized that the closure of the Semipalatinsk Nuclear Test Site on 29 August 1991 represented Kazakhstan’s historic choice in favour of peace and provided a powerful impetus to the international movement to end nuclear testing.On 29 August, a commemorative tree-planting ceremony was held on the grounds of United Nations Headquarters. Kazakhstan co-organized the ceremony alongside Australia, Canada, Finland, Germany, Japan and the Netherlands. The event brought together senior representatives of the United Nations and the CTBTO, diplomatic missions of Member States, and international organizations.In his remarks, Mr. Umarov reaffirmed Kazakhstan’s unwavering commitment to strengthening international peace and security, advancing nuclear disarmament, and promoting the universalization and early entry into force of the CTBT.The events once again drew the international community’s attention to the humanitarian and environmental consequences of nuclear testing, the importance of preserving the memory of its victims, and the shared responsibility of States to prevent such tragedies from ever recurring.Kazakhstan will continue to consistently contribute to the common goal of building a world free from nuclear testing and nuclear weapons.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-kazakhstanun/press/news/details/1282392?lang=ru

29 August 2026, Geneva – At the initiative of the Permanent Mission of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the United Nations Office and other International Organizations in Geneva, a Peace March was held to commemorate the International Day against Nuclear Tests and the 35th anniversary of the closure of the Semipalatinsk Nuclear Test Site.The event was co-organized by the Basel Peace Office, Parliamentarians for Nuclear Non-Proliferation and Disarmament, and the Youth Fusion network.The March took place within the framework of the global Kazakhstan-UN initiative #StepUp4Disarmament. The starting time — 8:29 AM — and the length of the route — 8.29 kilometers — symbolically referred to the date of August 29. The participants marched from the UN Office in Geneva along the shores of Lake Leman to the Villa La Grange.The International Day against Nuclear Tests was proclaimed by the UN General Assembly in 2009 at the initiative of Kazakhstan and is observed annually on August 29. This date reminds the global community of the severe humanitarian and environmental consequences of nuclear tests, as well as the need for their full and definitive cessation.The event was attended by representatives of the diplomatic corps, staff of the UN and other international organizations, non-governmental entities, the expert community, and youth movements.Addressing the participants of the march, a representative of the Permanent Mission of Kazakhstan spoke about the contribution of the people of Kazakhstan to international efforts to end nuclear testing and promote nuclear disarmament. He also emphasized the historical significance of the decision to close the Semipalatinsk Nuclear Test Site on 29 August 1991, and the consistent role of Kazakhstan in shaping the global anti-nuclear agenda.The Geneva Peace March continued a series of events held in Vienna and New York dedicated to three landmark milestones of 2026: the 35th anniversary of the closure of the Semipalatinsk Nuclear Test Site, the 20th anniversary of the signing of the Treaty on a Nuclear-Weapon-Free Zone in Central Asia, and the 30th anniversary of the opening for signature of the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-geneva/press/news/details/1282372?lang=ru

From 1 September 2026, owners of real estate and land plots will start receiving PUSH notifications about the calculated individual property tax via second-tier bank apps — Kaspi, Halyk and others. This is not a fine and not an order to pay immediately. It is a reminder of the amount already assessed. The payment deadline remains no later than 1 October. Why it is being launched Many people learn about the tax at the last moment — or only after arrears appear. A notification in a familiar banking app makes the obligation visible in time and supports tax discipline. How the rollout will work The mailing will go out in stages:- 1 September — first batch (up to 1 million taxpayers nationwide);- 4 September — second batch (up to 2 million);- 7 September — remaining owners.If the message has not arrived in early September, that is not an error: your turn may fall in the next stage.When the PUSH arrives, check the object, the owner and the amount. Issues most often arise when a relief was not applied, the wrong owner was charged, the building has been demolished or declared unsafe, or the period of ownership is incorrect.Do not pay a disputed amount “just in case”. Contact the state revenue office at the location of the property with supporting documents. The request is closed only after the revised amount appears in the personal account. If the data are correct, pay through the same bank app, eGov.kz or e-Salyq Azamat.The Department asks residents not to postpone checking the notice. A few minutes in a banking app today will spare penalties and extra visits in October.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-mangistau/press/news/details/1282375?lang=ru