Astana, 20 August 2026 - Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Arman Issagaliyev received the election observation missions of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS) and the Parliamentary Assembly of Turkic States (TURKPA) deployed to observe the elections of deputies to the Kurultai of the Republic of KazakhstanDuring the meeting, the parties exchanged views on the preparations for and conduct of the upcoming elections, as well as on the activities of international observers.Deputy Minister Issagaliyev briefed the representatives of the missions on the ongoing efforts to ensure the necessary conditions for the work of international observers and emphasized Kazakhstan’s commitment to conducting an open and transparent electoral process in accordance with national legislation and the country’s international obligations.The international observers provided information on the main areas of their work and expressed appreciation to the Kazakh side for the support provided in facilitating their activities.The parties also discussed mechanisms of cooperation within the OTS and TURKPA frameworks and reaffirmed their interest in further strengthening interaction.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/1277719?lang=ru

Astana–Kinshasa, August 20, 2026– Supported by the Embassy of Kazakhstan in Ethiopia, the second round of online negotiations between the Ministry of National Economy of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Ministry of Foreign Trade of the Democratic Republic of the Congo convened at the senior official level. Representatives from other relevant government bodies of both nations also participated in the roundtable proceedings.During the meeting, the parties deliberated on matters of bilateral trade, economic, and investment cooperation. Furthermore, they explored prospects for interaction regarding technology transfer and the sharing of Kazakhstan’s expertise in developing artificial intelligence and software solutions, transport and logistics, as well as agricultural advancement and industrial cooperation.Following the negotiations, the heads of both delegations agreed to sustain an active dialogue encompassing a broader representation of delegates from the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Democratic Republic of the Congo, including future engagements at a higher political level.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-addis-ababa/press/news/details/1277721?lang=ru

The Department of State Revenues in the Akmola region reports the following.With the introduction of the new Tax Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan from January 1, 2026, one of the changes for business in the generally established mode is a direct ban on deductions for expenses on transactions with taxpayers in a special tax regime on a simplified declaration.Article 286 of the Tax Code "Non-deductible expenses" now contains a direct subparagraph: expenses for the purchase of goods, works, services from a taxpayer applying a special tax regime based on a simplified declaration are not deductible.Therefore, if a taxpayer, when calculating corporate income tax, purchased a product, work or service from a person on a simplified declaration, the corresponding amount is not related to deductions. How does the tax office identify such transactions?The tax authority compares tax forms, information of other state bodies and data from other sources, and if a discrepancy is detected, a notification is sent to the taxpayer. Data on counterparties and the structure of expenses can be taken into account when assessing tax risks. And also during the tax audit: documents and actual circumstances of a particular operation can be investigated within the type, subject and procedure of the audit. In this connection, is there a ban on attributing to deductions for CPN from the generally established mode for mutual settlements with the CHR?The prohibition on attribution to corporate income tax deductions of expenses for mutual settlements with taxpayers applying a special tax regime (hereinafter - SAR) based on a simplified declaration is established in order to prevent abuse by counterparties who use SAR in order to minimize tax liabilities by artificially overestimating expenses using supply chains or fictitious transactions.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-akmola/press/news/details/1277666?lang=ru

On August 19, 2026, the Department of State Revenues for the East Kazakhstan Region held a ceremonial event dedicated to the Day of Establishment of the State Revenue Authorities.The Head of the Department, Sayat Bimagambetov, addressed the staff with welcoming remarks. He emphasized the importance of the professional and responsible work of employees in ensuring economic stability, securing state budget revenues, and creating favorable conditions for the development of entrepreneurship.As part of the event, employees who had made a significant contribution to the work of the state revenue authorities were honored. The best specialists were presented with the badges of distinction «Outstanding Employee of the State Revenue Authorities» and certificates of honor.Special attention was given to young specialists. Letters of appreciation from Zhandos Duisembiyev, Chairman of the State Revenue Committee of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan, were presented to the parents of outstanding employees as a token of gratitude for raising worthy, responsible, and professionally motivated specialists.Following the ceremony, an excursion to the Department’s museum was organized for the parents of the young specialists. The guests learned about the history of the establishment of the state revenue authorities, professional traditions, and the achievements of the Department’s staff.The event was not only a tribute to the profession but also a symbol of continuity between generations, professional responsibility, and pride in serving the state. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-vko/press/news/details/1277632?lang=ru

Согласно графику приема граждан в центре приема граждан, руководитель Управления экономики и финансов Атырауской области Ажигалиева Айгуль Темиртасовна 21 августа текущего года проводит личный прием граждан по адресу: г. Атырау, ул. Айтеке би, 77.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/atyrau-economy/press/news/details/1277637?lang=ru