On April 20, 2026, the Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam Kanat Tumysh held a meeting with Mr. Nguyen Van Thanh, Chief Executive Officer of Green Smart Mobility.During the meeting, the two sides discussed the current status of the Company’s ongoing investment project in Kazakhstan. The Ambassador welcomed the progress made by Green Smart Mobility and reaffirmed Kazakhstan’s commitment to providing a favorable investment climate for foreign partners. He emphasized the importance of such projects in strengthening economic ties and promoting sustainable development between the two countries.Both sides expressed their interest in further enhancing cooperation, particularly in the fields of green technology, smart transportation, and innovation. The meeting also underscored the growing potential for business collaboration between Kazakhstan and Viet Nam, contributing to the deepening of bilateral relations.The parties agreed to maintain close communication and explore new opportunities to expand mutually beneficial cooperation in the future.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-hanoi/press/news/details/1205239?lang=kk

Compensation during business trips:travel to and from the place of the business trip, including payment of expenses for reservations and baggage;accommodation outside the employee’s permanent place of work during the period of the business trip, including payment of reservation expenses;per diem paid to the employee for the period of the business trip in the amount established by the taxpayer’s decision;expenses for obtaining entry and exit permits (visas), including the cost of visas, consular services, and mandatory medical insurance — are subject to deduction.The deduction shall be made on the basis of supporting documents confirming the expenses specified in subparagraphs 1)–4) of this paragraph, including those issued in electronic form.Travel expenses within the same locality shall not be considered expenses covered by this article.In the event of temporary incapacity for work of an employee sent on a business trip, accommodation expenses and per diem (except in cases where the employee is undergoing inpatient treatment) shall be subject to deduction.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-astana/press/news/details/1205149?lang=kk

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SkopjeIn implementation of the instructions given by the Head of State following the negotiations between the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the President of the Republic of North Macedonia, held in May 2025 on the sidelines of the Astana International Forum 2025, the Minister of Trade and Integration of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Arman Shakkaliyev, visited Skopje on a working visit aimed at developing trade and economic cooperation between the two countries.During the visit, the President of the Republic of North Macedonia, G. Siljanovska-Davkova, received the Minister of Trade and Integration of the Republic of Kazakhstan, A. Shakkaliyev. During the meeting, the President was briefed on the development of trade and economic cooperation and prospects for its expansion.G. Siljanovska-Davkova, warmly recalling her visit to Astana in May 2025, conveyed best wishes to President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and the people of Kazakhstan, also noting the recent meeting of the heads of state on the sidelines of the Antalya Diplomatic Forum and emphasizing the importance of further developing international dialogue.An important item on the visit's agenda was the negotiations between Minister A. Shakkaliyev and the Minister of Foreign Affairs and External Trade, Timčo Mucunski. The parties substantively discussed the current state and prospects for the development of bilateral trade. Particular attention was paid to creating conditions for sustainable growth in trade turnover.Following the business forum, which gathered over 100 Macedonian and a number of Kazakh companies (including "QazTrade", "KazakhInvest"), an Agreement on the establishment of a Business Council between the Foreign Trade Chamber of Kazakhstan and the Economic Chamber of North Macedonia was signed, as well as a Memorandum of Cooperation between JSC "QazTrade Trade Policy Development Center" and the Agency of North Macedonia for Investment Attraction and Export Promotion, aimed at implementing joint business projects.Furthermore, following the business forum, commercial documents worth approximately 500 million tenge were signed.During the visit to Skopje, Minister A. Shakkaliyev visited the "Bunardzik" complex (Technological Industrial Development Zone TIDZ), a specialized center for environmentally friendly production and advanced technologies.Continuing the visit, meetings were held in Istanbul with representatives of major Turkish businesses, including Orzax Group (production of dietary supplements), Roz Metal (metallurgy, aluminum and copper products) and Safi Holding (food industry, including sugar production). During the negotiations, the companies expressed interest in expanding their presence in Kazakhstan, implementing investment projects, localizing production, and developing industrial cooperation.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mti/press/news/details/1205121?lang=kk

Do you work for yourself, provide services, or sell your own products? Tired of complex bookkeeping and IP (Individual Entrepreneur) status? In 2026, the most simplified Special Tax Regime (STR) for the Self-Employed is available for you.Here is everything you need to know to work legally and with peace of mind:🔹 Who are the "Self-Employed"? These are individuals (citizens of Kazakhstan and Kandas) who work without employees. Most importantly: your income must not exceed 300 MRP per month.🔹 How much to pay? Only 4%! This is the main advantage. Your total tax burden is just 4% of your income, which is distributed to social needs:Personal Income Tax (PIT) — 0%.Social Payments — 4%. This includes pension contributions (OPV and OPVR), social contributions, and medical insurance (OSMS).You aren't just paying a tax; you are securing your pension and medical insurance.🔹 How does it work? All in your smartphone!📱 No declarations or trips to the tax office are required.Download the "Special Mobile Application E-Salyq Business".Issue receipts to customers through the app.The app automatically calculates the payment amounts.Payments must be made by the 25th day of the month following the working month.🔹 Working via internet platforms (taxi, delivery)?🚗 If you collaborate with Yandex, Glovo, or other platforms, it’s even simpler. The Internet Platform Operator becomes your tax agent. They will withhold the necessary 4% and transfer it for you, and the data will automatically appear in your app.🔹 Why is it beneficial?No Reporting: Individuals in this regime do not need to file tax declarations.Legal Status: You can officially confirm your income.Social Guarantees: You are insured in the OSMS system and are saving for your pension.How to switch? You can choose this regime directly in the mobile app or when submitting a notification of the commencement of activities. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-zhetysu/press/news/details/1205039?lang=kk