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An event aimed at promoting education and cultural development within the correctional system was held at Institution No.50. The institution’s library collection has been expanded with a significant contribution — 500 new books donated by North Kazakhstan University named after M. Kozybayev.The donated collection mainly consists of classic works by 20th-century authors, highlighting themes of labor, courage, human dignity, and moral choice.As part of the official handover, the head of Institution No. 50, Lieutenant Colonel of Justice Svetlana Spasskaya, visited the library and personally ознакомилась with the new arrivals. She expressed sincere gratitude to the university representatives for their support and emphasized the important role of books as an effective tool in educational and rehabilitative work, helping individuals maintain a connection with society and cultural values.Currently, the institution’s library collection includes more than 7,000 books. Its expansion has become a strong incentive for fostering a reading culture and encouraging self-improvement among inmates.The administration of Institution No. 50 and university representatives expressed confidence that such initiatives will continue and become a good tradition. Strengthening cooperation between educational institutions and the penal system opens up new opportunities for the social adaptation and personal development of inmates.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/duissko/press/news/details/1200048?lang=kk

On the eve of the opening of the summer tourist season, the Tourism Department of the Akmola Region, in cooperation with the Tourist Information Center “Visit Aqmola,” is organizing a series of free training seminars for representatives of the region’s tourism industry.Guides, marketing and advertising specialists, as well as business representatives interested in the digitalization of tourism services are invited to participate.Venue: Burabay Resort, Wyndham Garden Burabay HotelDates:* April 14–15, 2026 — for tour guides* April 28–29, 2026 — marketing and advertising* May 5–6, 2026 — digitalizationThe aim of the seminars is to improve the quality of tourism services, develop participants’ professional competencies, and prepare the industry for the active summer season.To participate, prior registration is required by submitting participant details via the following phone numbers:📞 +7 777 593 38 98📞 +7 747 705 22 48We invite all interested professionals to take part and enhance their professional skills.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/aqmola-tourism/press/news/details/1199955?lang=kk

On April 12, the e-Gov portal (eGov.kz) celebrates its 20th anniversary. Over the past two decades, eGov.kz has evolved from an informational platform into a fully-fledged digital ecosystem, becoming an integral part of everyday life for every citizen of Kazakhstan and a symbol of the country’s technological transformation.The history of eGov.kz is one of steady and consistent evolution, which began in 2006. Its foundation was laid by the Presidential Decree No. 1471 as of November 10, 2004 “On the State Program for the Development of e-Government in the Republic of Kazakhstan for 2005-2007”. Initially, the portal operated as a reference resource, providing citizens with access to information on public services and government agencies.In its early years, the basic e-Gov infrastructure was established, enabling the delivery of services online. Afterwards, the development progressed gradually, from the launch of the first electronic services to transactional services with online payments, and later to integrated services combining multiple processes within a single real-life event.Key components of the digital infrastructure were introduced, including state databases, departmental information systems, eLicense.kz portal, National Certification Authority of the Republic of Kazakhstan, and e-Government Gateway. This significantly facilitated access to the most in-demand public services and reduced the need for in-person visits to the government agencies.Digital services have fundamentally transformed the user experience. For example, it became possible to register a legal entity in just 15 minutes or register the birth of a child online while simultaneously applying for benefits and securing a place in kindergarten.In 2019, the e-Gov mobile application was upgraded and continued its development as eGov Mobile. The pandemic period became both a major challenge and a turning point for growth. Under mobility restrictions, eGov.kz effectively became the primary channel of interaction between citizens and the state, ensuring uninterrupted access to key services in a remote format. In 2020, biometric identification was introduced, significantly lowering barriers to accessing services. During this period, the number of users and online services grew substantially, digital documents expanded, and projects such as Smart Bridge, Smart Data Ukimet, and eGov Business were launched.Today, e-Government has become a routine tool of everyday life. The portal has over 15 million registered users, and the total number of services provided has exceeded 508 million. More than 111 million services have been delivered through the eGov Mobile app alone, reflecting a steady user shift toward mobile scenarios. Currently, around 90% of more than 1 300 public services are available online, and users have access to 39 digital documents."Over the past 20 years, eGov has evolved from an informational portal into a large-scale digital ecosystem that has become an integral part of everyday life for millions of Kazakhstani citizens. Today, more than 90% of public services are available online, and interaction with the government is becoming faster and more convenient. We are moving to a new stage - eGov 3.0, where proactive services and Ai-driven solutions play a key role. I would like to thank everyone who stood at the origins of this journey and continues to advance the country`s digitalization, shaping a modern and efficient state", said Zhasslan Madiyev, Deputy Prime Minister - Minbister of Artifical Intelligence and Digital Development of the Republic of Kazakhstan.At the current stage, the development of eGov.kz and its components is focused on the active implementation of AI solutions, including tools such as eGov AI and the AlemGPT platform, which enable simpler, more intuitive, and user-friendly interaction with the government, including in the format of natural dialogue. A multi-agent platform, AlemGPT, is currently being tested, which will enable users to receive end-to-end public services, i.e. from request to result. In the future, it is expected to become a full-fledged AI assistant across all the public services.Kazakhstan’s high level of e-Government development has been recognized globally in the UN Global E-Government Development Index. In 2024, Kazakhstan ranked 24th out of 193 countries, and also ranked 10th in the Online Services Index (OSI), alongside global leaders such as South Korea, Denmark, and Estonia. The UN experts highly praised the effectiveness of Kazakhstan’s e-Gov system and its components, operated by NITEC JSC, as well as the use of digital solutions to improve citizens’ quality of life.At the same time, information security remains an absolute priority. The protection of personal data is enshrined at the constitutional level and is considered a cornerstone of trust in public digital services, alongside ensuring the resilience of digital infrastructure.Behind these figures and technologies lies the most important outcome - millions of hours saved, fewer trips for Kazakhstani citizens, and a significant reduction in bureaucratic burden. The eGov has evolved from a convenient tool into a true digital partner for both the state and society.Today, we are taking the next step toward a smarter, more responsive, and truly human-centered government. Twenty years ago, it was hard to imagine that registering a child’s birth, registering at a place of residence, or applying for benefits could be done in just a few minutes without leaving home. Today, this is our everyday reality.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/aqmola-selinograd/press/news/details/1200003?lang=kk

Starting from April 13, 2026, the public service for issuing and extending work permits for labour migrants in Kazakhstan will no longer be available at Citizen Service Centers, and applications can now be submitted exclusively online.The service for issuing and extending work permits for labour migrants has been fully transitioned to an online format and is available only via the eGov.kz portal. This update eliminates the need to visit Citizen Service Centers and significantly simplifies the application process.Foreign nationals can now apply for or extend work permits for employment with private individuals in household settings within Kazakhstan entirely online. Users are no longer required to manually upload certain documents. For example, medical certificates and insurance data are automatically retrieved from government information systems. This reduces application processing time and minimizes the risk of errors.“Currently, all the necessary integrations have been successfully implemented on the eGov.kz portal for issuing work permits to labour migrants, including automated verification of medical examinations, insurance, and tax payments. Given the rapid transition of public services to an online format and their delivery through eGov.kz, ensuring round-the-clock access for both individuals and legal entities, starting from April 13, this service will no longer be provided through Citizen Service Centers. Applications will now be submitted exclusively online via eGov.kz or migration.enbek.kz”, marked Rostislav Konyashkin, First Vice Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Development of the Republic of Kazakhstan.Decisions on the issuance or extension of permits are made by local executive authorities of districts and cities of regional significance in coordination with territorial internal affairs bodies. Permits are issued for a period ranging from one to twelve months within the established quota for attracting labour migrants. Additional information on accessing this public service is available on the eGov.kz portal and its official social media channels.The update was implemented through the joint efforts of the Public Services Committee under the Ministry of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Development of the Republic of Kazakhstan, National Information Technologies JSC, Government for Citizens, the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Ministry of Healthcare of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Ministry of Labour and Social Protection, and the State Credit Bureau.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/aqmola-selinograd/press/news/details/1200007?lang=kk

Riyadh, April 13, 2026 – Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Saudi Arabia Madiyar Menilbekov held negotiations with Raad Al-Saady, Vice-Chairman and Managing Director of Acwa company.During the conversation, particular attention was given to the implementation of joint investment projects in the energy sector.The Kazakh side emphasized its interest in attracting advanced technologies and international expertise of Acwa to support the development of sustainable energy and improve the energy efficiency of the country’s economy.In turn, the company’s leadership noted the high potential for bilateral interaction and expressed readiness to actively contribute to Kazakhstan’s sustainable energy development.Following the meeting, the parties agreed to continue the dialogue to explore new prospects of cooperation in the fields of energy and sustainable development.Acwa (until January 2026 – ACWA Power) is one of the largest energy companies in Saudi Arabia, founded in 2004. The company specializes in the construction and operation of power plants and desalination facilities, has extensive international experience, and focuses on the development of renewable energy. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-riyadh/press/news/details/1199935?lang=kk

TheDepartment of State Revenue for Kostanay region informs about the resumption of the operation of the Zhelkuar checkpoint that the Zhelkuar checkpoint, located on the State border of the Republic of Kazakhstan, has resumed its normal operation.The passage of persons, vehicles and goods is carried out in accordance with the requirements of the legislation.Participants in foreign economic activity are advised to take into account the reopening of the Zhelkuar checkpoint when planning routes for the transportation of goods.The Department urges to comply with the established norms and requirements when crossing the state border.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-kostanay/press/news/details/1199825?lang=kk

The Department of State Revenue for Kostanay region informs that in connection with the launch of the "Declaration of Goods" functionality in the KEDEN IP, it will start operating from 00:00 hours on April 1, 2026.In this regard, since April 10, 2026, the module "Registration of enforcement of duties on payment of customs duties, taxes, anti-dumping, special, countervailing duties" (hereinafter referred to as collateral) has been launched in the Keden IP regarding the submission of an application for registration of collateral for DT, ZT, DHT.Registration of software through the Astana-1 IP is terminated due to the launch of new functionality from 21:00 on April 10, 2026.The "Provision" module provides for the implementation of functionality in terms of centralized provision of public services, from the submission of an application to the registration of collateral and the automatic assignment of collateral statuses. The system displays notifications for the Department of Internal Affairs and DGD officials on the consideration of applications, registration of collateral, as well as refusal to register collateral.This functionality provides for integration with government agencies in terms of obtaining information about an insurance contract, a bank guarantee, and a pledge agreement regarding the encumbrance of property collateral.Taking into account the above, it is necessary to take into account the following:1. Applications submitted through the E-Otinish, Documentolog, and also on paper are not acceptable, with the exception of applications (to the full) for the provision of originals of the pledge agreement and the property assessment report.2. Automatic receipt of information on insurance contracts concluded for the purpose of ensuring the fulfillment of obligations to pay customs duties and taxes in accordance with Article 102 of the Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan "On Customs Regulation in the Republic of Kazakhstan" (hereinafter referred to as the Code) has been implemented through AIS "ESBD" (Automated Information System "Unified Insurance Database").3. The functionality for automatically obtaining information on a bank guarantee has been implemented to ensure the fulfillment of obligations to pay customs duties and taxes in accordance with Article 99 of the Code through the AIS "BDKI" (Automated information system "Database of credit histories").Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-kostanay/press/news/details/1199832?lang=kk

Chairman of the State Revenue Committee of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Zhandos Duisembiev, held an open meeting with the population of Kostanay region on April 7, 2026 in Kostanay as part of the implementation of the "Hearing State" concept.During the meeting, in his report, the Chairman outlined the main directions in the work of the State Revenue Committee, in terms of changes in tax and customs legislation, the advantages of new information systems, the transition to public service and support for honest business, and shared his upcoming work plans for 2026.The meeting was held in the format of an open dialogue, where questions and suggestions were voiced on improving tax and customs administration and improving cooperation with state revenue authorities.At the end of his speech, Zhandos Duisembiev answered all the questions of interest to the participants of the meeting, and also held a personal reception for citizens.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-kostanay/press/news/details/1199839?lang=kk

A new VAT declaration form (Form 300.00) for the fourth quarter of 2025 has been approvedAmendments have been made to the Order of the Minister of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated January 20, 2020 No. 39, providing for the approval of a new VAT declaration form (form 300.00) and updated Rules for its preparation.The previously valid form applies to reporting for the period from January 1, 2023 to October 1, 2025. The new form applies to reporting for the period from October 1 to December 31, 2025.Main changesthe order of filling in line 300.00.032 has been updated, taking into account the norms of the new Tax Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan;The number of VAT refund options has been reduced (from 5 to 3);The refund mechanism has been simplified, without dividing by taxpayer categories.;A unified approach has been implemented depending on the refund method.;expanded cases when the line is not filled in.;New types of declarations have been introduced: "initial" and "liquidation".The changes are aimed at simplifying the procedure for refunding excess VAT and bringing tax reporting in line with the new Tax Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan.The Order of the Minister of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated March 26, 2026 No. 203 applies to legal relations from January 1, 2026, in terms of reporting for the fourth quarter of 2025.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-kostanay/press/news/details/1199844?lang=kk

On the placement of customs registersDear participants of foreign economic activity!The Department of State Revenue of Kostanay region informs that due to the closure of the portal https://kgd.gov.kz The publication of customs registers is carried out on the "Unified Platform of Internet resources of State Bodies" (EPIR GO) in the section Activities-Industry documents-Customs administration-Registers.Link to this website https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd/documents/details/282421 ?lang=ru.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-kostanay/press/news/details/1199849?lang=kk

The new Tax Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan provides mechanisms to help businesses and citizens cope with temporary financial hardships without freezing their accounts. Let’s break down how it works.What is the difference?🔹 Deferral (Postponement) — shifting the payment deadline for the entire amount to a later date (up to 6 months).🔹 Installment Plan — distributing the debt into equal parts to be paid over a period (up to 36 months).When can you apply for this?The grounds for changing deadlines are clearly defined by law:✅ Force Majeure: damage from natural disasters, emergencies, or military actions.✅ Seasonal Nature: if your income depends on the time of year.✅ Additional Reporting: if you have self-assessed additional taxes.✅ Audits: if you agree with the amounts assessed by the tax office following an audit (provided you have been registered for more than 5 years).✅ Individual Hardship: if an individual (non-IE) cannot afford to pay the tax all at once.Important Conditions and Restrictions:🚫 What cannot be deferred: taxes withheld at the source (e.g., income tax for employees), VAT and excises on imports from EAEU countries, and payments to the National Fund.💰 Penalties: changing the deadline does not exempt you from late payment penalties, except in specific cases (e.g., for producers of their own goods).🛡️ Guarantees: to obtain an installment plan (except for horizontal monitoring participants), a property pledge or a bank guarantee is required.What cannot be used as collateral?The tax authorities will not accept the following as security:❌ The sole residence of an individual or an IE.❌ Vital infrastructure objects (electricity, heat).❌ Perishable goods and food products.❌ Property that is already under arrest or encumbered by third parties.Specifically for Courts: There is a separate deferral for the payment of state fees in courts for up to one year if your financial situation prevents you from paying it when filing a lawsuit (e.g., due to illness, lack of salary, or unemployed status).Remember: if you violate the payment schedule by more than 5 working days, the deferral decision will be cancelled prematurely, and the tax authorities will initiate forced collection measures.Plan your taxes in advance and use the legal support tools available to you!  Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-zhetysu/press/news/details/1199749?lang=kk

On April 12 of this year, the election of the akim of the Zaporizhia rural district took place. The voter turnout was 72.08% (1,038 out of 1,440).According to the results of the voting, Akylbek Aituganovich Aldazharov was elected akim of the rural district.By the decision of the TEC dated April 13 of this year, Aldazharov Akylbek Aituganovich was registered as the akim of the Zaporizhia rural district of the Zhaksyn district.Akylbek Aituganovich, born in 1984 in the village of Tersakan, higher education: in 2017 he graduated from the Central Kazakhstan Academy with a degree in jurisprudence.He started his career in 2006 as a junior employee of the special group of the Zhaksyn district Department of Internal Affairs of the Department of Internal Affairs of the Akmola region.From November 2012 to September 2017, he held the position of inspector for combat, service and professional training of the personnel work group of the Zhaksyn District Department of Internal Affairs of the Akmola region.In the period from September 2017 to August 2025, he held the position of Deputy head of the police department of the Zhaksyn district of the Police Department of the Akmola region of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan, overseeing personnel policy issues.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/aqmola-zhaksy/press/news/details/1199765?lang=kk

The Ethics Commissioner receives state servants and other citizens on matters within his/her functions, in the event of their appeals or at least once a month according to the schedule posted in places accessible for public viewing.If necessary, a conversation with a citizen or a state servant may be conducted by telephone or using other means of communication that ensure proper transmission of information.In the manner established by legislation, information about the Ethics Commissioner, including surname, initials, photograph, office number, and telephone numbers, shall be posted on the internet resource of the state body and in places accessible for public viewing in the building of the state body. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-mangistau/press/news/details/1199660?lang=kk

The State Revenue Department of EKR, in its commitment to the uniform applying Tax Code provisions, provides the following information.Starting January 1, 2026, the Budget Code has been amended as part of a phased strategy to enhance the financial independence of local governments. The amendments mandate the transfer of mineral extraction tax revenues, derived from common minerals, groundwater, and therapeutic mud (hereinafter – MET from common minerals, groundwater, and mud), directly to the 3rd (district, city of regional significance) and 4th (city of regional significance, village, village, rural district) levels of the budget system.In accordance with Order No. 152 of the Minister of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan, dated April 4, 2025, "On the approval of the distribution table for budget revenues," a new allocation structure has been established. Effective January 1, 2026, revenues from MET from common minerals, groundwater, and mud must be credited to BCC 105310.Furthermore, according to the Articles 788 and 789 of the Tax Code dated July 18, 2025 (hereinafter – the Tax Code), taxpayers must pay the calculated tax amount to the budget at the taxpayer’s registered location no later than the 25th day of the second month following the tax period and submit the tax declaration to the tax authority at the taxpayer's registered location no later than the 15th day of the second month following the tax period.In accordance with subparagraph 4) of Article 11 of the Tax Code, the "location" of a resident legal entity, its structural subdivision, or the structural subdivision of a non-resident legal entity is the address of its permanent governing body, recorded in the National Register of Business Identification Numbers during registration in the Republic of Kazakhstan.To resolve potential regulatory contradictions, this issue was deliberated by the Project Office for the Implementation of the New Tax Code on March 3, 2026, where a decision was reached to introduce retrospective amendments to the Tax Code stipulating that MET from common minerals, groundwater, and mud must be paid based on the location of the taxable object.Considering the above, before making appropriate amendments and additions to the Tax Code, it is necessary to follow the following:1) declaration on MET from common minerals, groundwater, and mud for the 4th quarter of 2025 is submitted by the subsurface user to the tax authority at the location of the legal entity (with payment to BCC 105306);2) declaration on MET from common minerals, groundwater, and mud за tax periods of 2026 is submitted by the subsurface user to the tax authority at the location of taxation object (with payment to BCC 105310). Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-vko/press/news/details/1199662?lang=kk

As part of the implementation of the national environmental program “Taza Kazakhstan,” as well as the spring two-month sanitation campaign, employees of the akimat and government institutions took part in a citywide cleanup day.On April 11, 2026, sanitation, landscaping, and greening works were carried out across the city.Efforts to improve sanitary conditions and enhance the urban environment are ongoing.#TazaKazakhstan #CleanCitySource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanai-kalasy-akimat/press/news/details/1199614?lang=kk

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   Volleyballcompetitions were heldamongcivilservantsinKokshetauaspart of the OtanregionalSports Contest.Following the exciting games, representatives of the Akmola Region Department of State Revenue claimed a convincing victory, with the regional akimat team coming in second and the Arshaly District team coming in third.The winners and runners-up were awarded medals and certificates from the Department of Physical Culture and Sports.As noted by Kairat Issimbayev, Head of the Customs Control Department and captain of the winning team, holding such events further promotes a responsible approach to a healthy lifestyle.Congratulations to the winners!Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-akmola/press/news/details/1199582?lang=kk

Starting April 1, 2026, banks will begin transmitting information about mobile transfers by individuals to the tax authorities.This measure is aimed at ensuring the transparency of financial transactions and identifying unregistered entrepreneurial activity.Which transfers are subject to monitoring?Not all transfers will be checked — only those that simultaneously meet the following conditions:Receipt of funds from 100 or more different individuals;Regular receipt of transfers over 3 consecutive months;The total amount exceeds 1,020,000 tenge.Verification is carried out only if all of the above conditions are met.Important to knowThese changes do not mean automatic blocking of accounts.The verification procedure is carried out in stages:Cameral control (remote analysis) is conducted;The taxpayer is sent an official notification;Within 30 working days, the individual has the opportunity to: — Provide explanations; — Confirm the source of the funds; — If necessary, correct any identified violations.If the transfers are of a personal natureIf the funds were received:As assistance from relatives;For medical treatment;As repayment of a debt;As a gift or for personal needs,this can be confirmed with appropriate documents or explanations.Such transfers are not subject to taxation.The main purpose of the controlThe primary task is to identify hidden (unregistered) entrepreneurial activity.For example:Systematic sale of goods;Provision of services without registering as an individual entrepreneur (IP);Regular receipt of income without paying taxes.What is important for citizensTransfers between individuals for personal purposes are legal and not subject to tax;The control is not directed at all citizens, but at individuals engaged in hidden business;If you are not involved in entrepreneurial activity, there is no reason to worry.ConclusionMonitoring of mobile transfers is a tool for bringing illegal entrepreneurial activity out of the shadows, and not total control over all financial transactions of citizens.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-mangistau/press/news/details/1199589?lang=kk

The Prosecutor's Office of the East Kazakhstan region is constantly working to protect the rights of minor children and ensure the enforcement of judicial acts on the recovery of alimony.Real coercive measures are being taken against debtors, including restrictions on travel outside the Republic of Kazakhstan, putting them on the wanted list, as well as bringing them to responsibility established by law.Since the beginning of this year, 29 debtors have been brought to administrative responsibility, 8 to criminal responsibility.At the same time, the activities of bailiffs are being checked.Thus, in the course of supervisory activities, violations were identified in one of the enforcement proceedings on the recovery of alimony in favor of three minor children. It was established that the debt was not reflected by the bailiff for a long time, which led to a distortion of information about the debt.In addition, the funds recovered in 2024 in the amount of 300 thousand tenge were not transferred to the recoverers for a long time and were sent only after the intervention of the prosecutor's office.The regional prosecutor's office issued a decision on the initiation of disciplinary proceedings on this fact. The bailiff was excluded from membership of the Republican Chamber of Private Bailiffs of the Republic of Kazakhstan.As a result of the measures taken, alimony arrears in the amount of more than 80 million tenge were repaid in favor of 328 children.The regional Prosecutor's Office reminds that the parents are responsible for the maintenance of children. Failure to pay alimony entails administrative and criminal liability.Work on the protection of children's rights continues and is under constant monitoring.  Prosecutor's Office of the East Kazakhstan regionSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/prokuratura-vko/press/news/details/1199570?lang=kk