Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Arman Issetov took part in the 7th round of political consultations between the foreign ministries of Kazakhstan and Switzerland, during which the main topics of bilateral cooperation were discussed.Deputy Minister Issetov informed the Swiss side on the key areas of domestic political reforms in Kazakhstan, with particular attention to the process of establishing the Kurultai. In this context, the role of parliamentary cooperation in further strengthening bilateral ties was emphasized.The Kazakh diplomat highlighted the prospects for expanding trade and investment cooperation, expressing interest in attracting advanced technologies and investment for the implementation of joint projects, including in the areas of transport and logistics, digitalization, water resources management, critical metals, green energy and the nuclear industry.Director of the Eurasia Division of the Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs Ambassador Pierre-Yves Fux presented Switzerland’s regional projects and initiatives in the areas of water resources management and migration. He also outlined areas of cooperation in environmental protection, official development assistance and legal cooperation, while highlighting opportunities to expand the legal framework of Kazakhstan-Switzerland relations.The sides discussed cooperation within international organizations and the promotion of common approaches to current issues on the international agenda. The schedule of upcoming political contacts was reviewed, and the parties reaffirmed their interest in ensuring substantive content for these engagements.As part of his visit, Arman Issetov also held a separate meeting with State Secretary of the FDFA Alexandre Fasel. The interlocutors discussed current geopolitical issues, as well as further cooperation within international organizations.Following the meetings, the sides reaffirmed their interest in further strengthening the Kazakhstan-Switzerland partnership and expanding practical cooperation in priority areas.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/1288727?lang=ru

Budapest, 9 September 2026 – Ambassador-Designate of the Republic of Kazakhstan to Hungary Anel Bakytbekkyzy visited the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Hungary, where she presented copies of her Letters of Credence to Chief of Protocol Mariann Szűcs and held a meeting with Gábor Ferenc Nagy, Deputy State Secretary for the Development of Eastern Relations.During the meeting, the sides reviewed the current state and prospects for the further development of Kazakh-Hungarian relations, with particular emphasis on expanding political dialogue, trade, economic and investment cooperation, as well as cultural and humanitarian ties.The sides highlighted Hungary’s role as one of Kazakhstan’s key strategic partners in Central and Eastern Europe. The Kazakh side reaffirmed its interest in further deepening the strategic partnership between the two countries, implementing mutually beneficial joint projects, and strengthening constructive cooperation within international fora.The parties also exchanged views on current international and regional issues and discussed preparations for forthcoming bilateral contacts and visits at the senior and highest levels.The Ambassador-Designate briefed the Hungarian side on the latest stages in the modernization and renewal of Kazakhstan’s state and political system undertaken at the initiative of President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, including the entry into force of the new Constitution, the establishment of the Halyk Kenesy and the office of Vice-President, as well as the elections of deputies to the Kurultai of the Republic of Kazakhstan held on 23 August 2026.The Hungarian side congratulated A.Bakytbekkyzy on her appointment as Ambassador-Designate of the Republic of Kazakhstan to Hungary and wished her every success in her diplomatic mission. Relations with Kazakhstan are of particular importance to Hungary, rooted both in the historical and cultural affinity between the two peoples and in the strong strategic partnership between the two countries. The Hungarian side also highlighted the pragmatic nature of bilateral relations and expressed its interest in further developing concrete areas of mutually beneficial cooperation.At the conclusion of the meeting, A.Bakytbekkyzy thanked the Hungarian side for the warm welcome and substantive exchange of views, reaffirming her commitment to making every effort to further strengthen the Kazakh-Hungarian strategic partnership and advance the traditional ties of friendship between the two countries. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-budapest/press/news/details/1288722?lang=ru

The Department of State Revenues in the Akmola region reminds that on September 15, 2026, the deadline for submitting the declaration within the framework of universal declaration ends!In the first year of entry into the universal declaration system, a Declaration of Assets and Liabilities (form 250.00) is submitted. In subsequent years, a Declaration of Income and Property (form 270.00) is submitted.  The declaration can be provided using the services "Taxpayer's Cabinet" (knp.kgd.gov.kz), the "e-government" portal (egov.kz) and through the e-Salyq Azamat mobile application, eGov mobile, as well as mobile applications of second-level banks Halyk, Kaspi, etc.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-akmola/press/news/details/1288710?lang=ru

Akim of Kostanay region Kumar Aksakalov paid a working visit to Altynsarin district. He met with agricultural producers of the district, inspected the implementation of the housing program, as well as the progress of work carried out within the framework of the republican environmental program «Taza Kazakhstan».This year, sowing operations in Altynsarin district were carried out on an area of 260.2 thousand hectares. Of these, 112.7 thousand hectares of grain crops have been harvested, which accounts for 71.9%.The peasant farm «Snegiryov Yu.A.» annually receives high yields of grain crops. This year, in fields where mineral fertilizers were applied, the average yield was 45 centners per hectare. «Aidala» LLP under the leadership of Larisa Storozhenko also showed good results, achieving a yield of 30 centners per hectare this year.The Head of State noted: «Affordable housing is not a dream, but our duty to citizens». Last year, 46 apartments were built in Altynsarin district. This year, it is planned to build 32 houses with a total area of 3,840 square meters.Including:- in the village of Obagan – 15 houses, or 30 apartments, with a total area of 1,800 square meters;- in the village of Bolshaya Churakovka – 15 houses, or 30 apartments, with a total area of 1,800 square meters;- in the village of Silantyevka – 2 houses, or 4 apartments, with a total area of 240 square meters.Within the framework of the «Taza Kazakhstan» program, the owner of the health and entertainment complex «Dzhailyau» upgraded the infrastructure at his own expense, paying special attention to creating the most comfortable conditions for vacationers. 156 million tenge was invested in the project.«Taza Kazakhstan» is not only about maintaining cleanliness and cleaning territories. The most important thing is to improve settlements and create comfortable conditions for the population», – noted Kumar Aksakalov.The head of the region met with the district's population and spoke about the main indicators of the socio-economic development of the region. He answered residents' questions.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanay/press/news/details/1288698?lang=ru

The State Revenue Committee of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan reports: according to the results of desk control, discrepancies have been identified in the completeness of income reporting for 2025.Discrepancies are established based on the analysis:* tax forms;* Electronic invoices (e-invoices);* information from second—tier banks - POS terminals and mobile payments;* other sources of information.Appropriate notifications have been sent to taxpayers regarding the identified discrepancies.The purpose of desk control is to give the taxpayer the opportunity to independently eliminate the identified discrepancies without conducting a tax audit., What should I do when I receive a notification?It takes 30 business days (approximately 45 calendar days) to execute the notification.If you agree with the identified discrepancy:— submit additional tax reports;— pay the self-calculated tax amounts.If you believe that there is no violation:— provide an explanation justifying your position.Providing an explanation is an equivalent way of executing a notification.You can check the availability of the notification and execute it through the taxpayer's personal account.⚠️ Do not delay! Timely execution of the notification will help to avoid further tax consequences., Check your personal account and make sure that you do not have any outstanding notifications.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-karaganda/press/news/details/1288675?lang=ru

One of the key directions is the introduction of pre-filling declarations of assets and liabilities (form 250.00), as well as income and property (form 270.00) in the Taxpayer's Office.The main goal is to simplify the process of submitting declarations.Information about the acquisition and alienation of property for the reporting period is automatically filled in the declaration.In the future, it is planned to expand the list of pre-generated information, including income data and other information required to fill out the declaration.The individual independently verifies the information generated, supplements or corrects it if necessary, then confirms and sends the declaration.The mechanism is based on the principle: "the state provides the available data — the citizen checks and confirms them."This will reduce the time required to complete the declaration and reduce the likelihood of technical errors.IMPORTANT!The deadline for submitting the income and property declaration for 2025 (form 270.00) expires on September 15, 2026., You can submit a declaration in the Taxpayer 's Office at https://knp.kgd.gov.kz .Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-karaganda/press/news/details/1288665?lang=ru

In Kostanay, the Police Department in partnership with the Education Department has officially launched the "Mentorship Institute" pilot project. The initiative aims to prevent juvenile delinquency and foster law-abiding behavior among teenagers.The first phase covers 20 educational institutions (10 schools and 10 colleges) across the cities of Kostanay, Rudny, Lisakovsk, and Arkalyk, as well as the Kostanay and Zhitikara districts.Veterans of the internal affairs bodies have been brought in to serve as mentors. They work directly with students, placing special focus on at-risk youth, tackling bullying, resolving conflicts, and preventing offenses.Mentors act as a vital bridge connecting the teenager, family, educators, and law enforcement agencies. This approach ensures early detection of emerging issues, preventing adolescents from becoming involved in illegal activities.The primary goal of the project is to provide timely support to a child before a problem escalates into a crime. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanai-kalasy-akimat/press/news/details/1288617?lang=ru

The State Revenue Committee of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan informs that, in accordance with Order No. 363 of the Minister of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated June 4, 2026, “On Approval of the Rules and Terms for the Implementation of the Pilot Project on Compensation of Value Added Tax to Individuals Who Are Citizens of Foreign States When Exporting Goods Outside the Customs Territory of the Eurasian Economic Union, Except for the Export of Goods Through the Territories of Member States of the Eurasian Economic Union (Tax Free Pilot Project),” the Tax Free Pilot Project is being implemented in the Republic of Kazakhstan.The project allows foreign tourists (except for citizens of EAEU member states) to receive a refund of the value added tax (VAT) paid when purchasing goods, provided that the goods are exported outside the EAEU.“Tax Free” is a VAT refund for foreign tourists on purchases made when leaving Kazakhstan.The pilot project operates at stationary retail facilities located in the cities of Almaty, Astana, Aktau, Aktobe, Atyrau, Balkhash, Karaganda, Kostanay, Pavlodar, Petropavlovsk, Semey, Taraz, Turkistan, Uralsk, Ust-Kamenogorsk (Katon-Karagay), Shymkent, as well as in the village of Burabay, Akmola Region.VAT refunds are processed through the Tax Free system operator and are available to foreign tourists when purchasing non-food goods for a total amount of at least 10 MCI per receipt (KZT 43,250 in 2026).The “Tax Free” document is issued by the seller based on the cash register receipt showing the VAT amount separately, both in paper and electronic form.To participate in the Pilot Project, businesses must conclude an agreement with Tax Free Kazakhstan operators by following the link Tax Free Kazakhstan and/or Global Blue.Connecting to and using the “Tax Free” system is free of charge for businesses.Private-sector entities located in the above-mentioned settlements are invited to participate, provided that they are VAT payers and conduct retail sales of non-food goods at stationary retail facilities.Connecting to the “Tax Free” system will provide businesses with additional benefits and opportunities to:attract foreign tourists to purchase goods;increase sales volumes and the average transaction value;enhance the competitiveness of the retail outlet;provide customers (foreign tourists) with an international VAT refund service through the “Tax Free” system operator.The Order on the Tax Free Pilot Project is available on the Electronic Control Bank of Regulatory Legal Acts of the Republic of Kazakhstan (ECB RLA) via the following links:Order — Russian versionOrder — Kazakh versionThe Order is also available on the website of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan:Ministry of Finance — Kazakh versionMinistry of Finance — Russian versionMinistry of Finance — English versionand on the website of the State Revenue Committee of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan:State Revenue Committee — Kazakh versionState Revenue Committee — Russian versionState Revenue Committee — English versionSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-astana/press/news/details/1288625?lang=ru

The Consulate General of the Republic of Kazakhstan in Istanbul held a meeting with the management of Hisar Intercontinental Hospital in Türkiye.During the meeting, the parties discussed further development of cooperation between Kazakhstan and Türkiye in the field of healthcare, particularly opportunities for Kazakhstani doctors to undertake internships at leading medical institutions in Türkiye.The parties emphasized the importance of continuing cooperation in enhancing the professional qualifications of Kazakhstani medical specialists, familiarizing them with modern medical practices and new technologies, as well as facilitating the exchange of experience.In this regard, the parties exchanged views on the procedures for Kazakhstani doctors to undertake internships, relevant medical fields and specialties, internship duration, and organizational matters.The Turkish side expressed its readiness to support the internship opportunities for Kazakhstani doctors and emphasized its interest in continuing cooperation in the relevant areas.A meeting was also held with Kazakhstani citizens receiving medical treatment at the aforementioned hospital.As a result of the discussions, an agreement was reached on providing opportunities for Kazakhstani medical specialists to exchange experience at the hospital, as well as on facilitating internship opportunities for Kazakhstani students studying medicine in Türkiye.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-istanbul/press/news/details/1288612?lang=ru

On September 7, the District House of Culture hosted the district forum “Тіл – ел бірлігінің тірегі” (Language is the Foundation of National Unity) dedicated to the Day of Languages of the People of Kazakhstan.The forum featured thematic sessions, the district project competition “Мен қазақ тілін үйренемін” (I Learn the Kazakh Language) among representatives of different ethnic groups, as well as the “Бірлік – береке бастауы” (Unity Is the Beginning of Prosperity) Ethnicities Festival, which brought together representatives of five ethnocultural associations of the district.Participants presented their projects, national traditions, songs, dances and cultural heritage, once again demonstrating that language is a bridge that unites people and strengthens friendship, mutual understanding and unity.The festive day concluded with a concert programme and an awards ceremony for the participants and winners of the events.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanai-bmalin-audany-akimat/press/news/details/1288606?lang=ru

        Kazakhstan is consistently strengthening the role of one of the key transit hubs in Eurasia. The growth in cargo flows requires customs to do two things simultaneously: process legitimate cargo more quickly and identify risks more accurately. These are precisely the tasks that became the central topic of negotiations with the Secretary‑General of the World Customs Organization (WCO), Ian Saunders, in Astana.       During the visit, meetings were held at the highest state level with the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Kassym‑Jomart Tokayev, and the Prime Minister, Olzhas Bektenov.      Kazakhstan has been a member of the World Customs Organization (WCO) since 1992. During this time, cooperation has evolved from joining international customs instruments to Kazakhstan’s active participation in the work of the Organization’s bodies and the implementation of regional programs.      This dialogue was continued by a meeting between WCO Secretary‑General Ian Saunders and Finance Minister Madi Takhiev, as well as Chairman of the State Revenue Committee Zhandos Duisembiev. At the working level, the parties discussed in detail practical issues related to the development of customs administration, including digitalization, the development of transit corridors, the simplification of procedures, and the further strengthening of Kazakhstan’s cooperation with the WCO.       The participation of the Minister of Finance gave the meeting a comprehensive interdepartmental character and made it possible to consider not only the current issues related to the activities of customs authorities but also the strategic directions for further cooperation.      A separate section of the negotiations was devoted to the information systems of the State Revenue Committee. The Secretary General was presented with information on how digital solutions are used in declaration and transit, data exchange with government agencies and foreign customs services, risk management, big data analysis, and the use of artificial intelligence.     The practical results of digitalization are already being measured by concrete indicators. Based on the results of the first half of 2026, about 60.5% of goods declarations were issued automatically. For transit declarations, 80% were processed without the use of customs control forms. The State Customs Committee is testing technologies for recognizing X‑ray images from inspection and screening complexes using AI, as well as digital tools to support customs decisions. Kazakhstan is interested in further developing these solutions, taking into account international standards, expert assessments, and WCO practices.      Ian Saunders positively assessed the digital development of Kazakhstan’s customs administration. The parties agreed to expand practical cooperation on digital tools, risk management, and the use of artificial intelligence. In this work, the WCO is important for Kazakhstan not only as a platform for developing international rules, but also as a source of methodological and technical support: expertise, training, testing of international approaches, and training of specialists.      For Kazakhstan, this is especially important in matters of transit. To develop its transit potential, the country simplifies customs procedures and builds direct digital exchange with other states. Such work is already underway with Uzbekistan, China, and Azerbaijan. Electronic exchange of preliminary information makes it possible to obtain information about the cargo before its arrival, assess risks in advance, and reduce the time required to complete customs formalities.     With Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan has begun developing the “Seamless Transit” pilot, which involves direct interaction between the information systems of customs services. Information cooperation with China is developing on the basis of bilateral protocols. The WCO provides Kazakhstan with methodological assistance in improving such procedures and applying international approaches to measuring and reducing the time required to cross the border.      A special place in the cooperation is occupied by the WCO Regional Training Centre in Astana. It has been operating since 2009 on the basis of the State Customs Committee and serves as a platform where specialists from the customs services of Kazakhstan and other countries in the region receive training from WCO experts, exchange best practices, and train their own trainers. In essence, it is a regional school of modern customs competencies.      Between 2024 and 2026 alone, 12 events were held at the Centre: three in 2024, five in 2025, and four in 2026. The topics covered container transport control, risk management, research into the time required to release goods, intellectual property protection, security in Central Asia and the Caucasus, the Harmonized System, and trade control of strategic goods. In 2024, a regional program for training master trainers in risk management, involving eight countries, also launched in Astana, and in April 2026, its final fifth meeting was held there.      Kazakhstan proposed continuing the joint training of master trainers, developing special training courses on export control and dual‑use goods, and using the Center’s potential to disseminate modern digital and risk‑based approaches in the region.      Following the meeting, the parties confirmed their common priority: customs should become faster for legitimate trade and more accurate for control. For Kazakhstan, cooperation with the WCO is a practical mechanism for developing transit potential, implementing international standards, and adopting digital solutions that enable the movement of goods across borders at lower costs and without compromising security levels.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd/press/news/details/1288572?lang=ru

Vice Minister of Trade and Integration of the Republic of Kazakhstan Aidar Abildabekov met with residents and business representatives of Almaty and also held a personal reception of citizens. The Vice Minister reported to the population on the work done and spoke about the results in the trade sector.At the end of the first half of 2026, the volume of trade turnover in Almaty's domestic trade amounted to 12.3 trillion tenge. The physical volume index of trade reached 105.3%, exceeding the planned target of 103.9%. Almaty accounts for 34% of the country's domestic trade, placing the city first in terms of trade volume.In January–June 2026, the volume of retail trade amounted to 3.6 trillion tenge, with the physical volume index reaching 103.6%. The share of retail trade in the region's total trade volume is 29.5%.During the first six months of 2026, the volume of wholesale trade reached 8.6 trillion tenge, and the physical volume index amounted to 106.1%. The share of wholesale trade in the region's total trade volume is 69.9%.At the same time, investment activity in the trade sector is growing. In January–June 2026, the volume of investments attracted to trade amounted to 161.8 billion tenge.The city's trade infrastructure includes 37 trade markets, of which 31 are universal and 6 are specialized. There are also 12 retail chains operating in Almaty, including 7 large ones: Magnum, Small, MyMart, Toimart, Metro, Interfood, and Galmart.In addition, there are 4,457 convenience stores, 21 shopping and entertainment centers, 29 shopping centers, and 42 trade houses operating in the city.As part of his working trip, Vice Minister of Trade and Integration Aidar Abildabekov visited a trade facility modernized in accordance with the roadmap for the modernization of the city's trade markets.Previously, the multi-container market "Tigrahaud" underwent a complete modernization and was transformed into the "Abai Plaza" trade house."We modernized the market with 4.5 billion tenge in private investment and turned it into a shopping center with an area of 7,300 square meters. Currently, 55 tenants operate in the trade house, 80% of whom are our former tenants," said Azamat Shagitov, General Director of Tigrahaud LLP.Then the Vice Minister familiarized himself with the work of the "Bakhus" plant, which has been operating since 1948 and has an almost 80-year history. The enterprise produces 12 types of products and supplies not only the domestic market but has also built a supply system to countries near and far abroad. Currently, the plant's products are exported to Russia, Mongolia, Thailand, and Uzbekistan.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mti/press/news/details/1288568?lang=ru

Buyers of expensive passenger cars will have to pay an excise tax of 10% of the cost of the car. The new rules are provided for by the Tax Code, The excise tax applies to passenger cars worth 18,000 MCI and above. In 2026, one MCI is 4,325 tenge, so the threshold is 77.85 million tenge. The buyer himself must pay the excise tax (an individual who purchased a car in Kazakhstan or imported it from another country). How much will you have to pay The excise tax rate is 10% of the cost of the car. For example, if the car costs 80 million tenge, the excise tax will be 8 million tenge. When buying a car in Kazakhstan, the cost is determined by a purchase and sale agreement. Separate cost calculation rules apply for imported cars. When do I need to report If the car was purchased in Kazakhstan, the excise tax declaration must be submitted by the 15th day of the month following the month of purchase. The excise tax itself must be paid before the 20th of the following month or before the state registration of the car. When importing a car from the EAEU countries, instead of a declaration, an application is submitted for the import of goods and payment of indirect taxes. It must be submitted by the 20th of the month.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-kyzylorda/press/news/details/1288557?lang=ru

Exceeding the threshold for mandatory VAT registration. Starting in 2026, for taxpayers applying the generally established taxation procedure, the threshold for mandatory VAT registration is 10,000 MCI. If the established threshold is exceeded, it is important to register for VAT in a timely manner.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-kyzylorda/press/news/details/1288523?lang=ru

Kazakhstan and India signed framework agreements totaling USD 122 million following the Kazakhstan-India Business Forum on Trade and Investment held in Chennai, Tamil Nadu.One of the agreements provides for cooperation between SP BKM LLP and International Tractors Limited on the phased assembly and localization of Sonalika/Solis tractor production in Kazakhstan. The document creates a foundation for long-term cooperation in the supply, assembly, phased localization, distribution, and after-sales service of tractors and related agricultural machinery. The agreement is valued at USD 120 million.The second framework agreement was concluded between SP BKM LLP and Big Bang Boom Solutions Private Limited in the field of defense technologies, internal security, and dual-use solutions. The agreement envisages interaction between the parties in identifying, evaluating, and implementing mutually beneficial projects in these areas within the territory of Kazakhstan.The Kazakh business delegation was headed by Vice Minister of Trade and Integration Aidar Abildabekov. As part of his working visit, he held meetings with the Minister of Trade, Industry, and Investment Promotion of the Government of Tamil Nadu, Selvi S. Kirthana, and the Executive Director of International Tractors Limited (Sonalika Group Company), Rahul Mittal.The business forum brought together over 110 participants from the Kazakh side, representing a wide geographical range of regions and key sectors of the country's economy. The delegation included about 65 companies representing mechanical engineering, the agro-industrial complex and food industry, pharmaceuticals and healthcare, construction, the oil and gas sector, light industry, information technology, and logistics. The main focus was on expanding direct business ties between companies from Kazakhstan and the Indian state of Tamil Nadu, developing trade, attracting investment, and implementing joint projects. Special attention during the forum was given to the development of interregional cooperation. The delegation included representatives from Akmola, Atyrau, Mangystau, and Turkestan regions, as well as the city of Shymkent, who presented the export and investment potential of the regions and opportunities for implementing joint projects with Indian partners.«Kazakhstan attaches great importance to the development of trade, economic, and investment cooperation with India. At the same time, further unlocking the potential of our relations is impossible without more active interaction at the level of regions and business circles. That is why special attention is paid to the development of direct ties between the regions of Kazakhstan and Indian states», noted Vice Minister of Trade and Integration Aidar Abildabekov.India is one of Kazakhstan's key trade and economic partners in South Asia. In the first half of 2026, bilateral trade turnover amounted to USD 315.4 million.Kazakhstan is exploring opportunities to expand mutual trade and increase the range of supplies. Approximately 95 commodity items have been identified with the potential to increase exports to India worth around USD 313 million. The list includes goods from the metallurgical, chemical, food, construction, and mechanical engineering industries.During the forum, issues of developing transport and logistics cooperation were also discussed. Kazakhstan has a developed network of international transport routes and is considering opportunities to expand the transit of Indian goods through its territory to the countries of Central Asia, China, and Europe.Promising areas for joint projects have also been identified, including the agro-industrial complex, processing of agricultural raw materials, critical minerals, industrial cooperation, pharmaceuticals, digitalization, artificial intelligence, information technology, and energy.Kazakhstan is interested in attracting Indian investments and technologies to create high-value-added production facilities and localize products within the country. In particular, Indian companies are invited to consider locating production facilities in Kazakhstan's special economic zones. There are 17 SEZs operating in 14 regions of the country, providing investors with access to necessary infrastructure, as well as tax and customs preferences.As part of the working visit, the Kazakh delegation also visited industrial and innovative facilities in Chennai, including Allison Transmission India Private Limited - a manufacturer of fully automatic transmissions for freight, passenger, construction, mining, and special-purpose vehicles, as well as Caplin Point Laboratories Limited - an Indian pharmaceutical company specializing in the production and supply of medicinal products.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mti/press/news/details/1288477?lang=ru

By state revenue authorities, accounting for taxes, payments to the budget, social payments, as well as penalties and fines is maintained in personal accounts of the tax administration information system (hereinafter – the TAIS).A penalty is a monetary amount accrued for the untimely execution of a tax obligation, meaning it is a measure of liability for delay in paying a tax or another mandatory payment to the budget.The procedure for calculating penalties in personal accounts was approved by Order of the Minister of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan No. 637 dated October 28, 2025, "On certain issues of maintaining the personal account of a taxpayer (tax agent)."According to the Order, penalties are accrued in personal accounts daily for failure to fulfill a tax obligation within the established timeframes and are accrued automatically in TAIS.In personal accounts, the accrual of penalties is performed:1) after each accounting transaction that changes the balance of overdue tax arrears;2) at the end of each month for the period from the day following the due date, or from the day of the last penalty accrual;3) upon issuing information on the absence and (or) presence of arrears.Also, penalties are accrued to banks or organizations conducting certain types of banking operations for failure to comply with the sequence of deducting tax and payment amounts, penalties, and fines from bank accounts; failure to transfer (credit) them to the budget; or untimely transfer of deducted amounts from taxpayers' bank accounts and cash deposited into the cash desks of banks or organizations conducting certain types of banking operations toward the payment of taxes, payments, penalties, fines, and accrued bank remuneration into the budget, in the amount of 1.25 times - the base rate of the National Bank of the Republic of Kazakhstan for each day of delay.The accrual of penalties is suspended in the case of appealing a notification on the results of a tax audit to the authorized body until a decision is issued by the authorized body based on the results of reviewing the complaint; in the case of appealing a notification on the results of a tax audit to court – until the entry into legal force of a judicial act based on the results of reviewing the complaint.Based on the foregoing, in order to avoid the accrual of penalties on taxes and other mandatory payments to the budget, it is necessary to make payments of tax obligations in a timely manner within the timeframes established by legislation.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-vko/press/news/details/1288463?lang=ru

In accordance with the Tax Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan, refunds of excessively (erroneously) paid amounts of taxes and payments to the budget are carried out by the state revenue authorities on the basis of a taxpayer’s tax application by transferring the funds to the bank account specified in the application.The form of the tax application for the offset and/or refund of taxes, payments to the budget, customs payments, penalties, interest and fines was approved by Order No. 637 of the Minister of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated October 28, 2025.Refunds of taxes and payments to the budget for which taxpayer’s personal accounts are maintained are carried out by the state revenue authority at the place where the personal accounts are maintained. Refunds of payments to the budget for which personal accounts are not maintained (state duty, registration fee) are carried out by the state revenue authority at the place where such payments were made.Please note that the public service “Offsetting and Refunds of Taxes, Payments to the Budget, Penalties and Fines” is not provided through the Unified Platform for Receiving and Processing All Citizens’ Appeals, e-Otinish.In order to ensure the timely refund of excessively (erroneously) paid amounts of taxes and payments to the budget, tax applications in the prescribed form must be submitted in one of the following ways:in paper form — through the Non-Profit Joint-Stock Company “State Corporation ‘Government for Citizens’”;electronically — through the eGov.kz digital government web portal or the “Taxpayer’s Cabinet” web application.Please take the above information into account when applying for a refund of excessively (erroneously) paid amounts of taxes and payments to the budget.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-almaty/press/news/details/1288667?lang=ru

Athens, 9 September 2026 – Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Greece Timur Sultangozhin held a meeting with Eleni Triantafyllou, Director of the A5 Political Directorate of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Greece.The sides discussed the current state and prospects of Kazakh-Greek relations, with particular attention to further strengthening political dialogue and upcoming contacts at the highest and high levels. They exchanged views on substantive issues of cooperation within international organizations, topical matters on the regional and international agenda, as well as further improvement of the bilateral legal framework.The Ambassador briefed his counterpart on the latest constitutional reforms and the results of the first elections to the Kurultai held on 23 August. It was noted that representatives of five political parties entered the new composition of the Kurultai, while voter turnout reached 74.08%. The elections marked an important stage in the implementation of democratic reforms and Kazakhstan’s transition to a new unicameral model of Parliament.In addition, the Ambassador spoke about the formation of the new Government, the establishment of the position of Vice President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, as well as the activities of the Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions and its role in promoting interreligious and intercultural dialogue.Following the meeting, the sides reaffirmed their mutual interest in continuing constructive dialogue and consistently developing cooperation between Kazakhstan and Greece.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-athens/press/news/details/1288447?lang=ru

Astana, 9 September 2026 – Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Arman Issagaliyev received Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Islamic Republic of Iran Ali Akbar Jowkar on the occasion of the completion of his diplomatic mission.During the meeting, the parties discussed the results of the Ambassador’s three-year tenure in Kazakhstan, achievements in the development of the bilateral cooperation, as well as prospects for further Kazakh-Iranian engagement in areas of mutual interest. There was emphasized the importance of the consistent implementation of agreements reached at the highest and high levels, as well as maintaining regular political dialogue.Deputy Minister Issagaliyev highly commended A.Jowkar’s contribution to strengthening friendly relations and expanding cooperation between the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Islamic Republic of Iran, noting the Iranian Ambassador’s active efforts during his tenure in Kazakhstan.In turn, Ambassador Jowkar expressed his gratitude to the Kazakh side for its hospitality and support throughout his diplomatic mission and expressed hope for the continuation of the course set by the Heads of State towards further development of Kazakh-Iranian relations.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/1288437?lang=ru

On September 8, 2026, Deputy Chairman of the Board of KazAID Zhandos Asanov held an online meeting with Ms. Jia Qian Ho, Deputy Director of the Development Partnerships Directorate at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Singapore.During the conversation, the parties discussed opportunities for organizing the second joint training program in accordance with the agreements reached during the official visit of Senior Minister of Singapore Lee Hsien Loong to the Republic of Kazakhstan on August 24–27 this year. For reference: From April 1 to April 5, 2024, the first joint seminar was conducted with the Technical Cooperation Directorate of the MFA of Singapore within the "Dostyk: Digitalization" program on "Digital Governance and E-Government Development" for civil servants and quasi-public sector representatives from Central Asian countries.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kazaid/press/news/details/1288421?lang=ru