Astana hosted the first International Summit of Social Entrepreneurs under the theme “Social Investment for a Sustainable Future.”The summit brought together around 700 participants from Kazakhstan and abroad, including Germany, Canada, Malaysia, and CIS countries. The event provided a platform for social entrepreneurs, investors, representatives of government agencies, international organizations, and development institutions.The summit focused on social investment, sustainable business models, and opportunities for international cooperation. Its goal was to strengthen partnerships between government, business, and civil society, expand opportunities for social enterprises, and mobilize resources to address socially significant challenges.A dedicated panel session focused on financing social enterprises, strengthening their capacity, and scaling up their activities. Participants discussed international approaches to supporting social entrepreneurship, grant funding mechanisms, prospects for cross-border cooperation, and opportunities to apply leading international practices in Central Asian countries.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/astana-uir/press/news/details/1291549?lang=ru

Today, as part of the Taza Kazakhstan environmental campaign, employees of the TAZAU wastewater treatment plant held a community clean-up event in Astana’s Industrial Park No. 1.More than 40 people took part in the landscaping activities. Together, they planted over 70 trees, contributing to the greening of the area and the creation of a more comfortable urban environment.According to the organizers, such initiatives bring together representatives of the business community and government institutions and demonstrate that caring for the city is a shared responsibility.“Taking part in such initiatives is an opportunity not only to improve the surrounding area but also to make a tangible contribution to the city’s development,” said Sabit Mukhamedzhanuly, Deputy Chairman of the Management Board of Astana Invest.TAZAU employees also emphasized the importance of joint efforts and environmental initiatives that foster a responsible attitude toward the environment and the future of the capital.https://ru.elordainfo.kz/taza-aza-stan/bolee-70-derevev-vysadili-v-industrialnom-parke-1-v-astaneSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/astana-uir/press/news/details/1291550?lang=ru

Реальный рост ВВП Казахстана за восемь месяцев составил 4,1% и сохраняется на этом уровне третий месяц подряд.На заседании штаба по обеспечению экономического роста под председательством заместителя Премьер-министра – министра национальной экономики Серика Жумангарина рассмотрели оперативные итоги развития экономики страны за восемь месяцев.Как было отмечено, рост экономики по-прежнему обеспечивается, прежде всего, устойчивой динамикой несырьевого сектора. Обрабатывающая промышленность увеличила объемы производства на 8,4%. Наиболее высокие темпы зафиксированы в машиностроении (21,2%), производстве продуктов питания (12,9%), химической промышленности (27,3%), производстве строительных материалов (7%), готовых металлических изделий (33,3%), резиновых и пластмассовых изделий (+18,5%), легкой промышленности (+70,4%) и фармацевтике (38,9%), в целом промышленное производство выросло на 2,6%. Значительный рост также отмечается в строительстве (15,6%), транспорте и складировании (7,3%), торговле (6%), сельском хозяйстве (5,2%) и связи (4,4%).На заседании штаба детально рассмотрели ситуацию в основных отраслях обрабатывающей промышленности. В металлургии, как известно, предприятия сегодня работают с загрузкой мощностей на уровне 90–100%. Несмотря на высокую загрузку, в черной металлургии рост  производства составил 2% за счет увеличения выпуска чугуна и стали.  В машиностроении по итогам восьми месяцев рост составил 21,2%. Высокая динамика обеспечена, в том числе, за счет автопрома (+27,7%), включающего производство легковых автомобилей, автобусов, грузовой и специальной техники. В производстве подвижного состава при значительном увеличении выпуска пассажирских вагонов и платформ отмечается снижение производства грузовых полувагонов и локомотивов.Серик Жумангарин поручил провести отдельное совещание, чтобы детально разобраться в причинах снижения и определить возможности для поддержания темпов роста машиностроения.«Металлургия занимает более 40% в обрабатывающей промышленности. Поэтому темпы роста в металлургии имеют особое значение для роста обработки. Не менее важно поддерживать динамику машиностроения – второй по доле отрасли в обработке. Этим направлениям мы будем уделять самое пристальное внимание до конца года», — подчеркнул Серик Жумангарин.В сельском хозяйстве третий месяц подряд отмечаются активные темпы  роста:   5,2% за восемь месяцев (5% за январь-июль, 4,4% за январь-июнь). Такая динамика во многом связана с сезонным фактором – разгаром уборочной кампании и поступлением нового урожая.  В производстве  продуктов питания также зафиксирован значительный рост –  12,9 %. В нефтегазовой отрасли наблюдается постепенное восстановление объемов добычи нефти. ИФО за восемь месяцев составил 91,6%, добыто 61,7 млн тонн нефти, против 91,1% и 53,2 млн тонн по итогам января–июля 2026 года. Скорректированный прогноз добычи нефти на 2026 год составляет 96 млн тонн, что соответствует ИФО 91,6%.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/economy/press/news/details/1291535?lang=ru

The Department of State Revenue for the Pavlodar region reminds that September 15, 2026 is the last day of submitting the declaration as part of the Universal Declaration!In the first year of entry into the Universal Declaration system, a Declaration of Assets and Liabilities is submitted (form 250.00). In subsequent years, a Declaration of Income and Property is submitted (form 270.00).Don't put it off until the last hour! You can submit a declaration quickly and conveniently online using the web portals: "Taxpayer's Office" (knp.kgd.gov.kz ) and the "Electronic Government" portal (egov.kz ), mobile applications: e-Salyq Azamat, eGov Mobile, as well as applications of second-tier banks (Halyk, Kaspi, etc.).Department of Explanatory Work and Contact CenterState Duma of the Pavlodar region Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-pavlodar/press/news/details/1291515?lang=ru

On September 13, 2026, the regular meeting of the Kazakhstan-Uzbekistan Joint Commission on International Road Transport was held in Samarkand, co-chaired by Maksat Kaliakparov, Vice Minister of Transport of the Republic of Kazakhstan, and Mamanbiy Omarov, First Deputy Minister of Transport of the Republic of Uzbekistan. Talgat Sharipov, Consul General of the Republic of Kazakhstan in Samarkand, also attended the meeting.During the meeting, the Parties discussed key issues related to the further development of international road transport between the two countries, increasing freight and passenger transportation volumes, improving the permit system, digitalizing transport procedures, developing transit potential, as well as prospects for moving towards an unlimited exchange of transport permits and establishing a “seamless” transport and logistics system.The protocol signed following the meeting recorded the agreements reached by the Parties and outlined further areas of partnership. One of the key practical outcomes of the meeting was the resolution of issues related to the additional exchange of permit forms for international transport operations for the current year, 2026.The talks held in Samarkand reaffirmed the high level of strategic and good-neighborly cooperation between Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan. The meeting was held in a constructive, businesslike and friendly atmosphere.Overall, the work of the Joint Commission is aimed at removing administrative barriers, enhancing the transparency of procedures, and creating favorable conditions for the sustainable growth of freight flows between the two countries.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-samarkand/press/news/details/1291510?lang=ru

What is universal declaration? This is a system in which certain categories of individuals provide information about assets, liabilities, income and property. Two forms are used:- 250.00 — declaration of assets and liabilities ("entrance", usually once, when the obligation arose);- 270.00 — declaration of income and property (for the calendar year).The goal is transparency of income and property, including foreign assets and major acquisitions. Are all citizens required to submit a declaration in 2026? No. With the entry into force of the new Tax Code from January 1, 2026, the obligation remains not for everyone, but for persons directly specified in the code, and for those who have legally established grounds (foreign assets, large purchases, digital assets, certain types of income, etc.).By themselves, the status of a student, a pensioner, a housewife, or an employee of a private company does not oblige you to submit a declaration unless there are other grounds. Who, as a rule, is required to submit Form 270.00 for 2025 (the deadline is September 15, 2026)? Including:persons who are required to declare income and property under anti-corruption legislation and laws on banks, insurance and the securities market;individual managers/founders (participants) and their resident spouses - in cases established by the Tax Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan;persons who have received income that an individual taxes independently (except for business income, which is accounted for in other financial statements);persons who, as of December 31 of the reporting year, have more than 1,000 MCI in their accounts with foreign banks outside the Republic of Kazakhstan.;owners of property abroad that is subject to registration / accounting in a foreign country, foreign securities, shares in a foreign company, investment gold, intellectual property registered abroad;persons who acquired property with a total value of over 20,000 MCI in the reporting year (real estate, transport, shares, securities, etc. according to the list of the Tax Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan);owners of digital assets as of December 31 of the reporting year. The student is studying abroad. Do I need a declaration? Student status by itself does not require or release a declaration. A declaration is needed if there is an independent basis, for example:- as of December 31 of the reporting year, there were a total of more than 1,000 MCI in foreign bank accounts;- is there real estate, a car or other property abroad that needs to be registered;- there are digital assets, foreign securities, and a stake in a foreign company;- income has been received, which the individual must declare independently;- large purchases of over 20,000 MCI have been made. If a student is just studying, lives on parental funds / a grant, has no foreign assets above the threshold or other grounds, there is no need to file a declaration. Are foreign scholarships and student grants taxed? Under the new Tax Code, effective January 1, 2026, grants and scholarships for students studying abroad are provided as payments exempt from individual income tax. At the same time:- tax exemption does not cancel the obligation to indicate a foreign account if the balance as of December 31 exceeded 1,000 MCI;- a tax resident of the Republic of Kazakhstan still takes into account other income from foreign sources, if they are not exempt;- the old rules were in effect for the periods before the new rule came into force: A foreign scholarship could be included in the annual income and require an independent declaration. Residency: a citizen of the Republic of Kazakhstan is usually recognized as a tax resident if he stays in Kazakhstan for at least 183 days during any consecutive 12 months or the center of vital interests remains in the Republic of Kazakhstan (family, housing, work, etc.). Do I need to declare a bank cashback? Regular cashback on a bank card (refund of part of the amount for purchases, points, bonuses, which are essentially a discount / compensation for expenses) As a rule, it is not recognized as an individual's income and is not reflected in the declaration of 270.00. Another thing is "cashback" in the form of a security, investment instrument, ETN and similar products: such a payment can qualify as financial income and be subject to declaration. Interest on deposits in Kazakhstani banks, salary, pension, allowance, scholarship, paid in the Republic of Kazakhstan and already taxed at the source, are not usually duplicated as "independent" income in the declaration of 270.00. Do I need to specify a foreign bank account if the amount is less than 1,000 MCI? It is not necessary to specify the invoice itself below the threshold, unless there are other grounds for the declaration. But:- the threshold is calculated for all foreign banks in aggregate as of December 31 of the reporting year;- income received in this account (rent, salary from a foreign employer, dividends, etc.) can be declared regardless of the account balance. What are 1,000 MCI and 20,000 MCI in numbers? For reporting for 2025 (balances as of 31.12.2025):- 1,000 MCI = 3,932,000 tenge;- 20,000 MCI ≈ 78,640,000 tenge. Starting from January 1, 2026, the MCI is 4,325 tenge. For balances as of 31.12.2026, the MCI effective on that date will be applied. Do I need to declare cryptocurrencies and digital assets? Yes, if digital assets are owned as of December 31 of the reporting year, this is an independent basis for the form 270.00. How and where to file a declaration? Electronically (preferred method):- e-Salyq Azamat mobile app;- Taxpayer's office;- egov portal.kz;- separate services of banks where TNF delivery is enabled. On paper — to the state revenue authority / PSC at the place of residence (stay) or by mail. Deadline: no later than September 15th. See the acceptance status in the same appendix: TNF Submission History section / Form log. What happens if you don't submit your declaration on time? Administrative liability is provided for failure to submit or late submission of tax reports. The amount of the sanction depends on the composition of the violation. In addition, undeclared foreign assets and income can be identified through international information exchange.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-mangistau/press/news/details/1291417?lang=ru

We remind you that when completing the Goods Declaration, particular attention should be paid to Box 31, “Packages and Description of Goods.”This box must contain detailed information about the goods so that they can be accurately identified and the correct 10-digit code of the Commodity Nomenclature of Foreign Economic Activity of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU CN FEA) can be determined.Why is this important?Correct completion of Box 31 affects:the correct calculation of customs payments;the application of prohibitions and restrictions;domestic market protection measures;protection of intellectual property rights;the scope of customs control and the time required for the release of goods.The procedure for completing Box 31 is established by Decision No. 257 of the Customs Union Commission dated May 20, 2010. For certain types of goods, the list of required information is set out in Appendix No. 2 to this Procedure.It is not sufficient to indicate only the general name of the goods. The description must be complete and clear. The key information required to accurately identify the goods and determine their code must be provided.Before submitting the declaration, Box 31 should be checked. The information indicated therein must correspond to the commercial, transport, technical, and other documents, as well as to the actual characteristics and condition of the goods.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-almaty/press/news/details/1291395?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/1291373?lang=ru

Tax Reset: How Special Tax Regimes Work in KazakhstanThe new Tax Code has fundamentally restructured the architecture of special tax regimes (STRs), reducing their number from six to three basic instruments. This large-scale optimization is intended to make taxation for small businesses more transparent, eliminate capital-splitting schemes, and at the same time support entrepreneurs.Updated STR systems:1. STR for self-employed individuals:Designed for individuals working without hired employees. The regime covers a strictly approved list of 40 types of activities (services provided to the public and creative professions).Indicators and limits:The maximum income is limited to an amount of up to 300 MCI per month. The individual income tax (IIT) rate is 0%, while mandatory social payments are combined into a fixed rate of 4%. No tax reporting is required — accounting is maintained through the “e-Salyq Business” application.2. STR based on a simplified declaration:Designed for traditional small businesses operating in retail trade (with retail premises of up to 2,000 sq. m.), public catering, household services and healthcare.Indicators and limits:The annual income threshold is up to 600,000 MCI. The basic tax rate on income is set at 4%; however, local maslikhats are authorized to adjust it within the range of 2% to 6%. The tax period is six months.In the Karaganda Region, this rate is 2%.3. STR for peasant and farming enterprises (PFEs):This regime has been retained for the agricultural sector, with eligible entities being automatically transferred to it without the need to submit additional applications. The preferential rate of the single land tax remains at the minimum level, while activities are regulated in accordance with the specific characteristics of the land fund.What businesses need to take into accountThe financial sector, wholesale sales of excisable goods, audit, consulting and construction services have been excluded from the scope of preferential tax regimes — these activities have been transferred to the generally established taxation procedure (GETP).Entrepreneurs who previously applied the abolished regimes (patent, retail tax, fixed deduction) were required to update their status and submit notifications on the transition in order to avoid being automatically transferred to the generally established taxation regime.Department of State Revenues in the Karaganda RegionSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-karaganda/press/news/details/1291350?lang=ru

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In the Atyrau Region, 80% of residents have already submitted their declarations.This was announced by Bibigul Kairekenova, Head of the Department of the State Revenue Department for the Atyrau Region, during a briefing held at the Regional Communications Service.According to her, as part of the universal declaration system, citizens submit declarations using Forms 250.00 and 270.00. Form 250.00 contains initial information on assets and liabilities, while Form 270.00 indicates income received and property owned during the reporting period.“Form 250.00 is submitted once when a person first enters the universal declaration system. Form 270.00 is submitted annually by citizens belonging to the relevant category. It is important to submit the declaration within the established deadline,” said B. Kairekenova.The declaration can be submitted by September 15 electronically through the taxpayer’s personal account, the e-Salyq Azamat and eGov mobile applications, or in paper form at the state revenue authorities at the place of residence.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-atyrau/press/news/details/1291296?lang=ru

As part of the environmental concept of "Taza Kazakhstan", the staff of the Ust-Kamenogorsk city Maslikhat took part in a citywide clean-up. Together they contributed to the improvement and cleanliness of their hometown. Such events unite, form responsibility for the environment and make our city more comfortable and beautiful. A clean city is our common cause.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/ukmaslihat/press/news/details/1291282?lang=ru

I purchased shares through Kazakhstan Stock Exchange KASE. Do I need to indicate them in the declaration form 270.00?It is necessary to take into account the place of registration of the issuer: securities of foreign issuers belong to foreign assets and are subject to reflection in the declaration of f.270.00.If during the sale of shares there is property income from the increase in value, it is subject to reflection in the declaration and taxation at a rate of 10% of the amount of the increase in value. It is also worth considering if the purchase of securities is made in excess of 20 thousand. MCI also arises the obligation to reflect them.In 2025, my employer has already provided me with part of the tax deduction for mortgage rewards. Can I use the remaining deduction amount when submitting the f.270 declarationIf the tax agent applied only the preliminary amount of the deduction, when submitting the form 270.00, the taxpayer has the right to declare the unapplied part if there are supporting documents. At the same time, it is impossible to re-declare the amount already applied by the employer. If the employer applied the maximum 118 MCI, an additional mortgage deduction cannot be declared through f.270.00.Whether I need to fill out the lines in the declaration on demand for the return of the IPN or attach supporting documents will be enoughIf the tax agent has already applied a tax deduction, then you submit a declaration of f.270 only with the attachment of supporting documents for the application of deductions through the taxpayer's office or e-salyk azamat.Should students studying in another state and receiving a scholarship in a foreign state submit a declarationIf students receive a scholarship from a foreign source, then such income refers to income received outside the Republic of Kazakhstan and is subject to reflection in the declaration of f.270.00. In this case, the amount of the scholarship received is not taxed.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-akmola/press/news/details/1291271?lang=ru

Nairobi, 9 September 2026. On the sidelines of the 13th Annual Meeting of the Subcommittee of the Committee of Permanent Representatives to the UN Environment Programme (UNEP), a side event was held in Nairobi focusing on ecosystem restoration of land and water resources.The event was attended by H.E. Mr. Barlybay Sadykov, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the Republic of Kenya and Permanent Representative of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the United Nations Office at Nairobi, as well as Vera Voronova and Marina Koshkina, representatives of the Altyn Dala Conservation Initiative (Association for the Conservation of Biodiversity of Kazakhstan (ACBK).In his remarks, the Ambassador presented Kazakhstan’s experience in restoring the Northern Aral Sea, highlighting the importance of international cooperation, sound water resource management, and the application of modern technologies. It was noted that the implementation of comprehensive measures has increased the volume of the Northern Aral Sea and created conditions for the recovery of fisheries and ecosystems in the region.Representatives of the Altyn Dala Conservation Initiative shared Kazakhstan’s experience in restoring steppe ecosystems and conserving biodiversity. The initiative implements large-scale projects aimed at protecting natural areas and restoring populations of rare species, including the saiga antelope and the Przewalski’s horse.Participants of the event underscored the importance of international partnerships, science-based solutions, and integrated ecosystem restoration in achieving global environmental goals.Kazakhstan reaffirmed its readiness to continue constructive engagement with UNEP, UN Member States and international partners in advancing practical solutions in the areas of water security, ecosystem restoration, biodiversity conservation and sustainable development.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-nairobi/press/news/details/1291104?lang=ru

Nairobi, 10 September 2026. A meeting was held in Nairobi between Adil Miratovich Kusmanov, Deputy Chairman of the Agency for Strategic Planning and Reforms of the Republic of Kazakhstan, and Dr. Boniface Makokha, Principal Secretary of the State Department for Economic Planning of the Ministry of the National Treasury of the Republic of Kenya.The meeting was also attended by Barlybay Sadykov, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the Republic of Kenya.During the meeting, the parties discussed strategic planning, the implementation of socio-economic reforms and enhancing the efficiency of public administration, and exchanged experience of Kazakhstan and Kenya in these areas.Particular attention was paid to approaches to long-term strategic planning, improving mechanisms for monitoring and evaluating the implementation of government programmes, as well as enhancing the efficiency of public administration and achieving sustainable socio-economic development.The meeting also provided an opportunity for an exchange of views on current issues of economic development and government mechanisms for implementing structural reforms. The parties expressed their interest in further strengthening interaction and developing practical cooperation in areas of mutual interest.Following the meeting, the parties reaffirmed their readiness to maintain regular dialogue and contribute to further strengthening Kazakhstan–Kenya cooperation in the areas of strategic planning, economic development and public sector reforms.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-nairobi/press/news/details/1291105?lang=ru

Riyadh, September 10, 2026 – Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Saudi Arabia Madiyar Menilbekov held bilateral talks with the Kingdom’s Minister of Education, Yousef bin Abdullah Al-Benyan.During the meeting, the parties discussed the development of friendly relations between the two countries, as well as avenues to expand and promote cooperation in education and science.Particular attention was paid to opportunities for allocating educational grants and organizing academic exchanges for students and faculty members between leading universities of both countries. The sides also addressed the facilitation of mutual official visits and the arrangement of high-level meetings in the higher education sector.Following the talks, both sides reaffirmed their commitment to actively strengthening bilateral cooperation in higher education and science.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-riyadh/press/news/details/1291073?lang=ru

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The event was attended by representatives of the Department of the Agency of the Republic of Kazakhstan for Public Service Affairs for the Jetisu Region.During the meeting, participants discussed the development of a reading culture, boosting intellectual potential among civil servants, and the further implementation of the "Reading Nation" project.At the end of the event, participants expressed their support for joint initiatives aimed at promoting reading and spiritual growth. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-zhetysu/press/news/details/1291043?lang=ru

He began his career in 2009 at the Institute of Economic Research JSC under the Ministry of National Economy of the Republic of Kazakhstan. Over the years, he held positions of Senior Expert, Head of the Investment Process Analysis Department, Deputy Director of the Center for Strategic Development and Economic Research, and Director of the Center for Entrepreneurship Development.Since May 2016, he worked as Deputy General Director of the QazTrade Center for Trade Policy Development JSC. He oversaw trade analytics, engagement with the WTO and OECD, integration processes, and sanctions compliance issues.He headed the project group for the implementation of the Country Cooperation Program between Kazakhstan and the OECD, and also coordinated the regional project of the International Trade Center "Ready for Trade Central Asia".He is a member of the national team of the international research project Global Entrepreneurship Monitor based at Nazarbayev University.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mti/press/news/details/1291014?lang=ru

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