Batalov Zhalgas has been approved for the position of Deputy Head of the Executive Body of JSC Subsidiary Bank “KAZAKHSTAN ZIRAAT INTERNATIONAL BANK” (Protocol №101/БВУ/П from 26.12.2025).Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/ardfm/press/news/details/1134371?lang=kk

Tbilisi, 26 December 2025, The Embassy, in cooperation with the Kazakhstan-Georgia Economic Association, hosted a conference dedicated to investment and export opportunities of the Republic of Kazakhstan.The event brought together representatives of the business sector and expert community interested in the development of trade and economic cooperation between Kazakhstan and Georgia.During the conference, participants were informed about the key areas of Kazakhstan's economic development, the country's investment climate and government support measures. In particular, information was provided on the activities of the Astana International Financial Centre, and more than 120 Kazakhstani products were presented in areas such as agriculture, heavy and light industry, and IT technologies.It was noted that, according to the National Bank of the Republic of Kazakhstan, in the first half of 2025 alone, the Georgian business sector invested more than US$130 million in the Kazakh economy, which demonstrates the high level of confidence of Georgian investors and their sustained interest in the Kazakh market.In addition, it was noted that the National Statistical Service of Georgia reported that mutual trade between the two countries reached US$925.6 million in the first 11 months of 2025. This indicator demonstrates strong trade and economic ties and confirms Kazakhstan's status as one of Georgia's key and reliable foreign trade partners.The conference served as an effective platform for exchanging views, establishing new business contacts, and discussing the expansion of economic partnership.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-tbilisi/press/news/details/1134374?lang=kk

Today, at the initiative of the District Akim, a New Year celebration was held for students who demonstrated outstanding achievements in the field of education.The festive event was attended by the District Akim, who congratulated the children on the New Year on behalf of the Head of State and the Regional Akim. In his speech, the District Akim emphasized that children are the future of the nation and assured that their education, creativity, and overall development will always receive strong support.— “At all times, a child’s happiness has been considered the greatest value for humanity. In this regard, the Head of State, Kassym-Jomart Kemelevich Tokayev, is implementing large-scale projects aimed at creating favorable conditions for the country’s younger generation. On this festive occasion, I wish you a happy childhood. May the coming year bring joy and prosperity to every family. May the future of every child be bright and their path open,” said the District Akim.This year, with the support of the Regional Akim, current renovation works in the education sector totaling 216.9 million tenge were completed at 3 secondary schools, 1 kindergarten, and 5 school-based sports grounds, and the facilities were put into operation. This represents significant care and strong support for the future of our children.The ceremonial event continued with the arrival of Father Frost and Snow Maiden, after which children sang songs, danced, and showcased their talents. Entertaining performances by fairy-tale characters created a special festive atmosphere and brought great joy to the children.In addition, all children received New Year gifts on behalf of the District Akim, and the celebration concluded in a warm and cheerful mood.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kyzylorda-karmakshy/press/news/details/1134307?lang=kk

Today, at the initiative of the District Akim, a New Year celebration was organized for children with special needs in our district. The event brought joy and happiness to the children and allowed them to welcome the New Year in a warm and festive atmosphere.The District Akim congratulated the children on the upcoming holiday and shared his heartfelt wishes:— In just a few days, we will bid farewell to the Year of the Snake, which brought many achievements to our independent country, and welcome the new Year of the Horse in 2026. We look to the New Year with great hope and expect positive news. May the coming year bring joy and prosperity to every family. I wish you all good health, well-being, and success, — said Zhandos Erkinbek.During the event, children received festive gifts on behalf of the District Akim. It was also emphasized that comprehensive support for the all-round development of the younger generation will always remain a priority.The festive evening featured theatrical performances with fairy-tale characters, while Father Frost and Snow Maiden entertained the children with games and laughter, creating a joyful holiday atmosphere.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kyzylorda-karmakshy/press/news/details/1134308?lang=kk

On the eve of the New Year, a special festive Christmas tree event was organized in the settlement of Toretam for children with special needs.The festive celebration, which brought joy and bright emotions to the children, was attended by the Deputy District Akim, Dias Moldabayev, who shared his warm wishes.— If the greatest pride of parents is to see their child grow into a достой citizen, then the main goal of the state and society is to raise an educated and patriotic generation. May the coming year bring joy and prosperity to every family. May the future of every child be bright and their path open, — he congratulated the children on the holiday.In addition, memorable gifts were presented to the children who represent the future, adding special warmth and care to the celebration.During the event, a concert program for children was organized, along with fun games featuring Father Frost and Snow Maiden. Performances by fairy-tale characters filled the celebration with joy and festive cheer. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kyzylorda-karmakshy/press/news/details/1134311?lang=kk

Astana, December 24, 2025 – Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Alibek Bakayev received copies of the credentials from the newly appointed Ambassador of the Republic of Bulgaria Georgi Vodenski.During the meeting, parties discussed the current state and prospects for deepening Kazakh-Bulgarian partnership in the political, economic, and cultural-humanitarian spheres.Particular attention was paid to the implementation of the agreements reached during the official visit of the President of Bulgaria, Rumen Radev, to Astana (8-9 June 2025), as well as the outcomes of the 5th meeting of the Intergovernmental Commission on Economic Cooperation (Sofia, 19-20 May 2025).In addition, the diplomats exchanged views on current regional and international issues.At the conclusion of the meeting, Deputy Minister Bakayev wished tj the Ambassador every success in his diplomatic mission in Kazakhstan. For his part, Ambassador Vodenski expressed gratitude for the warm reception and assured that he would make every effort to further develop comprehensive cooperation between Astana and Sofia.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/1134301?lang=kk

On the eve of the New Year 2026 — the Year of the Horse, the traditional New Year celebration hosted by the District Akim was held at the “Rukhaniyat” Center.During the ceremonial event, District Akim Zhandos Erkinbek congratulated the children on the New Year and expressed his appreciation for their achievements in education and personal development.— We say, “Children are our future,” and we are ready to take every positive step to ensure the happiness of each child. Today’s festive event and memorable gifts are all for you. Creating favorable conditions for a достой life and quality education for the younger generation is our main goal. Being born on the sacred land of Karmakshy, which traces its origins to Korkyt Ata, is a great source of pride for all of us. I am confident that you will grow into knowledgeable and capable citizens, promote our district on the global stage, and contribute to its development. Keep striving forward and never stop conquering new heights, — said the District Akim.As part of the festive program, engaging games for children, theatrical performances featuring fairy-tale characters, cheerful songs, dances, and musical performances were organized. At the end of the celebration, each child received specially prepared New Year gifts on behalf of the District Akim.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kyzylorda-karmakshy/press/news/details/1134303?lang=kk

2026 — a “Clean Slate” The government is easing tax administration for micro and small businesses during the transition to the new Tax Code.Starting 1 January 2026, tax relief measures will be introduced for tax obligations relating to periods before 1 January 2026.What is changing:1️. Fewer audits for past yearsdesk (cameral) audits (automatic reviews of tax reports) will not be conducted;tax audits for these periods will not be initiated.Exceptions:These measures do not apply to:tax reports submitted after 17 December 2025 (including reports for Q4 and the second half of 2025);obligations involving non-residents;cases involving criminal proceedings or requests from the prosecutor’s office;audits initiated based on complaints filed by the entrepreneurs themselves.2️. Court actions will be discontinuedno lawsuits will be filed to invalidate transactions concluded before 2026;no lawsuits will be filed to invalidate the registration or re-registration of businesses carried out before 2026.3️. Simplified liquidationTermination of business activities under a simplified procedure for tax periods before 1 January 2026 will be carried out without desk tax control.4️. Write-off of penalties and finesIf a micro or small business fully repays the principal tax debt outstanding as of 1 January 2026 during the period from 1 January to 31 March 2026, the following will be written off:all penalties accrued on this debt;tax fines outstanding as of 1 January 2026;penalties and fines on taxes and payments for which payment deadlines had previously been extended (including within rehabilitation and bankruptcy procedures), provided that all obligations are fully fulfilled by 1 April 2026.⚠️ It is important to note that the write-off applies only to penalties and fines — the principal tax amount must be paid in full.5️. Administrative liabilityMicro and small businesses will not be held administratively liable:for failure to register for VAT based on turnover generated before 1 January 2026;for failure to submit tax reports for periods before 1 January 2026.More details:https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd/press/news/details/1134101?lang=ruSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-vko/press/news/details/1134255?lang=kk

   In order to reduce the fiscal burden during the adaptation to the new Tax Code, a decision has been made to ease tax administration for micro and small businesses.       Starting from 1 January 2026, relief measures in certain aspects of tax administration will be introduced for this category of businesses with respect to tax periods prior to 1 January 2026.Support measures being introduced:Fewer tax inspections for previous periodsFor tax periods prior to 1 January 2026:    -    desk (cameral) audits, including automated checks of tax returns, will not be conducted;    -    tax audits will not be initiated for these periods.It is important to note that these measures do not apply to tax returns submitted after 17 December 2025 (i.e., additional and regular returns for the fourth quarter and the second half of 2025), to obligations related to non-residents, to cases involving criminal proceedings and requirements of the prosecutor’s authorities, or to inspections initiated based on complaints filed by the entrepreneurs themselves.Discontinuation of court actionsTax authorities will cease filing lawsuits:    -    to invalidate transactions concluded by micro and small businesses before 2026;    -    to invalidate the registration or re-registration of businesses carried out before 2026.Simplified liquidationFor taxpayers, termination of business activities under the simplified procedure for tax periods prior to 1 January 2026 will be carried out without desk (cameral) control.Write-off of penalties and finesIf a micro or small business entity fully repays the principal amount of tax debt outstanding as of 1 January 2026 during the period from 1 January to 31 March 2026, the following will be written off:    -    all penalties accrued on such debt;    -    tax fines outstanding as of 1 January 2026;    -    penalties and fines related to taxes and payments for which payment deadlines had previously been revised, including within rehabilitation and bankruptcy procedures, provided that all obligations are fully fulfilled by 1 April 2026.It is important to note that the write-off applies only to penalties and fines; the principal amount of tax must be paid in full.Administrative liabilityMicro and small businesses will not be held administratively liable:    -    for failure to register as a VAT payer for turnover generated before 1 January 2026;    -    for failure to submit tax returns for tax periods prior to 1 January 2026.As a result, entrepreneurs will be able to conduct their business activities without the risk of inspections for past periods. The reduction in administrative and financial burdens will allow micro and small businesses to focus on development rather than tax disputes, correct current processes, and begin a new period of activity “with a clean slate.”Currently, the Rules on liquidation and termination of activities without desk (cameral) control, as well as the write-off of penalties and fines, are under development and will be published on the Open NPAs portal for public discussion.The main objective of these measures is to support micro and small businesses during the period of adaptation to the ongoing reforms.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-akmola/press/news/details/1160529?lang=kk

The year coming to an end has been marked by important achievements and meaningful progress aimed at the development and well-being of our society. May the New Year bring peace and harmony to every home, stability, new opportunities, and significant accomplishments.We wish you good health, family well-being, professional success, and confidence in the future. May the New Year become a year of positive changes and the realization of ambitious goals.Happy New Year!Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almobl-bilim/press/news/details/1134274?lang=kk

The Government, chaired by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Economy Serik Zhumangarin, discussed forecasts of socio-economic development and GDP growth parameters for 2026. It is expected that the main contribution to economic growth next year will be provided by the manufacturing industry, construction, transport and warehousing, trade, food and beverage production.In the manufacturing industry, the physical volume index is expected to grow by 6% by the end of 2025. In 2026, as part of the National Development Plan of the Republic of Kazakhstan until 2029, the target is set at 6.2%.Production growth in metallurgy, the main processing driver, is expected to reach 3% in 2026. The increase in output is expected primarily due to reaching the design capacity of the plants launched this year and last year by Kyzyl Aray Copper, EkibastuzFerroAlloyse, KazferroLimited, Shagala Mining, etc. It is planned to increase production of ferroalloys, steel, flat rolled products and cast iron in ferrous metallurgy, and gold, copper, aluminum, and zinc in non–ferrous metallurgy.In mechanical engineering, the planned growth rate is set at 13.4% in 2026. This indicator will be achieved by increasing the production of passenger cars by 17%, due to the introduction of Astana Motors Manufacturing Kazakhstan LLP and KIA Qazaqstan LLP this year. In addition, it is planned to increase the output of agricultural machinery by 5%.It is worth noting that by the end of 2025, 436.5 thousand units of household appliances are expected to be produced, which is more than 1.5 times more than in 2024. Household appliances – televisions, washing machines, stoves, etc. – are manufactured in Kazakhstan by Silk Road Electronics LLP, Almaty Turmystyk Machinery Plants LLP and DS Multimedia CA LLP. It is planned to produce 1.5 times more household appliances in 2026 than in 2025.In the chemical industry, production growth is expected to reach 7% in 2026. It will be provided with the introduction of new capacities: sulfuric acid, sodium cyanide, hydrogen peroxide and liquid glass.In the production of building materials, the share of domestic producers in the domestic market has reached 70% this year. In 2026, the IFO is expected to grow by 6% in this sector. The drivers will be an increase in the production of Portland cement, ceramic tiles, precast concrete and ready-mixed concrete. Among the reserves are a new ceramic tile factory in Shymkent and a cement plant. A record volume of cement production is expected in 2025, and growth will continue in 2026 as enterprises reach their design capacity.In trade, by the end of 2025, trade turnover is projected to grow to 108.9% in nominal terms – about 80.3 trillion tenge (+14.6%). In 2026, the target is 92.4 trillion tenge with an increase of 106.5%.The growth will be ensured by maintaining the volume of oil and petroleum products production, the launch of large-scale programs for processing food and non-food products, as well as the start of full-fledged operation of four large B2B platforms focused on wholesale export trade, including the Chinese direction.In agriculture, in 2026, high growth is expected in the production of food and beverages – 109% and 109.3%, respectively.Following the meeting, the Deputy Prime Minister instructed the central government agencies to develop and submit roadmaps for the development of industries for the first quarter of 2026 with an emphasis on achieving planned industrial growth targets, implementing key investment and infrastructure projects, developing additional reserves, as well as ensuring sustainable growth dynamics in agriculture, trade and transport.https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/economy/press/news/details/1134250?lang=ruSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanai-ekonomika-zhosparlau/press/news/details/1134945?lang=kk

The meeting reviewed the draft district budget for 2026-2028, as well as the report of the Mendykara District Education Department "On the Organization of Preschool Education."The draft budget was presented by N.V. Timashova, Head of the Department of Economics and Budget Planning of the Mendykara District. Overall, the requirements of the Budget Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan were met in the formation of the district budget for 2026-2028. The budget has a social focus. Priority areas such as road repairs, landscaping, lighting of populated areas, etc. have been retained. Members of the Public Council received comprehensive reports on all questions posed. The District Public Council has no comments, suggestions, or amendments to the draft budget. The budget has been recommended for consideration at a session of the district maslikhat.A.M. Galiyeva, Preschool Education Methodologist of the District Education Department, reported on the organization of preschool education. Council members noted that there is a positive trend in the organization of preschool education in the district. In addition to kindergartens, all schools operate mini-centers, both full- and part-time. According to the Department of Education, preschool education covers 100% of children aged 3 to 6. Experienced teachers and educators are engaged in the education process. Favorable conditions for the educational process have been created.During the discussion of the issue under consideration, members of the Public Council drew the attention of the district education department to improving the quality of children's preparation for school, maintaining temperature control in preschools, and maintaining special control over the transportation of children from remote communities to mini-centers.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/maslihat-mendikara/press/news/details/1134253?lang=kk

In 2025, the e-Licensing platform continued to expand its capabilities for citizens and businesses. Since the beginning of the year, users have obtained over 3 million licenses and permits, while the portal’s daily audience has exceeded 30.000 users, demonstrating strong interest in digital services and their high demand in the licensing sector.The "e-Licensing" state database is one of the core components of the e-Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan. The system covers the entire lifecycle of licenses and permit documents – from application submission to receipt of the final result – and ensures transparency of procedures, shorter application processing times, and reduced administrative burden.Efforts to expand the capabilities of the "e-Licensing" state database are carried out on an ongoing basis. In 2025, eight new public services were added to the platform. Licensing procedures for educational activities across all levels, from primary and secondary to higher and postgraduate education, were digitized. In addition, notification-based services related to the commencement and termination of activities in the field of supplementary education for children have been implemented.The expansion of the range of services also affected other sectors. During the year, users gained access to online services for licensing the export of domestic raw materials and obtaining permits for the activities of technical inspection operators. Additionally, the platform introduced an SMS notification service that allows users to receive timely alerts about upcoming license and permit expirations, further enhancing the convenience of using the system.The most popular services on the eLicense.kz platform include:Notification of commencement of activity as an individual entrepreneur – 684.689 services provided;                            Issuance of a phytosanitary certificate for the export of quarantine-controlled products outside the Republic of Kazakhstan – 360.169 services provided;Issuance of a specialist certificate for admission to clinical practice – 306.228 services provided;  Moreover, in 2025, five public services on the eLicense.kz portal were moved to a proactive format, allowing documents to be renewed automatically without any action from government agencies or applicants. This approach allows users to receive results quickly and conveniently.Additionally, the portal now features an auto-signing option for 12 types of public services. The system encompasses sectors including foreign economic activity, commodity exchange licensing, accreditation of legal entities and organizations in construction and technical oversight, project management, sports and physical culture activities, as well as regulation of natural resources and agricultural assets. With auto-signing, applicants can obtain the service outcome immediately upon submitting all the necessary documents, without any action needed from government agencies.The active expansion of services went hand in hand with sustained user growth: by the end of 2025, over 4.2 million users were registered on the elicense.kz system, including 4 million individuals and 250.000 legal entities. Over the year, 420.000 new users joined the platform, with a total of 3.5 million public services provided via the portal. On average, about 30.000 people use the platform’s services daily, confirming the high demand for digital public services.The eLicense.kz platform keeps improving, addressing both user needs and the goals of government regulation. By expanding functionality and streamlining user workflows, the platform ensures that obtaining licenses and permits is quick and convenient, completely digitizing the process. © Electronic government of the Republic of KazakhstanSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/vko-shemonaiha-usttalovka/press/news/details/1141092?lang=kk

The Unified Accumulative Pension Fund (the UAPF, or Fund) offers contributors a wide range of services for building their pension capital and is actively working to expand their offerings and improve service quality. The 24/7 availability of the Fund's services on its website and mobile app is an important factor in increasing contributor interest in their savings.From January 1, 2025, to November 30, 2025, the Fund provided 39.5 million services to the population. Of these, 24.4 million were provided electronically, and 13.8 million were automated. Thus, the share of services provided automatically, electronically, and remotely amounted to 97.8% of the total. 858,100 services were provided in person, including 835,600 directly at the Fund's offices.As a reminder, all pension savings accounts are opened in the UAPF automatically upon receipt of the first contribution. Targeted requirements are also automatically accrued to citizens of the Republic of Kazakhstan under the age of 18, and targeted savings accounts (TSAs) are opened to record and pay out targeted savings to adult recipients under the National Fund for Children program.In total, during the reporting period, the total number of automatically opened individual pension savings accounts (IPSA) for all types of individual pension contributions, as well as notional pension savings accounts (NPSA) for recording employer’s compulsory pension contributions (ECPC) transferred by the employer from their own funds, and target savings accounts (TSA, opened for recording and paying recipients of target savings under the National Fund for Children program) amounted to 1.4 million units..The most popular service is receiving statements from IPSA, NPSA, and TSA. Since the beginning of the year, 26.5 million statements have been issued for all types of accounts, 22.4 million of which were issued electronically and 3.5 million automatically. UAPF reminds that accessing account status information through your personal account is the most convenient, reliable, and efficient way to monitor your pension savings. The service operates online 24/7, allowing you to receive up-to-date information at any time and from anywhere. Account status information is available not only through the UAPF mobile app and your personal account on the UAPF website, but also through the egov.kz portal or the e-government mobile app. This provides additional convenience for users who prefer to interact with government services through a unified platform. UAPF notes that, starting in 2025, the annual automatic mailing of statements will no longer be carried out. However, receiving information on the status of pension savings by mail is still possible by submitting a request to the UAPF address.In addition to receiving statements in their personal account on the website and in the mobile app, contributors (beneficiaries) can use services such as making changes and additions to their details, obtaining a certificate of account availability, submitting an application for permanent pension benefits due to the establishment of Group 1 or 2 disability or upon reaching the age of 50 through voluntary pension contributions, tracking the status of a payment application, transferring a portion of pension savings to an investment portfolio manager (IPM), projecting a future pension using a pension calculator, creating a personal pension plan, and more. For example, since the beginning of the year, 75,400 contributor applications for the transfer of a portion of their pension savings to the IPM trust management have been accepted, 72,700 of which were submitted electronically.Over the 11 months since the beginning of 2025, 123,100 applications for changes to account details were received, 115,200 of which were submitted at the Fund's offices. When seeking services from UAPF specialists, contributors typically receive additional consultations and advice on savings management. The Fund is actively educating the public about the importance of pension savings. As part of its outreach efforts, 47,700 road shows were held, attended by 983,200 people. The number of materials published in the media based on UAPF announcements amounted to 39,300. The number of inquiries received from contributors and beneficiaries through feedback channels (call center, website consultations, instant messaging, social media, and other communication channels) amounted to 473,600.As a reminder, any company can request an on-site presentation and consultation on the funded pension system. Simply call the call center at 1418 or contact the Fund through its website or mobile app.UAPF consulting services are available via messaging apps (chatbot on WhatsApp and Viber at +7 777 000 14 18), the call center at 1418 (toll-free within Kazakhstan), the corporate website enpf.kz, and the UAPF's official social media pages: Instagram, Facebook, VKontakte, Telegram, and Odnoklassniki.  UAPF was founded on August 22, 2013 on the basis of GNPF APF JSC. The founder and shareholder of the UAPF is the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan represented by the State Institution Committee of State Property and Privatization of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan. Trust management of UAPF pension assets is carried out by the National Bank of the Republic of Kazakhstan. In accordance with the pension legislation, the UAPF attracts compulsory pension contributions, employer’s compulsory pension contributions, compulsory occupational pension contributions, voluntary pension contributions, as well as carries out enrollment and accounting of voluntary pension contributions formed at the expense of the unclaimed amount of guaranteed compensation for the guaranteed deposit, transferred by the organization carrying out mandatory guarantee of deposits, in accordance with the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan "On mandatory guarantee of deposits placed in second-tier banks of the Republic of Kazakhstan", ensures the implementation of pension benefits. The Fund also carries out accounting of target assets and target requirements, accounting and crediting of target savings (TS) to target savings accounts, payments of TS to their recipients in bank accounts, accounting for returns of TS in the manner determined by the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan within the framework of the National Fund for Children program (More details at www.enpf.kz)  Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanai-mendykarin-audany-akimat/press/news/details/1134283?lang=kk

A gala event was held in Astana, attended by branch directors of Public Service Centers from across the country. The event was dedicated to summing up the work and recognizing the contributions of representatives of the public service system.During the ceremony, branch directors of the Public Service Centers were awarded certificates and medals for their high professionalism, effective management, and significant contribution to the development of a service-based model for public service delivery.PSC veterans—employees who were at the forefront of the system's formation and development—were also recognized with state and departmental awards. Their long-standing, dedicated work and contribution to the establishment of modern standards of public service were highly praised. The event served as an important platform for expressing respect and gratitude to all those who have contributed to improving the quality and accessibility of public services for the public over the years.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanai-bmalin-audany-akimat/press/news/details/1134181?lang=kk

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Last month, the akim of the Samar district met with residents of the Mirolyubovsky rural district. During an open dialogue, issues of concern to the population, infrastructure development and landscaping were discussed. All requests and suggestions from residents were taken into consideration and taken under control.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/vko-samar-mirolubovka/press/news/details/1133993?lang=kk

A new feature has been implemented on the elicense.kz portal to notify users about the expiration of their permits and licenses. The system now automatically sends SMS notifications to users 30 days prior to the expiration of their documents. This allows users to prepare in advance and avoid potential delays in their activities.Previously, users had to monitor the expiration dates of their permits and licenses on their own. The new notification service improves the efficiency of using public e-services, allowing users to take action to renew their documents in advance without delays or interruptions to their activities.The automatic SMS notifications are available only for services involving permits and licenses that have a defined expiration date. Messages are sent from the short number 1414 via the e-Government SMS Gateway.Example message: “Dear user, your permit/license No. (unique ID number) will expire in 30 days. Check your personal account for more details.”NOTE! Please note: SMS messages are official notifications from the elicense.kz portal.Please note that messages are sent to the phone number the user provided when submitting their application. The phone number is first verified using the data validation service with the Mobile Citizens Database (MCD). This allows users to keep their permits and licenses up to date on the elicense.kz portal.Besides SMS notifications, the portal offers public services that provide for the re-issuance of permit documents in a proactive format. The process is carried out automatically, without the involvement of government agencies and without any additional actions required from the user. Proactive re-issuance is applied in cases where key information about the license holder changes, such as a change of full name or the organization’s name. These services include: State registration of pesticides;Certification of producers of original and elite seeds, as well as seeds of the first, second, and third reproductions, and entities engaged in seed distribution;Issuance of an environmental impact permit for Category II facilities;Issuance of an environmental impact permit for Category I facilities;Inclusion or exclusion of software and electronic industry products in the Trusted Software and Products Register.The new capability was implemented thanks to the joint efforts of the Public Services Committee under the Ministry of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Development of the Republic of Kazakhstan and National Information Technologies JSC.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/aktobe-irgiz/press/news/details/1133999?lang=kk

On 24 December 2025, the Chief Specialist of the State Revenue Department for Zaysan District, A. Zhumadilova, conducted a seminar-meeting for employees of the Public Service Center of Zaysan District. During the event, the procedure for refunding the state duty was explained, as well as the advantages of submitting applications and processing refunds electronically in accordance with paragraph 5 of Article 108 of the Tax Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-vko/press/news/details/1134003?lang=kk

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