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Taxation of individuals engaged in private practice in 2026 31.03.2026
According to the Tax Code, the category of persons engaged in private practice includes:private notary;Private bailiff;Lawyer;Professional mediator. The registration of a private health insurance company, the modification of registration data, as well as de-registration are regulated by Articles 97-98 of the Tax Code. A tax registration application is submitted by persons engaged in private practice (a private notary, a private bailiff, a lawyer, a professional mediator). In accordance with the Tax Code, individuals engaged in private practice are taxpayers of individual income tax (IIT) at the rate of 9% established by Article 363 of the Tax Code. Notary public: tax reporting and taxes in 2026 are applied on the general basis for PPP. In the absence of income, individual entrepreneurs under the generally established taxation regime and persons engaged in private practice do not pay social tax. Private entrepreneurs have the right to apply the following personal tax deductions:tax deduction of social payments;basic tax deduction;Social tax deductions. The amount of the calculated tax is payable monthly no later than the 5th day of the month following the month for which the tax was calculated. The transitional provisions establish that persons engaged in private practice are not payers of value added tax and are subject to removal from VAT registration. The VAT registration certificate is considered invalid from 01.01.2026. The declaration of income and property (TNF 270.00) is submitted by September 15 of the year following the reporting year. In case of termination of activity, persons engaged in private practice submit a termination statement and liquidation tax reporting (TNF) to the state revenue authorities of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan. Reporting usually includes TNF forms 200.00 or 270.00 (depending on the tax regime), filed with the mark "liquidation". (Unofficial translation)Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-mangistau/press/news/details/1190571?lang=kk
On the Implementation of the “Smart Cities” Methodology and the Enhancement of Digital Competencies of Civil Servants 31.03.2026
Starting this year, the “Smart Cities” Methodology has become mandatory for application by local executive bodies. In this regard, the issue of systematic and large-scale information dissemination to civil servants of local executive bodies about best practices in project implementation and the deployment of solutions within the framework of this Methodology has become particularly relevant.To provide methodological and informational support, a specialized information resource has been developed – https://smart-city.govarch.kz/ (hereinafter – the information resource), which contains methodological materials, recommendations, best practices in project implementation, as well as other useful information for civil servants and specialists involved in implementing “Smart City” initiatives.At the same time, in order to develop the digital competencies of civil servants of local executive bodies and employees of territorial subdivisions of central government bodies, the Ministry implements a digital skills training program. Within the framework of this program, participants are planned to be granted access to the Smart Data Ukimet platform (https://sdu.gov.kz/) and the National Artificial Intelligence Platform (https://nitec-ai.kz/). Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty-digital/press/news/details/1190446?lang=kk
Is it possible to extend the submission of tax reports in 2026? 31.03.2026
On January 1, 2026, the new Tax Code came into force, which significantly changes the procedure for submitting tax reports. One of the key innovations is the abolition of the possibility of extending tax reporting deadlines. Now all reports must be submitted strictly on time, without any exceptions. If the reports are not submitted on time, the tax authorities' system will automatically generate a form with zero indicators. For automatic reporting with zero values, the corresponding forms must be marked in advance in the taxpayer's personal account. Note that this functionality is not yet available in the ISNA information system. (Unofficial translation)Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-mangistau/press/news/details/1190469?lang=kk
Kazakhstan Launches Digital Platform to Promote Domestic Goods Abroad 31.03.2026
JSC Export Credit Agency of Kazakhstan (a subsidiary of JSC National Managing Holding Baiterek) has launched the “Exporter Showcase” platform (https://export.bgov.kz/).This new platform has been developed as a dedicated tool to promote domestic products in global markets and is specifically targeted at foreign buyers. It functions as an expanded catalogue of “Made in Kazakhstan” products, with a primary emphasis on individual goods, their characteristics, and consumer properties.According to representatives of the Export Credit Agency, the key feature of the Exporter Showcase is its strong export-oriented approach. The platform categorises products into several major sectors, including light industry, food and chemical industries, agricultural products, metallurgy, mechanical engineering, and construction.Its integrated search system enables potential buyers to locate products using keywords. By entering a specific query, users can view all available offerings within a category from various Kazakhstani manufacturers. Each product listing includes a detailed description and key technical specifications, while also allowing users to seamlessly navigate to the manufacturer’s profile.“All manufacturers featured on this portal have been verified and have undergone due diligence by our agency. The ‘ECA Verified’ status serves as a guarantee of reliability, reducing risks and enhancing trust between Kazakhstani exporters and foreign buyers,” said Madina Erzhanova, Deputy Chairperson of the Management Board of the Export Credit Agency of Kazakhstan.The Exporter Showcase initiative is designed to serve as a digital bridge between Kazakhstani businesses and international markets. It aims to simplify supplier discovery while enhancing the global visibility of domestic brands. The platform is implemented as part of the strategy of Baiterek National Managing Holding to support non-resource exports and advance the digitalisation of foreign economic activities.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-kuala-lumpur/press/news/details/1190497?lang=kk
Multi-stage command and staff exercises have begun in the Ground Forces 31.03.2026
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Kazakhstan highlights outcomes as IFAS chair 31.03.2026
Kazakh capital Astana is hosting a meeting of the Board of the International Fund for Saving the Aral Sea (IFSA), Qazinform News Agency correspondent reports.Kazakhstan’s Deputy Prime Minister Kanat Bozumbayev said the meeting is taking place as the country’s IFAS chairmanship nears completion this year, and is essential for preparation for the meeting of the Council of Heads of State – Founders of the International Fund for Saving the Aral Sea, to take place on April 22 in Astana.Since assuming the chairmanship, the Fund’s consistent workflows have been achieved, while maintaining constructive dialogue and promoting a number of important initiatives, said Bozumbayev.The Kazakh Deputy Prime Minister said he is assured today’s talk will pave the way for agreed approaches to key issues, which will be submitted for further review to the Head of State.Our countries’ joint work and political will of the heads of state helped to maintain a sustainable cooperation system for transboundary water resources management and promoting regional initiatives, aimed at improving the situation in the basin of the Aral Sea, he said.Bozumbayev said today’s key task is to ensure comprehensive and qualitative preparation for the upcoming meeting of the Council of Heads of State, stating the importance of their efforts’ results for high-level decision-making.Earlier, Qazinform reported Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov discusses water cooperation at a meeting with the IFAS Board members.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-geneva/press/news/details/1190507?lang=kk
Which TNF will be turned off in the SONO and the old KNP 31.03.2026
Which TNF will be turned off in the SONO and the old KNP from March 26 and April 2The SRC informs that due to the upcoming complete shutdown of the Tax Reporting Processing Services (SONO) information system and the old Taxpayer's Office (hereinafter referred to as the old KNP), a phased shutdown of the remaining tax reporting forms is planned.1. Starting from March 26, 2026, the following TNFs will be disabled in the SONO and the old KNP:1) TNF 200.00 – Declaration of individual income tax and social tax;2) TNF 200.03 – Appendix to the declaration on individual income tax and social tax on structuraldivisions;3) TNF 300.00 – Value added tax declaration;4) TNF 400.00 – Excise tax declaration;5) TNF 421.00 – Calculation of excise tax for a structural unit or objects related to taxation;6) TNF 860.00 – Declaration of payment for the use of water resources from surface sources;7) TNF 870.00 – Declaration of payment for negative environmental impact;8) TNF 910.00 – Simplified declaration for small businesses.2. Starting from April 2, 2026, the following TNFs will be disabled in the SONO and the old KNP:1) TNF 220.00 – Declaration of individual income tax;2) TNF 328.00 – Application for import of goods and payment of indirect taxes;3) TNF 700.00 – Declaration of vehicle tax, land tax and property tax;4) TNF 920.00 – Declaration for single land tax payers.To enter the new ISNA Taxpayer Account, follow the link https://knp.kgd.gov.kz .If you have any questions, requests will be sent to the knpsd@ecc email address.kz of the support service.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-kostanay/press/news/details/1190538?lang=kk
Astana and Skopje held another round of political consultations 31.03.2026
Prospects for expanding bilateral cooperation between Kazakhstan and North Macedonia were the key topic on the agenda of the 3rd round of political consultations.Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan Arman Issetov and Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade of North Macedonia Zoran Dimitrovski noted the progressive development of bilateral relations and exchanged views on the regional and international agenda. The diplomats highly appreciated the outcomes of the visits of President Gordana Siljanovska-Davkova and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Timčo Mucunski to Astana in 2025.The parties discussed priority issues of bilateral and multilateral cooperation, including further expansion of political, trade-economic, and cultural-humanitarian ties.An important topic of the negotiations were boosting mutual trade and the diversification of its structure in such areas of cooperation as agriculture, energy, transport, tourism, education, and culture. The prospects for expanding legal framework, including the possibility of introducing a visa-free regime for holders of national passports were considered.The leadership of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of North Macedonia congratulated Kazakhstan on the successful adoption of the new Constitution in the referendum held on March 15 and expressed confidence that the reforms would contribute to the country’s further development.Arman Issetov noted: «Kazakhstan attaches great importance to the comprehensive deepening of multifaceted relations with the Republic of North Macedonia. Since the establishment of diplomatic relations between the countries, which marked their 30th anniversary last year, positive dynamics of interaction have been maintained in priority areas».In conclusion, the parties expressed their readiness to contribute to the further intensification of bilateral cooperation, with special attention to be paid to practical measures for implementing joint business projects and mutually attracting investments into various sectors of the two countries’ economies.In this regard, the diplomats welcomed organizing this April trade and economic mission of Kazakhstan in Skopje, within the framework of which the establishment of a Business Council between the Сhambers of commerce and industry is planned.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/1190543?lang=kk
Madina Abylkasymova Holds Meetings with Japanese Financial Regulators 31.03.2026
A delegation of the Agency of the Republic of Kazakhstan for Regulation and Development of the Financial Market, led by Chairperson Madina Abylkasymova, paid a visit to Japan. As part of the visit, meetings were held with Yutaka Ito, Commissioner of the Financial Services Agency (JFSA), and Takashi Hashimoto, Commissioner of the Securities and Exchange Surveillance Commission (SESC).During the meeting with the JFSA, Ms. Abylkasymova highlighted the significant potential for closer alignment of regulatory approaches to support cross-border investment, as well as for the integration of advanced tools and technologies into the financial ecosystem.The importance of technical assistance and the exchange of expertise from Japan in the area of capital market reforms was emphasized, taking into account Japan’s successful experience in developing the Capital Market Development Program through 2030 and the new Law on the Securities Market.The parties emphasized the importance of further strengthening cooperation between regulators and expressed their readiness to sign a Memorandum of Understanding. The document will facilitate information exchange, consultations on financial stability issues, and the development of cooperation in financial regulation and supervision, consumer protection, and the adoption of international best practices.During the meeting with the SESC, the parties discussed issues related to the further development of the capital market, including maintaining investor confidence, ensuring market integrity, and enhancing the resilience of the financial system.The parties agreed to strengthen cooperation through the exchange of experience and the adoption of advanced international practices in monitoring market activities using digital technologies and data analytics, as well as in ensuring transparency of corporate reporting and high-quality disclosure. External Communications Directoratepress@finreg.kzSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/ardfm/press/news/details/1190550?lang=kk
National Fund for Children: Over $41.84 million allocated for housing and education 31.03.2026
From February 1, 2024, to March 1, 2026, 252,842 applications totaling over $41.84 million were processed and transferred to authorized operators for subsequent crediting to applicants' bank accounts. Of these, 158,774 applications totaling approximately $26.35 million were processed for housing improvements, and 94,068 applications totaling $15.49 million were processed for education.As a reminder, recipients of target savings (TS) can use the entire amount or a portion of it, with any unused balance retained in the target savings account (TSA). The most popular sub-purposes for using funds to improve housing conditions were: replenishing a housing construction savings account for further accumulation (155,126 applications completed, totaling $25.79 million); making a down payment for a mortgage loan to purchase a home (1,247 applications, totaling approximately $193,160); and acquiring a home through civil law transactions (final settlement), totaling 893 applications, totaling $134,320.The most popular sub-goals in terms of paying for education were: payment for educational services of educational organizations located in the Republic of Kazakhstan in installments (for each academic period or academic year) or in full at one time (for the entire period of study) (86,258 applications were completed for a total of 14.44 million US dollars), replenishment of an educational savings deposit under an agreement on an educational savings deposit (5,402 applications were completed for a total of approximately 704.23 thousand US dollars), payment for educational services of foreign educational organizations in installments (for each academic period or academic year) or in full at one time (for the entire period of study) (1,955 applications were completed for a total of approximately 280.81 thousand US dollars).Detailed information on TS payments for improving housing conditions and/or paying for education, broken down by authorized operators and regions, is available on the enpf.kz website.As a reminder, Kazakhstani children received the next payment of $130.71 per child in 2025, $129.38 per child in 2024, and $100.52 per child in 2023. Children under 18 receive annual payments from the National Fund as targeted benefits, which are recorded in their accounts opened with the UAPF. According to law, the amounts accrued to young Kazakhstanis remain part of the National Fund's assets and continue to be invested. Through continued investment, each child's targeted benefit amount increases annually through the investment income received.As a result, the total amount of all accumulated target requirements (including the annually accrued investment income) for a child participating in the program:- in the third year, was $370.56;- in the second year, was $263.93;- in the first year, was $130.71. Adult citizens must independently obtain information about their TS through their personal account on the UAPF or e-government websites, and then contact an authorized operator to open a US dollar bank account and submit an online application for TS payment to improve their housing conditions and/or pay for education. Currently, the following are authorized operators:Otbasy Bank JSC (for housing and education),Halyk Bank JSC (for education),Bank CenterCredit JSC (for education). Statistics on minor children eligible for targeted benefits and adult recipients of targeted savings, as well as on the use of targeted savings for housing and/or education, can be found on the website enpf.kz. You can review the program's terms, get instructions, and get answers to your questions on the website kids.enpf.kz. You can also view video commentary and instructions on this topic on the БЖЗҚЕНПФ YouTube channel: Video commentary by the Chairman of the Executive Board of UAPF JSC, Zh.B. Kurmanov:https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=30CdPWl6dv0 Video commentary by Managing Director of UAPF JSC M.T. Sharipov:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=APg2vATmMk0Video commentary "Question and Answer" on the "National Fund for Children" program:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4cKr1VCAvUkhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mrV0y37Gjnk Instructions for the "National Fund for Children" website:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VgP3dmMwAHchttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jyC2c-HgqpQInstructions for the implementation of the "National Fund for Children" program:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bqeT41rWecAhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pNBSS1VHdWU 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/maslihat-abay/press/news/details/1206251?lang=kk
Агентством согласованы следующие руководящие работники страхового сектора 31.03.2026
The Agency has approved the following key executives in the insurance sector:A. Buribayeva– Head of the Executive Body, Head of the Governing Body, Member of the Governing Body (Minutes No. 290/SO dated March 26, 2026);K. Aitimov– Member of the Governing Body, Independent Director (Minutes No. 291/SO/T dated March 26, 2026);B. Sagimbayev– Member of the Executive Body (Minutes No. 292/SO/T dated March 30, 2026).*In accordance with the qualification requirements established by the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan "On Insurance Activities", a key executive who has obtained approval from the authorized body for appointment to a leadership position may transfer to a similar position within the same sector without additional approval.You can review the issued approvals for leadership positions in the section "Insurance Sector" -> "Registers of Permits and Notifications" -> "Register of Active Approvals for Appointment (Election) of Key Executives".Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/ardfm/press/news/details/1190344?lang=kk
The Ministry of Defense teams won gold and bronze at the Sambo Championships 31.03.2026
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МАСАҒА ҚАРСЫ ЗАЛАЛСЫЗДАНДЫРУ БАСТАЛДЫ 31.03.2026
Шымкентте зиянкестермен күрес шараларының алғашқы кезеңі басталды. Маса және басқа да жәндіктер көбеюінің алдын алуға бағытталған жұмысқа 30 маман, 20 арнайы техника жұмылдырылған. Бұл жұмыс өзен-каналдардың жағалауы, саябақтар, гүлзарлар аумағында атқарылады.Қала әкімінің тапсырмасына сәйкес, дезинсекциялық жұмыс күшейтіліп, кезең-кезеңімен 10 рет жүргізіледі. Зиянкестерге қарсы арнайы сертификатталған химиялық препараттар қолданылады. Ол препарат адам мен үй жануарларына зиянсыз.Осы орайда тұрғындардан сақтық шараларын ұстануды сұраймыз. Дезинсекцияланған аймақтарда балалардың ойнамауын және тұрмыстық заттардың өңделген жерлермен жанаспауын қадағалау қажет.Ауланы таза ұстап, қалдық судың жиналуына жол бермеу арқылы зиянкестер көбеюінің алдын алуға болады.Үйлер мен жеке кәсіпкерлік нысан аумақтарында залалсыздандыруды тұрғындар өз қаржысы есебінен жүргізе алады.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/shymkent-auyal-zharuazhalyk/press/news/details/1190287?lang=kk
Kazakhstanis have accumulated more than 26.87 trillion tenge in pension accounts 31.03.2026
The volume of pension savings of Kazakhstanis as of March 1, 2026, exceeded 26.87 trillion tenge, having increased by more than 4.19 trillion tenge or 18.5% over 12 months.Pension savings from compulsory pension contributions (CPC) amounted to 25.23 trillion tenge as of March 1, 2026. This represents a year-on-year increase of 3.35 trillion tenge (or 15.3%).Pension savings from compulsory occupational pension contributions (COPC) amounted to 746.91 billion tenge, representing a 12-month increase of 14.8%.Voluntary pension contributions (VPC) demonstrated significant annual growth of 24%, reaching 10.09 billion tenge as of March 1, 2026.Employer’s compulsory pension contributions (ECPC), which will be transferred to contributors' (beneficiaries') pension accounts starting January 1, 2024, are also increasing. As of March 1, 2026, it amounted to 879.18 billion tenge, an increase of 2.8 times compared to the same period last year.IncomeThe total savings volume is provided by pension contributions and investment income. In the first two months of 2026, 571.83 billion tenge in contributions were received into individual and notional pension savings accounts, an increase of 15.0% (or 74,501.45 billion tenge) compared to January-February of the previous year.As of March 1, 2026, 446.35 billion tenge were received into individual pension savings accounts (IPSAs) as CPC (an increase of 7.3%), 26.89 billion tenge into COPC (an increase of 20.0%), and 347.0 million tenge into VPC. Contributions from the ECPC system for the year totaled 98.25 billion tenge.Net investment income received by contributors since the beginning of the year has exceeded 523.88 billion tenge.Pension benefits and transfersPension benefit payments for all types of contributions and transfers to insurance companies from the UAPF for January-February 2026 reached 237.13 billion tenge.The volume of old-age benefits amounted to 42.32 billion tenge. The average monthly benefit scheduled from the UAPF upon reaching retirement age was 38,735 tenge.Lump-sum pension benefit payments (LSPBP) for housing improvements and medical treatment since the beginning of 2026 amounted to 86.26 billion tenge, inheritance payments amounted to 26.86 billion tenge, payments related to leaving Kazakhstan for permanent residence amounted to 6.67 billion tenge, payments to persons with disabilities amounted to 665.93 million tenge, and funeral payments amounted to 1.63 billion tenge. A total of 72.73 billion tenge was transferred to insurance companies. IPSA numberThe total number of pension accounts in the UAPF as of March 1, 2026, was 18.39 million (an increase of 1.03 million or 5.9% over the 12 months). The number of individual pension savings account contributors (beneficiaries) in the UAPF as of March 1, 2026, was 12.75 million, of which: 11.31 million were CPC accounts, 771,330 were COPC accounts, and 471,510 were VPC accounts. It should be noted that the total number of CPC accounts (11.31 million) also includes accounts of beneficiaries who have permanently resided outside the country but have not applied for their savings, deceased contributors whose heirs have not formalized the inheritance of their pension savings, military personnel who transferred to full state pension provision in 2016, and other categories of contributors (recipients) whose accounts should not receive contributions under Kazakhstani law.The number of notional pension accounts in the UAPF that record information on received ECPCs totaled 5.64 million.All up-to-date information on pension asset statistics is available on the enpf.kz website in the "Statistics and Analytics" section.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/abay-kurchatov/press/news/details/1202054?lang=kk
Online platforms - tax agents and rural support: results of the 10th meeting of the Project Office 31.03.2026
At the 10th meeting of the Project Office for the Implementation of the Tax Code, chaired by Deputy Prime Minister - Minister of National Economy Serik Zhumangarin, the next pool of issues related to the application of new tax regulations was considered.One of the key issues was the work of Internet platform operators who do not participate in settlements between customers and buyers, but are required to act as tax agents. It was raised by Timur Zharkenov, Deputy Chairman of the National Chamber of Entrepreneurs "Atameken" and representatives of the Kazakh taxi and cargo transportation platform Aparu.As business representatives noted, there are two main models of operation of Internet platforms on the market today: transactional and P2P. In the transactional model, payments pass through the platform — the operator sees the cash flows and performs the functions of a tax agent. Large services, such as Indriver, operate according to this scheme.In the P2P model, settlements occur directly between the customer and the contractor, without the involvement of the platform. In this case, the operator is not the source of the payment and is unable to perform the functions of a tax agent.In the previous Tax Code, there was an exception for such platforms, but in the new document it was abolished, and the requirement became mandatory for everyone. The business proposed to return to the previous norm, noting that self-employed drivers can independently pay social security payments through second-tier banks. At the same time, the transition to a transactional model, according to business estimates, will lead to an increase in the cost of services due to additional social payments (about 4% per year) and bank commissions.As noted by Vice Minister of Finance Yerzhan Birzhanov, the government is consistently building a system of full digitalization and coverage of all participants – banks, aggregators and marketplaces – in the tax administration circuit. A return to the previous practice of self-payment of taxes by the self-employed may reduce the transparency of cash flows and receipt of social payments.According to the Ministry of Finance, over the three years of pilot integration with CGD systems, 27 out of 33 operators have already been operating as tax agents.Vice Minister of Labor and Social Protection of the Population Bakhtiyar Zhazykpayev noted that since the launch of the employment platform, more than 400 thousand unique payments have been made, of which only pension contributions amounted to 3.7 billion tenge. Abandoning the current approach may lead to a decrease in these revenues.After listening to the positions of the parties, the Deputy Prime Minister instructed government agencies, together with Atameken and business, to further develop support measures without changing the basic logic of the Tax Code and to re-submit the issue to the project office for consideration.Issues related to personal subsidiary farms and agricultural cooperatives were considered separately.The first is the procedure for confirming the status of a personal subsidiary farm (LPH) when selling surplus products (milk, meat, etc.) to reduce personal income tax. Despite the preservation of the norm itself in the Tax Code, the relevant certificate was excluded from the register of public services due to the risks of abuse and use in gray schemes when sales volumes exceeded the real possibilities of private farms.The second issue concerned corporate income tax rates of 6% for agricultural cooperatives and 3% for agricultural producers. In fact, such a burden was applied earlier, according to the previous Tax Code, due to tax reductions (at base rates of 20% and 10%, respectively). However, the difference in rates may deter the creation of cooperatives that combine farmers' resources for processing, storing and marketing products.At the same time, the Auyl Amanaty program provides for measures to stimulate cooperation, in particular, preferential loans of up to 8,000 MCI. In 2023-2025, 18.5 thousand micro-loans were issued in the amount of 130.9 billion tenge, which allowed creating more than 21.3 thousand jobs. During this time, 870 new agricultural cooperatives have been created in all regions. Taking into account the social significance of the issues, primarily in terms of rural employment, it was decided to separately consider the tax policy in the agricultural sector, taking into account all existing state support measures, and return to the discussion at one of the next meetings of the Project Office.https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/economy/press/news/details/1190261?lang=ruSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanai-ekonomika-zhosparlau/press/news/details/1190970?lang=kk
Nauryz without Borders: Kazakhstan's Peacekeepers Uncover the Richness of National Traditions 31.03.2026
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More than 50 families received housing in the Kostanay region 31.03.2026
Over 50 families in the Kostanay district have received new apartments. The keys to the housing were handed over in the under-construction "Astana" microdistrict.This microdistrict is one of the actively developing residential complexes. In recent years, several apartment buildings have been erected here, and engineering and social infrastructure is developing dynamically. The transferred apartments were delivered fully ready for occupancy.Overall, this year, hundreds of thousands of square meters of housing are planned to be commissioned in the regional center and districts. The "Astana" microdistrict is a clear example of this work. The houses here are built in accordance with modern requirements and are focused on creating comfortable living conditions.The apartments were provided in buildings No. 2, No. 6, No. 8, and No. 10. The housing was received by large families, persons with disabilities, and other categories of citizens in need of improved housing conditions.Furthermore, the development of social infrastructure is being carried out in parallel in the microdistrict. In particular, the construction of a new fire station has begun, and work is currently underway to pour the foundation. Completion of the facility is planned by the end of the year. The construction of a sewage pumping station is also actively underway.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanay/press/news/details/1190189?lang=kk
Passport Service Center Opened at Gimhae Airport 31.03.2026
On March 27, 2026, the Consulate General of the Republic of Kazakhstan in Busan participated in the official opening ceremony of the Passport Service Center at Gimhae International Airport (Busan).This is a significant event for the transport infrastructure of the southern region of the Republic of Korea:First in the regions: Gimhae has become the first regional airport in the country where an emergency passport issuance service has been launched.365/24 operation: The Center will provide assistance to passengers in unexpected situations daily, around the clock, without days off.Interagency cooperation: The project was implemented thanks to effective cooperation between the Busan Metropolitan Government and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Korea.The development of services at Gimhae Airport significantly improves the convenience and safety of international travel for residents and visitors of the region.We congratulate our partners on the successful launch of the Center and wish all travelers safe and pleasant journeys.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-busan/press/news/details/1190162?lang=kk
Meeting of the Consuls of Kazakhstan and the Philippines in Busan 31.03.2026
On March 30, 2026 - A protocol meeting was held in Busan between the Consul General of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Askar Aslan, and the newly appointed Head of the Consulate of the Philippines, Lea Victoria Carada. During the visit, which was held on the occasion of the opening of the new consular office, the diplomats exchanged professional experience and agreed to maintain regular contacts to promote friendly dialogue between the two countries.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-busan/press/news/details/1190163?lang=kk
The Agency has approved the following board resolutions 30.03.2026
1) In accordance with Resolution № 26 of the Board of the Agency dated 30 March 2026, permission was granted to Alla Alexandrovna Mashkevich to acquire the status of a major (indirectly) shareholder of the Eurasia Insurance joint-stock company.2) In accordance with Resolution № 27 of the Board of the Agency dated 30 March 2026, permission was granted to Anna Alexandrovna Mashkevich to acquire the status of a major (indirectly) shareholder of the Eurasia Insurance joint-stock company.3) In accordance with Resolution № 28 of the Board of the Agency dated 30 March 2026, permission was granted to Larisa Vasilyevna Mashkevich to acquire the status of a major (indirectly) shareholder of the Eurasia Insurance joint-stock company.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/ardfm/press/news/details/1190151?lang=kk