Today, a series of working meetings were held as part of the adjustment of the Kostanay City Master Plan.Jointly with representatives of "NIPI Astanagenplan" LLP, the organization responsible for developing the main urban planning document of the regional center, an on-site inspection of the city territory was conducted. During the visit, objects requiring key decisions and comprehensive elaboration, including transport infrastructure facilities, were inspected.Following the site visit, an expanded meeting was held with the participation of mass media, developers, business representatives, public utilities, and government agencies. The meeting focused on key issues regarding the further development of the city.This format of work will be maintained on a regular basis. The adjustment of the Master Plan is a crucial stage for the development of Kostanay. This document will drive economic and business growth, improve transport and logistics infrastructure, and foster a comfortable and modern urban environment for the residents.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanai-kalasy-akimat/press/news/details/1259939?lang=ru

A joint operational meeting with the Almaty City Prosecutor’s Office was held at the State Revenue Department for Almaty.As part of the agenda, the participants reviewed the results of an analysis of judicial practice in administrative cases concerning challenges to decisions ordering tax audits and the results of such audits for the period of 2024–2025 and the first half of 2026.The meeting was attended by representatives of the Almaty City Prosecutor’s Office, as well as the management and employees of the Department’s Legal Department, Audit Department, and Indirect Tax Administration Department.Following the meeting, specific measures were identified to improve the quality of tax administration and ensure strict compliance with procedural deadlines. Particular attention was paid to the digitalization of control procedures and the automation of fiscal processes in order to minimize the risk of violations.The joint work of the supervisory and fiscal authorities is aimed at developing consistent law enforcement practices, protecting the legitimate rights of taxpayers, and strengthening the rule of law.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-almaty/press/news/details/1259942?lang=ru

Congratulations on your professional holiday — Metallurgist's Day!Metallurgy is the basis of the industry and economy of our city, whose history is inextricably linked with this industry. That is why the residents of Ust-Kamenogorsk are especially close to this holiday.Thanks to your hard work, responsibility and high professionalism, the mining and production of zinc, titanium, tantalum, uranium, and other important metals and alloys for the country's industrial sector is ensured at the city's metallurgical enterprises. This ensures the sustainable development of Ust-Kamenogorsk and the entire region, as well as strengthens the city's status as an industrial leader.Your work is selfless work, the importance of which only increases every year, which is rightfully worthy of respect!I wish you good health, well-being, stability and new professional successes. May there be warmth and prosperity in every home, and confidence, support and respect in life. Chairman of the Ust-KamenogorskA. Svetash city maslikhat   Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/ukmaslihat/press/news/details/1259945?lang=ru

Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Alibek Kuantyrov took part in a meeting of the Regional Investment Headquarters, attended by domestic and foreign investors.Opening the meeting, A.Kuantyrov noted that regional investment council, as instructed by the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, should become an effective platform for promptly resolving investor issues, including through "manual control." The government's strategic goal is to increase the national economy to $450 billion by 2029 and attract at least $150 billion in foreign direct investment."We see that the region is actively transitioning from implementing individual investment projects to the systemic development of entire economic sectors. New production chains with high added value are being formed, conditions are being created for the deep processing of raw materials and the development of export-oriented industries," – noted Alibek Kuantyrov.From 2023 to 2025, 56 investment projects totaling 241.5 billion tenge were commissioned in the region, creating approximately 2,000 jobs. Today, the region's investment portfolio includes 116 projects worth 5.6 trillion tenge, creating approximately 20,000 jobs — primarily in industry, agriculture, and energy.As part of the trip, A. Kuantyrov also got acquainted with the work of existing enterprises in the region: Tazabek-Doszhan Farming Enterprise (production of tomato paste with a capacity of 3,000 tons per year), the Taraz Industrial Zone and the lime production plant of Aqtas Group LLP (48,000 tons per year), as well as the full-cycle poultry farm of Alel Agro JSC with a capacity of 70,000 tons of poultry meat per year, where 500 permanent jobs were created.Issues raised by investors during visits to enterprises will be worked out jointly with interested government agencies.The Zhambyl Region is demonstrating high rates of investment growth. By the end of the first half of 2026, fixed capital investment totaled 505.9 billion tenge, a 59.2% increase over the same period last year, compared to a target of 369.5 billion tenge. Private investment reached 473.5 billion tenge. By the end of 2025, the region had attracted $289.7 million in foreign direct investment, more than tripling its target, and ranked first among Kazakhstan's regions in terms of FDI growth. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/1259935?lang=ru

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The Department of State Revenue for the Mangystau region informs that, in accordance with the provisions of articles 41, 51 and 52 of the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan "On the Civil Service of the Republic of Kazakhstan", in the absence of official housing, rotating payments are made to rotated civil servants for the period of their official duties in accordance with the approved rules, as well as housing payments.Subparagraph 69) of paragraph 1 of Article 1 of the Labor Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan defines the concept of compensation payments, which include monetary payments related to reimbursement to employees of costs related to the performance of their labor or other duties provided for by the laws of the Republic of Kazakhstan.In accordance with subparagraph 10) of Article 432 of the Tax Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan, income in the form of payments from the state budget, subject to withholding tax, is reduced by income, including compensation, paid in the amounts established by the legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan.In accordance with paragraph 3.2 of the Minutes of the meeting of the Project Office for the Implementation of the new Tax Code, chaired by Deputy Prime Minister - Minister of National Economy of the Republic of Kazakhstan S.M. Zhumangarin dated July 8, 2026, an approach was approved providing for the application of a reduction in the taxable income of an individual by the amount of rotational and housing payments made from the state budget in accordance with the Laws Of the Republic of Kazakhstan "On Civil Service" and "On Housing relations". (Unofficial translation)Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-mangistau/press/news/details/1259843?lang=ru

Before making a purchase, it is important to verify that the product is genuine.       In Kazakhstan, this can be done using the NAQTY ÓNIM mobile application—simply scan the Data Matrix code and the barcode on the product packaging.       It is especially important to check medicines, alcoholic beverages, tobacco products, and other goods. Safety starts with being attentive to the products we buy. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-astana/press/news/details/1259940?lang=ru

A meeting of the Ust-Kamenogorsk City Public Council will be held on July 21, 2026. Venue: Permitina, 17, office No. 201.Time of the event: 11:00 a.m.The following issues will be considered at the meeting::On the establishment of a single and differentiated tariff for public transport (except taxis) in the city of Ust-Kamenogorsk.On invalidation of certain resolutions of the Akimat of Ust-Kamenogorsk.On amendments to the decision of the Ust-Kamenogorsk City Maslikhat dated December 19, 2025 No. 40/3-VIII "On the budget of the city of Ust-Kamenogorsk for 2026-2028".On Amendments to the decision of the Ust-Kamenogorsk City Maslikhat dated June 4, 2024 No. 22/3-VIII "On determining the size and rules for housing assistance in the cityUst-Kamenogorsk".Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/ukmaslihat/press/news/details/1259798?lang=ru

The concert brought together residents and guests of the district, creating a warm and joyful festive atmosphere. Songs dedicated to the Motherland, the native land, friendship, and unity were performed from the stage, while the creative groups and soloists of the District House of Culture presented vibrant vocal and choreographic performances.The audience warmly welcomed every performance with enthusiastic applause. The concert became a heartfelt celebration of love for the native land and the unity of its people.Following the concert, the festivities continued with the Happy Kids children's entertainment program, featuring fun games, competitions, music, and plenty of positive emotions for the young participants.The celebrations dedicated to the 90th anniversary of Beimbet Mailin District continue, bringing residents and guests together through memorable events and a shared pride in their native land, its rich history, and its achievements.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanai-bmalin-audany-akimat/press/news/details/1259777?lang=ru

A taxpayer shall be deregistered as a value-added tax (VAT) payer in the following cases:upon transition from the general taxation regime to a special tax regime;upon termination of activities or liquidation of the taxpayer.When transitioning from the general taxation regime to a special tax regime, the taxpayer shall, simultaneously with the notification on the applied taxation regime submitted in accordance with the legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan on permits and notifications, submit a liquidation tax return for the tax to the tax authority.A taxpayer shall be removed from VAT registration in the following cases:upon termination of activities or liquidation of the taxpayer, except where such termination or liquidation is due to bankruptcy — from the date of submission of the application (tax application) for termination of activities to the relevant registration authority;upon termination of activities or liquidation of the taxpayer due to bankruptcy — from the date of deregistration of the individual entrepreneur or removal of the legal entity from the taxpayer registration registers;upon termination of activities or liquidation of the taxpayer due to a court decision that has entered into legal force declaring the registration of the individual entrepreneur or legal entity invalid — from the date of the taxpayer's VAT registration;upon reorganization of legal entities through merger or accession — from the date of submission of the liquidation tax return and the transfer deed;upon reorganization of a legal entity through division — from the date of submission of the liquidation tax return and the division balance sheet;upon the death of an individual registered as an individual entrepreneur — from the date of removal from the taxpayer database;upon transition from the general taxation regime to a special tax regime — from the effective date of application of the special tax regime.These provisions shall not apply to taxpayers subject to conditional VAT registration.      Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-astana/press/news/details/1259772?lang=ru

On July 1, 2026, the Head of State signed the Law "On Amnesty in Connection with the Adoption of the New Constitution of the Republic of Kazakhstan," which entered into force on July 2. The law provides for a large-scale exemption from a number of administrative fines by state bodies, including cases handled by state revenue bodies.The amnesty applies to individuals who are citizens of the Republic of Kazakhstan, individual entrepreneurs, and individuals engaged in private practice.To be eligible for a fine waiver, three conditions must be met: the fine was imposed by a state revenue authority (not a court), the fine was not paid in full or in part as of July 2, 2026, and the violation is not included in the list of exceptions established by law.The amnesty includes certain violations related to registration with tax authorities, the use of special tax regimes, late submission of tax reports, the use of cash registers, and most administrative violations in the field of customs legislation.Legal entities, officials, foreigners, and stateless persons are not subject to amnesty.In addition, the amnesty does not apply to fines imposed by a court, as well as to violations related to concealing tax objects, evading taxes, underestimating tax obligations, and the turnover of petroleum products (under Articles 275, 277, 278, and Part 7 of Article 281 of the Code of Administrative Offenses).The exemption from fines will be granted automatically. Enforcement proceedings and methods of forced collection in such cases will also be terminated.The state revenue authorities have been given six months to independently terminate the enforcement of relevant decrees and complete the amnesty procedure. Therefore, there is no need to contact the state revenue authorities to be exempted from administrative fines.Department of Explanatory Work and Contact Center DGD in Zhambyl regionSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-zhambyl/press/news/details/1259775?lang=ru

Today, Akim of the region Murat Ergeshbayev familiarized himself with the operation of the new combined heat and power plant built in the city of Kyzylorda with the direct support of the Head of State. The Turkish company «AksaEnergy» invested 215 billion tenge in the construction of the plant, which produces 240 megawatts of electricity and 277 gigacalories of thermal energy.As part of the project, 3 gas turbine units with a capacity of 185 megawatts, 1 steam turbine of 55 megawatts, 3 steam boilers, and 2 hot water boilers have been installed. The new plant is planned to be fully launched in August.After that, the Akim of the region visited the «Kyzylorda Combined Heat and Power Plant». Currently, 85 percent of the heat energy sources and 40 percent of the heating networks here are worn out. The station produces 67 megawatts of electricity and 355 gigacalories of thermal energy.Overall, it is planned to allocate 5.5 billion tenge for preparation for the upcoming heating season. With these funds, the modernization project of 8.7 kilometers of heating networks will be completed, and major repairs of gas turbine units No. 1 and No. 2 will be carried out. In addition, 1.3 kilometers of heating networks, 1 boiler house, 1 turbine, 10 autonomous boiler houses, and main and auxiliary equipment will be repaired.The Akim of the region also visited the institution «Kyzylorda Electric Distribution Networks». The institution manages 10,608 kilometers of electric networks and 2,058 substations, with a total transformer capacity of 1,350 megawatts.Following the tour of facilities ensuring the normal life of the population, instructions were given to the responsible heads of the sectors. They are to carry out timely and high-quality preparation for the upcoming heating season and ensure a stable supply of electricity to consumers.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kyzylorda/press/news/details/1259746?lang=ru

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Residents of Kazaly are actively participating in the "Taza Qazaqstan" campaignSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kyzylorda-kazaly-maidakol/press/news/details/1259695?lang=ru

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On 16 July 2026, with the support of the Youth Policy Department of the Aktobe Region and organized by the regional Zhasyl El Headquarters, the Jasyl El Cup 2026 volleyball tournament was held among members of the Jasyl El Youth Labor Brigades.The main objective of the tournament was to promote a healthy lifestyle among young people and encourage active participation of Jasyl El brigade members in extracurricular and community activities.The opening ceremony was attended by Alimbek Zhanibekovich Turaliyev, Head of the Youth Policy Department of the Aktobe Region, and Nurzhan Kurmangalievich, Head of the Atameken Student Brigades Youth Public Association, who wished all participating teams success in the competition.At the conclusion of the tournament, participants were awarded diplomas, certificates of appreciation, trophies, medals, and cash certificates.A total of 12 teams took part in the tournament. Representing the city of Aktobe were NOVAA, GREEN POWER, ZHALYN, SET&WIN, ZHASTAR, and ECO DRIVE. Teams from the districts included Karabutak, Kobda, Aitekebi United, Alga, Rukh Orkash, and Martuk Youth.The final standings were as follows:🥇 1st Place – NOVAA🥈 2nd Place – Aitekebi United🥉 3rd Place – KarabutakSpecial Awards:Best Defender – Dilnaz Azizova (Martuk Youth);Best Attacker – Nurkhan Tileuish (Kobda);Best Player – Asem Mukhitkyzy (Karabutak).Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/aktobe-zhastar1/press/news/details/1259643?lang=ru

During the opening ceremony, he delivered a keynote address emphasizing the importance of developing youth diplomacy, strengthening interstate cooperation, and enhancing the role of young people in promoting shared values.As part of the visit, he also attended the opening ceremony of a boat procession along the Ural River, organized to raise public awareness of the river’s environmental challenges.In addition, he held meetings with the Advisor to the Mayor of Orenburg, the Head of the Youth Policy Department, and the leaders of youth centers and major youth organizations. The discussions focused on expanding cooperation in the field of youth policy, exchanging best practices, and implementing joint initiatives.Local partners introduced the delegation to several youth infrastructure facilities in the region, showcasing their experience and the opportunities they provide for young people.Such meetings contribute to strengthening international cooperation, expanding ties between the youth of the two countries, and further advancing youth policy to a higher level.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/aktobe-zhastar1/press/news/details/1259638?lang=ru

Seoul, 16 July 2026 – Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the Republic of Korea Asset Issenali held a meeting with Jang Hyunsuk, Director General of the International Cooperation Bureau of the Ministry of Employment and Labor of the Republic of Korea.During the meeting, the parties discussed the current state and prospects for the further development of Kazakhstan-Korea cooperation in the areas of labor migration, employment, and the training of skilled professionals.Particular attention was paid to promising areas of bilateral cooperation. The implementation of relevant initiatives will help elevate cooperation between Kazakhstan and the Republic of Korea in the fields of labor, employment, and human capital development to a qualitatively new practical level.Following the meeting, the parties agreed to continue their joint efforts to advance the relevant initiatives.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-seoul/press/news/details/1259620?lang=ru

Akim of Kostanay region Kumar Aksakalov visited Fedorovsky district on a working trip.Previously, only five out of the district's 44 settlements were connected to natural gas. Now, residents of the villages of Lesnoye and Berezovka have received blue fuel. Thus, the number of gasified settlements has increased to seven, and the district's gasification level has reached 36 percent."As part of a memorandum between the akimat of Fedorovsky district and Capital Partners Astana LLP, the construction of gas pipelines to the villages of Peshkovka and Vladykino is planned at the expense of the enterprise. In addition, design work has begun on the construction of main and distribution gas networks in another 18 settlements," noted the head of the region.In addition, all 44 settlements of Fedorovsky district are provided with centralized water supply. This result was achieved thanks to the construction of water supply networks in the villages of Lesnoye, Berezovka, and Novoshumnoye, completed in 2025.As part of the "Taza Kazakhstan" program, with the support of enterprises, three hockey rinks and four children's playgrounds have been installed in the district, and work is underway to improve parks and public gardens.In the village of Lesnoye, Bek+ LLP, as part of its social responsibility, built four residential houses and also restored two- and four-apartment residential buildings. This year, the enterprise is installing a children's playground. The investment volume amounted to 17.3 million tenge.Based on the results of the first half of this year, Fedorovsky district maintains a stable positive dynamic of socio-economic development.During the working trip, Kumar Aksakalov met with residents of the district, spoke about the projects being implemented in the region, and answered questions from the population.  Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanay/press/news/details/1259586?lang=ru

Astana, July 17, 2026 – J.Asanov, Acting Chairman of the Kazakhstan Agency of International Development “KazAID” held a meeting with F. Erdoğmuş, Coordinator of the Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TİKA) in Kazakhstan.During the meeting, the parties discussed preparations for the joint events in cooperation with ESCAP including the Third Meeting of the Emerging Development Partners (EDP) and a technical seminar on Official Development Assistance scheduled to take place in Almaty on 10–11 September 2026.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kazaid/press/news/details/1259587?lang=ru