Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mod/press/news/details/1074696?lang=kk

The Kostanay region's road sector budget for 2025 is 102 billion tenge, including:national roads – 47 billion tenge,local roads – 20 billion tenge,interbudget transfers – 35 billion tenge.This year, 1,300 km of public roads (104 sections) and over 400 streets in 103 settlements are planned to be repaired. Repair work has begun for the first time on access roads to 57 villages, where previously only routine maintenance was performed.Development of the street and road network in rural areas:Asphalt pavement will be laid on 293 street sections in 98 villages for the first time.Funding for the installation of pedestrian sidewalks in villages is provided by the regional budget.All measures are aimed at improving the living conditions of rural residents and enhancing road safety. Over the past three years (2022–2024), more than 120 billion tenge has been allocated to the regional road sector, enabling the repair of approximately 1,900 km of local roads and 923 street sections in populated areas.Quality Control:442 million tenge was allocated for the services of the Kostanay branch of the National Center for Road Asset Quality, ensuring 100% coverage of all projects with quality assurance.440 inspections were conducted, 949 samples were collected, and contractors reworked substandard work worth 88.1 million tenge.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanay/press/news/details/1074706?lang=kk

According to Arman Kasenov, Vice Minister of National Economy of the Republic of Kazakhstan, GDP growth in the first eight months of this year was 6,5%, including 8,8% growth in the real sector and 5,1% in services. The best performing sectors were transportation, construction, trade, mining, manufacturing, and agriculture.«Fixed capital investment increased by 14,3% to 11,5 trillion tenge. Compared to the same period in 2024, fixed capital investment growth was demonstrated by financial and insurance activities (204%), education (193%), manufacturing (134%), agriculture (129%), transportation (115%), and real estate transactions (111%)», - the speaker said at a press conference at the Central Communications Service.In the first quarter of 2025, gross FDI inflows to Kazakhstan amounted to $6,6 billion, which is 6,2% more than in the same period of 2024.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/economy/press/news/details/1074728?lang=kk

The Department of State Revenues for the city of Shymkent informs that, in accordance with the amendments made on March 14, 2025, to the Order of the Minister of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan "On certain issues of the use of cash registers" dated February 16, 2018, No. 208, a Data Transmission Protocol has been developed for cash registers with the function of recording and/or transmitting data to the fiscal data operators' server, version 2.0.3.🔸 On June 20, 2025, Protocol version 2.0.3 was published on the official website of the State Revenue Committee of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan at the following link:https://kgd.gov.kz/sites/default/files/KGD/UGU/protokol_peredachi_dannyh_2_0_3_operator.docx🔸 Protocol version 2.0.3 provides a service for the automatic connection of cash registers to the National Goods Catalogue and determination of geolocation on the side of the fiscal data operator (FDO), which determines the exact location of the cash register.🔸 In this regard, the deadlines for transition to the new Protocol version 2.0.3 have been set:– Taxpayers using cash registers that are hardware-software complexes must reprogram the functions of their cash registers in accordance with Protocol version 2.0.3 by October 15, 2025.– Taxpayers using cash registers that are electronic devices with the function of recording and/or transmitting data ("hardware cash registers") must complete reprogramming by November 15, 2025.🔸 Additionally, we inform you that, starting from November 17, 2025, Protocol version 2.0.2 of the FDO is scheduled to be disabled.🔸 As of today, the list of FDOs includes 10 legal entities:JSC "Kazakhtelecom", JSC "Transtelecom", LLP "Kar-Tel", JSC "Kaspi Bank", LLP "IT ANALYTICS", LLP "Bukhta.kz", LLP "Smartcontract", JSC "Jusan Mobile", LLP "Comrun", LLP "Vaipoing".🔸 At the same time, the update of cash registers that are hardware-software complexes is carried out automatically without contacting Technical Service Centers.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-shymkent/press/news/details/1074757?lang=kk

As Arman Kasenov, Vice Minister of National Economy of the Republic of Kazakhstan, noted at a press conference at the Central Communications Service, the role of the Investment Attraction Council has been strengthened. Its powers enable investors to expedite and simplify all necessary procedures. Regional Investment Headquarters have been established.«For investment projects in priority sectors worth over 54 million dollars, the opportunity has been provided to conclude an Investment Agreement, which guarantees the stability of the legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan for a period of up to 25 years. This instrument provides a flexible and individualized approach to structuring various government support measures», - the speaker noted.Furthermore, to fully support the investment cycle from investor search to project completion, work has been carried out to regulate the «investor journey», which will be tracked on the National Digital Investment Platform. A mechanism has been introduced to minimize pressure on businesses from regulatory government agencies, requiring all restrictive decisions regarding investors to be approved by the prosecutor's office. A Fast Track system, or «green corridor», is in place for investment projects in priority economic sectors.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/economy/press/news/details/1074766?lang=kk

1. What portion of a pension is currently taxed in Kazakhstan and what portion is not?In Kazakhstan, pension benefits from the state budget are tax-exempt, while benefits from the Unified Accumulative Pension Fund (UAPF) are taxable. According to the current Tax Code, pension benefits from the UAPF are considered income subject to individual income tax (IIT) at a rate of 10% at source. This means that pension contributions are transferred to individual pension savings accounts before tax. IIT is withheld upon payment. IIT is withheld collectively from all types of pension benefits, including compulsory pension contributions (CPC), compulsory occupational pension contributions (COPC), and voluntary pension contributions (VPC). Adjustments and tax deductions are also taken into account.However, this situation will only last until the end of 2025. As a reminder, the new Tax Code will come into effect on January 1, 2026, and, according to it, IIT will not be withheld from pension benefit payments from the UAPF. 2. What changes have been made to the new Tax Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan regarding individual income tax (IIT) on pension benefits?According to the new Tax Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan, from 01.01.2026, individual income tax (IIT) will not be withheld from all types of pension payments, as well as from lump-sum pension benefit payments (LSPBP) for housing and/or medical treatment, except for cases when the recipient is not a resident of the Republic of Kazakhstan. The changes also include the cancellation from January 1, 2026 of accrued obligations to pay IIT from LSPBP for housing/treatment, deferred until pension payments are received according to the schedule. 3. Will the IIT withheld before January 1, 2026 be refunded? The provisions of the new Tax Code do not provide for the return of previously withheld IIT.Let us clarify that according to the current Tax Code, when using lump-sum pension benefit payments for housing/treatment, IIT is withheld. At the same time, there are two ways to withhold it at the recipient's choice: immediately upon receipt of the LSPBP or with a deferment until retirement. In connection with the introduction of the new Tax Code from 01.01.2026, if the contributor pays IIT earlier, it will not be returned, and the obligations for the deferred IIT will be written off.Let us note that until December 31, 2025 inclusive, the calculation, withholding and payment of IIT from pension payments and EPO from UAPF will be carried out in the current mode 4. If the beneficiary has reached retirement age and is paying IIT, will the IIT deduction continue from 1 January 2026?The provisions of the new Tax Code provide for the exemption from January 1, 2026, of income in the form of pension payments, lump sum pension benefit payments from UAPF from individual income tax, with the exception of pension benefit payments from UAPF made to non-residents of the Republic of Kazakhstan. 5. How will the rules on tax deductions for voluntary pension contributions change?The changes include the abolition of tax deductions on voluntary pension contributions made in one's own favor from January 1, 2026. However, like other types of payments from the UAPF, pension benefits from the VPC will be exempt from IIT.At the same time, the rule will remain that voluntary pension contributions transferred by a tax agent to the UAPF in favor of an employee are not an individual's income (and therefore are not subject to IIT), and for the employer, such expenses are deductible when calculating corporate income tax. That is, in this case, both the employee and the employer receive tax benefits.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/akimat-beyneu/press/news/details/1074771?lang=kk

The Department of Internal Affairs of Shymkent reminds that in order to offset and refund erroneously, overpaid (collected) amounts of taxes, payments (with the exception of fees and charges that are not subject to offset and refund) to the budget, penalties, and fines, taxpayers submit a tax statement (Appendix 15 approved by Order of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan No. 160 dated 12.02.2018)..A tax statement with a supporting document from the authorized body is submitted through the State Corporation (PSC), as well as through the egov e-Government website.kz, the Taxpayer's Office web application and the mobile application (E-salyk Azamat, egov.kz mobile).The offsetting and refund of the excessively, erroneously paid (collected) amount of tax, payment to the budget, penalty, fine are made by the state revenue authority in the following order:- at the place of keeping personal accounts – based on the information of such personal accounts;- at the place of payment of payments to the budget for which personal accounts are not maintained, – on the basis of documents submitted by the taxpayer, issued by the relevant authorized state body or received via an electronic database and (or) on paper, confirming the failure of actions for which payment of payments to the budget is provided.Also, please note that the application for set-off and refund cannot be sent through a single platform for receiving and processing all citizens' requests for "e-Appeals", the public service on the "e-Appeals" platform is not provided.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-shymkent/press/news/details/1074773?lang=kk

On September 24, Kazakhstan's Ambassador to Lebanon, Rasul Jumaly, visited the city of Qalamoun, located in the north of the country. During a meeting, the city's mayor, Rawad Al-Helou, expressed a desire to establish comprehensive cooperation with Kazakhstan, which enjoys significant influence in the Muslim world. Qalamoun, historically one of Lebanon's commercial and cultural centers, is now known for its achievements in tourism, handicrafts, agricultural production, as well as science and education. During the conversation, the Kazakh diplomat shared information about his country's capabilities and priority areas for developing bilateral cooperation.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-beirut/press/news/details/1074776?lang=kk

On September 24, Kazakhstan's Ambassador to Lebanon, Rasul Jumaly, met with the newly appointed Palestinian Ambassador to Lebanon, Mohammed Al-Asaad. During the warm conversation, both sides discussed the historical and current ties between the two countries. It was noted that Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat was the first high-ranking Arab official to visit Kazakhstan after it declared sovereignty and expressed support for it. The Palestinian diplomat spoke of his people's suffering in the conflict with Israel, noting that the growing list of countries recognizing their statehood inspires great hope. Al-Asaad expressed gratitude for Astana's firm and fair position on a peaceful resolution of the Palestinian issue, including a speedy resolution of the humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-beirut/press/news/details/1074781?lang=kk

25 сентября 2025 года заключён Меморандум о сотрудничестве между Казахским национальным университетом имени Аль-Фараби и Комитетом по правовой статистике и специальным учетам Генеральной прокуратуры.Достигшее соглашение является очередным шагом в реализации поручения Главы государства по совершенствованию прогнозно-аналитической деятельности.Документ подписан ректором Университета Жансеитом Туймебаевым  и председателем Комитета Генеральной прокуратуры государственным советником юстиции 3-го класса Сабитом Нурлыбай.Меморандум предусматривает объединение усилий правоохранительных органов и академического сообщества в целях развития инновационных решений по прогнозированию преступных угроз и выявлению рисков общественной безопасности.Особое внимание уделено деятельности нового подразделения Комитета, созданного в рамках исполнения поручения Главы государства на заседании коллегии правоохранительных органов в июне текущего года — Центра прогнозирования преступных угроз и рисков общественной безопасности, который является площадкой для внедрения научных исследований и современных технологий в практику правоохранительных органов.«Комитет, выполняя задачи по прогнозированию преступных угроз, сталкивается с необходимостью одновременно применять технологичные инструменты и исследовательские методы. Их эффективность зависит от научной базы, глубины и качества их разработки.Именно здесь мы видим роль Университета.Комитетом уже заключены меморандумы с ведущими вузами страны, такими как университет имени Максута Нарикбаева, Международный университет Астана, Карагандинский университет имени академика Е.А. Букетова и Институт законодательства Министерства юстиции.Для нас важно, чтобы научные сотрудники университета работали совместно с прокурорами Центра прогнозирования. Сотрудничество позволит объединить большие данные Комитета с методологической экспертизой академической среды и создать модели, которые будут использоваться в работе правоохранительных органов», — отметил Председатель Комитета Сабит Нурлыбай.Согласно достигнутым договорённостям, Комитет и Университет начнут совместные научно-исследовательские работы по прогнозированию преступности, ориентированные под практические нужды.Это позволит Университету расширить и актуализировать исследовательскую базу, а Комитету — внедрять передовые разработки, имеющие научное обоснование.Отдельное направление меморандума связано с вовлечением студентов последних курсов IT-направлений в проекты Центра прогнозирования преступных угроз. Будущие специалисты смогут пройти практику, получить уникальный опыт работы в государственном органе и внести вклад в развитие аналитических инструментов.Стратегический результат сотрудничества — создание новой аналитической школы, способной разрабатывать модели прогнозирования преступности и системы раннего предупреждения, которые будут востребованы в практической работе правоохранительных и уполномоченных органов для реализации Концепции «Закон и Порядок». Комитет по правовой статистике и специальным учетамГенеральной прокуратуры Республики КазахстанSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/pravstat/press/news/details/1074816?lang=kk

The purpose of the event is to increase legal and digital literacy in the context of the rapid development of information technology.During the meeting, the participants were told:- ways to protect personal data;- about precautions when using mobile devices and free Wi-Fi access points;- about the rules of safe behavior in social networks;- about protecting personal accounts from hacking;- the importance of using complex passwords and two-factor authentication.Such events contribute to the formation of responsible and safe behavior skills in the digital environment, as well as raise awareness of possible risks when using information technology.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/ukmaslihat/press/news/details/1074824?lang=kk

Abu Dhabi, September 24, 2025 – Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the United Arab Emirates, Rauan Zhumabek, held a meeting with the Attorney General of the UAE, Hamad Al Shamsi.During the meeting, the parties discussed ways to strengthen cooperation between the relevant institutions in order to enhance the effectiveness of mutual interaction on the execution of extradition requests and the provision of legal assistance.The Kazakh diplomat underlined the special role of the UAE Attorney General’s Office as the key authority responsible for ensuring legality in handling extradition and mutual legal assistance requests in criminal matters, and expressed gratitude to Mr. Al Shamsi for his continued support.In turn, Mr. Al Shamsi emphasized his readiness to provide assistance to the Kazakh side and confirmed his interest in further strengthening cooperation.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-abudhabi/press/news/details/1076268?lang=kk

Vienna, 23 September 2025 – Permanent Representative of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the International Organizations in Vienna Mukhtar Tileuberdi met with the new Head of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) Programme Office in Astana Alexey Rogov.Ambassador M.Tileuberdi congratulated A.Rogov on his appointment and praised the Programme Office's work in assisting Kazakhstan in fulfilling its OSCE commitments, as well as in supporting the reforms and initiatives of President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev aimed at building a "Fair Kazakhstan."In turn, A.Rogov expressed his readiness to leverage the accumulated experience of working in Central Asia to further strengthen cooperation between the OSCE and Kazakhstan, taking into account the priorities and interests of the host country.The parties discussed priority areas of interaction between Kazakhstan and the OSCE, prospects for their development and agreed to continue active cooperationSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-vienna/press/news/details/1074442?lang=kk

A meeting of the consultative and advisory body was held under the chairmanship of the Deputy Akim of the city, M. M. Shulenov.The agenda included the following issues:Activities of the Penal Correction System (institutions No.38, No.40, No.76);Provision of the city police with necessary equipment (dash cameras, terminals);Placement of convicts in the adaptation center;Implementation of protocol instructions.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanai-kalasy-akimat/press/news/details/1074464?lang=kk

September 21, 2025, New York – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev commended the level of long-term partnership between Kazakhstan and Goldman Sachs, a leading American investment bank.President Tokayev emphasized that Kazakhstan, which is striving to transform into a fully digital state, is interested in cooperation in the fields of artificial intelligence and the digitalization of the financial ecosystem.In his turn, Jared Cohen shared insights into the operation of the Goldman Sachs Digital Asset Platform.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-washington/press/news/details/1074466?lang=kk

September 22, 2025, New York – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev met with David Zapolsky, Amazon Senior Vice President and Chief Global Affairs & Legal Officer.During the meeting, President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and David Zapolsky discussed prospects for cooperation in the areas of digitalization, connectivity, and artificial intelligence.President Tokayev welcomed Amazon’s plans to implement joint projects with Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Development and JSC Kazakhtelecom.The partnership covers such strategically important areas as expanding access to high-speed broadband internet across the country and strengthening cybersecurity.Amazon views Kazakhstan not only as a key platform for national projects but also as a potential regional hub for satellite communications.As part of President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev’s working visit to New York, JSC Kazakhtelecom and Amazon Kuiper signed a distribution agreement to provide access to the Kuiper satellite network.Under this agreement, Amazon Kuiper intends to deploy its own ground infrastructure in Almaty, Akkol, and Aktau, with planned investments of about $200 million.The project is being implemented in line with President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev’s instruction to develop digital infrastructure and ensure equal access to modern telecommunications services for all regions of the country.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-washington/press/news/details/1074470?lang=kk

September 22, 2025, New York – President Tokayev met with Frank Bruno, Chief Executive Officer & Chief Investment Officer of Cerberus Capital Management.President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev praised the global leadership of Cerberus Capital Management in investment management, welcoming the company’s interest in financing infrastructure projects under the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route (TITR) development. According to the President, the company’s strategy aligns closely with Kazakhstan’s priorities for diversifying the national economy. Our country has actively begun expanding the route’s throughput capacity, attracting investments in transport and logistics infrastructure.The Head of State also noted that the signing of the historic agreement between Azerbaijan and Armenia in Washington has positively impacted the growing importance of the Middle Corridor as a key trade route. Over the past five years, the volume of freight traffic along the TITR has increased sixfold.In addition, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev invited Cerberus to participate in Kazakhstan’s digital initiatives, highlighting the company’s significant experience in scaling technological platforms and digital ecosystems.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-washington/press/news/details/1074471?lang=kk

September 22, 2025, New York – The Head of State met with Yann LeCun, Vice President of Meta.President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev held talks with Yann LeCun, Vice President & Chief AI Scientist at Meta, exchanging views on the development and application of innovative technologies.The Head of State praised Yann LeCun’s pioneering achievements in the field of neural networks and acknowledged his significant contribution to the advancement of artificial intelligence.The President stressed that Kazakhstan regards comprehensive digitalization and the broad use of AI as key drivers of national development, while making considerable efforts to build its own AI ecosystem and a large language model for the Kazakh language (KazLLM).Kassym-Jomart Tokayev also welcomed the earlier agreement signed with Meta Platforms Inc. to launch a joint accelerator program for AI technologies in Kazakhstan and expressed readiness to further strengthen mutually beneficial cooperation with the global tech giant.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-washington/press/news/details/1074473?lang=kk

September 23, 2025, New York – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev met with U.S. Special Envoy for South and Central Asia Sergio Gor.The President congratulated Sergio Gor on his appointment as U.S. Special Envoy for South and Central Asia and U.S. Ambassador to India, noting that the Government of Kazakhstan will provide full support for his mission.Kassym-Jomart Tokayev expressed readiness to continue a results-oriented dialogue aimed at further strengthening the Kazakhstan–U.S. strategic partnership.Special attention during the talks was devoted to the development of trade and economic cooperation. The President emphasized that Kazakhstan is a key economic partner of the United States in Central Asia.They also exchanged views on pressing issues of the international and regional agenda.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-washington/press/news/details/1074474?lang=kk

September 23, 2025, New York – A number of agreements signed with U.S. company Wabtec.As part of President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev’s working visit to the United States, a signing ceremony was held in the presence of U.S. Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick with the American company Wabtec, amounting to approximately $4.2 billion. The agreements provide for the production of 300 advanced freight locomotives in Kazakhstan and their subsequent maintenance.Recognized as a global leader in transport technologies, Wabtec is one of the key partners in modernizing Kazakhstan’s railway industry.Since 2009, the Wabtec Kazakhstan locomotive assembly plant has been successfully operating in Astana. Over this period, the company has invested more than $230 million. Since its launch, the plant has produced more than 600 locomotives for the national railway company Kazakhstan Temir Zholy and for export. The localization level of production has reached 45%.In July 2024, Wabtec opened a technology and engineering center in Kazakhstan, which has become a hub for innovation and workforce training. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-washington/press/news/details/1074475?lang=kk