Starting April 13, 2026, the public service for issuing and renewing work permits for labor immigrants in Kazakhstan will no longer be available at Public Service Centers (CSCs). Applications can now be submitted exclusively online.The service for issuing and extending permits for labor immigrants has been fully digitized and is now available only through the eGov.kz portal. The update eliminates the need to visit Public Service Centers and simplifies the document application process.Foreign citizens can now apply online to obtain or renew a work permit for employment by individuals in private households within Kazakhstan. Users no longer need to manually upload certain documents. For example, medical certificates and insurance information are automatically retrieved from government databases. This helps reduce application processing time and minimizes the risk of errors.Decisions on issuing or renewing permits are made by local executive bodies of districts and cities of regional significance after coordination with territorial internal affairs authorities. Permits are issued for a period ranging from 1 to 12 months within the established quota for attracting labor immigrants.Additional information about the public service is available on the portal and social media pages of eGov.kz.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/abay-kurchatov/press/news/details/1220883?lang=kk

Riyadh, April 13, 2026 – Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Saudi Arabia Madiyar Menilbekov held negotiations with Raad Al-Saady, Vice-Chairman and Managing Director of Acwa company.During the conversation, particular attention was given to the implementation of joint investment projects in the energy sector.The Kazakh side emphasized its interest in attracting advanced technologies and international expertise of Acwa to support the development of sustainable energy and improve the energy efficiency of the country’s economy.In turn, the company’s leadership noted the high potential for bilateral interaction and expressed readiness to actively contribute to Kazakhstan’s sustainable energy development.Following the meeting, the parties agreed to continue the dialogue to explore new prospects of cooperation in the fields of energy and sustainable development.Acwa (until January 2026 – ACWA Power) is one of the largest energy companies in Saudi Arabia, founded in 2004. The company specializes in the construction and operation of power plants and desalination facilities, has extensive international experience, and focuses on the development of renewable energy. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-riyadh/press/news/details/1199935?lang=kk

TheDepartment of State Revenue for Kostanay region informs about the resumption of the operation of the Zhelkuar checkpoint that the Zhelkuar checkpoint, located on the State border of the Republic of Kazakhstan, has resumed its normal operation.The passage of persons, vehicles and goods is carried out in accordance with the requirements of the legislation.Participants in foreign economic activity are advised to take into account the reopening of the Zhelkuar checkpoint when planning routes for the transportation of goods.The Department urges to comply with the established norms and requirements when crossing the state border.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-kostanay/press/news/details/1199825?lang=kk

The Department of State Revenue for Kostanay region informs that in connection with the launch of the "Declaration of Goods" functionality in the KEDEN IP, it will start operating from 00:00 hours on April 1, 2026.In this regard, since April 10, 2026, the module "Registration of enforcement of duties on payment of customs duties, taxes, anti-dumping, special, countervailing duties" (hereinafter referred to as collateral) has been launched in the Keden IP regarding the submission of an application for registration of collateral for DT, ZT, DHT.Registration of software through the Astana-1 IP is terminated due to the launch of new functionality from 21:00 on April 10, 2026.The "Provision" module provides for the implementation of functionality in terms of centralized provision of public services, from the submission of an application to the registration of collateral and the automatic assignment of collateral statuses. The system displays notifications for the Department of Internal Affairs and DGD officials on the consideration of applications, registration of collateral, as well as refusal to register collateral.This functionality provides for integration with government agencies in terms of obtaining information about an insurance contract, a bank guarantee, and a pledge agreement regarding the encumbrance of property collateral.Taking into account the above, it is necessary to take into account the following:1. Applications submitted through the E-Otinish, Documentolog, and also on paper are not acceptable, with the exception of applications (to the full) for the provision of originals of the pledge agreement and the property assessment report.2. Automatic receipt of information on insurance contracts concluded for the purpose of ensuring the fulfillment of obligations to pay customs duties and taxes in accordance with Article 102 of the Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan "On Customs Regulation in the Republic of Kazakhstan" (hereinafter referred to as the Code) has been implemented through AIS "ESBD" (Automated Information System "Unified Insurance Database").3. The functionality for automatically obtaining information on a bank guarantee has been implemented to ensure the fulfillment of obligations to pay customs duties and taxes in accordance with Article 99 of the Code through the AIS "BDKI" (Automated information system "Database of credit histories").Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-kostanay/press/news/details/1199832?lang=kk

Chairman of the State Revenue Committee of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Zhandos Duisembiev, held an open meeting with the population of Kostanay region on April 7, 2026 in Kostanay as part of the implementation of the "Hearing State" concept.During the meeting, in his report, the Chairman outlined the main directions in the work of the State Revenue Committee, in terms of changes in tax and customs legislation, the advantages of new information systems, the transition to public service and support for honest business, and shared his upcoming work plans for 2026.The meeting was held in the format of an open dialogue, where questions and suggestions were voiced on improving tax and customs administration and improving cooperation with state revenue authorities.At the end of his speech, Zhandos Duisembiev answered all the questions of interest to the participants of the meeting, and also held a personal reception for citizens.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-kostanay/press/news/details/1199839?lang=kk

A new VAT declaration form (Form 300.00) for the fourth quarter of 2025 has been approvedAmendments have been made to the Order of the Minister of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated January 20, 2020 No. 39, providing for the approval of a new VAT declaration form (form 300.00) and updated Rules for its preparation.The previously valid form applies to reporting for the period from January 1, 2023 to October 1, 2025. The new form applies to reporting for the period from October 1 to December 31, 2025.Main changesthe order of filling in line 300.00.032 has been updated, taking into account the norms of the new Tax Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan;The number of VAT refund options has been reduced (from 5 to 3);The refund mechanism has been simplified, without dividing by taxpayer categories.;A unified approach has been implemented depending on the refund method.;expanded cases when the line is not filled in.;New types of declarations have been introduced: "initial" and "liquidation".The changes are aimed at simplifying the procedure for refunding excess VAT and bringing tax reporting in line with the new Tax Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan.The Order of the Minister of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated March 26, 2026 No. 203 applies to legal relations from January 1, 2026, in terms of reporting for the fourth quarter of 2025.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-kostanay/press/news/details/1199844?lang=kk

On the placement of customs registersDear participants of foreign economic activity!The Department of State Revenue of Kostanay region informs that due to the closure of the portal https://kgd.gov.kz The publication of customs registers is carried out on the "Unified Platform of Internet resources of State Bodies" (EPIR GO) in the section Activities-Industry documents-Customs administration-Registers.Link to this website https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd/documents/details/282421 ?lang=ru.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-kostanay/press/news/details/1199849?lang=kk

The new Tax Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan provides mechanisms to help businesses and citizens cope with temporary financial hardships without freezing their accounts. Let’s break down how it works.What is the difference?🔹 Deferral (Postponement) — shifting the payment deadline for the entire amount to a later date (up to 6 months).🔹 Installment Plan — distributing the debt into equal parts to be paid over a period (up to 36 months).When can you apply for this?The grounds for changing deadlines are clearly defined by law:✅ Force Majeure: damage from natural disasters, emergencies, or military actions.✅ Seasonal Nature: if your income depends on the time of year.✅ Additional Reporting: if you have self-assessed additional taxes.✅ Audits: if you agree with the amounts assessed by the tax office following an audit (provided you have been registered for more than 5 years).✅ Individual Hardship: if an individual (non-IE) cannot afford to pay the tax all at once.Important Conditions and Restrictions:🚫 What cannot be deferred: taxes withheld at the source (e.g., income tax for employees), VAT and excises on imports from EAEU countries, and payments to the National Fund.💰 Penalties: changing the deadline does not exempt you from late payment penalties, except in specific cases (e.g., for producers of their own goods).🛡️ Guarantees: to obtain an installment plan (except for horizontal monitoring participants), a property pledge or a bank guarantee is required.What cannot be used as collateral?The tax authorities will not accept the following as security:❌ The sole residence of an individual or an IE.❌ Vital infrastructure objects (electricity, heat).❌ Perishable goods and food products.❌ Property that is already under arrest or encumbered by third parties.Specifically for Courts: There is a separate deferral for the payment of state fees in courts for up to one year if your financial situation prevents you from paying it when filing a lawsuit (e.g., due to illness, lack of salary, or unemployed status).Remember: if you violate the payment schedule by more than 5 working days, the deferral decision will be cancelled prematurely, and the tax authorities will initiate forced collection measures.Plan your taxes in advance and use the legal support tools available to you!  Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-zhetysu/press/news/details/1199749?lang=kk

On April 12 of this year, the election of the akim of the Zaporizhia rural district took place. The voter turnout was 72.08% (1,038 out of 1,440).According to the results of the voting, Akylbek Aituganovich Aldazharov was elected akim of the rural district.By the decision of the TEC dated April 13 of this year, Aldazharov Akylbek Aituganovich was registered as the akim of the Zaporizhia rural district of the Zhaksyn district.Akylbek Aituganovich, born in 1984 in the village of Tersakan, higher education: in 2017 he graduated from the Central Kazakhstan Academy with a degree in jurisprudence.He started his career in 2006 as a junior employee of the special group of the Zhaksyn district Department of Internal Affairs of the Department of Internal Affairs of the Akmola region.From November 2012 to September 2017, he held the position of inspector for combat, service and professional training of the personnel work group of the Zhaksyn District Department of Internal Affairs of the Akmola region.In the period from September 2017 to August 2025, he held the position of Deputy head of the police department of the Zhaksyn district of the Police Department of the Akmola region of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan, overseeing personnel policy issues.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/aqmola-zhaksy/press/news/details/1199765?lang=kk

The Ethics Commissioner receives state servants and other citizens on matters within his/her functions, in the event of their appeals or at least once a month according to the schedule posted in places accessible for public viewing.If necessary, a conversation with a citizen or a state servant may be conducted by telephone or using other means of communication that ensure proper transmission of information.In the manner established by legislation, information about the Ethics Commissioner, including surname, initials, photograph, office number, and telephone numbers, shall be posted on the internet resource of the state body and in places accessible for public viewing in the building of the state body. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-mangistau/press/news/details/1199660?lang=kk

The State Revenue Department of EKR, in its commitment to the uniform applying Tax Code provisions, provides the following information.Starting January 1, 2026, the Budget Code has been amended as part of a phased strategy to enhance the financial independence of local governments. The amendments mandate the transfer of mineral extraction tax revenues, derived from common minerals, groundwater, and therapeutic mud (hereinafter – MET from common minerals, groundwater, and mud), directly to the 3rd (district, city of regional significance) and 4th (city of regional significance, village, village, rural district) levels of the budget system.In accordance with Order No. 152 of the Minister of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan, dated April 4, 2025, "On the approval of the distribution table for budget revenues," a new allocation structure has been established. Effective January 1, 2026, revenues from MET from common minerals, groundwater, and mud must be credited to BCC 105310.Furthermore, according to the Articles 788 and 789 of the Tax Code dated July 18, 2025 (hereinafter – the Tax Code), taxpayers must pay the calculated tax amount to the budget at the taxpayer’s registered location no later than the 25th day of the second month following the tax period and submit the tax declaration to the tax authority at the taxpayer's registered location no later than the 15th day of the second month following the tax period.In accordance with subparagraph 4) of Article 11 of the Tax Code, the "location" of a resident legal entity, its structural subdivision, or the structural subdivision of a non-resident legal entity is the address of its permanent governing body, recorded in the National Register of Business Identification Numbers during registration in the Republic of Kazakhstan.To resolve potential regulatory contradictions, this issue was deliberated by the Project Office for the Implementation of the New Tax Code on March 3, 2026, where a decision was reached to introduce retrospective amendments to the Tax Code stipulating that MET from common minerals, groundwater, and mud must be paid based on the location of the taxable object.Considering the above, before making appropriate amendments and additions to the Tax Code, it is necessary to follow the following:1) declaration on MET from common minerals, groundwater, and mud for the 4th quarter of 2025 is submitted by the subsurface user to the tax authority at the location of the legal entity (with payment to BCC 105306);2) declaration on MET from common minerals, groundwater, and mud за tax periods of 2026 is submitted by the subsurface user to the tax authority at the location of taxation object (with payment to BCC 105310). Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-vko/press/news/details/1199662?lang=kk

As part of the implementation of the national environmental program “Taza Kazakhstan,” as well as the spring two-month sanitation campaign, employees of the akimat and government institutions took part in a citywide cleanup day.On April 11, 2026, sanitation, landscaping, and greening works were carried out across the city.Efforts to improve sanitary conditions and enhance the urban environment are ongoing.#TazaKazakhstan #CleanCitySource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanai-kalasy-akimat/press/news/details/1199614?lang=kk

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   Volleyballcompetitions were heldamongcivilservantsinKokshetauaspart of the OtanregionalSports Contest.Following the exciting games, representatives of the Akmola Region Department of State Revenue claimed a convincing victory, with the regional akimat team coming in second and the Arshaly District team coming in third.The winners and runners-up were awarded medals and certificates from the Department of Physical Culture and Sports.As noted by Kairat Issimbayev, Head of the Customs Control Department and captain of the winning team, holding such events further promotes a responsible approach to a healthy lifestyle.Congratulations to the winners!Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-akmola/press/news/details/1199582?lang=kk

Starting April 1, 2026, banks will begin transmitting information about mobile transfers by individuals to the tax authorities.This measure is aimed at ensuring the transparency of financial transactions and identifying unregistered entrepreneurial activity.Which transfers are subject to monitoring?Not all transfers will be checked — only those that simultaneously meet the following conditions:Receipt of funds from 100 or more different individuals;Regular receipt of transfers over 3 consecutive months;The total amount exceeds 1,020,000 tenge.Verification is carried out only if all of the above conditions are met.Important to knowThese changes do not mean automatic blocking of accounts.The verification procedure is carried out in stages:Cameral control (remote analysis) is conducted;The taxpayer is sent an official notification;Within 30 working days, the individual has the opportunity to: — Provide explanations; — Confirm the source of the funds; — If necessary, correct any identified violations.If the transfers are of a personal natureIf the funds were received:As assistance from relatives;For medical treatment;As repayment of a debt;As a gift or for personal needs,this can be confirmed with appropriate documents or explanations.Such transfers are not subject to taxation.The main purpose of the controlThe primary task is to identify hidden (unregistered) entrepreneurial activity.For example:Systematic sale of goods;Provision of services without registering as an individual entrepreneur (IP);Regular receipt of income without paying taxes.What is important for citizensTransfers between individuals for personal purposes are legal and not subject to tax;The control is not directed at all citizens, but at individuals engaged in hidden business;If you are not involved in entrepreneurial activity, there is no reason to worry.ConclusionMonitoring of mobile transfers is a tool for bringing illegal entrepreneurial activity out of the shadows, and not total control over all financial transactions of citizens.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-mangistau/press/news/details/1199589?lang=kk

The Prosecutor's Office of the East Kazakhstan region is constantly working to protect the rights of minor children and ensure the enforcement of judicial acts on the recovery of alimony.Real coercive measures are being taken against debtors, including restrictions on travel outside the Republic of Kazakhstan, putting them on the wanted list, as well as bringing them to responsibility established by law.Since the beginning of this year, 29 debtors have been brought to administrative responsibility, 8 to criminal responsibility.At the same time, the activities of bailiffs are being checked.Thus, in the course of supervisory activities, violations were identified in one of the enforcement proceedings on the recovery of alimony in favor of three minor children. It was established that the debt was not reflected by the bailiff for a long time, which led to a distortion of information about the debt.In addition, the funds recovered in 2024 in the amount of 300 thousand tenge were not transferred to the recoverers for a long time and were sent only after the intervention of the prosecutor's office.The regional prosecutor's office issued a decision on the initiation of disciplinary proceedings on this fact. The bailiff was excluded from membership of the Republican Chamber of Private Bailiffs of the Republic of Kazakhstan.As a result of the measures taken, alimony arrears in the amount of more than 80 million tenge were repaid in favor of 328 children.The regional Prosecutor's Office reminds that the parents are responsible for the maintenance of children. Failure to pay alimony entails administrative and criminal liability.Work on the protection of children's rights continues and is under constant monitoring.  Prosecutor's Office of the East Kazakhstan regionSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/prokuratura-vko/press/news/details/1199570?lang=kk

Amsterdam, 12 April 2026 – A concert by the Kazakh Quartet named after Gaziza Zhubanova, featuring distinguished pianist Ludmila Berlinskaya, was held at one of Europe’s most prestigious concert venues – the Concertgebouw.The concert programme included works of world classical music and Kazakh musical heritage, featuring compositions by Robert Schumann, Gaziza Zhubanova and Dmitri Shostakovich. The performance became a vivid example of the synthesis of European and Kazakh musical traditions.The Kazakh Quartet named after Gaziza Zhubanova, one of Kazakhstan’s leading chamber ensembles, is celebrating its 30th anniversary this season and активно promotes national musical art on the international stage. The ensemble performs at the world’s most renowned venues, including Carnegie Hall in New York, and collaborates with leading international musicians.Pianist Ludmila Berlinskaya, an internationally acclaimed performer, is well known for her appearances at major concert halls across Europe, North America and Asia, as well as for her collaborations with prominent contemporary musicians.The event was organized with the support of the Embassy of the Republic of Kazakhstan in the Kingdom of the Netherlands and was aimed at promoting Kazakh culture and strengthening cultural and humanitarian ties between Kazakhstan and the Netherlands.The concert attracted significant interest from members of the diplomatic corps, representatives of cultural and business circles, as well as the general public, confirming the growing international interest in Kazakh art.Following the concert, an informal gathering took place between the guests and the artists.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-hague/press/news/details/1199548?lang=kk

At the expense of the road maintenance service in Atameken rural district, lanes are being updated and Road drawings are being carried out.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mangystau-munaily-atameken/press/news/details/1199467?lang=kk

The Akim of the Atameken rural district, Abylaykhan Sandybaevich Akhmedov, held a field meeting with the residents of Samal Street in the Bolashak residential area.During the meeting, the residents' suggestions were heard, and current issues were discussed. Appropriate explanatory work was carried out on the raised issues, and specific instructions were given to the responsible specialists.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mangystau-munaily-atameken/press/news/details/1199447?lang=kk

For the first time in the Kostanay region, an intellectual quiz "IT brAInstorm" was organized, aimed at popularizing information technology and artificial intelligence among schoolchildren.The event became an important part of the systematic work to develop digital skills among youth and increase interest in modern IT professions.Teams from 7 comprehensive schools in the city of Kostanay took part in the quiz. Participants competed in several stages, testing their knowledge in the field of information technology and artificial intelligence, solving logical problems, and also demonstrating skills in quick thinking and teamwork.The "IT brAInstorm" format differed from traditional quizzes in that it allowed participants not only to test their knowledge but also to develop analytical thinking, creativity, and the ability to work effectively in a team. During the quiz, schoolchildren learned about modern technological trends and expanded their understanding of the opportunities in the IT sphere.Before the quiz began, a tour was organized for the participants at the Qostanai Hub. During the tour, the schoolchildren familiarized themselves with the center's infrastructure and received detailed information about educational programs, startup projects, and opportunities for technological development. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanay/press/news/details/1199434?lang=kk