Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almobl-zkh/press/news/details/1043607?lang=kk

Warsaw, July 29, 2025 – Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the Republic of Poland Nurlan Zhalgasbayev met with the Chairman of the Conference of Polish Bishops, Archbishop Tadeusz Wojda. During the meeting, the parties discussed the current international situation as well as specific aspects of bilateral relations of mutual interest.The parties noted that over the past decades, Kazakhstan and Poland have accumulated significant experience in fruitful bilateral cooperation across all areas and have established constructive engagement within the framework of international organizations.The Ambassador of Kazakhstan emphasized that a distinctive feature of Kazakhstan’s model of democracy is its focus on maintaining interfaith and interethnic harmony. In particular, all necessary conditions have been created in the country for the functioning of the Catholic Church, which consistently contributes to the strengthening of global interreligious dialogue and the development of spiritual diplomacy. It was also noted that the Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions, preparations for which are currently underway in Kazakhstan, plays an important role in addressing contemporary global challenges.For his part, Archbishop Wojda highlighted that the Polish diaspora in Kazakhstan, which received a significant impetus for the revival of national identity and culture following our country’s independence, serves as a bridge between the peoples and contributes to the strengthening of bilateral ties.The parties expressed confidence that the Kazakh-Polish partnership will continue to strengthen in the interests of the friendly peoples through comprehensive cooperation in all areas.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-warsaw/press/news/details/1043595?lang=kk

Al-Kuwait, July 30, 2025 – Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the State of Kuwait Yerzhan Yelekeyev held a meeting with Chairman of Sky Aviation Services Group Ahmed Behbehani.During the meeting, the parties discussed the current state and prospects of bilateral cooperation in the economic and investment spheres.During the conversation, the Ambassador of Kazakhstan provided information about the dynamic development of Kazakhstan's economy, noting that the country is one of the leading and fastest-growing economies in the region. The Kazakh diplomat emphasized that the country's gross domestic product growth in 2024 to almost 300 billion US confirms the sustained rise of our country's economy.During the meeting, particular attention was paid to issues of cooperation between the business communities of the two countries and the potential for implementing joint investment projects in priority sectors of the economy. The parties expressed interest in further developing their partnership and agreed to maintain dialogue on issues of mutual interest.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-kuveyt/press/news/details/1043575?lang=kk

UAPF JSC (hereinafter referred to as UAPF) presents a report on the management of pension assets by the National Bank of the Republic of Kazakhstan (hereinafter referred to as NBRK) and investment portfolio managers (hereinafter referred to as IPM) on the UAPF.kz website in the section "Indicators - Investment activities". The total volume of pension assets as of July 1, 2025 under the management of the NBRK and IPM amounted to KZT24,001.78 billion. As of this date, the pension assets of the UAPF, under the trust management of the NBRK, formed through compulsory pension contributions (hereinafter referred to as CPC), compulsory occupational pension contributions (hereinafter referred to as COPC), voluntary pension contributions (hereinafter referred to as VPC), amounted to about KZT23,474.82 billion[1]. The volume of pension assets formed by mandatory employer pension contributions (hereinafter referred to as ECPC), which are in the trust management of the NBRK, is KZT462.20 billion.Pension assets under IPM management amounted to more than KZT64.76 billion. Investment portfolio of pension assets managed by the National Bank of the Republic of Kazakhstan The National Bank, as a trustee of the pension assets of the UAPF, pursues a balanced investment policy: invests in various types of financial instruments by currencies, countries, sectors and issuers.The main areas of investment of pension assets formed through CPC, COPC, VPC, as of July 1, 2025 are as follows: government securities of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan - 43.71%, bonds of quasi-public companies - 9.02%, bonds of second-tier banks of the Republic of Kazakhstan - 3.18%, deposits of the National Bank of the Republic of Kazakhstan - 1.29%, shares and depositary receipts of issuers of the Republic of Kazakhstan - 1.73%, IFOs - 1.20%. The investment portfolio by currencies in which the financial instruments acquired through CPC, COPC, VPC are denominated as of July 1, 2025 looks like this: investments in national currency - 58.33%, in US dollars - 41.66% of the pension asset portfolio.Despite short-term fluctuations in profitability, over the past 12 months from July 2024 to June 2025, the accrued investment income amounted to about 2.53 trillion tenge, the yield for this period was 12.22% with inflation at 11.80%. The investment directions of ECPC as of July 1, 2025 are as follows: government securities of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan - 97.04%, deposits of the National Bank of the Republic of Kazakhstan - 2.62%, cash in investment accounts - 0.34%.The investment portfolio due to ECPC includes only financial instruments denominated in the national currency.As of July 1, 2025, the yield of ECPC over the past 12 months was 12.15%.Let us remind you that pension savings are long-term investments. Therefore, it is advisable to analyze the amount of investment income for a period of at least one year. In certain periods, a decrease in yield may be observed due to the volatility of foreign exchange rates, changes in the market value of financial instruments, as well as the impact of inflation. Diversification of the investment portfolio, when the income on some instruments covers temporary losses on others, ensures the safety and stable profitability of pension savings in the long term. Thus, investment income in dynamics over the past 3 years shows stable growth, the return on pension assets exceeds the inflation rate.A detailed structure of the investment portfolio of financial instruments managed by the NBRK with an indication of issuers and an overview of investment activities are posted on the official website of the UAPF. Also on the website UAPF.kz there is information on the structure of the portfolio for pension assets formed at the expense of ECPC.Investment portfolio managers The total volume of pension assets under IPM management is over KZT64.76 billion.As of 01.07.2025, pension assets under trust management of Jusan Invest JSC amounted to KZT12.24 billion.The company's main investments: Exchange Traded Funds (ETF) units - 22.35%, bonds of second-tier banks of the Republic of Kazakhstan - 17.58%, government securities of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan - 16.29%, Repo - 13.98%, corporate bonds of foreign issuers - 7.42%, IFOs - 6.27%, corporate bonds of issuers of the Republic of Kazakhstan - 5.25%, government securities of foreign states - 4.57%. It should be noted that 66.16% of the portfolio is presented in tenge, 32.42% - in US dollars, 1.42% - in other currencies.As of July 1, 2025, the return on pension assets of the UAPF over the past 12 months, distributed to the accounts of contributors (beneficiaries), amounted to 13.07%.A detailed structure of the investment portfolio of financial instruments managed by Jusan Invest JSC, indicating the issuers, is presented on the UAPF website. As of July 1, 2025, pension assets under the trust management of Halyk Global Markets JSC amounted to KZT5.84 billion.The main investments in the portfolio structure are as follows: "reverse repo" (up to 90 calendar days) - 37.08%, corporate bonds of foreign issuers - 12.43%, government securities of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan - 11.94%, bonds of second-tier banks of the Republic of Kazakhstan - 10.28%, equity instruments of foreign issuers (ETF units) - 7.62%, corporate bonds of organizations of the Republic of Kazakhstan - 5.85%, bonds of quasi-public organizations of the Republic of Kazakhstan - 8.23% 5.52%, securities with the status of government, issued by the central governments of foreign states - 4.04%, shares and depositary receipts issued by organizations of the Republic of Kazakhstan - 2.44%. Investments in national currency amounted to 74.82% of the portfolio, in US dollars - 25.18%.As of July 1, 2025, the return on pension assets of the UAPF over the past 12 months, distributed to the accounts of contributors (beneficiaries), amounted to 13.08%.A detailed structure of the investment portfolio of financial instruments managed by Halyk Global Markets JSC, indicating the issuers, is presented on the UAPF website. As of 01.07.2025, the pension assets of the UAPF, under the trust management of BCC Invest JSC, amounted to KZT6.77 billion.Main investment areas: bonds of the second-tier banks of the Republic of Kazakhstan - 23.67%, bonds of quasi-public organizations of the Republic of Kazakhstan - 16.80%, corporate bonds of issuers-residents of the Republic of Kazakhstan - 16.25%, government securities of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan - 14.43%, corporate bonds of foreign issuers - 12.73%, repo - 9.71%.Investments in national currency amounted to 75.13% of the portfolio, in US dollars - 24.87%.As of July 1, 2025, the return on pension assets of the UAPF over the past 12 months, distributed to the accounts of contributors (beneficiaries), amounted to 12.22%.A detailed structure of the investment portfolio of financial instruments managed by BCC Invest JSC, indicating the issuers, is presented on the UAPF website. As of 01.07.2025, the pension assets of the UAPF, under the trust management of Centras Securities JSC, amounted to KZT2.50 billion.19.62% were invested in government securities of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan, corporate bonds of issuers of the Republic of Kazakhstan - 26.33%, bonds of quasi-public organizations of the Republic of Kazakhstan - 14.00%, bonds of second-tier banks of the Republic of Kazakhstan - 13.38%, US government bonds - 6.22%, repo - 2.36%, shares and depositary receipts of issuers-residents of the Republic of Kazakhstan - 4.10%.Investments in national currency amounted to 67.57% 72.41% of the portfolio, in US dollars - 32.43% 27.59%.As of July 1, 2025, the return on pension assets of the UAPF over the past 12 months, distributed to the accounts of contributors (beneficiaries), amounted to 15.60%.A detailed structure of the investment portfolio of financial instruments managed by Centras Securities JSC with an indication of issuers is presented on the UAPF website. As of 01.07.2025, pension assets under trust management of Halyk Finance SO of Halyk Bank of Kazakhstan JSC amounted to KZT37.41 billion.The main investments in the portfolio structure are as follows: Government securities of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan - 24.38%, corporate bonds of issuers of the Republic of Kazakhstan - 5.83% 5.80%, corporate bonds of foreign issuers - 9.87%, bonds of second-tier banks of the Republic of Kazakhstan - 11.06%, units of Exchange Traded Funds (ETF) - 7.71%, shares and depositary receipts of foreign issuers - 2.89%, government securities of foreign states - 7.90%, bonds of quasi-public organizations of the Republic of Kazakhstan - 3.55%.58.02% of the portfolio is invested in instruments in national currency, 41.98% in US dollars.As of July 1, 2025, the return on pension assets of the UAPF over the past 12 months, distributed to the accounts of contributors (beneficiaries), amounted to 13.67%.A detailed structure of the investment portfolio of financial instruments managed by Halyk Finance SO of Halyk Bank of Kazakhstan JSC with issuers is presented on the UAPF website. We remind you that from July 1, 2023, contributors can transfer no more than 50% of pension savings to trust management through compulsory pension contributions (CPC) and compulsory occupational pension contributions (COPC) without taking into account the minimum sufficiency threshold by investment portfolio managers (IPM), choosing such a company themselves. Contributors who have voluntary pension savings can transfer them to IPM in the amount of 100%.  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) [1] less money in pension contribution and benefit payment accountsSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanai-mendykarin-audany-akimat/press/news/details/1043554?lang=kk

From January 1, 2026, pension benefits from UAPF will be exempt from IITOn July 18, 2025, the head of state signed a new Tax Code, which provides for the exemption from January 1, 2026 of income in the form of pension payments, lump sum pension benefit payments for housing/treatment (LSPBP) from UAPF from individual income tax (IIT), with the exception of pension benefits from UAPF made to non-residents of the Republic of Kazakhstan .How is it now?According to the current Tax Code, pension payments, LSPBP from UAPF are considered income subject to IIT at a rate of 10% at source. That is, pension contributions are transferred to individual pension savings accounts before taxation. IIT is withheld upon payments. IIT is withheld collectively for all types of pension benefits formed from compulsory pension contributions (CPC), compulsory occupational pension contributions (COPC), voluntary pension contributions (VPC). In this case, the amounts of adjustments and tax deductions are taken into account.When using lump-sum pension benefit payments for housing/medical treatment, IIT is also withheld. In this case, there are two ways to withhold it at the beneficiary's choice: immediately upon receipt of LSPBP or with a delay until retirement.Until January 1, 2026, the calculation, withholding and payment of IIT from pension payments and LSPBP from UAPF will be carried out in the current mode.What will happen from January 1, 2026?IIT will not be withheld from all types of pension benefits, except in cases where the beneficiary is a non-resident of the Republic of Kazakhstan, and will not be withheld from the LSPBP.The changes also include the cancellation of accrued obligations to pay IIT from the LSPBP for housing/medical treatment deferred until retirement from January 1, 2026, but do not imply a refund of taxes previously paid to the budget.What else will change?The changes include the abolition of tax deductions on voluntary pension contributions made in one's own favor, from January 1, 2026, applied in the amounts established by the Tax Code to income subject to taxation at the source of payment.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.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/vko-samar-bastaushy/press/news/details/1044550?lang=kk

2025 is the Year of Working Professions, and in this important year, we would like to highlight the profession of Ironworker. He is a true craftsman who leaves his mark in every field of industry, laying the foundation for the future. A blacksmith is a person who works in this profession and has mastered many complex technologies such as processing iron and metal, cutting, bending, and welding. The products and devices created by people in this profession have become an integral part of our daily lives. The quality, reliability, and uptime of machinery and equipment in manufacturing plants depend on the skills of these professionals. They put their heart and soul into every piece of steel, iron, and aluminum, creating beautiful structures and devices. Being a blacksmith is a hands-on job. If you like working with your hands and appreciate precision, this profession is for you! #YearofWorkerProfessions #2025 #Ironworker #SacredManualLabor #HandsoftheMaster

The law proposes 3 types of procedures, depending on the type of debt and the amount owed (out-of-court bankruptcy, judicial bankruptcy and the procedure for restoring solvency).The most popular, as practice shows, is the out-of-court bankruptcy procedure. It can be applied to debts owed to banks, microfinance organizations, and collection agencies.Citizens have the opportunity to submit applications to PSC through the e-government portal (eGov.kz .), as well as through the mobile applications e-Salyq Azamat and eGov Mobile.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-shymkent/press/news/details/1043440?lang=kk

Islamabad, July 30, 2025 – the Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Pakistan H.E. Mr. Yerzhan Kistafin held a meeting with the capital's businessmen of Pakistan, representing the fields of construction, real estate, information technology, tourism, education, printing, security services and light industry. The delegation was headed by Mr. Rashid Humayun, Chairman of the Center for International Business & Expo Organization.During the meeting, the parties discussed in detail promising areas of cooperation and exchanged views on strengthening direct ties between entrepreneurs of the two countries.The Ambassador H.E. Mr. Yerzhan Kistafin informed the participants about the business events that had taken place and those planned, as well as about ongoing efforts to create sustainable business platforms to enhance the Kazakhstan-Pakistan business dialogue.For their part, the Pakistani entrepreneurs expressed interest in exploring and working out promising areas of cooperation in order to implement mutually beneficial projects.As a result of the meeting, the parties agreed to hold a separate event in the near future with the participation of the business community on the platform of the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce & Industry for a broader presentation of investment and trade opportunities of Kazakhstan.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-islamabad/press/news/details/1043403?lang=kk

Deputy Head of the State Revenue Department for Shymkent - Ethics Commissioner E. Uzbekov, within the framework of the approved work plan, on July 24, 2025, held a meeting with newly hired specialists of the Department, where issues of combating corruption and compliance with anti-corruption restrictions and compliance with official ethics were discussed.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-shymkent/press/news/details/1043422?lang=kk

By order of the Head of the Department of Justice of the North Kazakhstan Region No. 313-P dated July 9, 2025, Deputy Head of the Department of Justice of the North Kazakhstan Region Kairat Asanovich Pilalov was appointed Ethics Commissioner.The Ethics Commissioner conducts daily reception of citizens from 08.00 to 17.30, lunch break from 12.00 to 13.30, at the address: Petropavlovsk, Konstitutsii Kazakhstana St. 72, office 416, contact number 33-39-88.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/adilet-sko/press/news/details/1043381?lang=kk

Пешавар, 29 июля 2025 года – Посол Казахстана в Пакистане Ержан Кистафин по приглашению Губернатора провинции Хайбер-Пахтунхва г-на Фейсал Карим Кунди принял участие в качестве почетного гостя на 1-ой Конференции торгово-промышленных палат провинции Хайбер-Пахтунхва.В ходе мероприятия Посол Е.Кистафин выступил с приветсвенной речью, в которой осветил актуальные вопросы казахстанско-пакистанской повестки, а также проинформировал о реализованных и планируемых двусторонних инициативах. Особое внимание было уделено важности установления прямых контактов между деловыми кругами обеих стран, которое является ключевым фактором укрепления торгово-экономического и инвестиционного сотрудничества.Кроме того Посол отметил необходимость развития межрегионального формата сотрудничества, в том числе в контексте Казахстанско-пакистанского взаимодействия. Особо подчеркнул важность развития транспортно-логистических коридоров и проинформировал о работе проводимой Казахстаном в этом направлении.В конце своего выступления Посол пригласил делегацию Хайбер-Пахтунхва посетить с визитом Казахстан.В рамках мероприятия также состоялись отдельные встречи с представителями деловых кругов, в ходе которых были представлены инвестиционные и экспортные возможности Казахстана.Кроме того, Посол провел отдельную двустороннюю встречу с Губернатором провинции г-ном Фейсал Карим Кунди, в ходе которой были обсуждены перспективы развития сотрудничества. Учитывая, что провинция Хайбер-Пахтунхва является «входными воротами» для стран Центральной Азии, включая Казахстан, Губернатор выразил глубокую заинтересованность в налаживании и укреплении всестороннего сотрудничества с Казахстаном.Далее, Посол посетил реабилитационный центр «Akbar Kare Institute», специализирующийся на помощи детям с церебральным параличом, спинальной дисплазией, мышечной дистрофией и другими нейро-развивающими нарушениями.Во время визита Посол ознакомился с деятельностью Центра, обсудил перспективы развития сотрудничества между центрами реабилитации, поддержки детей с различными недугами Казахстана и Пакистана с целью обмена информацией, изучения опыта и реализации совместных инициатив.Основанный в 2005 году, центр AKI предоставляет бесплатную, комплексную поддержку детям с особыми потребностями. Особое внимание уделяется модели семейно-ориентированной помощи, вовлекающей родителей в процесс реабилитации.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-islamabad/press/news/details/1043387?lang=kk

During the meeting, citizens were informed about receiving full legal advice on issues of interest using an artificial intelligence agent designed to provide legal advice to citizens. At the end of the meeting, a personal reception of citizens was held. During the personal reception, citizens received comprehensive answers to questions regarding the activities of justice authorities.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/adilet-sko/press/news/details/1043397?lang=kk

On July 22, 2025, the East Kazakhstan branch of the RSE on the REM “National Center for the Quality of Road Assets” conducted a field inspection of the quality of road construction works at the address: Astana Street, Altay city, Altay district, East Kazakhstan Region. The inspection was carried out in response to a parliamentary inquiry.During the inspection of the medium repair site, defects requiring elimination were identified. The contracting organization was instructed to address all remarks within no more than 7 working days.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/altay-maslihat/press/news/details/1043362?lang=kk

📌Work being carried out to increase and bring out of the shadows the revenues of business entities 📌The state revenue bodies of the Zhambyl region are carrying out comprehensive work in order to bring out of the shadows the revenues of small and medium-sized business entities. So, since the beginning of this year, in order to determine the actual incomes of business entities engaged in catering and recreation activities (restaurants, cafes, fitness clubs) The structural divisions of the DGD in the Zhambyl region conducted 6 chronometer surveys, where, based on the results of surveys for 5 business entities, additional declarations were submitted with an increase in income in the amount of 171.1 million tenge, and an increase in the number of employees was increased by 30 people. Additional budget revenues amounted to 4.6 million tenge. In addition, based on the results of the hearings and conversations conducted in accordance with the APPC regulations, 14 business entities have increased their revenues by 734.5 million tenge, with the payment of taxes amounting to 17 million tenge. 💠Furthermore, the activities of 52 bloggers are being administered, and as a result of the work carried out by 34 bloggers, additional revenues of 47.1 million tenge have been generated for the budget. ‼️‼️‼️The regional state revenue authorities are closely monitoring this work, which is carried out on an ongoing basis and will continue in the future.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-zhambyl/press/news/details/1043330?lang=kk

Large-scale information work against human trafficking is underway in Shymkent The Organized Crime Control Department of the Shymkent City Police Department, in collaboration with the city administration, is conducting comprehensive measures aimed at preventing human trafficking. As part of this initiative, information materials prepared by non-governmental organizations were placed in the city's airport, train station, bus stations, and other public places with high concentrations of people. The goal is to raise public awareness of the dangers of human trafficking and prevent the crime. Police officers and representatives of the akimat distributed information leaflets to citizens and conducted explanatory work. A specially prepared memorandum included tips on how to avoid becoming a victim of human trafficking and hotlines.

As part of the implementation of the instructions of the akim of Kostanay region, improvement work is being carried out in the city on a daily basis.In accordance with the Rules for the improvement of settlements in the region, adjacent territories are put in order with a clear delimitation of the areas of responsibility of business and organizations.Such systematic work helps to maintain cleanliness, improve the appearance of the city and form a culture of respect for the environment.# TazaKazakhstanSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanai-rudnyi-kalasy-akimat/press/news/details/1043299?lang=kk

The issue of joint implementation of a large-scale investment project - beet sugar cluster "Turan qanty" was discussed.The project is aimed at creating the largest sugar production in Central Asia with a full production cycle - from growing raw materials to deep processing.At the end of the meeting, we considered possible sites for the placement of new production, taking into account logistics, infrastructure and the needs of potential investors.The implementation of such initiatives is in line with the instructions of the Head of State to strengthen food security, expand the production base of the agro-industrial complex and actively attract investment in the processing industry.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanai-rudnyi-kalasy-akimat/press/news/details/1043304?lang=kk

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PRESS RELEASE The system of special tax regimes has been simplified The reform aimed at reducing the administrative burden and increasing the transparency of taxation of small businesses has been completed," the Department of State Revenue for Kostanay region reported. Starting from January 1, 2026, instead of the seven previously existing options, three universal special tax regimes will remain: 1. Self-employment insurance for the self-employed 2. SNR based on a simplified declaration 3. Social Security Fund for peasant and farm enterprises (KFH) 1. Self-employment insurance for the self-employed • Who can apply: an individual without sole proprietorship status and without employees. • Income: up to 300 MCI per month (≈ 1.3 million tenge / 15 million tenge per year). • Tax burden: 4% of income (social security payments), no personal income tax. • Reporting: there is no declaration — the calculation is generated automatically by receipts in the e-Salyq Business mobile application. 2. SNR based on a simplified declaration • Income: up to 600,000 MCI per year (≈ 2.5 billion tenge). • Employees: there are no number restrictions. • IPN rate: 4% with the possibility of its increase/decrease by 50% by maslikhats. • Reporting: Form 910.00 twice a year. • Benefits: o the right to reduce the tax burden on the amount of the wage fund for income > 24,000 MCI; o accounting is not required if revenue is <135,000 MCI. • VAT: not applicable. • Restrictions: a list of prohibited activities has been established. 3. SNR for farms • Type of activity: agriculture (own or leased land is required). • Tax: 0.5% of the turnover, paid as a personal income tax (the tax has been abolished). • Exemption from VAT, social tax, taxes on property and transport used in agricultural work. • Reporting: declaration 200.00 once a year. Expected effect • -25% reduction in the number of reporting forms for small businesses. • About 40 thousand entrepreneurs will automatically switch to a more convenient mode without visiting the tax authority. • > 120 billion tenge of annual administrative cost savings for businesses and the state.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-kostanay/press/news/details/1043261?lang=kk

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