ANNOUNCEMENTFrom January 1, 2026, pension benefits from UAPF will be exempt from IIT On 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/abay-makanshy/press/news/details/1044929?lang=kk

Al-Kuwait, July 29, 2025 – Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the State of Kuwait Yerzhan Yelekeyev met with Ambassador of the Republic of Tajikistan to the State of Kuwait Zubaydullo Zubaydzoda.The Ambassador of Tajikistan warmly welcomed his Kazakh counterpart on the occasion of the start of his diplomatic mission and wished him success in carrying out the important task of strengthening Kazakh-Kuwaiti relations.During the conversation, the parties exchanged views on issues of mutual interest and emphasized the importance of further developing bilateral cooperation based on friendship, mutual respect, and constructive dialogue.The diplomats expressed confidence that the coming period would be marked by new initiatives and positive dynamics in relations between the friendly countries.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-kuveyt/press/news/details/1042730?lang=kk

On 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/abay/press/news/details/1042715?lang=kk

On July 16, 2025, Ambassador-at-Large – Head of the Representative Office of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan in Almaty Zhanibek Abdrashov participated and delivered a congratulatory speech at the official reception on the occasion of the National holiday of the French Republic — Bastille Day. In his speech, Zh. Abdrashov noted the high level of Kazakh-French relations, highlighting active political dialogue, strengthening of cultural and humanitarian cooperation, as well as the importance of trade, economic, and investment ties. In conclusion, the diplomat expressed confidence in the further deepening of friendly and mutually beneficial cooperation between Kazakhstan and France.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-almaty/press/news/details/1042610?lang=kk

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Jakarta, July 28, 2025 - Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Indonesia Serzhan Abdykarimov held a meeting with the Chief of Presidential Staff of the Republic of Indonesia Anto Mukti Putranto. Two parties discussed the issues related to the development of political, trade, economic, cultural, and humanitarian cooperation between the two countries.The Ambassador highlighted the systemic reform and creative activities of the President of Kazakhstan aimed at building an economically efficient and fair state, strengthening democratic institutions and human rights mechanisms in our country.During the meeting, the Kazakh diplomat emphasized the importance of further expanding bilateral cooperation and conveyed an official letter from the Head of State Kassym-Jomart Tokayev to the President of Indonesia Prabowo Subianto, inviting him to pay a state visit to Kazakhstan.In his turn, Anto Mukti Putranto acknowledging the high level and traditionally friendly relations between the two countries, reaffirmed Indonesia’s commitment to continue the progressive development of mutually beneficial partnership with Kazakhstan in various fields. In this regard, the parties discussed topical issues of bilateral cooperation in areas of mutual interest and implementation of future plans.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-jakarta/press/news/details/1042552?lang=kk

Press release On the launch of the functionality for making preliminary decisions in the Keden information system: changes for stakeholders. As part of the continuation of work on the phased implementation of the Keden information system, the State Revenue Committee of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan is putting into operation the functionality for making preliminary decisions on the classification of goods in accordance with the Commodity Nomenclature of foreign economic activity and decisions on the classification of goods transported across the customs border of the Eurasian Economic Union in an unassembled or disassembled form, including incomplete or incomplete form (hereinafter referred to as solutions). From July 28, 2025, the filing and processing of applications for decision-making will be carried out at the Keden IP. We would like to note that on July 25 of this year, at 18:30, the Single Window for Export-Import Operations information system will stop accepting applications for decision-making. Instructions on how to fill out the application, as well as on how to register in the system, are posted on the main page on the portal. https://keden.kgd.gov.kz , as well as in the created separate telegram chat https:// t.me/kedenkgdgovkz/63080 – for the applicant. Please note that it is necessary to specify valid mobile phone numbers and email addresses during registration in order to receive notifications about the status of applications. For more information and advice, please contact customer support: +7 7172 73 55 19  +7 705 956 53 89  e-mail: keden_support@kgd.minfin.gov.kz.  telegram channel: https://t.me/kedenkgdgovkz.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-kostanay/press/news/details/1042487?lang=kk

In accordance with Order No. B-193 of the Deputy Chairman of the Agency dated July 28, 2025, the license granting the right to carry out insurance (reinsurance) activities in the field of "general insurance" has been reissued to JSC «Insurance Company Alatau City Garant» in the prescribed manner.The license was reissued due to the change in the legal entity's name — the company previously operated under the name JSC «Insurance Company Jusan Garant».Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/ardfm/press/news/details/1042503?lang=kk

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Bratislava, July 29, 2025 – The Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Slovakia, Zhanna Saginova, met with the Minister of Culture of the Slovak Republic, Martina Šimkovičová.During the meeting, the sides discussed steps to activate relations between the two countries in the field of culture. The broad potential for further developing cooperation in the areas of arts, cinematography, and museum affairs was highlighted.A separate topic of discussion was the possibility of holding Days of Kazakh and Slovak Cultures in both countries, which would help strengthen mutual understanding and reinforce the ties between the peoples of the two countries.Minister M. Šimkovičová positively assessed the proposals from the Kazakh side and expressed hope for the continued expansion of cultural relations between Kazakhstan and Slovakia.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-bratislava/press/news/details/1042446?lang=kk

The state service for issuing permits for the disposal of property and social benefits of wards is now available not only on the eGov portal.kz, but also in the eGov Mobile app.The service is intended for legal representatives of adult citizens who have been declared legally incompetent or with limited legal capacity by a court. It is provided free of charge and allows you to issue a permit for the disposal of the ward's assets – from the withdrawal of pensions and benefits to the sale of property.Due to integration with the information systems of government agencies, some of the data is downloaded automatically when filling out an application. This simplifies the application process and reduces the likelihood of errors.To use the service, the user must:log in to the eGov Mobile app and go to the "Services" section - "Benefits, allowances and Pensions";choose the service "Permission to manage property, pensions and payments of citizens recognized by the court as legally incompetent or with limited legal capacity";fill in the required fields in the application;select one of the types of order, fill in the required fields and click "Next";sign the application using one of the available signing methods.Following the review of the application, an order or reasoned refusal in electronic form will be displayed in the "Service History" section of the applicant. The decision is provided within five business days.The service is also available on the eGov portal.kz, and since its launch, it has been used more than 460 times.The service was implemented with the cooperation of the Public Services Committee of the Ministry of Digital Development, Innovation and Aerospace Industry of the Republic of Kazakhstan, National Information Technologies JSC, and the Ministry of Labor and Social Protection of the Population of the Republic of Kazakhstan.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/abay-kurchatov/press/news/details/1077543?lang=kk

25 июля текущего года в здании аппарата акима Федоровского сельского округа был проведен ежемесячный «День бесплатной юридической помощи» Мероприятие организовано с целью повышения правовой грамотности населения и предоставления бесплатной юридической помощи гражданам. В рамках акции жители района смогли получить квалифицированные консультации о порядке открытия наследства и определении долей между наследниками, процедуре реализации имущества должника, находящееся под арестом, в рамках исполнительного производства.В проведении акции приняли участие нотариус Искакова А.Т. и  частный судебный исполнитель Нуржанов Ж.К.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanay-fedorov/press/news/details/1042381?lang=kk

Amman, July 29, 2025 – The Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan H.E. Mr. Talgat Shaldanbay held a meeting with the Chairman of the Jordan Chamber of Commerce H.E. Mr. Khalil Al-Haj Tawfiq.During the conversation, the parties discussed the prospects for strengthening Kazakh-Jordanian trade and economic cooperation, including the expansion of business relations between representatives of the private sector of the two countries.The collocutors confirmed their mutual interest in activating bilateral economic contacts and expressed readiness to promote the establishment of direct ties between the business communities of Kazakhstan and Jordan.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-amman/press/news/details/1042411?lang=kk

Katowice, July 24-25, 2025 – The Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Poland, Nurlan Zhalgasbayev, paid a working visit to the city of Katowice, where he held meetings with the Voivode of the Silesian Voivodeship, Marek Wójcik, the First Deputy Marshal of the region, Leszek Pietraszek, and the First Deputy Mayor of Katowice, Bogumił Sobula.The Kazakh diplomat informed the regional leadership about the current state and prospects of bilateral cooperation, reaffirming Kazakhstan’s commitment to consistently deepening multifaceted cooperation with Poland.Special attention was given to issues related to the intensification of trade and economic ties and the deepening of investment interaction. The active participation of Polish businesses in the economy of Kazakhstan was noted, along with the significant potential for further development of bilateral economic cooperation, particularly at the regional level.In this context, it was emphasized that Silesia, with its high level of industrialization and well-developed transport infrastructure, represents a particularly promising region for business cooperation. Interest was expressed in exploring the possibility of organizing joint business events in Katowice with the participation of Kazakh and Polish companies.The important role of the Polish diaspora living in Kazakhstan was highlighted as a solid humanitarian and cultural bridge contributing to the strengthening of mutual understanding and friendship between the peoples of the two countries.During the discussions, the leaders of the Silesian region noted that Kazakhstan is a key partner of Poland in Central Asia and expressed their readiness to support initiatives aimed at developing trade and economic ties, cultural and humanitarian cooperation, and interregional partnerships. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-warsaw/press/news/details/1042359?lang=kk

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The Department of State Revenue for the Mangystau region informs that in order to combat the shadow economy and counterfeiting in Kazakhstan, a system of labeling goods with means of identification has been introduced. This means:- more transparency for business;- quality assurance for citizens;- reduction of illegal traffic. Special attention is paid to tobacco products. Due to labeling, the volume of counterfeit goods in the country decreased from 8.3 million to 4.8 million packs, and excise receipts increased to 151.4 billion tenge. Check the legality of the product through the Naqty Onim app — if the code is unreadable or damaged, let us know! The Department of State Revenue for the Mangystau region calls for:Business — follow the rules,Customers should be attentive! (unofficial translation)Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-mangistau/press/news/details/1042062?lang=kk

Pension savings in individual pension accounts of contributors consist of incoming contributions and investment income received as a result of managing pension assets. Since the unification of all pension assets in the UAPF (April 1, 2014), as of July 1, 2025, the share of net investment income in the total amount of savings, taking into account payments already made, is 40.5%, the amount of accumulated net investment income exceeded KZT12.18 trillion.Despite short-term fluctuations observed in the first months of 2025, investment income for 6 months amounted to about KZT350.7 billion. The return on pension assets managed by the NBRK and formed through compulsory, compulsory occupational and voluntary contributions over the past 12 months from July 2024 to June 2025 amounted to 12.22% with inflation of 11.8%. ECPC's return as of July 1, 2025 over the past 12 months was 12.15%.If we consider a longer period, then in the medium and long term, a positive real return on pension savings is ensured, outpacing the level of accumulated inflation. Thus, the accumulated investment return from the foundation of the funded pension system in 1998 until July 1, 2025, with a cumulative total, amounted to 996.28% with inflation for the entire period of 892.73%.The above figures confirm that the return on pension assets for individual short-term periods of time is not an indicator of the effectiveness of their management, since income in the form of remuneration for financial instruments and other transactions accrued over a short period of time does not always cover fluctuations in the value of securities and exchange rates for a given period. Therefore, it is advisable to carry out an objective assessment of investment income for a period of at least one year.We also remind you that Kazakhstan has a unique guarantee of the safety of compulsory pension contributions, taking into account the inflation rate. In cases of a decrease in return in a particular period, which affected the contributor's accumulated return upon the right to payments, compensation for the difference is guaranteed by the state.The entire system of investment management and accounting of pension assets is transparent: each contributor has the opportunity to see their investment income in their personal account on the enpf.kz website or in the mobile application.Information on investment management of UAPF pension assets and on financial instruments in which UAPF pension assets are placed is published on the official UAPF website (www.enpf.kz) in the section "Statistics and Analytics/Investment Management of Pension Assets".Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/akimat-beyneu/press/news/details/1042967?lang=kk

On July30, 2025, ViceMinister of Finance of the Republic of KazakhstanAssetTurysovwillmeetwith the population of the Akmolaregionon the topic"Digitalizationandissuesofpublicservices"Format: Via video linkVenue : Kokshetau  ave. Nazarbayev 21A Phone numbers for inquiries 7 777 967 90 03 7 777 880 27 27Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-akmola/press/news/details/1042011?lang=kk

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During the event, issues of compliance with guarantees of advocacy were discussed, as well as other issues arising in the activities of lawyers..Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/adilet-sko/press/news/details/1041910?lang=kk