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A new level of cooperation with South Korea 12.08.2026
Today, under the chairmanship of the region's akim Murat Ergeshbayev, a meeting was held dedicated to the further development of cooperation with South Korea.Friendly relations and strategic partnership between the two countries have had a positive impact on the development of interregional ties. In particular, this is yielding results in attracting investments, opening new production facilities, and introducing advanced technologies.Last year, the volume of mutual trade turnover between the Kyzylorda region and the Republic of Korea reached 1.2 million US dollars, with growth indicators increasing.It is known that the Head of State has given instructions to open branches of leading foreign higher education institutions in the country. In accordance with this, the School of Artificial Intelligence of the South Korean SeoulTech University was opened on the basis of Korkyt Ata Kyzylorda University.To date, 225 students are studying at the country's first school of artificial intelligence. In the upcoming academic year, another 128 students will be admitted.In addition, negotiations are underway with Korean companies to increase raw material production.In particular, a number of proposals are being considered to establish the production of stained-glass windows and create a trade and logistics center.These projects are planned to be located in the "Korkyt Ata" special economic zone, which has high investment potential.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kyzylorda/press/news/details/1273077?lang=ru
When can the tax debt be collected from the debtor 12.08.2026
When can the tax debt be collected from the debtor If a taxpayer has not repaid tax arrears in excess of the maximum amount even after collecting funds from his bank accounts, the tax authority has the right to foreclose on the money held in the accounts of his debtors. Who is considered a debtor? This is an individual or legal entity, sole proprietor, a person engaged in private practice, a non-resident with a permanent establishment in the Republic of Kazakhstan, as well as a structural unit of a legal entity that is in debt to the taxpayer. What's the order? - the tax authority sends a notification to the debtor confirming the accounts receivable; - the debtor must submit a reconciliation report with the taxpayer or documents confirming the settlements.; - if the notification is not executed, the tax authority may conduct a tax audit of the debtor and suspend spending operations on his bank accounts. When is the collection order issued? It is sent to the debtor's bank accounts within the limits of the confirmed amount owed on the basis of: - reconciliation report of mutual settlements; - tax audit report; - a court decision that has entered into legal force. The collection order is revoked after the taxpayer or debtor pays off the tax debt.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-zko/press/news/details/1273068?lang=ru
Prospects for Legal Cooperation Discussed at Forum in Hong Kong 12.08.2026
Hong Kong, August 7, 2026 – A Forum on the topic "Legal and Professional Services to Facilitate the Entry of Chinese Enterprises into the Market of Kazakhstan" was held in Hong Kong, organized by the Asia-Pacific Legal Association with the participation of representatives of government justice authorities, development institutions, heads of leading consulting companies, and top managers of Chinese business.The Consul General of the Republic of Kazakhstan in Hong Kong, Bauyrzhan Dosmanbetov, delivered a welcoming address to the participants, noting the activation of trade and economic cooperation between Kazakhstan and Hong Kong and the increased investment attractiveness of our country for Hong Kong capital in the current year. The Kazakh diplomat emphasized that a significant momentum to the development of relations was provided by the visit of the Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, John Lee, to Kazakhstan, which took place in June of this year. The Hong Kong delegation included more than 70 representatives of large businesses, and 61 agreements were signed for a total amount of over 1.6 billion US dollars, in connection with which the Consul General invited Hong Kong entrepreneurs to further expand their presence in the market of Kazakhstan.The Deputy Secretary for Justice of Hong Kong, Horace Cheung Kwok-kwan, also took part in the work of the forum, emphasizing in his speech the role of Hong Kong as the main "financial gateway" for Chinese companies entering the markets of Kazakhstan and Central Asia. Also, Mr. H.Cheung noted that the vast experience of Hong Kong law firms in English law provides a solid legal basis for concluded transactions and the deepening of bilateral partnership.The presentation of Shaimerden Chikanaev, a partner of the Kazakhstani law firm "Grata International" and an expert in the field of international law, aroused particular interest among the participants. In his report, he familiarized the participants with the specifics of the legal regulation of entrepreneurial activity in Kazakhstan, as well as with the mechanisms for protecting the rights of investors.It is necessary to note that the Forum demonstrated the interest of Hong Kong business circles in expanding their presence in the Kazakhstani market not only in financial and economic activities, but also in the legal sphere. Following the meetings, the participants expressed their desire to build a system of legal support for the development of large-scale investment interaction between Kazakhstan and Hong Kong.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-hongkong/press/news/details/1273071?lang=ru
Personal income tax deduction for medicine: how to reflect in the declaration form 270.00 for 2025 12.08.2026
Personal income tax deduction for medicine: how to reflect in the declaration form 270.00 for 2025If the employer has already provided a deduction when calculating the personal income tax at the source of payment, it cannot be reflected again in the Declaration of form 270.00. This will lead to a double application of the tax deduction, which is not allowed. At the same time, the taxpayer has the right to independently declare in the form 270.00 only those deductions that were not applied by the tax agent, including the unused amount of the deduction for medicine. A prerequisite is compliance with the requirements of the Tax Code and the availability of supporting documents.Basis: Article 342 of the Tax Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Rules for preparing a declaration of form 270.00, approved by the Order of the Minister of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated September 13, 2021 No. 927.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-zko/press/news/details/1273057?lang=ru
A farewell ceremony was held in Astana for war veteran Rzagul Baikeshev 12.08.2026
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A Kazakhstani serviceman won a UFC tournament in Las Vegas 12.08.2026
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Sole proprietors must indicate all addresses of rented apartments in TNF 910.00 12.08.2026
Sole proprietors must indicate all addresses of rented apartments in TNF 910.00 In the "Information about the place of business" section, it is necessary to specify all leased facilities separately for each address, indicating the corresponding Department of Internal Affairs, city, street, house and apartment number. Important: The IPN is calculated based on the rate applicable to the location of each property. The base rate of 4% is applied, or the rate changed by the decision of the local maslikhat within the stipulated range is reduced or increased to 50%. That is, if the sole proprietor is registered in one city, but rents apartments in other localities, then when filling out the form 910.01, he must reflect the UHD and addresses of all objects and take into account the decisions of the maslikhats at their location. The procedure for filling out TNF 910.00 is established by the Order of the Minister of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated November 12, 2025 No. 695.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-zko/press/news/details/1272997?lang=ru
Personnel Appointment at the Prosecutor’s Office of Aktobe Region 12.08.2026
By order of the Prosecutor General of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Dauren Nurlanovich Otarov, Counselor of Justice, has been appointed Prosecutor of Khromtau District of Aktobe Region.Otarov D. has served in the prosecution authorities for more than 17 years.He began his career as Acting Assistant Prosecutor of Kokshetau, Akmola Region. Subsequently, he held a number of positions in the Main Transport Prosecutor’s Office and the Prosecutor General’s Office, and also served as Head of a Department at the Prosecutor’s Office of Aktobe Region.From January 2025 until his current appointment, he served as Head of the Personnel Management Group of the Prosecutor’s Office of Aktobe Region.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/prokuratura-aktobe/press/news/details/1272969?lang=ru
Цифровизация государственных услуг становится доступнее для жителей Акмолинской области 12.08.2026
Цифровизация государственных услуг становится доступнее для жителей Акмолинской областиВ Акмолинской области продолжается развитие цифровых государственных услуг, направленное на то, чтобы сделать их получение максимально удобным и доступным для граждан.Один из последних примеров — перевод в онлайн-формат услуги по выдаче государственных актов на земельные участки. С 12 июля 2026 года подать заявление на получение такой услуги можно исключительно через портал электронного правительства, без обращения в ЦОН. Это позволяет жителям региона оформить необходимые документы дистанционно, в удобное время и без лишних визитов.Такие решения показывают, как цифровизация постепенно упрощает повседневное взаимодействие граждан с государством, сокращая время и количество формальных процедур.Развитие цифровых сервисов остается одним из важных направлений работы в Акмолинской области и способствует созданию более современной и удобной системы государственных услуг.Развитие цифровых сервисов остается одним из важных направлений работы в Акмолинской области и способствует созданию более современной и удобной системы государственных услуг.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/aqmola-arshaly/press/news/details/1272963?lang=ru
Instructions for filling out the form 910.00 12.08.2026
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Code of Ethics for Civil Servants 12.08.2026
The civil service of the Republic of Kazakhstan plays a special role in the life of society. It consists in ensuring the vital activity of society and satisfying public interests in the best and most effective way. The civil service obliges to show dedication to the interests of society, to contribute to strengthening the unity of the people of Kazakhstan and interethnic and interfaith harmony in the country, and to respect the state and other languages, traditions and customs of the people of Kazakhstan. Civil servants in their activities should be committed to public policy and consistently implement it, strive to maintain and strengthen public confidence in public service, the state and its institutions. Society expects that civil servants perform their duties and functions competently and effectively in accordance with the laws in good faith. Public service is an expression of special trust on the part of society and the State and places high demands on the professional ethics of civil servants. The Ethical Code of Civil Servants of the Republic of Kazakhstan sets standards for the professional ethics of civil servants and is aimed at strengthening public confidence in government agencies, forming a high culture of relationships in the civil service and creating an atmosphere of integrity, as well as preventing cases of unethical behavior of civil servants. The text of the Code is placed in government buildings in places accessible to the public. The standards of professional ethics established by the Code are mandatory for all civil servants.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-astana/press/news/details/1272932?lang=ru
Specialists in operating combat vehicles are being trained at the Air Assault Forces training center 12.08.2026
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"On amnesty in connection with the adoption of the new Constitution of the Republic of Kazakhstan" 12.08.2026
Within the framework of the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan "On Amnesty in connection with the adoption of the new Constitution of the Republic of Kazakhstan", initiated by the Head of State, work has been carried out to humanize the legal policy of the state.The state revenue authorities in the city of Shymkent have terminated the execution of administrative penalties and written off administrative fines against persons subject to the amnesty.As a result, the enforcement of penalties in 993 administrative cases was discontinued, and the amount of fines written off amounted to 81.7 million tenge.This measure has become one of the practical results of the constitutional reform and is aimed at applying a fair and humane approach in the legal sphere.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-shymkent/press/news/details/1272740?lang=ru
Integrity and Justice - the Foundation of Society”: A Book Exhibition Was Held. 12.08.2026
Corruption is contrary not only to the law, but also to moral values. Combating it is a shared responsibility of every citizen. In this regard, a book exhibition entitled “Honesty and Justice – the Foundation of Society” was organized for the readers of our library. The exhibition featured books from the library collection dedicated to combating corruption, legislation, legal awareness, honesty and justice, as well as newspaper and magazine issues from the periodicals collection devoted to the topic of anti-corruption. The event was attended by staff members of the B. Rimova Academic Drama Theatre, the M. Tynyshpaev Museum, and the D. Rakyshyev Philharmonic, as well as librarians of the S. Seifullin Central Library.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/zhetysu-archive/press/news/details/1272728?lang=ru
THE ANNOUNCEMENT! Live broadcast of the Department of State Revenue in Pavlodar region Topic: "Universal declaration" 12.08.2026
Dear taxpayers, On august 13, 2026, at 3 p.m., a live broadcast on the topic will be held on the Department's Instagram page @pavlodar_mkd: " Universal declaration".Speaker: Arman Taboldievich Uvaliev, Head of the Department of Non-production Payments.Moderator: Tolegen Bilyalovich Shaimardanov, Head of the Department of Explanatory Work and the Contact Center.In order not to miss the broadcast, subscribe to the Instagram of the Department of State Revenue for the Pavlodar region – pavlodar_mkd. Department of Explanatory Work and Contact CenterState Duma of the Pavlodar region Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-pavlodar/press/news/details/1272692?lang=ru
AGENCY FOR PROTECTION AND DEVELOPMENT OF COMPETITION IMPLEMENTS MEASURES TO EXPAND COMPETITION IN THE WHOLESALE PRIMARY COAL MARKET 12.08.2026
The Agency for Protection and Development of Competition of the Republic of Kazakhstan has completed an analysis of the state of competition in the wholesale primary coal market in the Republic of Kazakhstan for 2024–2025.The results of the analysis showed that the wholesale primary coal market is characterized by a high level of concentration, with an almost unchanged oligopolistic market structure and the continued dominance of the same market participants.During the period under review, the following market participants held dominant positions in the wholesale primary coal market:Coal for municipal and household needs – the ERG group of companies and JSC “Karazhyra”, with a combined market share of more than 65% (74.8% in 2024 and 67.9% in 2025);Coal for energy-generating organizations – LLP “Bogatyr Komir” and LLP “Kazakhmys Coal”, with a combined market share of more than 80% (84.1% in 2024 and 81.6% in 2025);Coal for industrial needs – the ERG group of companies, with a market share of more than 60% (62.3% in 2024 and 69.1% in 2025).Against the backdrop of the oligopolistic market structure, a significant increase in prices has been observed. On average, nationwide prices for municipal and household coal sold through primary wholesale channels increased by approximately 30–35% over the period from 2022 to 2025, while prices for energy coal increased by 45%.The high level of market concentration is primarily due to limited access to resources. Currently, all major deposits are allocated among market participants, while long-term contracts valid for 25 years or more are in place, with the possibility of further extension.Given the unchanged oligopolistic structure of the energy and municipal and household coal markets, measures are required to mitigate the risks of restricting competition in related downstream consumer markets. To address these risks, the Agency has initiated a number of measures, including the introduction of price regulation for energy and municipal and household coal; increasing the share of coal sold through commodity exchanges to 52%; and recognizing off-exchange coal sales volumes as key capacity, followed by transferring such volumes to digital platforms.The analysis also showed that competition is restricted by differences in contracts with subsoil users regarding the amounts of mandatory payments, as well as by a non-transparent mechanism for granting certain entities exclusive rights to export coal. In addition, market participants have raised concerns regarding the insufficient transparency and predictability of procedures for coordinating transportation plans with JSC “NC “Kazakhstan Temir Zholy”, particularly with regard to approval of the transportation of the required volume of goods.In this regard, the Agency recommended that the authorized bodies establish criteria for inclusion in the list of foreign trade operators granted exclusive rights to export coal, ensure equal conditions for entities operating in the same product market, and increase the transparency of information on the capacity of the railway infrastructure of JSC “NC “Kazakhstan Temir Zholy”.As part of the analysis, the Agency also identified the following holders of key capacity:Coal for municipal and household needs – JSC “Shubarkol Komir” and JSC “Karazhyra”;Coal for energy-generating organizations – LLP “Bogatyr Komir” and LLP “Kazakhmys Coal”;Coal for industrial needs – JSC “Eurasian Energy Corporation” and JSC “Shubarkol Komir”.Following the recognition of these entities as holders of key capacity, coal sales will be carried out in accordance with the Rules for Equal Access to Key Capacity.Against the backdrop of the oligopolistic market structure, a significant increase in prices has been observed. On average, nationwide prices for municipal and household coal sold through primary wholesale channels increased by approximately 30–35% over the period from 2022 to 2025, while prices for energy coal increased by 45%.Previously, based on the results of the coal wholesale market analysis conducted by the Agency in 2022, signs of abuse of a dominant position by JSC “Karazhyra” were identified. Following the investigation, a violation of antimonopoly legislation was established, and the entity was held administratively liable in the amount of KZT 87.4 million. To date, the court decision has entered into legal force, the fine has been paid voluntarily, and the monopolistic income has been fully confiscated in favor of the state.If the application of monopoly pricing is identified for a new period, the relevant entities will be subject to antimonopoly enforcement measures.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/zk/press/news/details/1272646?lang=ru
Центры поддержки и сопровождения бизнеса откроются в пяти регионах Казахстана 12.08.2026
Концепцию создания центров поддержки и сопровождения бизнеса (ЦПСБ) презентовали в Правительстве на совещании под председательством заместителя Премьер-министра – министра национальной экономики Серика Жумангарина. Пилотный проект будет реализован на базе региональных филиалов Фонда «Даму».Как отметил председатель Правления фонда «Даму» Фархат Сарсекеев, сегодня предпринимателям доступны различные инструменты государственной поддержки. В то же время, когда у бизнеса возникают затруднения, зачастую он не знает куда обратиться, так как решение его вопроса может входить в компетенцию разных государственных органов и организаций. Назрела необходимость выработать единый механизм комплексного сопровождения бизнеса – от выявления проблемы до ее урегулирования.«При создании центров поддержки было проанализировано свыше 2,4 тыс. обращений МСБ из реестра проблемных вопросов НПП «Атамекен». Из них более 600 поступили из регионов, где планируется запустить пилотный проект. Основная масса обращений бизнеса касалась доступа к финансированию, реструктуризации задолженности, получения мер государственной поддержки, по налогам, сбыту продукции, консультаций по развитию предпринимательских компетенций. Также существенная доля запросов касалась сектора АПК. Именно на этих направлениях будет сконцентрирована работа ЦПСБ. При этом ключевым показателем эффективности центров станет не количество проведенных консультаций, а доля урегулированных вопросов предпринимателей», - подчеркнул Фархат Сарсекеев.Что особенно удобно для предпринимателя, оказавшегося в сложной ситуации и не знающего, куда обратиться за решением своего вопроса, работа центров будет построена по принципу «одного окна», где на базе филиалов фонда «Даму» можно получить консультации по всем волнующим вопросам. В рамках пилотного проекта ЦПСБ будут организованы в пяти регионах – Астане, Алматы, Шымкенте, Северо-Казахстанской и Актюбинской областях. По итогам пилота, который продлится с сентября по декабрь, будет проведена оценка эффективности нового механизма и принято решение о масштабировании проекта на все регионы страны. По итогам презентации принято решение создать рабочую группу с участием представителей заинтересованных государственных и правоохранительных органов, финансовых регуляторов и Фонда «Даму» для проработки механизмов запуска и работы центров.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/economy/press/news/details/1272608?lang=ru
Due to the vigilance of the staff, attempts to smuggle prohibited items into Facility No. 8 were prevented. 12.08.2026
Due to the vigilance of the staff, attempts to smuggle prohibited items into Facility No. 8 were prevented.Thanks to the vigilance and professional actions of the staff of Facility No. 8 of the Department of the Penal Enforcement System of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan in the Aktobe Region, two attempts to bring prohibited items into the facility were prevented.On August 10, 2026, as part of the “Shield” preventive and security operation, staff members of the facility’s security and operational departments, together with military personnel of Military Unit No. 6655 of the National Guard of the Republic of Kazakhstan, conducted inspection measures.At approximately 3:50 p.m., during the inspection of citizen S.T., a driver of “Stroy-Prof” LLP, facility staff discovered and confiscated two banknotes with a total value of 20,000 tenge, each with a denomination of 10,000 tenge, from his trouser pocket.Later that same day, at approximately 4:30 p.m., during the inspection of a parcel brought by citizen A.S., staff members’ vigilance led to the discovery and confiscation of a mobile phone concealed inside a doner among food products.In connection with this incident, an administrative case was initiated against citizen A.S. under Part 1 of Article 481 of the Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan on Administrative Offenses. The case was subsequently referred to the administrative court for a procedural decision.These incidents once again demonstrate the importance of maintaining a high level of vigilance, attentiveness, and professionalism by penal enforcement system personnel in the performance of their official duties.The facility administration urges citizens to strictly comply with the established requirements when visiting penal enforcement institutions.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/ps/press/news/details/1272592?lang=ru
The Chief of the General Staff checked the combat readiness of the capital's military unit 12.08.2026
Войсковую часть 68665 Акмолинского регионального гарнизона проинспектировал первый заместитель министра обороны – начальник Генерального штаба Вооруженных сил генерал-лейтенант Каныш Абубакиров.На месте он ознакомился с организацией службы, проверил уровень подготовки личного состава, состояние вооружения, военной техники и экипировки, а также ведение служебной документации.Особое внимание было уделено уровню боевой готовности новых подразделений, их укомплектованности, слаженности действий военнослужащих и способности оперативно выполнять поставленные задачи.– В ходе проверки оценили уровень подготовки личного состава, состояние вооружения и военной техники, а также организацию службы. Важно, чтобы военнослужащие были хорошо подготовлены, действовали слаженно и были готовы своевременно и качественно выполнять поставленные задачи, – отметил генерал-лейтенант К. Абубакиров.По итогам проверки начальник Генерального штаба обозначил перед командованием части приоритетные задачи по дальнейшему совершенствованию подготовки личного состава, поддержанию вооружения и военной техники в постоянной готовности, а также завершению работ по благоустройству территории.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mod/press/news/details/1272576?lang=ru
Abai’s music performed for the first time at Algeria’s famous Notre-Dame d’Afrique Basilica 12.08.2026
In Algeria, the musical work “Közimnyn Qarasy” by the great Kazakh poet Abai Kunanbaiuly was performed.The work was first performed in Algeria by Kazakh and Algerian musicians at the famous Notre-Dame d’Afrique Basilica, one of the symbols of Algeria’s cultural heritage.The presentation of the great thinker’s legacy within the walls of a place of worship that symbolizes Algeria’s cultural and spiritual diversity was a distinctive manifestation of dialogue among cultures and a testament to the universal nature of Abai’s humanistic ideas.The musical work was performed with piano and two violins. The piano part was performed by Kazakh pianist Aliya Akhmetova-Salviat, while the violin parts were performed by Vera Ait-Tahar and Sid Ali Ghida, musicians of the State Symphony Orchestra of Algeria. Poet Yulia Eldaroff also took part in the concert.The performance of “Közimnyn Qarasy” was a vivid example of how Abai’s musical and poetic legacy contributes to fostering mutual understanding among peoples, strengthening cultural ties, and promoting the values of mutual understanding and harmony.The Embassy of the Republic of Kazakhstan in Algeria expresses its gratitude to all participants in the musical project for their contribution to promoting Abai’s legacy and for creating unforgettable moments that bring people together through art.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-algeria/press/news/details/1272547?lang=ru