On October 11, 2019, a regular meeting of the joint Working Group on the implementation of the investment policy of the Council of Foreign Investors was held in Nur-Sultan, the agenda of which included a set of specific issues of decriminalization of tax offenses and improving customs legislation.

According to the head of the Ministry of National Economy, Ruslan Dalenov, the work of the Working Group is very important for creating favorable conditions and solving systemic problems, primarily for investors implementing their projects in Kazakhstan.

According to the work plan, this year the Working Group of the Council of Foreign Investors is working in such areas as improving legislation in accordance with international standards in the field of taxation, customs regulation, promotion and stimulation of investments.

For reference: the Council of Foreign Investors is a deliberative and advisory body chaired by the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan. It was created in 1998 to provide a direct dialogue between the Government and foreign investors to solve problematic issues related to investment activities and improving the investment climate in the country. The main objectives of the Council are to develop recommendations and proposals submitted for consideration by the President and the Government of Kazakhstan on key aspects of the investment policy and economic development of the country.

Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/economy/press/news/details/33728?lang=kk