The administrative burden on business is decreasing in Kazakhstan
13.10.2025 19:57:00 142
In accordance with the instructions of the Head of State, the implementation of the new regulatory policy in the field of entrepreneurship continues.
On April 6, 2024, a Law on doing business was adopted, which ensured the improvement of state control and the abolition of more than 10 thousand redundant and unreasonable requirements. According to the General Prosecutor's Office, in 2024, the control burden on business decreased by 58% compared to 2019.
In order to protect investors, on December 30, 2024, the Law on exchange trading and entrepreneurship introduced the «prosecutor's filter» mechanism. It provides for the mandatory coordination of restrictive and prohibitive measures with prosecutors.
Reporting obligations have been significantly reduced. Of the 381 information instruments, 192, or 49% of all types of reporting, have been canceled.
The system of licensing and permits continues to be improved. By the end of the year, it is planned to review the qualification requirements, as well as to optimize the procedures and terms for issuing permits.
In parallel, initiatives to develop medium-sized businesses are being implemented. Jointly with the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, a program of service support for enterprises in the manufacturing industries has been launched. It provides for consultations with the involvement of local and international experts, as well as the development of individual company development plans.
One of the key directions was the development of financial support mechanisms. Thus, to expand access to credit, a portfolio subsidization tool is in effect. Small and micro-enterprises can receive subsidies on loans up to 200 million tenge with a rate of 12,3% and a term of up to 3 years. The consideration of projects is carried out directly by second-tier banks, which speeds up the process and makes financing more accessible. As of September 1, 2025, 2 238 projects for a loan amount of 309,8 billion tenge have been subsidized, and subsidies worth 120 billion tenge have been paid.
Two guarantee funds have also been created on the basis of the «Damu» Fund: for small and medium-sized businesses (projects up to 7 billion tenge) and for large investment projects (from 7 billion tenge). Their features were irrevocable and unconditional guarantees, as well as accelerated procedures for considering applications. To date, 1 346 SME projects worth 228,1 billion tenge and one large project for 7,1 billion tenge have been supported.
To activate economic growth, a new concessional financing program «Orleu» has been launched. It provides for a fixed rate of 12,6% per annum and a limit of up to 7 billion tenge per borrower. Financing is carried out on a co-financing basis: 60% – bank funds, 40% – «Damu» Fund. The priority is the manufacturing industry, agro-processing, logistics, education, and healthcare. Within the framework of the program, 630 projects for 284 billion tenge have already been financed.
Separate attention is paid to rural areas. Since 2023, the «One village – one product» project has been implemented, aimed at unlocking the potential of the regions and creating local brands. The finalists actively participate in republican and international exhibitions, including «FOODEX JAPAN 2025» in Tokyo with the support of JICA. In 2025, a cooperation agreement was concluded with the Marvin chain for the sale of the finalists' products, including dombra, national souvenirs, and patented Aral soap.
https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/economy/press/news/details/1070166?lang=en