On September 18, 2025, in Ust-Kamenogorsk, the Department of State Revenue of the East Kazakhstan Region held a seminar at the premises of the Regional Chamber of Entrepreneurs “Atameken” EKOF. Taxpayers, including representatives of consulting companies and the media, participated in the event. The seminar was conducted both offline and online via the ZOOM platform.

The seminar was opened by the Deputy Head of the DSR for East Kazakhstan, Kazibek Koishinov, who briefly outlined the main changes in the new Tax Code, noting that significant modifications affected all key areas.

During the seminar, Gulmira Sabralimova, Head of the Explanatory Work and Contact Center Department, explained the changes effective from January 1, 2026, regarding individual income tax, rates and deductions, social tax, and special tax regimes.

Gulmira Karibayeva, Head of the Analysis and Risk Management Department, introduced the innovations concerning corporate income tax.

Changes related to VAT, including rates, registration for VAT, and VAT refund procedures, were presented by Askhat Zhibitaev, Head of the Indirect Tax Administration Department.

Measures on enforced debt collection, deferral, or installment payment of taxes were discussed by Azamat Zhakianov, Head of the Debt Management Department.

At the conclusion of the seminar, the Deputy Head of the Department reminded participants about ongoing initiatives such as “Request a Receipt – Win a Prize”, “Baige”, the pilot project “Salyq Cashback”, and campaigns with Halyk Bank, aimed at improving tax culture, promoting compliance with cash register discipline, and reducing the shadow economy.

After the seminar, representatives of the Department answered all questions submitted by taxpayers.

Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-vko/press/news/details/1071610?lang=kk