Astana, 25 August 2026 – Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Yermek Kosherbayev held a telephone conversation with Vice-President of the Council of Ministers and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Italian Republic Antonio Tajani.The sides discussed the current state and prospects of the Kazakh-Italian strategic partnership, as well as cooperation between the two countries within multilateral formats, including the “C5-Italy” and “B5-Italy” dialogue platforms.One of the the main topics of the talks was energy security and ensuring the stable and safe operation of the Caspian Pipeline Consortium (CPC), a key route for supplying Kazakh oil to international markets. Both parties emphasized the strategic importance of its uninterrupted operation for Europe’s sustainable energy supply.At the conclusion of the conversation, the parties reaffirmed their mutual commitment to further strengthening the Kazakh-Italian partnership and maintaining regular contacts at various levels.  Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/1279915?lang=ru

"On August 25, 2026," "open days "" was held in the District House of culture in the village."Within the framework of the action of the Akim of the Zhaksynsky district, the staff of Almagul Amanzholovna together with the heads of executive, territorial bodies, organizations and servants of the district held a personal benefit from citizens.The residents had a hard time addressing the issues of their leadership in the region, to discuss them and to receive further consultations and consultations on the most diverse areas. The meeting will help to promptly resolve the actual problems of the population and provide an open dialogue between citizens and local executive bodies.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/aqmola-zhaksy/press/news/details/1279895?lang=ru

Astana, August 25, 2026 – Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Arman Issetov received Chargé d’Affaires of the Swiss Confederation in the Republic of Kazakhstan Giorgio Pompilio on the occasion of the completion of his diplomatic mission in Astana.During the meeting, the parties discussed current issues of Kazakh-Swiss cooperation, as well as prospects for its further development. Particular attention was paid to cooperation in the water and environmental sectors within the framework of the “Blue Peace Central Asia” (BPCA) initiative. The importance of steadily developing practical partnership in the fields of transport, pharmaceuticals and environmental protection was emphasized.In conclusion, Arman Issetov thanked Giorgio Pompilio for his contribution to strengthening bilateral ties and wished him every success in his future diplomatic career.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/1279880?lang=ru

On August 23, 2026, Kazakhstan held elections to its new unicameral Parliament — the Kurultai of the Republic of Kazakhstan.According to the final results released by the Central Election Commission, 9,351,539 of the 12,623,289 registered voters cast their ballots, bringing voter turnout to 74.08 percent.The electoral process was observed by 777 representatives from 42 countries and 13 international organizations, as well as approximately 80,000 observers from 258 domestic organizations. The broad presence of international and domestic observers contributed to the transparency of the electoral process. Polling stations operated normally throughout election day, and no significant violations capable of affecting the free expression of voters’ will or the outcome of the elections were reported.Five political parties surpassed the five-percent electoral threshold.The Adilet Party received 6,528,948 votes, or 71.17 percent. The Auyl Party received 574,621 votes (6.26 percent), followed by Respublica with 509,631 votes (5.56 percent), the Ak Zhol Democratic Party of Kazakhstan with 478,083 votes (5.21 percent), and the Nationwide Social Democratic Party with 469,058 votes (5.11 percent).As a result, five political parties will be represented in the new Kurultai, maintaining multiparty representation in Kazakhstan’s highest legislative body.The high voter turnout reflected strong public interest in the country’s ongoing political transformation and the establishment of a new parliamentary system.The creation of a unicameral Kurultai with expanded powers is a key element of Kazakhstan’s broader political modernization. These elections marked an important milestone in the country’s institutional renewal and the continued development of its political system.Strong voter participation, a competitive multiparty electoral process, and the broad presence of domestic and international observers further underscored public engagement in Kazakhstan’s ongoing political modernization.The next stage will be the formal determination of the composition of the new Kurultai based on the election results, followed by the commencement of its work within Kazakhstan’s updated institutional framework.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-geneva/press/news/details/1279867?lang=ru

An "Open Day " event was held today, August 25, at the State Revenue Department for the Atbasar District.The head of the Department of Explanatory Work and the contact of the center Shynar Musina and the head of the department of the Department of Public Services Akmaral Meirmanova carried out explanatory work with taxpayers on topical issues of taxation and the application of tax legislation, as well as on the provision of public services.         During the action, individual consultations were held, explanations were given on the most pressing issues coming from taxpayers. Particular attention is paid to the changes provided for by the new Tax Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan, which entered into force on January 1, 2026, as well as the procedure for obtaining public services and the use of electronic services of state revenue bodies and the provision of practical assistance to citizens.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-akmola/press/news/details/1279870?lang=ru

When crossing the border of Kazakhstan, it is important to know how much cash and personal belongings you are allowed to carry.It is prohibited to export foreign cash currency in an amount exceeding $10,000 USD (or the equivalent in another currency) from Kazakhstan. It is also forbidden to export gold bars, investment coins made of gold and silver, and refined gold weighing over 100 grams.If the amount of cash exceeds $10,000 USD upon entry or exit, it must be declared in the custom declaration.These rules regarding currency and declaration do not apply to travel between countries of the Eurasian Economic Union.If you cross the border no more than once a month, one person may import:No more than 2 mobile phonesNo more than 2 tablets1 laptopUp to 5 pieces of jewelry1 fur item of the same type and size1 bicycle1 baby strollerThese restrictions do not apply to personal items that you have already used.To avoid delays at the border and fines, the State Revenue Department for Almaty recommends checking the allowance limits in advance and complying with declaration rules.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-almaty/press/news/details/1279816?lang=ru

The Department of State Revenues for the city of Astana reminds taxpayers that September 15, 2026 is the deadline for submitting the Declaration of Assets and Liabilities (Form 250.00) and the Declaration of Income and Property (Form 270.00) for 2025.Who is required to submit declarations and what information must be reported in 2026?Declaration of Assets and Liabilities (Form 250.00)Citizens and residents of the Republic of Kazakhstan who own assets abroad, including real estate, vehicles, land, an ownership interest in foreign companies, funds in foreign bank accounts if their total amount exceeds 1,000 MCI, investment gold, an interest in shared-equity housing construction, securities, derivative financial instruments whose issuers are registered abroad, funds held in foreign brokerage accounts, intellectual property and copyright objects, accounts receivable/payable (with supporting documents attached), and other property worth more than 1,000 MCI.Candidates for elected and government positions, as well as their spouses;Persons applying for the status of a major shareholder/participant in banks, securities market organizations and insurance organizations, as well as their spouses;Persons engaged in private practice (notaries, attorneys, private bailiffs, mediators);Citizens and residents of the Republic of Kazakhstan who own digital assets.Information reported in the Declaration of Assets and LiabilitiesProperty located in Kazakhstan and abroad; securities; digital assets; shared-equity housing construction agreements; investment gold; intellectual property and copyright objects; cash in an amount not exceeding 10,000 MCI; notarized loan agreements between individuals; other property (at the taxpayer's discretion) worth more than 1,000 MCI; ownership interests in foreign companies; real estate and vehicles abroad; funds in foreign bank accounts exceeding 1,000 MCI; as well as funds held in foreign brokerage accounts.Declaration of Income and Property (Form 270.00)Civil servants and persons equated to them, as well as their spouses;Major shareholders/participants of banks, securities market organizations and insurance organizations, as well as their spouses;Heads and founders (participants) of legal entities who own more than 10% of the ownership interest in the charter capital (shares of joint-stock companies), as well as their resident spouses, except for founders (participants) of non-profit organizations;Persons engaged in private practice (notaries, attorneys, private bailiffs, mediators);Persons who have received income subject to self-assessment for tax purposes, including income from property rental, interest on foreign bank accounts, income from transactions with digital assets, and other income on which tax was not withheld at the source of payment, except for income from individual entrepreneurial activity;Persons holding funds in foreign bank accounts if their total amount exceeds 1,000 MCI;Persons owning assets abroad, including real estate, vehicles, securities, derivative financial instruments, investment gold, ownership interests in foreign companies, and interests in shared-equity housing construction;Persons owning digital assets;Persons who, during the reporting tax period, acquired property with an aggregate value exceeding 20,000 times the MCI, including property acquired outside the Republic of Kazakhstan;Persons who submitted an application to a tax agent for the application of tax deductions in the form of a preliminary amount of other deductions.Information reported in the Declaration of Income and PropertyIncome and property located in Kazakhstan and abroad, including income subject to self-assessment for tax purposes (income from rental of property, sale of real estate, vehicles and securities, digital asset transactions, foreign-source income, etc.); tax deductions; acquisition/disposal of property, including property received free of charge; sources of funds used to acquire high-value property; offset and refund of excess individual income tax; funds in foreign bank accounts exceeding 1,000 MCI; assets located abroad as of December 31 of the reporting tax period (real estate and vehicles, intellectual property and copyright objects, securities, digital assets, investment gold, ownership interests in charter capital, etc.); and notarized loan agreements between individuals.Ways to submit the declaration-Taxpayer's Account;-e-government portal;-Mobile applications: e-Salyq Azamat, eGov mobile, HALYK Bank, Bank CenterCredit, Kaspi.kz;-In paper form.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-astana/press/news/details/1279798?lang=ru

On August 22 of this year, cleanup activities were carried out in the Ybykty Sai Gorge to maintain the natural area's cleanliness.The activities were organized jointly by the Tourism Department of Mangystau Region and SaparGo company. During the clean-up, the gorge area was cleared of household waste, helping preserve its cleanliness and natural appearance.The main purpose of the clean-up was to protect Mangystau’s natural sites, promote responsible attitudes towards the environment, and maintain the cleanliness of tourist areas.The picturesque nature of Mangystau is one of the region’s main tourism assets. Keeping natural areas clean and treating the environment with care is a shared responsibility for all of us.The environmental relay was passed on to the tourism company @redmaya.travel, which was invited to continue the initiative aimed at protecting nature.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mangystau-tourism/press/news/details/1279809?lang=ru

The UAPF is the single operator of Kazakhstan's funded pension system, ensuring the reliability and transparency of pension savings. Its primary objective is to accumulate citizens' pension savings and ensure their future benefits. The Fund's services help citizens not only accumulate the necessary funds for a decent retirement but also actively participate in financial planning for their future. The UAPF provides various digital services to Kazakhstanis and continues to develop them, adapting to customer needs. The 24/7 availability of the Fund's services on its website and mobile app is a key factor in increasing contributor interest.From January 1, 2026, to July 31, 2026, the Fund provided 32.4 million services to the population. Of these, 20.7 million were provided electronically, and 11.0 million were provided automatically. Thus, the share of services provided automatically, electronically, and remotely amounted to 98.6% of the total. 454,400 services were provided in person, including 443,100 directly at the Fund's offices..As a reminder, all pension accounts are opened automatically in the UAPF upon receipt of the first contribution. Target requirements are also automatically calculated for citizens of the Republic of Kazakhstan under 18 years of age, and target savings accounts (TSAs) are opened to record and pay out targeted savings to adult recipients of targeted savings under the National Fund for Children program.During the reporting period, the total number of automatically opened individual pension savings accounts (IPSAs) for all types of individual pension contributions, as well as notional pension savings accounts (NPSAs) for recording employer’s compulsory pension contributions (ECPCs) transferred by employers from their own funds, and targeted savings accounts (TSAs, opened to record and pay out targeted savings to recipients of targeted savings under the National Fund for Children program) exceeded 1.1 million.Receiving statements from IPSA, NPSA, and TSA remains the most popular service. Since the beginning of the year, 21.7 million statements have been issued for all account types, 19.3 million of which were issued electronically and 2.1 million automatically. UAPF reminds that receiving account information through your personal account is the most convenient, reliable, and efficient way to monitor your pension savings. The service operates online 24/7, allowing you to receive up-to-date information at any time and from anywhere. Account information is available not only through the ENPF mobile app and your personal account on the UAPF website, but also through the egov.kz portal or the e-government mobile app. This provides additional convenience for users who prefer to interact with government services through a unified platform. UAPF notes that, starting in 2025, the annual automatic mailing of statements will no longer be provided. However, it is still possible to receive information about the status of pension savings by mail by submitting a corresponding request to the UAPF address.In addition to receiving statements in their personal account on the website and in the mobile app, contributors (beneficiaries) can use services such as making changes and additions to their details, obtaining a certificate of account availability, submitting an application for pension benefits in connection with the establishment of a disability of groups 1 or 2 indefinitely or in connection with reaching the age of fifty through voluntary pension contributions, tracking the status of a benefit application, transferring a portion of pension savings to an investment portfolio manager (IPM), projecting a future pension using a pension calculator, etc. Over the past period, 74,000 contributor applications for the transfer of a portion of pension savings to IPM trust management were accepted, the majority of which were in electronic format.The UAPF reminds that its unified online information platform for investment management of citizens' pension assets, invest.enpf.kz, brings together all key information about investment portfolio managers (IPMs) in a single digital space and provides a systematic approach to providing data on investment activities. On the invest.enpf.kz portal, users have access in Kazakh and Russian to information about the pension savings system, securities, investment strategies (criteria), basic concepts, and the pension asset allocation structure, as well as the financial performance of each IPM, data on the IPM's compliance with regulatory requirements, and other information allowing contributors to develop a profile of their IPM and its investment activities.During the reporting period, 67,200 applications for changes to account details were received, 63,100 of which were submitted at the Fund's offices.When applying for a service from UAPF specialists, contributors typically receive additional consultations and advice on savings management. As part of its outreach efforts, 34,700 roadside presentations were held, attended by 689,000 people. The number of materials published in the media based on UAPF announcements was 24,100.The number of inquiries received from contributors and beneficiaries through feedback channels (call center, website consultations, instant messaging, social media, and other communication channels) was 255,800.As a reminder, any company can request an on-site presentation and consultation on the funded pension system by simply calling the call center at 1418 or through the Fund's website or mobile app.UAPF consulting services can be obtained through instant messengers (chat bot in WhatsApp and Viber at +7 777 000 14 18), call center at 1418 (free call within Kazakhstan), on the corporate website enpf.kz, as well as on the official UAPF pages on social networks Instagram, Facebook, VKontakte, Telegram, Odnoklassniki.  Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/akimat-karakiya/press/news/details/1279787?lang=ru

Dear Taxpayers!The Department of State Revenues for the city of Astana reminds taxpayers of the need to pay taxes, fees, and other mandatory payments to the budget in a timely and full manner.Compliance with the established payment deadlines helps avoid the accrual of penalties, suspension of expenditure transactions on bank accounts, the application of compulsory collection measures, and restrictions on travel outside the Republic of Kazakhstan in cases provided for by law.You can check your tax information and make payments through e-Salyq Azamat, eGov.kz, and mobile applications of second-tier banks.We recommend regularly checking for any outstanding tax liabilities and making payments on time.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-astana/press/news/details/1279774?lang=ru

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The Department of State Revenue for the Mangystau region informs that a Customs representative (commonly referred to as a customs broker) is a legal entity of the Republic of Kazakhstan included in the Register of Customs Representatives. It performs customs operations on behalf of and on behalf of the declarant or other interested person in accordance with the customs legislation of the EAEU and the Republic of Kazakhstan.The activity is regulated by the Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan "On Customs Regulation in the Republic of Kazakhstan" (dated December 26, 2017 No. 123-VI SAM) and the law of the Eurasian Economic Union. Individuals and individual entrepreneurs cannot obtain the status of a customs representative on their own — only through a legal entity. The main conditions for inclusion in the registry According to article 489 of the Code, a legal entity must meet the following conditions::Insurance contract for the risk of civil liability of a customs representative (for possible damage to the property of the represented persons or violation of contracts with them). The insurance amount is set by the contract.Ensuring the fulfillment of the duties of a legal entity operating in the field of customs affairs. The amount is determined by the decision of the Council of the Eurasian Economic Commission and amounts to an amount equivalent to at least 500 thousand euros.For a limited field of activity (only customs operations in respect of goods not subject to export customs duties and placed under the export procedure) — the equivalent of 150 thousand euros.As of the date of application, there is no obligation to pay customs duties, taxes, special, anti-dumping, countervailing duties, penalties and interest that has not been fulfilled within the prescribed period.Additionally, in practice and in accordance with the legislation of the EAEU member States, it is usually required to have at least two qualified customs declaration specialists on staff. Other conditions may also be checked (the absence of certain criminal records from managers, the existence of a contract for the use of a digital electronic invoice system, etc.). How to get the status of a customs declaration specialist The specialist must have a professional, technical or higher education and pass a qualifying exam. The exams are conducted by the territorial state revenue authorities using information systems. An application is submitted for admission with a copy of the identity document, a notarized copy of the educational document and photographs. Upon successful completion, a qualification certificate is issued. The order of inclusion in the registry The state service "Inclusion in the register of customs representatives" is provided free of charge.Submission methods:- through the electronic/digital Government portal egov.kz ;- through the digital system "KEDEN" (keden.kgd.gov.kz ).The service delivery period is usually up to 15 business days.The application must be accompanied by documents confirming compliance with the conditions (including information on security, insurance contract, copies of qualification certificates of specialists and employment orders, etc.). The exact list is specified on the portal or in the rules of service provision.The register of customs representatives is maintained by the authorized body (the State Revenue Committee of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan). After the incorporation, the legal entity officially receives the right to provide the services of a customs representative. Important notes - The status is valid if the activation conditions are met. If they are violated, they may be excluded from the registry.- The Customs representative is responsible for the operations performed and is obliged to comply with legal requirements, submit reports and not disclose confidential information.- It is recommended to carefully study the current versions of the Code, the decisions of the EEC and the rules for the provision of public services on official resources (adilet.zan.kz , kgd.gov.kz , egov.kz ), as the requirements may be specified. For detailed advice and an up-to-date list of documents, please contact the territorial state revenue authorities or use official electronic services.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-mangistau/press/news/details/1279656?lang=ru

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Today, at the Government meeting chaired by Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan Olzhas Bektenov, the socio-economic development forecast for 2027–2029, the draft law on the republican budget for 2026–2028, as well as the progress of preparations for the heating season were reviewed. Akim of the region Murat Ergeshbayev participated in the meeting via conference call.At the meeting held after the Government session, the agenda items were discussed in detail.The head of the region noted that based on the results of seven months, the main macroeconomic indicators of the region have grown, and positive dynamics are observed in all sectors.«Nevertheless, crude oil production, which accounts for about 80 percent of the mining industry, is declining annually. We need to consider additional mechanisms to meet the targets in the industrial sector. In this regard, I instruct the responsible department to meet with the akimats of cities and districts, as well as with local entrepreneurs, to take appropriate measures.In the construction sector, the plan approved by the Government for seven months has been exceeded. This year, 106.5 billion tenge has been allocated from the state budget, and construction of 140 facilities is underway. I instruct to ensure the full submission of monthly, quarterly, and annual reports on facilities being built both from budget and extra-budgetary funds.In addition, indicators in the transport and warehousing sector have grown by 16.4 percent. The Government has set a target indicator for this industry at 107 percent. The responsible department must ensure the full achievement of these indicators.Based on the socio-economic development forecast of the country, we must approve the development forecast for the region for 2027–2029. I instruct regional departments, akimats of cities and districts to develop and submit for approval the socio-economic development forecast plan by October 1. The projects should be aimed at improving the quality of life of the population and strengthening the socio-economic potential», — emphasized Murat Nalkhozhauly.This year, 5 billion 500 million tenge has been allocated for the modernization of heat supply facilities in the region. These funds are being used to modernize 8.7 km of heating networks, overhaul gas turbine units No. 1 and No. 2, repair 1.3 km of heating networks, one boiler, one turbine, 10 autonomous boiler houses, as well as main and auxiliary installations. In addition, 7 billion 600 million tenge has been directed to the repair of 460 km of electrical networks and 134 substations. The readiness of 1,074 social facilities in the region is 98 percent.«Buildings under the jurisdiction of the departments of education, healthcare, culture, sports, and employment must be fully ready for the heating season. Also, the issue of providing the population with coal remains relevant. The required volume is 80 thousand tons: 68 thousand tons for residents and 12 thousand tons for social facilities. I instruct the responsible department, as well as the akimats of cities and districts, to ensure the formation of a full coal reserve within the established deadlines», — said the head of the region.The meeting also discussed the issue of ensuring road safety for schoolchildren.According to Deputy Head of the Regional Police Department Ermakhan Adramanov, 962 educational organizations in the region are located near the road network. In this regard, it was proposed to install road signs and markings near them that meet modern requirements. In addition, given the increase in traffic flow due to the start of the new academic year, the installation of additional traffic control devices on streets in the city center is planned.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kyzylorda/press/news/details/1279620?lang=ru

On August 24 of this year. within the framework of the "Open Day" campaign in the Department of State Revenues in the Sandyktau District, employees of the Department of State Revenues in the Akmola region carried out explanatory work with taxpayers.During the event, issues of collecting tax arrears and taxation of legal practice, the application of tax legislation, on individual income and social tax, in particular on rates and benefits, deductions, mobile transfers and special tax regimes were considered.During the event, representatives of the Department of State Revenues provided detailed answers to questions.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-akmola/press/news/details/1279624?lang=ru

с21 августа текущего года состоялось очередное заседание районного маслихата под председательством главы Маслихата К. Ермекбаева. В повестку дня заседания были включены следующие вопросы: О выполнении возложенных на акима района функций и задачО подготовке к отопительному сезону на 2026-2027 годыО внесении изменений в решение Бурлинского районного маслихата от 27 декабря 2023 года №10-17 «О внесении изменений в участковые избирательные комиссии Бурлинского района»  Об исполнении бюджета на первое полугодие 2026 годаО внесении изменений в решение Бурлинского районного маслихата от 25 декабря 2025 года №32-1 «О районном бюджете на 2026-2028 годы»О внесении изменений в решение Бурлинского районного маслихата от 29 декабря 2025 года «О бюджете города Аксай и сельских округов Бурлинского района»О присвоении звания    «Почетный гражданинБурлинского района» По всем рассмотренным вопросам были приняты соответствующие решения.В ходе сессии депутаты дали положительную оценку работе, проводимой акимом района, отметив системную работу по социально-экономическому развитию района и подчеркнув их значимость.В соответствии со статьей 11 Закона Республики Казахстан «О местном государственном управлении и самоуправлении в Республике Казахстан» в работе сессии маслихата был объявлен перерыв. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/burlin-maslihat/press/news/details/1279626?lang=ru

Kuala Lumpur, 25 August 2026 – Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Malaysia Bulat Sugurbayev discussed with Deputy President of the Senate of the Parliament of Malaysia Nur Jazlan Mohamed the progress of the constitutional reform initiated by President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, as well as the first elections of deputies to the Kurultai, the new unicameral Parliament of the Republic of Kazakhstan, held on 23 August.Particular attention was paid to further developing interparliamentary cooperation between Kazakhstan and Malaysia. The sides noted the importance of strengthening direct contacts between the legislative bodies, exchanging experience and enhancing the activities of the Kazakhstan-Malaysia Parliamentary Friendship Group.Nur Jazlan Mohamed, who has served as Deputy President of the Senate of Malaysia since June 2023, has consistently supported the development of parliamentary dialogue with Kazakhstan and the strengthening of bilateral ties.He highly commended the constitutional reforms being implemented in Kazakhstan, highlighting their modern and progressive character.“This parliamentary evolution represents a decisive and modern step forward. The establishment of a compact unicameral legislature elected through proportional representation will contribute to creating a more flexible and effective Parliament,” said Senator Nur Jazlan Mohamed.He also underscored the historical and cultural significance of the name “Kurultai”, noting that it reflects the traditions of the Great Steppe while at the same time symbolizing the combination of Kazakhstan’s rich cultural heritage with modern and progressive governance.At the conclusion of the meeting, Ambassador Bulat Sugurbayev presented Nur Jazlan Mohamed with the commemorative medal “30 Years of the Parliament of the Republic of Kazakhstan” in recognition of his contribution to the development of interparliamentary cooperation and the strengthening of Kazakhstan-Malaysia relations. The medal was established to mark the 30th anniversary of the Parliament of the Republic of Kazakhstan and is awarded to citizens of Kazakhstan and foreign nationals who have made a significant contribution to the development and establishment of Kazakhstan’s parliamentarism.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-kuala-lumpur/press/news/details/1279567?lang=ru

Dear taxpayers and participants of foreign economic activity!Please note that according to part 3 of Article 69 of the Administrative Procedural Procedure Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan, applications received regarding the provision of public services are not subject to registration in the Electronic Appeals information analytical system.In this regard, applications for the provision of public services submitted through the e-Otinish platform are not subject to accounting and consideration, with the exception of applications provided for in subparagraph 3) paragraph 1 of Article 4 of the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan "On Public Services".Receiving public services in electronic form is carried out exclusively through the Public Services service of the egov e-Government portal.kz and information systems of state revenue authorities (Taxpayer's Office, Keden and other services).Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-mangistau/press/news/details/1279472?lang=ru

As of August 1, 2026, the pension savings of Kazakhstanis amounted to 28.35 trillion tenge, an increase of 3.50 trillion tenge (or 14.1%) over the past 12 months.The bulk of pension savings come from compulsory pension contributions (CPCs). As of August 1, 2026, their volume reached 26.31 trillion tenge, an increase of 2.69 trillion tenge (or 11.4%) over the past 12 months.The volume of pension savings formed through compulsory occupational pension contributions (COPCs) exceeded 751.56 billion tenge. This figure has grown by 6.6% over the past 12 months.Savings formed through voluntary pension contributions (VPCs) continued to grow. As of August 1, 2026, their volume amounted to 10.41 billion tenge, an increase of 14.9% over the 12 months.A significant increase in pension savings formed through employer’s compulsory pension contributions (ECPC), which have been deposited into the pension accounts of contributors (beneficiaries) since January 1, 2024, has also been noted. As of August 1, 2026, their volume amounted to 1,273.93 billion tenge, an increase of 2.5 times over the 12 months. IncomesThe total savings volume is provided by pension contributions and investment income. In the first seven months of 2026, 2,127.27 billion tenge in contributions were received into individual and conditional pension accounts, an increase of 15.7% (or 289.09 billion tenge) compared to the same period last year.Individual pension savings accounts (IPSAs) for the purpose of accounting for compulsory pension contributions (CPCs) received 1,630.80 billion tenge as of August 1, 2026 (an increase of 8.1% compared to the same period last year), 87.69 billion tenge in COPCs (an increase of 11.0%), and 1,251.28 million tenge in VPCs. ECPC since the beginning of the year as of August 1, 2026, amounted to 407.53 billion tenge.Net investment income received by contributors since the beginning of the year as of August 1, 2026, amounted to 1,233.05 billion tenge.Benefits and transfersBenefits for all types of contributions and transfers to insurance companies from the UAPF for January-July 2026 reached 1,083.51 billion tenge.The volume of old-age payments amounted to 170.95 billion tenge. The average monthly payment scheduled from the UAPF upon reaching retirement age was 38,993 tenge.Lump-sum pension benefit payments (LSPBPs) for housing improvements and medical treatment from the beginning of 2026 as of August 1, 2026, amounted to 435.20 billion tenge, inheritance payments amounted to 63.06 billion tenge, payments related to departure for permanent residence outside the Republic of Kazakhstan amounted to 28.13 billion tenge, payments to persons with disabilities amounted to 2.05 billion tenge, and funeral payments amounted to 5.56 billion tenge. An amount of 378.56 billion tenge was transferred to insurance organizations. IPSA numberThe total number of pension accounts in the UAPF as of August 1, 2026, was 18.89 million (an increase of 1.12 million or 6.3% over the 12 months). The number of individual pension savings accounts of  contributors (beneficiaries) in the UAPF as of August 1, 2026, was 12.84 million, of which 11.39 million were under the CPC, 789,480 under the COPC, and 463,690 under the VPC. It should be noted that the total number of accounts for recording the CPC (11.39 million) also includes accounts of beneficiaries who have permanently resided outside the country but have not applied for their savings, deceased contributors whose heirs have not formalized the inheritance of their pension savings, military personnel who transferred to full state pension provision in 2016, and other categories of contributors (beneficiaries) whose accounts, according to Kazakhstani law, should not receive contributions.The number of notional pension accounts in the UAPF recording information on received CPC totaled 6.06 million. All up-to-date information on pension asset statistics is available on the enpf.kz website in the "Statistics and Analytics" section. 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-semey/press/news/details/1279513?lang=ru