Today, on January 12, a ceremonial opening of a modern Palace of Schoolchildren took place in the city of Zhanaozen. The event was attended by the Akim of Mangistau Region, Nurdaulet Kilybay; Chairman of the Management Board of JSC NC KazMunayGas, Askhat Khasenov; Co-Managing Director for Strategy and Asset Management of JSC Samruk-Kazyna, Bakhytzhan Taubayev; deputies of the Zhanaozen City Maslikhat; veterans of pedagogical labor; and residents of the city. “Bolashaq Sarayi” opens new opportunities for children and adolescents in the fields of creativity, science, and sports. The modern facility includes laboratories and classrooms for scientific and creative activities, art and IT classes, a television studio, various workshops, a “Zhas Qutqarushy” (Young Rescuer) classroom, an assembly hall, and a children’s co-working zone. The center is equipped with high-tech equipment, computer technology, and all necessary inventory. The total area of the building exceeds 3,000 square meters. The Palace of Schoolchildren can accommodate up to 1,500 children per day. The facility was constructed with the support of KMG subsidiary companies—JSC OzenMunayGas and Ak Su KMG LLP. Speaking at the opening ceremony, the head of the region, Nurdaulet Kilybay, congratulated participants on the opening of the Palace of Schoolchildren. “This project has been implemented in accordance with the поручение of the Head of State. All conditions have been created here for the comprehensive development of children, the раскрытие of their abilities, and the acquisition of quality education. Schoolchildren will be able to spend their extracurricular time productively at the new center. We express our sincere gratitude to the companies that provided sponsorship support for the project. We are confident that competitive youth will emerge from these walls,” the Akim of the region noted. During the ceremonial opening, a key to a new minibus intended for the transportation of children was also presented. As part of the event, the Akim of the region, Nurdaulet Kilybay, gave special recognition to the youth of Zhanaozen who have achieved outstanding results. Letters of appreciation and awards were presented to young residents who demonstrated success in regional, national, and international competitions in robotics, creative arts, and sports, as well as to members of the Zhanaozen city football team. Press Service of the Akim of Mangistau RegionSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/akimat-goroda-zhanaozen/press/news/details/1139980?lang=kk

Dear taxpayers!In order to ensure a timely transition to the chosen tax regime, the Committee decided to provide a temporary opportunity to submit a tax application for revocation of tax reporting. This application will be available in the old and new KNP until March 01, 2026, i.e. during the transition period.At the same time, we would like to draw your attention to the fact that tax reporting forms are subject to recall in the information system in which they were submitted (if the TNF is submitted in the new CNP, filling out and submitting the tax return for review must also be carried out in the new CNP.If the TNF is represented in the old KNP, then the application for withdrawal must be submitted to the old KNP) Also, given that the norm regarding the possibility of revocation of TNF is excluded in accordance with the new Tax Code, this functionality should be used only for the purpose of timely selection of the tax regime, as well as termination of activity by an individual entrepreneur.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd/press/news/details/1139981?lang=kk

Today, on January 12, as part of a working visit to the city of Zhanaozen, the Akim of Mangistau Region, Nurdaulet Kilybay, took part in the official opening ceremony of a facility for the production of freeze-dried camel milk at the Zhanaozen Dairy Plant.The new dairy facility is considered an important production site contributing to the regional economy. The project is aimed at establishing the production of high-quality, environmentally friendly products, creating new jobs, and developing domestic manufacturing. In the future, the plant’s products are planned to be exported. At present, negotiations are underway regarding supplies to China and the United Arab Emirates.The facility was constructed by Zhanaozen Sut Zauyty LLP. The total investment volume of the project amounts to 148 million tenge, and 12 new jobs have been created at the facility. The total area of the site is 500 square meters, with a production capacity of up to 18 tons of products per year.The main objective of the facility is to ensure year-round and uninterrupted production of shubat. In addition, through the operation of the facility, it is planned to increase shubat production volumes and provide support to the agricultural sector. Previously, the plant processed about 68,000 liters of milk per year from approximately 30 farming households; it is now planned to double this volume.During the official ceremony, the Akim of the region, Nurdaulet Kilybay, congratulated residents on the opening of the new facility and emphasized its importance for the life of the city.“This new production enterprise is an important and beneficial initiative for our region. The development of high-quality, environmentally friendly production, the creation of new jobs, and support for domestic manufacturing are among our priority tasks,” the head of the region emphasized.Village elders also delivered congratulatory remarks and cut the ribbon of the new complex. Guests toured the internal premises of the facility and familiarized themselves with the production process. Press Service of the Akim of Mangistau RegionSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/akimat-goroda-zhanaozen/press/news/details/1139978?lang=kk

At the initiative of a public figure, blogger, member of the Regional Council of NPP "Atameken" and the head of the portal "Info _ kokshe" Maral Kenzhakhimova, a seminar was held in the Kokshetau business coworking space Shugyla.coworking with the participation of entrepreneurs, accountants and representatives of consulting companies to explain changes in the tax legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan.During the event, the head of the department of explanatory work and the contact center of the Department of State Revenues in the Akmola region Ainur Yelikbayeva acquainted with the main changes in the tax legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan in 2026.The new Tax Code is designed to significantly simplify the life of entrepreneurs. The administrative burden is reduced, reporting forms are reduced and digital services are introduced. This will allow the business to operate more transparently and efficiently, focusing on development rather than paperwork. Participants were able to directly ask questions and understand the new rules in detail. From January 1, 2026, instead of the seven previously existing options, there will be three universal special tax regimes (SNR):SNR for the self-employedSAR based on simplified declarationSNR for peasant and farms (KFH) this was reported by the head of the non-production payments department of the DGD Nazgul Ayupova.The head of the VAT administration department, Zhanna Antaeva, voiced the categories of turnover that are not subject to VAT, the specifics of issuing electronic invoices and other topical issues.On January 5, 2026, the People's Accountant campaign was launched, within the framework of which professional accountants and auditors, representatives of professional accounting associations and the most experienced employees of state revenue bodies conduct consultations at the State Revenue Department in Kokshetau. The promotion is held from January to February 3 times a week (Monday, Wednesday, Friday) from 10:00 to 13:00. Since March 2026, consultations 2 times a week.Video consultations and telephone communication between district and city departments during reception hours are also provided.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-akmola/press/news/details/1139942?lang=kk

The State Revenue Committee informs that the information posted in the Counterparty Information service is based on data from state information systems and is updated daily, once a day.#SALYKTAR #TAXES #keden #customsSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-kostanay/press/news/details/1139910?lang=kk

On January 10, 2026, the open championship of the city ski start took place at the ski school No. 3 ski school.The competition was attended by young athletes of different age categories. The participants demonstrated good physical fitness, endurance and a desire to win. The competition was held in a tense and at the same time friendly atmosphere.According to the results of the starts, the winners and prize-winners were determined, who were awarded well-deserved awards. Holding such competitions contributes to the popularization of skiing and the formation of a healthy lifestyle among children and adolescents.Congratulations to the coaches and athletes on their successful performance.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanai-kalasy-akimat/press/news/details/1139913?lang=kk

A presentation of a consulting office for entrepreneurs took place in Pavlodar as part of the republican campaign "People's Accountant". The campaign is being implemented as part of a new project of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan.The aim of the project is to support individual entrepreneurs and small businesses, as well as improve the quality of accounting and tax accounting.According to Yerzhan Toktarkhanov, head of the State Revenue Department for the Pavlodar region, the campaign started on January 5 and will last until June 30 this year. The People's Accountant Office provides free consultations for entrepreneurs on accounting, tax reporting, and working in information systems. Consultations are conducted by members of the professional organization of accountants "Union of Accountants and Accounting Organizations of Kazakhstan" and UGD specialists.The People's Accountant project is the first step towards the transition from a control model of tax authorities to service support for taxpayers. In the future, it is planned to implement additional measures aimed at preventing violations and improving the quality of consulting support.The office of the People's Accountant is located at 5a Victory Square, Pavlodar (1st floor, left wing). The cabinet's work schedule in the first months of the campaign (January-February) will be held 3 times a week (Monday, Wednesday, Friday) from 10.00 to 13.00 hours. Starting in March, consultations will be held twice a week.The People's Accountant project will become an important business support tool, make taxpayers' work easier and more transparent, and make interaction with tax authorities more comfortable and understandable.Department of Explanatory Work and Contact Center State Duma of the Pavlodar regionSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-pavlodar/press/news/details/1139914?lang=kk

From January 13 to 16, 2026, the State Institution "Kostanay Department of State Property and Privatization of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan" is scheduled to conduct an internal corruption risk analysis in accordance with the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan "On Combating Corruption" dated November 18, 2015, the Model Rules for Conducting an Internal Corruption Risk Analysis approved by Order No. 12 of the Chairman of the Agency of the Republic of Kazakhstan for Civil Service Affairs and Anti-Corruption dated October 19, 2016, and pursuant to Order No. L-69 of the State Property and Privatization Committee of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated April 11, 2024.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/gosreestr/press/news/details/1139896?lang=kk

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In his Message, the Head of State emphasized that the implementation of the concept of "Law and Order" is one of the priorities of state policy aimed at strengthening justice, legality and public safety. The formation of a legal culture of citizens, increasing trust in state institutions and strict observance of the law are identified as key conditions for building a fair and sustainable Kazakhstan.In this regard, projects and initiatives aimed at promoting the ideology of "Law and Order" are being systematically implemented in Kostanay region, including through the use of interactive and modern formats of work with the population.In 2025, 28 projects were implemented in the cities and districts of the region within the framework of the state social order. In the course of their implementation, non-governmental organizations conducted more than 300 events of various formats aimed at preventing offenses and improving the legal literacy of the population. In addition, information and handouts have been prepared and distributed, as well as videos highlighting topical issues of legal culture.The higher educational institutions of the region are actively involved in the implementation of the ideology of "Law and Order". Universities have compiled a list of 20 events held on a weekly basis. Among them are legal hours, preventive lectures, meetings with relevant specialists and other formats aimed at improving the legal culture and preventing offenses among students.One of the illustrative examples of interactive work was the holding of an event in the format of a game court on the theme "Law and Order: together towards a fair Kazakhstan". This format allowed students interested in law to apply their theoretical knowledge in practice. The event was attended by about 100 people, including representatives of the Prosecutor's Office, the court and the bar association.In addition, the regional debate tournament "Men to the Republics" was organized in the region, timed to coincide with Republic Day. The tournament was held as part of the implementation of the "Law and Order" Concept by the Zhastar Rukhy Foundation corporate foundation in Kostanay region with the assistance of the Kostanay Regional University named after A. Baytursinuly, as well as the debate clubs Akhmet Urpaktary and Parasat.The implementation of such initiatives contributes to the formation of a sustainable understanding of the value of law, responsibility and civic engagement in society, as well as strengthening the principles of "Law and Order" as the foundation of a just Kazakhstan.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanay/press/news/details/1139818?lang=kk

💫 According to the results of the regional Olympiad:Biology🥈 2nd place — Madi Tyulyubergenov, Grade 10 student of Kairat Ryskulbekov Secondary SchoolGeography🥈 2nd place — Nurai Magauova, Grade 11 student of Secondary School No. 1Russian Language and Literature🥉 3rd place — Aknur Bekbolatova, Grade 9 student of Kairat Ryskulbekov Secondary SchoolRussian Language in Kazakh-medium Schools🥉 3rd place — Ksenia Solotchina, Grade 9 student of Semiyar Secondary School (KSU)Chemistry🥉 3rd place — Ayaulym Zholdaspayeva, Grade 11 student of Begen Secondary School (KSU)History of Kazakhstan🥉 3rd place — Ayazhan Zholdaspayeva, Grade 9 student of Begen Secondary School (KSU)Informatics🥉 3rd place — Alexander Knaus, Grade 11 student of Kairat Ryskulbekov Secondary SchoolCongratulations to the winners on their well-deserved achievements! 🎉Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/beskaragay-roo/press/news/details/1139847?lang=kk

 UAPF JSC (hereinafter referred to as UAPF) presents a report on the management of pension assets by the National Bank of the Republic of Kazakhstan (hereinafter referred to as NBRK) and investment portfolio managers (hereinafter referred to as IPMs) on the website enpf.kz in the section “Indicators - Investment Activity”. As of December 1, 2025, the total volume of pension assetsmanaged by the NBRK and IPM amounted to 25,807.19 billion tenge. As of this date, UAPF pension assets held in trust by the NBRK, formed through compulsory pension contributions (hereinafter referred to as CPC), compulsory occupational pension contributions (hereinafter referred to as COPC), and voluntary pension contributions (hereinafter referred to as VPC), amounted to approximately 25,032.97 billion tenge[1]. The volume of pension assets formed through employer’s compulsory pension contributions (hereinafter referred to as ECPC), held in trust by the NBRK, amounted to 690.47 billion tengePension assets under IPM managementamounted to over 83.75 billion tenge. Investment portfolio of pension assetsmanaged by the National Bank of the Republic of Kazakhstan The National Bank, as the trustee of the UAPF pension assets, pursues a balanced investment policy: investing in various types of financial instruments across currencies, countries, sectors, and issuers.The main investment areas for pension assets formed through CPC, COPC, and VPC, as of December 1, 2025, are as follows: government securities of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan - 42.98%, bonds of quasi-public companies - 9.09%, foreign GS – 2.12%, bonds of second-tier banks of the Republic of Kazakhstan - 2.26%, deposits of the National Bank of the Republic of Kazakhstan – 2.35%, shares and depositary receipts of issuers of the Republic of Kazakhstan - 1.91%, IFI - 1.27%,.The investment portfolio broken down by currencies in which financial instruments acquired through CPC, COPC, and VPC are denominated, as of December 1, 2025, looks like this: investments in national currency – 58.53%, in US dollars – 41.47% of the pension asset portfolioAn analysis of the income received shows that interest income on securities, including deposits and reverse repo transactions, amounted to 1,803.59 billion tenge; income from assets under external management, including exchange rate revaluation, amounted to 493.77 billion tenge; and other income amounted to 6.01 billion tenge. The market revaluation of securities was negative.Accrued investment income for the last 12 months from December 2024 to November 2025 amounted to approximately 2. 32 trillion tenge, with a return of 12.58% and an inflation rate of 9.69%.The ECPC's investment portfolio as of December 1, 2025, is as follows: government securities of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan – 91.82%, cash in investment accounts – 0.23%, and deposits of the National Bank of the Republic of Kazakhstan – 4.38%.The ECPC's investment portfolio includes only financial instruments denominated in the national currency.As of December 1, 2025, the ECPC's return over the past 12 months was 8.07%.As a reminder, pension savings are long-term investments. Therefore, it is advisable to analyze investment income over a period of at least one year. In certain periods, a decrease in return may be observed due to exchange rate volatility, changes in the market value of financial instruments, and the impact of inflation. Diversification of the investment portfolio, whereby income from some instruments offsets temporary losses from others, ensures the safety and sustainable return of pension savings over the long term. Thus, investment income has shown stable growth over the past three years, with pension asset returns exceeding the inflation rate.A detailed breakdownof the investment portfolio of financial instruments managed by the National Bank of the Republic of Kazakhstan, including issuers, and an overview of investment activities are available on the official UAPF website. Information on the portfolio structure of pension assetsformed through the ECPC is also available on the enpf.kz website. Investment portfolio managers The total volume of pension assets under IPM management exceeds 80.53 billion tenge.As of December 1, 2025, pension assets under the trust management of Alatau City Invest JSC amounted to 14.25 billion tenge.The company's main investments: government securities of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan - 16.03%, Exchange Traded Funds (ETF) units - 14.88%, bonds of second-tier banks of the Republic of Kazakhstan - 14.69%, corporate bonds of issuers of the Republic of Kazakhstan - 10.91%, bonds of quasi-public companies of the Republic of Kazakhstan - 10.74%, repo - 8.72%, corporate bonds of foreign issuers - 5.75%, microfinance organizations - 5.37%, government securities of foreign states - 2.41%. It should be noted that 70.85% of the portfolio is presented in tenge, 27.93% in US dollars, 1.23% in other currencies.As of December 1, 2025, the return on UAPF pension assets over the past 12 months, distributed among contributors (beneficiaries), was 11.11%.A detailed breakdownof the investment portfolio of financial instruments managed by Alatau City Invest JSC, including issuers, is available on the UAPF website. As of December 1, 2025, pension assets under trust management by Halyk Global Markets JSC amounted to 7.74 billion tenge.The main investments in the portfolio structure are as follows: reverse repos (up to 90 calendar days) – 38.64%, government securities of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan – 14.90%, securities with government status issued by the central governments of foreign states – 8.65%, bonds of second-tier banks of the Republic of Kazakhstan – 7.41%, equity instruments of foreign issuers (ETF units) – 6.12%, corporate bonds of organizations of the Republic of Kazakhstan – 4.29%, bonds of RK quasi-public companies – 4.12%, corporate bonds of foreign issuers – 1.90%.Investments in national currency accounted for 70.43% of the portfolio, in US dollars – 29.57%.As of December 1, 2025, the return on UAPF pension assets over the past 12 months, distributed to contributor (beneficiary) accounts, was 10.50%.A detailed breakdownof the investment portfolio of financial instruments managed by Halyk Global Markets JSC, including issuers, is available on the UAPF website. As of December 1, 2025, UAPF pension assets held in trust by BCC Invest JSC amounted to 9.87 billion tenge.Main investment areas: bonds of Kazakhstan's second-tier banks – 20.38%, government securities of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan – 17.85%, bonds of Kazakhstan quasi-public companies – 17.76%, repo – 12.43%, corporate bonds of Kazakhstan resident issuers – 11.54%, corporate bonds of foreign issuers – 8.89%.Investments in national currency accounted for 69.21% of the portfolio, while those in US dollars accounted for 30.79%.As of December 1, 2025, the return on UAPF pension assets over the past 12 months, distributed to contributors (beneficiaries), was 10.13%.A detailed breakdownof the investment portfolio of financial instruments managed by BCC Invest JSC, including issuers, is available on the UAPF website. As of December 1, 2025, UAPF's pension assets held in trust by Centras Securities JSC amounted to 3.93 billion tenge.28.39% were invested in bonds of Kazakhstan quasi-public companies, 14.78% in bonds of Kazakhstan's second-tier banks, 14.29% in corporate bonds of Kazakhstan issuers, 12.56% in government securities of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan, 9.79% in repos, 6.63% in US government bonds, 3.13% in shares and depositary receipts of issuers resident in the Republic of Kazakhstan, and 2.83% in shares and depositary receipts of foreign issuers.Investments in national currency constituted 68.88% of the portfolio, while those in US dollars accounted for 31.12%.As of December 1, 2025, the return on UAPF pension assets over the past 12 months, distributed to contributors (beneficiaries) accounts, was 15.72%.A detailed breakdownof the investment portfolio of financial instruments managed by Centras Securities JSC, with an indication of issuers, is presented on the UAPF website. As of November 1, 2025, pension assets under trust management by Halyk Finance, a subsidiary of Halyk Bank of Kazakhstan, amounted to 47.96 billion tenge.The main investments in the portfolio structure are as follows: reverse repo (up to 90 calendar days) – 21.16%, government securities of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan – 19.25%, bonds of second-tier banks of the Republic of Kazakhstan – 8.02%, corporate bonds of foreign issuers – 7.45%, international financial institutions – 13.09%, corporate bonds of issuers of the Republic of Kazakhstan – 6.15%, government securities of foreign states – 5.64%, units of Exchange Traded Funds (ETF) – 5.08%, shares and depositary receipts of foreign issuers – 7.00%, bonds of Kazakhstan quasi-public companies – 3.58%, shares and depositary receipts of issuers of the Republic of Kazakhstan – 2.14%.58.49% of the portfolio is invested in instruments in national currency, 41.51% in US dollars. As of December 1, 2025, the return on UAPF pension assets distributed to depositor (beneficiary) accounts over the past 12 months was 9.45%.A detailed breakdownof the investment portfolio of financial instruments managed by Halyk Finance, a subsidiary of Halyk Bank of Kazakhstan, including issuers, is available on the UAPF website.. As a reminder, starting July 1, 2023, contributors may transfer up to 50% of their pension savings through compulsory pension contributions (CPC) and compulsory occupational pension contributions (COPC), ignoring the minimum adequacy threshold, to an investment portfolio manager (IPM), choosing such a company independently. Contributors with voluntary pension savings may transfer 100% of them to an IPM. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanai-rudnyi-kalasy-akimat/press/news/details/1139849?lang=kk

As of January 1, 2026, 205,505 applications for targeted savings were processed between February 1, 2024. A total of over USD31.61 million in funds was transferred to authorized operators for subsequent deposit into the bank accounts of applicants (citizens aged 18 and over).Of these, 127,445 applications totaling USD19.69 million were processed for housing improvements, and 78,060 applications totaling USD11.92 million were processed for education.As a reminder, recipients of target savings (TS) can use the entire amount or a portion of it, with any unused balance retained in the target savings account (TSA). The most popular sub-purposes for using funds to improve housing conditions were: replenishing a deposit into housing construction savings for further accumulation (124,490 applications were completed for a total of USD19.27 million), making a down payment to obtain a mortgage loan for the purchase of housing - 999 applications for a total of USD145,390, and acquiring housing through civil law transactions (final settlement) - 757 applications for a total of $108,640.The most popular sub-goals in terms of paying for education were: payment for educational services of educational organizations located in the Republic of Kazakhstan, in installments (for each academic period or academic year) or in full at one time (for the entire period of study) (71,025 applications completed for a total of USD11.03 million), replenishment of an educational savings deposit under an agreement on an educational savings deposit (4,933 applications completed for a total of USD608.47 thousand), payment for educational services of foreign educational organizations in installments (for each academic period or academic year) or in full at one time (for the entire period of study) (1,706 applications completed for a total of USD228.32 thousand).Detailed information on targeted savings payments for housing improvement and/or education costs, broken down by authorized operators and regions, is available on the enpf.kz website. As a reminder:- Participants in targeted requirements are citizens of the Republic of Kazakhstan under 18 years of age who are eligible for targeted requirements;- The National Bank of the Republic of Kazakhstan (NBRK) annually (on October 1) sends a report to the UAPF containing information on the total amount of target requirements, the average investment income rate, and the amount of investment income accrued on previously formed target requirements of target requirement participants;- The UAPF annually, no later than January 20, generates an electronic list of target claim participants in the UAPF information system based on information received from the State Database "Individuals" (SDB FL) as of the end of December 31;- Based on information received from the National Bank of the Republic of Kazakhstan and information on the number of participants in target requirements included in the electronic list, the UAPF calculates and enters into the UAPF information system data per participant in target requirements on the amount of target requirements for the reporting year and the amount of investment income accrued on the amount of target requirements as of the end of the year preceding the reporting year;- theUAPF maintains records of target requirements, target savings, and target assets in US dollars. Target requirements for the 2025 reporting year, as well as investment income, will be accrued to participants in the target requirements no later than February 1, 2026.Target savings for Kazakhstani citizens born in 2008 and turning 18 in 2026 will also be credited to their target savings accounts no later than February 1, 2026. Regular reports on the "National Fund for Children" program are posted on the enpf.kz website.You can find program terms, instructions, and answers to your questions at kids.enpf.kz and on the БЖЗҚ ЕНПФYouTube channel. We also note that a video tutorial on the implementation of the "National Fund for Children" program, including the steps to take before and after a child reaches adulthood, is available on the БЖЗҚ ЕНПФYouTube channel at this link.:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HHQNAxfskX8.              Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanai-rudnyi-kalasy-akimat/press/news/details/1139850?lang=kk

On January 6, 2026, the regional stage of the republican “Altyn Tugyr” Olympiad for primary school teachers was held. Six teachers from district schools took part in the competition and achieved the following prize-winning places:🥇 1st place — Aidana Zhasulanova, Kairat Ryskulbekov Secondary School🥉 3rd place — Oksana Zhitbisbayeva, Kanonerka Secondary SchoolSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/beskaragay-roo/press/news/details/1139854?lang=kk

Jeddah, 12 January 2026 – The Consul General of the Republic of Kazakhstan in Jeddah and Deputy Permanent Representative of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Ruslan Kospanov took part in a technical-level preparatory meeting organized as part of the preparations for the upcoming visit of the OIC Ministerial Contact Group on Afghanistan to Kabul.The technical meeting marked an important stage in the process of preparing for the forthcoming visit and coordinating joint efforts of the OIC Member States. During the meeting, participants focused on addressing organizational and technical issues, as well as on agreeing the agenda of the visit of the OIC Contact Group on Afghanistan to Kabul.The diplomats exchanged views on key aspects of the upcoming activities, underscoring the importance of a coordinated approach by OIC Member States to engagement with Afghanistan and ensuring the effectiveness of the visit.For reference: The OIC Ministerial Contact Group on Afghanistan was established in accordance with Article 33 of Resolution No. 61/51-POL “On the Situation in Afghanistan,” adopted at the 51st Session of the Council of Foreign Ministers of OIC Member States held on 21–22 June 2025 in Istanbul.The Contact Group was established with the aim of coordinating efforts, promoting cooperation, and ensuring coherence of actions by OIC Member States on issues related to Afghanistan, including political, humanitarian, and economic aspects.On 23 September 2025, on the sidelines of the 80th session of the UN General Assembly, Kazakhstan took part in a meeting of the OIC Contact Group on Afghanistan. The members of the Contact Group include Kazakhstan, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Türkiye, Pakistan, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, Bangladesh, Indonesia, The Gambia, Uzbekistan, Iran, Egypt, and Azerbaijan.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-jeddah/press/news/details/1139870?lang=kk

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At the prosecutor's office of the Aktobe region, a working meeting was held with representatives and director of the Aktobe branch of the National Bank Asimbetova P., head of the Department of Regional Representatives in Aktobe of the Agency of the Republic of Kazakhstan for Regulation and Development of the Financial Market Nuspanov.During the meeting, the participants were explained the main functions of the National Bank and the Agency for Regulation and Development of the Financial Market, and attention was paid to increasing the level of financial literacy among law enforcement officers.Particular emphasis is placed on measures to combat Internet fraud in the banking sector, as well as on the development of joint approaches to prevent crimes related to the use of financial instruments.The implementation of such events is aimed at strengthening interaction between prosecutors and representatives of the financial sector in order to effectively protect the rights of citizens and ensure financial security.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/prokuratura-aktobe/press/news/details/1139874?lang=kk

Сегодня на площадке Региональной службы коммуникаций состоялась пресс-конференция с представителями средств массовой информации, посвящённая подведению итогов работы Управления цифровизации города Шымкента за 11 месяцев 2025 года.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/shymkent-sandyk/press/news/details/1139732?lang=kk

CPN for large business entities from 2026: what is important to knowThe State Revenue Committee of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan explains the changes that will take effect on January 1, 2026.Where is the CPN credited?According to the new Budget Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the corporate income tax on large businesses will be credited to the republican budget from 2026.Budget Classification Code (KBK)Income from CPN from large business entities is subject to crediting to:KBK 101110(corporate income tax on legal entities that are large business entities, with the exception of organizations in the oil sector).Changes in advance payments for KPNDue to the introduction of the new Tax Code, the procedure for calculating advance payments under the CPI has been changed.The SRS threshold has been increased, at which the obligation to calculate and pay advance payments arises:previously — 350,000 MCIstarting in 2026 — 600,000 MCI List of large business entitiesIt was formed in accordance with the legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan in the field of entrepreneurship and sent to the state revenue authorities.What is important for taxpayers to do?Take into account the new rules for crediting KPNIt is correct to specify KBK 101110 when paying taxesMonitor changes in advance paymentsThe state revenue authorities carry out explanatory work with taxpayers to ensure the correct and timely receipt of the CPN in the republican budget.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-kostanay/press/news/details/1139742?lang=kk

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