Орталық сайлау комиссиясы (ОСК) Қазақстандағы Құрылтай депутаттарының сайлауы бойынша дауыс берудің алдын ала нәтижелерін жариялады24 тамыз таңертеңгі жағдай бойынша дауыс берудің алдын ала нәтижелері келесідей:"Әділет" партиясы - 71,17 пайыз;Жалпыұлттық социал-демократиялық партия (ЖСДП) - 5,11 пайыз;"Байтақ" жасылдар партиясы - 1,7 пайыз;Қазақстанның халық партиясы (ҚХП) - 3,10 пайыз;"Ауыл" халықтық-демократиялық патриоттық партиясы - 6,26 пайыз;"Ақ жол" демократиялық партиясы - 5,21 пайыз;Respublica - 5,56 пайыз;"Барлығына қарсымын" - 2,51 пайыз.Партиялар Құрылтайға өту үшін жалпы дауыс берушілер санының кемінде 5 пайызын жинауы тиіс болатын.ОСК төрағасы Нұрлан Әбдіровтің айтуынша, сайлаушылардың жалпы саны 12 623 289 адам болған. Сайлауға 9 351 539 адам немесе тізімге енгізілген азаматтардың 73,8 пайызы қатысты.Елімізде сайлау учаскелері жабылғаннан кейін бірден дауыстарды санау басталды. Содан кейін аумақтық комиссиялар ОСК-ға нәтижелер бойынша есеп береді. Орталық сайлау комиссиясы қорытындыны арнайы отырыста шығарады.Соңғы қорытындылар 30 тамызға дейін белгілі болады.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-ljubljana/press/news/details/1279304?lang=ru

International Institute for Middle East and Balkan Studies (IFIMES), based in Ljubljana, Slovenia, regularly analyzes developments in the Middle East, the Balkans, and other regions worldwide.  H.E. Altay Abibullayev, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the Republic of Slovenia, in his article entitled »Kazakhstan on the Threshold of a New Political Phase/Казахстан на пороге нового политического этапа«, provides a comprehensive and well-substantiated overview of Kazakhstan’s constitutional, political, economic and technological transformation, presenting the elections to the Kurultai as a significant test of the country’s new institutional framework and its future development.Kazakhstan on the threshold of a new political phaseOn 23 August 2026, Kazakhstan will hold the first election of members of the Kurultai following the entry into force of the new Constitution. This will be the country’s first nationwide electoral campaign to form its new supreme representative body. The outcome of the vote will determine the composition of the Kurultai, whose members will serve five-year terms, adopt legislation and participate in addressing issues of national importance.A total of seven political parties are participating in the elections: Adilet, the Nationwide Social Democratic Party (OSDP), the Baitak Green Party, the People’s Party of Kazakhstan, Auyl, Ak Zhol, and Respublica. According to the Central Election Commission, the party lists comprise a total of 545 candidates competing for 145 seats. Adilet has nominated the largest party list, comprising 186 candidates. Its platform focuses on building a “Just Kazakhstan” and includes human capital development, digital transformation of the state, economic modernization, regional development, social policy, culture, and environmental issues. The party places particular emphasis on digital government, a fair economy, and improving the quality of public administration. The OSDP is running 33 candidates under its “20 Peaks on the Path to Progress” programme. The party’s platform is based on three core values — freedom, justice, and solidarity — and calls for greater social responsibility of the state, economic efficiency, technological development, and greater accountability of the authorities to society. Baitak has nominated 51 candidates and has the most distinct environmental agenda among the participating parties. Its programme, entitled “Kazakhstan — A Country for Life,” focuses on environmental protection, clean air and water, environmentally responsible economic development, and greater public participation in decision making. Constitutional reform, political modernization and digital transformation of KazakhstanThe People’s Party of Kazakhstan, with 72 candidates, places particular emphasis on social policy, quality domestic education, and protecting the social interests of the population. Auyl, which has nominated 69 candidates, focuses on food security, rural development and infrastructure, social policy, education and science, environmental protection, and traditional family values. The party says its programme was developed taking into account proposals collected from residents of all 20 regions through a dedicated digital platform. Ak Zhol is running 63 candidates under its programme “Change Is Inevitable.” Its key priorities include strengthening parliamentarianism, developing a free market economy, protecting the interests of domestic businesses, combating corruption, developing human capital and modern technologies, as well as safeguarding Kazakhstan’s national interests and independence. The party also advocates stronger checks and balances and greater accountability of government bodies. Respublica, which has nominated 76 candidates, maintains its focus on entrepreneurship, with particular emphasis on developing small and medium-sized businesses, reducing administrative barriers, protecting entrepreneurs, digitalization, and the development and application of artificial intelligence. Overall, the party platforms cover a broad range of issues, from social protection and rural development to the digital economy, entrepreneurship, environmental policy, and institutional reform. The election campaign began on July 23 and has included public meetings between parties and voters, programme presentations, and televised debates. On July 29, Qazaqstan TV hosted a debate involving representatives of all seven parties under the theme “The Future of Kazakhstan — Human Capital.” The participants included Serik Egizbayev of Auyl, Nurgul Kadyrbayeva of Baitak, Renat Bekturov of Adilet, Tazabek Sambetbay of the OSDP, Olzhas Nuraldinov of Ak Zhol, Ekaterina Smolyakova of Respublica, and Sunkar Islam of the People’s Party of Kazakhstan.  During the discussion, the party representatives presented their programmes and proposals concerning education, social policy, the economy, regional development, and human capital. The televised debate campaign continued in August on other television platforms. In particular, Jibek Joly hosted team debates accompanied by online audience voting. The Central Election Commission also officially approved the list of participants for televised party debates on Khabar TV. The final major debate, “Main Debates — 2026,” was held on August 19 and broadcast live by 24KZ, with representatives of all seven political parties taking part. The debate served as the final major discussion platform for the parties ahead of the August 23 vote. The election of members of the Kurultai is a key stage in the formation of the country’s representative bodyThe upcoming election of members of the Kurultai represents a significant milestone in the formation of Kazakhstan’s representative body and the continued development of its legislative system under the new constitutional framework. Its defining feature is the transition, initiated by the Head of State, from the former bicameral Parliament, consisting of the Mazhilis and the Senate, to a unicameral supreme representative body known as the Kurultai, comprising 145 members elected for five-year terms. The Kurultai will be elected through a proportional party-list system, reflecting the effectiveness of proportional representation and the growing role of political parties in representing citizens’ interests. By casting their votes, citizens will help determine the composition of the body responsible for adopting legislation, considering issues of public importance and shaping the country’s legislative policy. This underscores the civic responsibility of every voter and highlights the exceptional significance of these elections for Kazakhstan’s future. The electoral process serves as a vital link between society and representative institutions. Voting ensures that citizens’ political preferences, priorities and expectations are reflected in the composition of the new Kurultai. This helps ensure that the Kurultai’s work represents the diverse views and interests of society.Elections also provide a mechanism for the periodic renewal of representative authority. Forming a new Kurultai in accordance with the will of the people strengthens the accountability of its members to the electorate and promotes constructive interaction between the state and society.The forthcoming electoral campaign marks a fundamentally new stage in the development of Kazakhstan’s political system, made possible by the adoption of the new Constitution. It represents not merely another institutional reform, but a comprehensive modernization of the system of public administration. The establishment of a new supreme representative body lays the foundations for an updated model of interaction between the state and society, while creating broader opportunities for citizens to participate in public affairs and further strengthening representative institutions. The upcoming elections should therefore be viewed not simply as a process of electing representatives, but as a significant political and civic event that will shape the quality of public representation, enhance the effectiveness of the legislative process and contribute to the continued development of Kazakhstan’s state institutions. Political Reform and the Revival of the Kurultai The election of members of the Kurultai is the result of a comprehensive political reform initiated by the Head of State. The reform reflects the course of consistent political modernization set out by President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and is aimed at strengthening representative institutions while enhancing the role of citizens in forming the country’s legislative body. The name of the new institution is deeply rooted in Kazakhstan’s historical traditions and reflects a return to the foundations of Kazakh statehood. Historically, kurultais were assemblies at which the nation’s most important issues were debated, laws were adopted, rulers were elected and decisions shaping the future of the state were made. These assemblies served as the highest forums for collective decision-making and provided a means of reconciling the interests of different groups within society. The adoption of this historic name in a modern political context underscores the continuity of Kazakhstan’s traditions of statehood and reinforces the connection between the country’s new constitutional framework and its historical heritage. Beyond its symbolic significance, the transition to a unicameral system also serves the practical purpose of improving the efficiency of the legislative process. Under the previous bicameral system, draft laws were considered sequentially by the Mazhilis and the Senate, which lengthened the legislative process and required additional coordination between the two chambers. Consolidating legislative work within a single representative body streamlines this process and improves both the speed and quality of lawmaking. At the same time, the reform seeks to eliminate unnecessary bureaucratic procedures, making the work of the representative body more transparent, accessible and responsive to citizens. The upcoming elections therefore mark the beginning of a new political paradigm in which the country’s supreme representative body is formed through the free expression of citizens’ will.The fundamental principle of the elections is the free expression of citizens’ willThe foundation of the electoral process is the free and informed expression of citizens’ will. Every voter has the right to decide independently whether to participate in the elections and which political party to support. This decision must be made freely, without coercion, intimidation, vote-buying or any other form of unlawful influence. Participation in elections is one of the principal ways in which citizens exercise their constitutional right to take part directly in the governance of the state. By casting their votes, citizens express their views on the formation of the country’s representative body and influence who will represent their interests in the Kurultai. The responsibility of public authorities and all participants in the electoral process is to ensure conditions that enable every citizen to make a free, informed and independent choice. The secrecy of the ballot is a fundamental guarantee of the free expression of citizens’ will. Protecting the confidentiality of each vote strengthens public confidence in the electoral process and safeguards every voter’s freedom to make an independent decision. Equally important is ensuring that citizens have access to accurate and comprehensive information about the participating political parties, their platforms and the voting procedure. An informed choice is possible only when voters are able to compare different political positions, assess the proposals presented by political parties and make decisions based on their own views and convictions. Every stage of the electoral campaign plays an important role The electoral campaign is a structured process in which each stage serves a distinct purpose and helps ensure that the elections are conducted in accordance with the law: 1 July 2026 – Announcement of the elections to the KurultaiFrom 2 July to 6:00 p.m. on 13 July – Nomination of party listsBy 6:00 p.m. on 23 July – Registration of party lists by the Central ElectionCommissionFrom 6:00 p.m. on 23 July to midnight on 22 August – Election campaigning22 August – Day of Silence23 August – Election DayThe nomination of party lists determines the participants in the electoral process. Registration confirms that the submitted documents comply with the requirements of electoral legislation. The campaign period provides political parties with equal opportunities to present their platforms to voters. The verification of voter lists helps ensure that every eligible citizen can exercise the right to vote. The Day of Silence allows voters to make their final decision free from campaigning, while Election Day concludes the process of forming the new Kurultai. The orderly conduct of every stage promotes transparency throughout the electoral process, ensures equal conditions for all participants and strengthens public confidence in the election results. Political competition is a fundamental element of the electoral processPolitical competition is one of the fundamental principles of a democratic electoral process. During the election campaign, political parties and candidates present their platforms, policy proposals and approaches to addressing the country’s key development challenges. This enables citizens to consider different political perspectives and make an informed choice based on their own views and assessment of the proposals presented by participants in the elections. Electoral competition must take place strictly within the framework of the law and be guided by the principles of equal treatment, respect for voters and compliance with the rules governing the election campaign. Public debate should be conducted responsibly and in accordance with the standards of political culture. The dissemination of false information, hate speech, unlawful campaigning and any other actions that could undermine the fairness or transparency of the elections are unacceptable. The presence of diverse political platforms and policy agendas is a natural feature of the electoral process and contributes to meaningful public dialogue. Political competition allows voters to compare the proposals put forward by participants in the elections, evaluate their arguments and determine which approaches best reflect their expectations and interests. The primary purpose of the elections is to enable citizens to express their political preferences freely and independently. By exercising their right to vote, citizens make the final decision on the composition of the Kurultai, thereby ensuring that the country’s supreme representative body is formed through the free expression of citizens’ will. Political parties and the proportional electoral system: the foundation of competitive electionsThe early announcement of the elections by the Head of State provided political parties with sufficient time to prepare thoroughly for the campaign. The upcoming elections clearly demonstrate the effectiveness of the proportional electoral system. The party-list system shifts the focus from the personal ambitions of individual candidates to competition between ideas, comprehensive policy platforms and long-term strategies for the country’s development. Political parties present citizens with coherent visions for Kazakhstan’s future, covering issues ranging from economic renewal and support for entrepreneurship to reforms in education, healthcare and regional governance. The participation of political parties ensures genuine political pluralism and encourages broad public debate. In this context, the civic responsibility of every voter becomes especially important. Understanding party platforms, comparing priorities and making an informed choice are what transform voting into a meaningful instrument of democratic governance. Election campaigning: a time for open dialogue and civic engagementFollowing the completion of the registration of party lists, the electoral campaign enters its most substantive phase: the election campaigning period. This stage is more than a formal legal procedure; it provides an opportunity for direct, open and constructive dialogue between political parties and the public. Through public meetings, media discussions and engagement on digital platforms, political parties must demonstrate the merits and credibility of their proposals. For society, this period highlights the importance of active civic participation in political life. Public engagement in discussions, thoughtful questions put to candidates and critical evaluation of campaign commitments all contribute to the development of a mature political culture. Why this marks the most important stage of the electoral campaignThe significance of the upcoming elections cannot be overstated. Kazakhstan is undergoing a fundamental transformation of its political system under the new Constitution. In this context, the elections to the Kurultai are far more than a routine electoral event. They represent a defining moment in the renewal of the country’s state institutions and lay the foundations for a new political reality. This campaign is particularly significant because all seven officially registered political parties are taking part in the elections. Each party offers its own vision for the country’s future, addressing issues ranging from environmental protection to economic development and social modernization. The participation of the full spectrum of registered political parties guarantees genuine political pluralism and gives every citizen the opportunity to find a political platform that reflects their values and priorities. The earlier organizational stages laid the groundwork for the campaign. The focus now shifts to substantive competition between ideas, with public trust becoming the decisive factor. Every vote cast in these elections represents direct participation in the implementation of Kazakhstan’s constitutional reform. The informed choices made by citizens will determine who represents their interests in the renewed Kurultai and sets the direction of the country’s development over the next five years. Elections are not only a right but also an expression of civic responsibilityParticipation in elections is one of the most important ways for citizens to exercise their constitutional rights and express their views on the country’s development. By exercising their right to vote, citizens take a direct part in forming the representative body that will adopt legislation and represent the interests of the population. The significance of these elections lies in the fact that the broader the participation of citizens in voting, the more fully the diversity of public views and interests will be reflected in the election results. High voter turnout strengthens public confidence in the electoral process and enhances the public legitimacy of the newly elected Kurultai. A representative body elected with broad public participation is regarded as reflecting the will of different social groups and the interests of society as a whole. All the necessary technical arrangements have been put in place to make voting as convenient as possible and to ensure that every citizen can exercise their right to vote. Every voter can verify their electoral status and polling station number online in advance using the Individual Identification Number (IIN) verification service available through official digital platforms. Citizens who will be away from their place of permanent registration on Election Day may obtain an absentee voting certificate in advance, enabling them to vote at another polling station convenient for them. The availability of these services demonstrates the openness of the electoral process and enables every citizen to fulfil their civic responsibility by participating in the elections. Kazakhstan is not presenting the Kurultai elections as an isolated political event, but as a further step in the country’s broader institutional renewal. The true test of the reform, however, will be whether the new institutional framework translates into greater political accountability, meaningful pluralism, and more effective citizen participation in decision-making.Participation in elections is therefore not only the exercise of an individual constitutional right but also an important contribution to the formation of representative institutions, the strengthening of democratic governance and the public legitimacy of the newly elected Kurultai.Ljubljana, 20 August 2026https://www.ifimes.org/en/researches/kazakhstan-on-the-threshold-of-a-new-political-phase/5973# Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-ljubljana/press/news/details/1279299?lang=ru

The State Revenue Committee of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan informs that in July 2026, notifications of desk control were launched to identify understatement of the VAT amount for sold goods, works, services in value added tax returns (form 300.00) for the 1st quarter of 2026 and understatement of income under CPN (form 100.00) for 2025.      Notifications are formed on the basis of comparison of data, electronic invoices, cash registers, information received within the framework of currency control, information on subsidies received, and tax reporting.     For the execution of the notice, the taxpayer is given thirty working days (or about 45 calendar days).     If you agree with the violation, you need to submit additional tax statements, and if you disagree, an explanation of the absence of violations.     The Committee calls on taxpayers to timely comply with the requirements of office control notifications.     We remind you that in accordance with the norms of the Tax Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan, in case of failure to eliminate the identified violations upon notification, the tax authorities have the right to conduct a tax audit.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-akmola/press/news/details/1279280?lang=ru

On 24 August 2026, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the Republic of Uzbekistan Yeraly Tugzhanov met with the Dean of the Diplomatic Corps accredited in Uzbekistan, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United Arab Emirates to Uzbekistan Saeed Matar Al-Qemzi.During the meeting, the parties discussed the current state and prospects of Kazakhstan–UAE cooperation, noting the high level of political dialogue and positive dynamics in bilateral engagement.Particular attention was paid to expanding trade, economic and investment ties, implementing joint projects, and deepening cooperation across various sectors of the economy. In this context, the UAE’s advanced experience in developing modern port and logistics infrastructure, particularly in Dubai, was noted as being of practical interest to Kazakhstan in light of the measures being undertaken to strengthen its transit and transport potential and develop international transport corridors.Following the meeting, the parties reaffirmed their readiness to maintain regular working contacts and continue constructive engagement on issues of mutual interest.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-tashkent/press/news/details/1279282?lang=ru

Budapest, 24 August 2026 - From 20 to 23 August 2026, the 40th anniversary Festival of Folk Arts (“Mesterségek Ünnepe”) was held at Buda Castle. The Festival is one of Hungary’s largest annual cultural events dedicated to the preservation, development and promotion of traditional crafts and folk art.As part of the Festival’s official opening on 20 August 2026, H.E. Ms. Anel Bakytbekkyzy, Ambassador-designate of the Republic of Kazakhstan to Hungary, met with Ms. Gabriella Igyártó, Executive Director of the Association of Hungarian Folk Artists’ Associations. During the meeting, the parties discussed the participation of Kazakh artisans in the Festival, as well as prospects for further cooperation and the expansion of cultural ties between Kazakhstan and Hungary in the fields of traditional crafts and folk art.It should be noted that the Festival traditionally enjoys broad international participation. In 2026, alongside Hungarian artisans, representatives of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, the Republic of Korea, Poland, Türkiye and a number of other countries took part in the event. The United States was the guest of honour in connection with the 250th anniversary of the country’s independence.With the active support of the Embassy of the Republic of Kazakhstan in Hungary, four representatives of Kazakhstan, members of the “Urshyk” Republican Union of Artisans, took part in the anniversary Festival:- Bibigul Kardenova - felt artisan and Chairwoman of the Union;- Zaure Kakimova - weaving artisan;- Saltanat Yeleussinova - traditional crafts artisan;- Ulzhan Muzartbek - traditional crafts artisan.The Kazakh participants introduced Festival visitors to the rich traditions of Kazakhstan’s national applied arts, demonstrating techniques and skills passed down from generation to generation. Their participation provided the wider Hungarian and international public with an opportunity to gain a closer insight into Kazakhstan’s distinctive cultural heritage and the contemporary development of the country’s traditional crafts.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-budapest/press/news/details/1279286?lang=ru

Во исполнение Послания Главы государства от 8 сентября 2025 года «Казахстан в эпоху искусственного интеллекта» Министерство национальной экономики РК совместно с Министерством искусственного интеллекта и цифрового развития РК подписали совместный приказ о запуске пилотного проекта «Реестр обязательных требований в сфере предпринимательства».Новый цифровой сервис разработан для упрощения доступа предпринимателей к актуальным требованиям законодательства. В основе проекта алгоритмы искусственного интеллекта, которые автоматически анализируют действующие нормативные правовые акты, выявляют содержащиеся в них требования к бизнесу, систематизируют и актуализируют информацию.Основная задача проекта заключается в снижении административной нагрузки на предпринимателей, повышении прозрачности регулирования и формировании более предсказуемой бизнес среды.Автоматизированный анализ законодательства позволяет сократить время и ресурсы, необходимые предпринимателям для поиска и изучения требований, применимых к конкретному виду деятельности.Структурированная и доступная информация об обязательных требованиях помогает предпринимателям лучше ориентироваться в законодательстве и снижает риск непреднамеренного несоблюдения установленных норм.Система также позволяет оперативно отслеживать изменения в нормативных правовых актах и своевременно учитывать их в деятельности бизнеса.Пилотный проект является одним из инструментов цифровизации регулирования предпринимательской деятельности и повышения качества взаимодействия государства с бизнесом.Новый функционал доступен на цифровой AI-платформе для бизнеса. В ближайшее время сервис будет запущен также на портале eGov Business.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/economy/press/news/details/1279208?lang=ru

On 18 August 2026, Ambassador Nurgali Arystanov, Chairman of the Board of KazAID met with Fuat Erdoğmuş, Coordinator of the Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TİKA) in Kazakhstan.During the meeting, the parties discussed current cooperation and further collaboration between KazAID and TİKA. Particular attention was paid to strengthening partnership relations and further coordination of joint activities.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kazaid/press/news/details/1279209?lang=ru

On August 24, the military personnel of the military air defense units of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation celebrate their professional holiday. The date of formation of the military air defense was approved by the order of the Minister of Defense dated February 25, 2026.Military air defense is an important component of the combat potential of the Ground Forces. Its main task is to protect troops and important facilities from threats from the air, ensure the stability of units and their readiness to perform their tasks.In the context of the development of modern means of air attack, continuous improvement of the professional training of military personnel is of particular importance. The training of units is based on practical exercises and training calculations, working out the detection and tracking of air targets, as well as improving the interaction between units.Specialists from various fields serve as part of the military air defense – operators and crews of combat vehicles, unit commanders, technical specialists and other military personnel. They are united by high responsibility, professionalism and willingness to act in any conditions. Professional Day is an occasion to express gratitude to military personnel for their conscientious service, to thank veterans for their contribution to the formation and development of military air defense and to remember with respect those who stood at the origins of its formation.Today, military personnel of the military air defense continue to strengthen their military traditions, improve their professional skills and honorably carry out tasks to ensure the safety of the country's troops and airspace.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mod/press/news/details/1279086?lang=ru

ВНИМАНИЮ ПОТРЕБИТЕЛЕЙ ГАЗА!Новые требования к приборам учёта газа С 24 августа 2026 года вводятся новые требования в отношении приборов учёта газа. С 24 августа 2026 года абоненты, впервые подключаемые к газоснабжению, должны быть оснащены Smart-счётчиками с функцией дистанционной передачи данных. Новые потребители, получившие технические условия после 24 августа 2026 года, также обязаны установить Smart-счётчики с возможностью дистанционной передачи данных. Промышленные и коммунально-бытовые потребители должны обеспечить замену действующих приборов учёта на счётчики с функцией дистанционной передачи данных до 31 декабря 2027 года. Для чего нужен Smart-счётчик? Функция дистанционной передачи данных позволяет автоматически передавать показания о потреблении газа. Это упрощает учёт и обеспечивает оперативное и удобное получение информации о потреблении. Важно: для действующих бытовых потребителей, подключённых к газовым сетям, замена приборов учёта осуществляется за счёт средств газораспределительной организации до вступления новых требований в силу. Новые требования вводятся в соответствии с действующим законодательством Республики Казахстан. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/shymkent-energetika-kommunal/press/news/details/1279089?lang=ru

The State Revenue Department for Almaty urges taxpayers to timely declare their income and assets using Form 270.00 for the 2025 reporting year.The deadline for submitting the declaration is September 15, 2026.The authorized body draws particular attention to the reporting of foreign assets, digital currencies, and major financial and property transactions carried out in 2025.What is the difference between Forms 250.00 and 270.00?Form 250.00 (Declaration of Assets and Liabilities) — is submitted once upon entering the declaration system to record citizens’ initial assets. It applies to individuals who are residents of the Republic of Kazakhstan, as well as candidates for public service and persons equated to them, and candidates for deputies.Form 270.00 (Declaration of Income and Assets) — is submitted annually. It reflects income received during the past 2025 year, the acquisition of new assets, and transactions on foreign bank accounts during the reporting period.Note: Assets declared previously (for example, an apartment purchased abroad earlier) do not need to be declared again in Form 270.00 if no new transactions involving them took place in 2025.What must be declared in Form 270.00?The annual declaration must be submitted if the following assets or circumstances existed during the 2025 reporting year:Foreign real estate and assets: foreign apartments, houses, land plots, vehicles, securities issued by foreign entities, and interests in foreign companies acquired or held in 2025.Major purchases in 2025 (>20,000 MRP): if the total value of all assets acquired during the past year (real estate, vehicles, securities, interests in authorized capital/shared-equity participation agreements, and investment gold) in Kazakhstan or abroad exceeded this threshold.Funds in foreign banks: the total balance in all foreign bank accounts as of December 31, 2025, exceeding 1,000 MRP.Digital assets: ownership of cryptocurrency or tokens as of December 31, 2025, regardless of the amount.Income subject to self-assessment: income received in 2025 from renting out property, selling property, foreign-source income, etc. (excluding business income).Important: Apartments, houses, and vehicles registered in Kazakhstan do not need to be included in Form 270.00, as this information is automatically received by the State Revenue Department from government databases.Where and how to submit the declaration?Form 270.00 can be submitted online through the following services:Web portals: Taxpayer’s Cabinet (cabinet.kgd.gov.kz), eGov.kz portal;Mobile applications: “e-Salyq Azamat”, “eGov mobile”;Mobile banking: Kaspi.kz and applications of other second-tier banks, in the government services sections.The declaration may also be submitted in paper form personally at the State Revenue Department at the place of residence or sent by registered mail.Deadlines and liabilityIf Form 270.00 for 2025 is submitted by September 15, 2026, the assessed individual income tax (IIT) must be paid by September 25, 2026.Administrative liability is предусмотрена for violations of the declaration rules (Articles 272 and 275 of the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Republic of Kazakhstan):Late submission of the declaration (first violation): warning.Repeated violation within one year: fine of 15 MRP.Submission of incomplete or inaccurate information (first violation): warning.Repeated submission of inaccurate information: fine of 3 MRP.Concealment of foreign assets and income: fine of up to 100 MRP.Quick guide for taxpayersReal estate and vehicles in Kazakhstan: do not include them in Form 270.00 (the State Revenue Department already has this information).Foreign real estate / foreign bank account balance >1,000 MRP / cryptocurrency: mandatory declaration.Total purchases in 2025 >20,000 MRP: mandatory declaration.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-almaty/press/news/details/1279079?lang=ru

Special Tax Regimes:-Special Tax Regime for Self-Employed Individuals;-Special Tax Regime Based on a Simplified Declaration;-Special Tax Regime for Peasant or Farm Enterprises.   Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-astana/press/news/details/1279015?lang=ru

Riyadh, August 23, 2026 – Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Saudi Arabia Madiyar Menilbekov held a meeting with Faisal Al-Faqeer, CEO of “Saudi Basic Industries Corporation” (SABIC).During the negotiations, the parties discussed prospects for strengthening Kazakhstan-Saudi cooperation in the petrochemical sector, as well as opportunities for implementing joint investment projects.M.Menilbekov presented Kazakhstan’s investment opportunities and highlighted interest in attracting leading Saudi companies to participate in major industrial projects. Particular attention was paid to Kazakhstan’s potential as one of the largest economies in Central Asia and as a promising platform for developing high-value-added industries.Following the meeting, the parties agreed to explore opportunities for closer cooperation between “SABIC” and Kazakhstan’s national and private companies.“Saudi Basic Industries Corporation” (SABIC) is one of the world’s largest chemical companies and one of Saudi Arabia’s leading industrial companies. The company specializes in the production of chemicals and petrochemicals, polymers, fertilizers, and specialty materials. “SABIC” operates internationally and has manufacturing facilities across various regions of the world.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-riyadh/press/news/details/1278998?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/press/news/details/1279003?lang=ru

Since the beginning of 2026, within the framework of the commission established in accordance with the order of the Akimat of the Ulytau Region, 32 meetings of the commission for reviewing intermediary schemes in the food product pricing chain have been held.As a result of the commission meetings, the monthly analysis of electronic invoices conducted by the Trade Committee, as well as the monitoring results of local executive bodies, facts of exceeding the established maximum trade markup of 15% on socially significant food products have been identified.For the identified violations, in accordance with Article 204-4 of the Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan on Administrative Offenses, administrative measures have been taken against 94 business entities.Of these, 3 entrepreneurs received orders to eliminate the identified violations based on the results of preventive control. The remaining 91 entrepreneurs were imposed administrative fines totaling 2 million 465 thousand 250 tenge. Of this amount, 1 million 232 thousand 625 tenge was collected under the abbreviated procedure.Requirements for price tag оформления are also under controlDuring the monitoring by local executive bodies, 52 entrepreneurs were identified who improperly labeled goods with price tags in retail facilities.These entrepreneurs were brought to administrative responsibility in accordance with paragraph 4 of Article 193 of the Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan on Administrative Offenses.As a result, fines totaling 2 million 971 thousand 275 tenge were imposed, of which 1 million 485 thousand 637.50 tenge was collected under the abbreviated procedure.The Roadmap for the Modernization of Trade Markets, approved on March 30, 2023 by the Acting Minister of Trade and Integration S. Zhumangarin, includes 2 trade markets from the Ulytau Region — "Merey" and "Naryk".The modernization of these trade markets is under constant control of local executive bodies.Outreach work is being conducted with entrepreneursThe Department continuously carries out informational and explanatory work among entrepreneurs on compliance with the requirements of current legislation in the field of trade.Round tables and meetings are organized at the platform of the NCE "Atameken", during which entrepreneurs are provided with relevant clarifications on issues of interest to them.In addition, in order to support domestic products, negotiations are held with entrepreneurs on the sale of products from local commodity producers and their placement in retail facilities.Price monitoring is conducted at agricultural fairsIn order to stabilize prices for socially significant food products in the region, agricultural fairs are held weekly.At the fairs, goods of the joint-stock company "Social-Entrepreneurial Corporation "Ulytau", as well as meat and dairy products of local agricultural producers, are sold directly. Products are offered to the population at prices below market or at affordable prices.During the fairs, the Department's employees continuously monitor prices and the assortment of socially significant food products, and appropriate analysis is conducted based on the identified facts.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mti/press/news/details/1278982?lang=ru

Efforts to modernize urban infrastructure remain actively underway in Kostanay. During a recent working visit, progress on road repair projects and the expansion of the stormwater drainage system was inspected. This year, 5.5 billion tenge has been allocated to develop the city's street and road network, covering approximately 28 kilometers of roadways.Routine maintenance is now fully complete, while medium repairs, the reconstruction of Narimanov Street, and courtyard renovations continue. Main road construction works are scheduled for completion in September.Additionally, as part of upgrading the city's 110-kilometer stormwater drainage network, tasks across 44 sections have been executed this year. Particular attention has been given to Karbyshev Street, where road resurfacing is progressing alongside the construction of new storm drains and the clearing of existing lines. In the Gorgaz area, additional pumping equipment was installed to ensure unobstructed drainage of rainwater and snowmelt, significantly reducing the risk of flooding.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanai-kalasy-akimat/press/news/details/1278984?lang=ru

The Internal State Audit Committee in Almaty, with the participation of the Internal Audit Services (IAS) of local executive bodies and police departments of Almaty Region, Zhetysu Region, and the Department of Internal State Audit of Almaty city, conducted a seminar dedicated to current issues of organizing and improving internal state audit.During the seminar, the main provisions of the Concept for the Development of Internal State Audit until 2030 were reviewed, as well as issues of practical application of standard programs for internal state audit.Special attention was paid to the results of the IAS activities for the first half of 2026, quality control of audit materials, completeness and validity of audit findings and recommendations.Issues of timely submission of audit materials and reporting in the RMS/FC subsystem, ensuring the reliability and transparency of information on IAS activities, were also considered.As part of the seminar, approaches to forming the list of IAS audits for 2027 were discussed, taking into account the results of conducted activities, identified risks, and the state of internal control.The seminar is aimed at providing methodological assistance, enhancing the professional capacity of the IAS, ensuring uniformity of approaches to conducting audits, and improving the quality and effectiveness of internal state audit.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kvga/press/news/details/1278965?lang=ru

Chisinau, 20 August 2026. Ambassador of Kazakhstan Almat Aidarbekov met with Kazakh specialists from Temirzhol Zhondeu involved in the implementation of a project to reconstruct Moldova’s railway infrastructure.As part of the project, the Tighina–Basarabeasca–Giurgiulesti railway section, with a total length of approximately 250 km, is being reconstructed. The project is aimed at modernising the country’s railway infrastructure and improving the efficiency of transport connectivity.During the meeting, the Ambassador was briefed on the progress of the works and discussed with the company’s management and specialists practical issues related to the implementation of the project, as well as the working and living conditions of Kazakh citizens in Moldova.Particular attention was paid to the Embassy’s engagement with Kazakh citizens residing and working in Moldova. Ambassador Aidarbekov stressed the importance of maintaining regular contact with fellow citizens and reaffirmed the Embassy’s readiness to provide the necessary consular assistance within its competence.The meeting also addressed the participation of Kazakh citizens in the country’s public and political life. Ahead of the elections of deputies to the Kurultai of the Republic of Kazakhstan, held on 23 August 2026, the Ambassador called on Kazakh citizens in Moldova who are eligible to vote to exercise their electoral rights.Concluding the meeting, Ambassador Aidarbekov expressed his appreciation to the Kazakh specialists for their professional contribution to the implementation of this major infrastructure project and wished them continued success in their work.The implementation of this project represents a practical example of cooperation between Kazakhstan and Moldova and contributes to the further development of economic ties between the two countries, as well as strengthening the position of Kazakh companies in international infrastructure projects.More than 300 specialists are currently engaged at the project site, including approximately 20 citizens of Kazakhstan.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-kishinev/press/news/details/1278949?lang=ru

Chisinau, 21 August 2026. Ambassador of Kazakhstan Almat Aidarbekov met with Prime Minister of the Republic of Moldova Vasile Tofan. The meeting focused on current issues of Kazakhstan-Moldova relations and prospects for their further development.The Kazakh diplomat has conveyed congratulations to Vasile Tofan on his appointment as Prime Minister and wished him every success in his endeavors.The Prime Minister expressed Moldova’s readiness to further expand Kazakhstan-Moldova ties, particularly in the trade, economic and investment sectors, highlighting the significant untapped potential in these areas. In this regard, the sides underscored the importance of intensifying contacts between the business communities of the two countries and implementing joint projects.Ambassador Aidarbekov emphasized the importance of the opening of the Embassy of the Republic of Moldova in Astana, as well as the first official visit of Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Moldova Mihai Popșoi to Kazakhstan in 2025.During the meeting, the Ambassador briefed the Prime Minister on the current state of bilateral relations and the ongoing political transformations in Kazakhstan, including the new Constitution of the Republic of Kazakhstan, as well as the upcoming Kurultai elections scheduled for 23 August 2026.In conclusion, the sides emphasized the importance of maintaining regular political dialogue and giving further practical substance to bilateral relations, primarily through expanding trade and economic ties, business contacts and the implementation of mutually beneficial initiatives. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-kishinev/press/news/details/1278950?lang=ru

IntroductionThe public service "suspension and resumption of submitting tax reporting" is one of the most in-demand services provided by the state revenue authorities of the Republic of Kazakhstan. This service makes it possible for taxpayers who temporarily do not carry out activities to legally suspend the obligation to submit certain forms of tax reporting and, upon resumption of activities, to restore the execution of tax obligations in the established manner.The legal foundations for providing the service are defined by the Tax Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan "On State Services," as well as the Rules for the provision of state services approved by the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan.​Right to suspend and resume submitting tax reporting       According to Article 117 of the Tax Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan, a taxpayer (tax agent) has the right to:​suspend the submission of tax reporting;​resume the submission of tax reporting prior to the expiration of the suspension period;​    The taxpayer is obligated to resume the submission of tax reporting upon the resumption of activities.The total period of suspension of submitting tax reporting must not exceed the statute of limitations established by tax legislation.Procedure for obtaining the public serviceIn order to suspend or resume the submission of tax reporting, the taxpayer submits the corresponding tax application via:​the web application "Taxpayer Office";​the "e-Government" web portal;​the State Corporation "Government for Citizens";​the service provider;​mobile applications of banking organizations​       The public service is provided free of charge in electronic or paper form. Based on the results of reviewing the application, the state revenue authority issues a decision to suspend or to refuse the suspension of submitting tax reporting.​​Resumption of submitting tax reportingThe tax authority recognizes the submission of tax reporting as resumed in the case of:​submission of tax reporting by the taxpayer from the date of submitting tax reporting;​detection of the fact that the taxpayer resumed activities during the suspension period or from the date activities were resumed​The start of activities by a taxpayer leading to the arising of a tax obligation to calculate and pay taxes, payments to the budget, and social obligations is recognized as the resumption of activities.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-vko/press/news/details/1278881?lang=ru

In the Aktobe region, during control over the pricing of socially significant food products and compliance with trade legislation requirements, a fact of exceeding the established maximum retro-bonus amount by a large supermarket chain was revealed.In connection with the identified violation, this business entity was brought to administrative responsibility under Article 204-3 of the Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan on Administrative Offenses. As a result, an administrative fine in the amount of 300 MCI was imposed.Facts of trade markup excess revealedIn addition, since the beginning of 2026, the Department of Trade and Consumer Rights Protection of the Aktobe region has been conducting constant monitoring of compliance with established trade markups on socially significant food products.During control measures, a number of facts of exceeding the maximum trade markup established for socially significant food products were revealed. As a result, more than 137 business entities were brought to administrative responsibility.The amount of exceeding the established maximum level of trade markup ranged from 20% to 270.9%.Violations were mainly detected in the sale of potatoes, onions, carrots, rice, sunflower oil and other essential goods.Based on the identified facts, appropriate administrative measures were taken against business entities in accordance with Part 1 of Article 204-4 of the Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan on Administrative Offenses.Control and awareness-raising work continuesThe Department of Trade and Consumer Rights Protection of the Aktobe region continues monitoring and control over compliance with legislative requirements in pricing socially significant food products.In addition, awareness-raising work is carried out on an ongoing basis among business entities on issues of compliance with the established maximum trade markup on socially significant food products, fulfillment of requirements regarding retro-bonuses, and compliance with current legislation norms.If any questions arise or to obtain consultation, citizens can contact the Department of Trade and Consumer Rights Protection of the Aktobe region by phone at 54-46-49, 54-81-20, 54-81-26 or at the address: Aktobe, Abilkayyr Khan Avenue, 25.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mti/press/news/details/1278856?lang=ru