Brussels, 31 March 2026 – The Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the Kingdom of Belgium, the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, the European Union, and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), Mr. Roman Vassilenko, held a meeting with the newly appointed NATO Secretary General’s Special Representative for the Caucasus and Central Asia, Mr. Kevin Hamilton, to discuss the current state of cooperation between Kazakhstan and NATO, as well as issues on the international agenda.Roman Vassilenko noted that the main goal of cooperation with NATO for Kazakhstan is the preparation of peacekeeping units of its Armed Forces for deployment as part of peacekeeping missions under the UN auspices.Following the meeting, the parties agreed to continue developing cooperation in strengthening the peacekeeping potential of the Armed Forces of the Republic      of Kazakhstan. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-brussels/press/news/details/1191129?lang=kk

On March 31, 2026, the meeting took place at the Embassy of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the Holy See between Kazakhstan’s Ambassador - Timur Primbetov, and President of the Vatican’s pediatric hospital “Bambino Gesù” Tiziano Onesti.During the meeting, the parties discussed cooperation between Bambino Gesù Hospital and Kazakhstan’s corporate foundation “University Medical Center”, in the field of pediatric medicine. Particular attention was devoted to collaboration in the diagnosis and treatment of epilepsy, as well as neurological and rare diseases.The interlocutors also exchanged views on further cooperation within the framework of the Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions, underscoring the importance of this international platform in promoting humanitarian dialogue, interreligious understanding, and joint initiatives aimed at safeguarding the health and well-being of children.At the conclusion of the meeting, the parties reaffirmed their mutual interest in further expanding cooperation and reviewed promising avenues for future engagement.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-vatican/press/news/details/1191138?lang=kk

Tashkent, March 31, 2026 – As part of an official visit to Tashkent the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Yermek Kosherbayev was received by the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev.During the meeting, President Mirziyoyev noted with satisfaction the positive dynamics in the development of multifaceted cooperation between the two countries, emphasizing the importance of further deepening the allied relations between Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan.In turn, Minister Kosherbayev conveyed warm greetings and best wishes on behalf of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and informed about the progress in implementing the agreements reached at the highest and high levels.“Today, Kazakh-Uzbek relations serve as a model of reliable and long-term cooperation in the international arena. This is primarily facilitated by regular and trust-based political dialogue at the highest level,” Kosherbayev stated.The sides also discussed current issues on the regional and international agenda.The high level of interaction between Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan within multilateral structures was underscored, along with the importance of further developing regional cooperation and joint efforts to strengthen peace and stability in Central Asia.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/1191158?lang=kk

Tashkent, March 30, 2026 – As part of an official visit to Tashkent, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Yermek Kosherbayev held talks with Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Uzbekistan Bakhtiyor Saidov.During the meeting, the foreign ministers reviewed a wide range of issues of multifaceted Kazakh-Uzbek cooperation, as well as discussed prospects for further strengthening political, trade-economic, investment, transit-transport, water-energy, and cultural-humanitarian cooperation.The sides expressed their commitment to deepening strategic partnership and alliance based on friendship, mutual understanding and good neighborliness.“Thanks to the political will of the heads of state in recent years, Kazakh-Uzbek relations have been brought to a qualitatively new level of interaction and demonstrate high dynamics of development at all levels,” Minister Kosherbayev noted during the conversation.In turn, Minister Saidov confirmed that the presidents of the two states have set a long-term course for the progressive expansion of cooperation in both bilateral and multilateral formats.In this context, the foreign ministers thoroughly discussed measures for the practical implementation of the agreements reached at the highest level during the first and second meetings of the Supreme Interstate Council in 2024-2025, and expressed readiness to further promote the inter-parliamentary and intergovernmental relations.Special attention was paid to further development of trade-economic and investment cooperation.“Significant progress has been made in recent years in deepening economic cooperation. Kazakhstan consistently ranks among Uzbekistan’s top three trading partners. In 2025, the bilateral trade increased by 16.2 percent and approached $5 billion,” Minister Kosherbayev said. In the context of the implementation of the agreements reached at the highest level, the ministers confirmed their intentions to facilitate further deepening of the economic partnership, including increasing bilateral trade to $10 billion.The interlocutors also noted progress in industrial cooperation, which currently includes 78 investment projects worth $1.8 billion.In this context, the implementation of such projects as the construction of the International Center for Industrial Cooperation “Central Asia”, hotels “Tashkent” in Astana and “Astana” in Tashkent, as well as the “Astana” district in “Yangi Tashkent” was also reviewed.During the meeting, the sides highlighted the significant potential for cooperation in the development of transport corridors enabling both countries to access markets of the Middle East, South Asia and Europe. The sides expressed mutual readiness to promote fruitful interaction in this area.In addition, the substantive agenda of cultural and humanitarian cooperation was emphasized as the foundation of strong and long-term relations between the two states.The sides also underscored the importance of implementing projects in the educational field, and in particular, the activities of the branch of the Tashkent Institute of Irrigation and Agricultural Mechanization Engineers in Almaty and the Chirchik branch of South Kazakhstan Research University named after Mukhtar Auezov.The ministers also exchanged views on current regional and international issues, confirmed their interest in strengthening cooperation within multilateral structures and expressed readiness to continue mutual support in promoting the initiatives of both countries.The foreign ministers emphasized the importance of developing regional cooperation and joint efforts to strengthen peace and stability in Central Asia.Following the talks, the Cooperation Program between the Ministries of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Republic of Uzbekistan for 2026-2027 was signed.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/1191166?lang=kk

An online information meeting was held on the ZOOM platform for participants in foreign economic activity. The speaker of the event was the head of the Customs Administration Department, Tlekes Tusetaev. The main topics on the agenda were the protection of intellectual property and the introduction of navigation seals.As part of the first topic, participants were reminded of measures to combat counterfeiting and "gray" imports. The key instrument here is the Customs Register of Intellectual Property Objects (TROIS). If, when declaring a product, it is suspected of copyright infringement, its release is suspended for 10 working days until the circumstances are clarified. This measure works effectively in practice: in 2025, the release of goods on 14 declarations totaling 242.7 thousand US dollars was suspended.Special attention was paid at the webinar to an important innovation on the territory of the EAEU. Starting from February 11, 2026, a cargo tracking system using navigation seals will be phased in. The rules will apply to goods transported by road and rail. The Institute of Space Engineering and Technology LLP has been appointed the national operator of the system in Kazakhstan.What does the use of navigation seals give a business?- Minimization of customs inspections and excessive checks at the border.- Guaranteed protection of the cargo from unauthorized opening along the entire route.- Convenient management of the process through an online account, including a single payment for services in all countries of the Union.Regular explanatory meetings help businesses to learn about changes in legislation in a timely manner, minimize risks and build their work as transparently as possible.Department of Explanatory Work and Contact CenterState Duma of the Pavlodar regionSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-pavlodar/press/news/details/1191170?lang=kk

The Embassy of Kazakhstan in Estonia, in cooperation with the International Association "Lyra" and the "Atameken" Kazakh Society, held a large-scale celebration of Nauryz. The event became a vibrant symbol of spring renewal.The celebration brought together members of the Kazakh diaspora, cultural figures, and residents of Estonia, creating a space for interethnic dialogue and the strengthening of friendly ties.A festive concert was the centerpiece of the event. Creative ensembles performed national dances and musical numbers that conveyed the spirit and grandeur of steppe traditions.Thanks to the support of the Embassy of Kazakhstan, guests were able to experience the legendary Kazakh hospitality. The Embassy organized a presentation of traditional national dishes, including baursaks and other iconic treats that are essential attributes of the dastarkhan during Nauryz.The collaborative efforts of the Embassy of Kazakhstan, "Lyra," and "Atameken" highlighted the importance of preserving the cultural heritage of the Kazakh people in Estonia and the role of public organizations in developing a multicultural society.Once again, Nauryz proved that cultural bridges between nations remain a solid foundation for mutual understanding and peace. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-tallin/press/news/details/1191173?lang=kk

That evening, the stage brought together talented performers from the District House of Culture and the Kalininsky Rural House of Culture. The audience was presented with a vibrant and heartfelt program filled with songs, dances, and sincere expressions of love for their native land.The concert was held in a warm, festive atmosphere and became yet another reminder of the rich culture, traditions, and unity of our people.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanai-bmalin-audany-akimat/press/news/details/1191106?lang=kk

Заместитель Премьер-министра – министр национальной экономики Серик Жумангарин  встретился с членом Коллегии – министром по конкуренции и антимонопольному регулированию Евразийской экономической комиссии Максимом Ермоловичем.В ходе встречи стороны обсудили широкий круг вопросов взаимодействия в сфере конкуренции и антимонопольного регулирования. Рассмотрены подходы к развитию сотрудничества между профильными органами, включая выстраивание системного взаимодействия, обмен опытом и лучшими практиками.«Цифровизация государственных закупок, развитие конкуренции и обеспечение равного доступа на рынки ЕАЭС остаются ключевыми направлениями нашего взаимодействия. Важно выстраивать системную работу, направленную на устранение барьеров и расширение возможностей для бизнеса», — отметил Серик Жумангарин.Отдельное внимание уделено вопросам расширения взаимных поставок товаров в рамках государственных закупок, а также проработке подходов по обеспечению доступа продукции государств-членов ЕАЭС на рынки стран союза. Подчеркнута важность дальнейшего совершенствования механизмов взаимодействия в этих направлениях.Также состоялся обмен мнениями по вопросам подготовки и проведения мероприятий блока по конкуренции и антимонопольному регулированию в рамках предстоящего V Евразийского экономического форума. В частности, обсуждены тематические сессии, посвященные вопросам цифровизации государственных закупок и применению современных инструментов в конкурентной политике, включая использование технологий искусственного интеллекта.«Евразийский экономический форум – это уникальная площадка. Важно расширять его формат, приглашать коллег из международных организаций, БРИКС, ОЭСР и других для формирования более широкой тематической секции. В Казахстане ежегодно проводится Евразийский антимонопольный форум, действуют образовательные программы по конкурентному праву. У нас выстроена системная работа по повышению квалификации, мы открыты к сотрудничеству, обмену опытом и информацией», — отметил вице-премьер.По итогам встречи стороны подтвердили готовность к дальнейшему укреплению сотрудничества, включая обмен данными, экспертное взаимодействие и развитие кадрового потенциала.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/economy/press/news/details/1191056?lang=kk

The deposit from the LLP is in a simplified mode: do I need to submit the 100.00 form and pay the CPNThe Department of State Revenue for Kostanay region explains. Limited liability partnerships (LLP) that apply a special tax regime based on a simplified declaration often place free funds on deposits with banks. In this regard, the question arises: is it necessary to reflect the income on the deposit and pay corporate income tax (CIT)?According to the provisions of Article 681 of the Tax Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan, income in the form of interest on deposits does not relate to income taxed under a special tax regime. This means that such income is subject to taxation in a generally prescribed manner.Thus, an LLP that has received income on a deposit is required to submit a declaration on the form 100.00 based on the results of the reporting year and reflect the amount of remuneration received as part of its total annual income. The specified income is included in line 100.00.014 as the taxpayer's other income.The income on the deposit is subject to corporate income tax at a rate of 20 percent. At the same time, the bank paying the remuneration acts as a tax agent and withholds tax at the source of payment at a rate of 15 percent in accordance with tax legislation.In accordance with Article 302 of the Tax Code, the amount of CIT payable to the budget is reduced by the amount of tax withheld at the source of payment. In other words, the taxpayer has the right to set off the tax withheld by the bank when calculating his tax obligations.For example, if the amount of interest on the deposit was 100,000 tenge, then the total CPI at the rate of 20 percent will be 20,000 tenge. At the same time, the bank will retain 15 percent, or 15,000 tenge. As a result, a difference of 5,000 tenge will remain for the additional payment to the budget.It should be noted that the correct reflection of income on deposits and timely reporting make it possible to avoid tax risks and ensure compliance with legal requirements.Thus, if there is a deposit income, an LLP applying the simplified regime is required to report on form 100.00 and pay corporate income tax, taking into account the tax deducted by the bank.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-kostanay/press/news/details/1191040?lang=kk

В Актобе прошел круглый стол, посвященный реализации норм нового Налогового кодекса. На площадке встретились депутаты Сената, представители акимата Актюбинской области, Комитета государственных доходов МФ, НПП «Атамекен» и предприниматели региона.Первый вице-министр национальной экономики Азамат Амрин, выступая на круглом столе, подчеркнул, что ключевая задача Налогового кодекса - не просто изменить цифры в законе, а выстроить работающие механизмы, исключающие давление на бизнес.«Для оперативной настройки реформы был создан Проектный офис, ставший штабом быстрого реагирования: уже проведено 10 заседаний, решены 64 конкретных кейса бизнеса, устранены риски при запуске ИСНА и развернута инфраструктура поддержки - от консультационной сети и call-центра до цифровых помощников, включая SalykBot», - сообщил Азамат Амрин в ходе круглого стола.В ходе диалога был озвучен пакет точечных поправок, которые уже вступили в силу или готовятся к внесению в Налоговый кодекс. В частности, уже снята неопределенность по НДС на импорт медикаментов, а предельные цены на лекарства теперь устанавливаются без учета налога. Особое внимание уделено социальной справедливости: для лиц с инвалидностью внедряется принцип «поглощения», закрепляющий максимальный налоговый вычет вне зависимости от смены группы в течение года. Кроме того, экспортеры энергетиков будут освобождены от акцизов, а доходы от НДПИ на общераспространенные ископаемые теперь будут направляться напрямую в региональные бюджеты по месту добычи.Отдельно Азамат Амрин остановился на итогах переходного периода, который официально завершился 1 марта 2026 года. Он подчеркнул, что режим упрощенной декларации выбрали более 1,2 млн налогоплательщиков, включая как действующих бизнесменов, так и значительное число новых налогоплательщиков.  Высокую активность показал и режим для самозанятых. В то же время значительная часть бизнеса продолжает работу в рамках общеустановленного порядка, который пополнился в том числе за счет добровольных переходов и автоматического перевода тех, кто не определился с выбором.Завершая встречу, Азамат Амрин подчеркнул, что все вопросы бизнеса, возникающие в рамках реализации норм нового Налогового кодекса, выносятся на рассмотрение Проектного офиса и обсуждаются совместно с НПП «Атамекен», предпринимателями и налоговыми консультантами.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/economy/press/news/details/1190950?lang=kk

On the introduction of Form 493.00 "Information on services rendered to third parties"From January 1, 2026, the requirements provided for in paragraph 6 of Article 56 of the Tax Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan, as well as Order No. 554 of the Minister of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated September 30, 2025, which approved the form of information on services rendered to third parties and the rules for their submission, will enter into force..The circle of persons required to provide informationForm 493.00 must be submitted by organizations providing the following types of services:water supply, sanitation and sewerage;gas supply;power supply;heat supply;waste collection and disposal (waste disposal);elevator maintenance;transportation services (freight and passenger).The order of presentationInformation about the services provided to third parties is provided:quarterly;no later than the 10th of the month following the reporting quarter.Thus, information for the 1st quarter of 2026 must be submitted no later than April 10, 2026.The form is submitted electronically through the Taxpayer's Office.The structure of the formForm 493.00 includes the main form and the following appendices:form 493.01 — information on public utilities (water supply, gas, heat, electricity, waste disposal, elevator maintenance);form 493.02 — transportation of goods by rail;form 493.03 — transportation of goods by road;Form 493.04 — transportation by water, sea and air;Form 493.05 — transportation of passengers and baggage;form 493.06 — transportation of products by pipeline.Additional informationForm 493.00 refers to administrative forms submitted free of charge.The current version of the form is posted on the Internet resource www.gov.kzThe implementation of the functionality for receiving and processing form 493.00 in the information systems of the State Revenue Committee is scheduled to be completed by the end of March 2026.ConclusionThe introduction of Form 493.00 is aimed at creating a unified database of services provided to third parties in regulated areas.Organizations subject to these requirements are advised to ensure timely preparation and submission of information within the established time frame.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-kostanay/press/news/details/1190971?lang=kk

The home delivery service for documents allows citizens to receive their completed documents without a repeat visit to the Public Service Center (PSC). Today, this service is available in all regions of Kazakhstan. This format is gradually gaining popularity — in the first three months of 2026 alone, 426 deliveries were processed using this service, according to the State Corporation “Government for Citizens.”The service can be requested at the time of submitting an application — once the documents are ready, they are delivered to the specified address. This is especially convenient for those who want to save time or are unable to visit the service center in person.The delivery option is offered immediately when submitting an application. All that is required is to provide the address and pay for the service, after which one only needs to wait for the document to be prepared. Once ready, the courier contacts the recipient and usually delivers the document on the same day to the indicated address. Upon delivery, identification is carried out using an ID and a confirmation code.Courier delivery covers 15 public services. These include such in-demand documents as duplicate birth, marriage, divorce, and death certificates, archival certificates, duplicates of educational documents, as well as apostille services and restoration of civil status records. The cost of the service depends on the region: in Almaty, Astana, and Shymkent, delivery costs 2,061 tenge, while in other regions it is 1,036 tenge.At the same time, the entire process remains under control: the delivery status can be tracked via the “PSC” mobile application. This allows users to see the current stage of their document without making calls or additional inquiries.The service was launched in 2024 and is aimed at making document retrieval more convenient for citizens, saving their time, and reducing the need for additional visits to Public Service Centers.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/akimat-beyneu/press/news/details/1190963?lang=kk

The volume of pension savings of Kazakhstanis as of March 1, 2026, exceeded 26.87 trillion tenge, having increased by more than 4.19 trillion tenge or 18.5% over 12 months. Pension savings from compulsory pension contributions (CPC) amounted to 25.23 trillion tenge as of March 1, 2026. This represents a year-on-year increase of 3.35 trillion tenge (or 15.3%).Pension savings from compulsory occupational pension contributions (COPC) amounted to 746.91 billion tenge, representing a 12-month increase of 14.8%.Voluntary pension contributions (VPC) demonstrated significant annual growth of 24%, reaching 10.09 billion tenge as of March 1, 2026.Employer’s compulsory pension contributions (ECPC), which will be transferred to contributors' (beneficiaries') pension accounts starting January 1, 2024, are also increasing. As of March 1, 2026, it amounted to 879.18 billion tenge, an increase of 2.8 times compared to the same period last year.IncomeThe total savings volume is provided by pension contributions and investment income. In the first two months of 2026, 571.83 billion tenge in contributions were received into individual and notional pension savings accounts, an increase of 15.0% (or 74,501.45 billion tenge) compared to January-February of the previous year.As of March 1, 2026, 446.35 billion tenge were received into individual pension savings accounts (IPSAs)  as CPC (an increase of 7.3%), 26.89 billion tenge into COPC (an increase of 20.0%), and 347.0 million tenge into VPC. Contributions from the ECPC system for the year totaled 98.25 billion tenge.Net investment income received by contributors since the beginning of the year has exceeded 523.88 billion tenge.Pension benefits and transfersPension benefit payments for all types of contributions and transfers to insurance companies from the UAPF for January-February 2026 reached 237.13 billion tenge.The volume of old-age benefits amounted to 42.32 billion tenge. The average monthly benefit scheduled from the UAPF upon reaching retirement age was 38,735 tenge.Lump-sum pension benefit payments (LSPBP) for housing improvements and medical treatment since the beginning of 2026 amounted to 86.26 billion tenge, inheritance payments amounted to 26.86 billion tenge, payments related to leaving Kazakhstan for permanent residence amounted to 6.67 billion tenge, payments to persons with disabilities amounted to 665.93 million tenge, and funeral payments amounted to 1.63 billion tenge. A total of 72.73 billion tenge was transferred to insurance companies. IPSA numberThe total number of pension accounts in the UAPF as of March 1, 2026, was 18.39 million (an increase of 1.03 million or 5.9% over the 12 months). The number of individual pension savings account contributors (beneficiaries) in the UAPF as of March 1, 2026, was 12.75 million, of which: 11.31 million were CPC accounts, 771,330 were COPC accounts, and 471,510 were VPC accounts. It should be noted that the total number of CPC accounts (11.31 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 (recipients) whose accounts should not receive contributions under Kazakhstani law.The number of notional pension accounts in the UAPF that record information on received ECPCs totaled 5.64 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-urzhar/press/news/details/1190677?lang=kk

From February 1, 2024, to March 1, 2026, 252,842 applications totaling over $41.84 million were processed and transferred to authorized operators for subsequent crediting to applicants' bank accounts. Of these, 158,774 applications totaling approximately $26.35 million were processed for housing improvements, and 94,068 applications totaling $15.49 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 housing construction savings account for further accumulation (155,126 applications completed, totaling $25.79 million); making a down payment for a mortgage loan to purchase a home (1,247 applications, totaling approximately $193,160); and acquiring a home through civil law transactions (final settlement), totaling 893 applications, totaling $134,320.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) (86,258 applications were completed for a total of 14.44 million US dollars), replenishment of an educational savings deposit under an agreement on an educational savings deposit (5,402 applications were completed for a total of approximately 704.23 thousand US dollars), 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) (1,955 applications were completed for a total of approximately 280.81 thousand US dollars).Detailed information on TS payments for improving housing conditions and/or paying for education, broken down by authorized operators and regions, is available on the enpf.kz website.As a reminder, Kazakhstani children received the next payment of $130.71 per child in 2025, $129.38 per child in 2024, and $100.52 per child in 2023. Children under 18 receive annual payments from the National Fund as targeted benefits, which are recorded in their accounts opened with the UAPF. According to law, the amounts accrued to young Kazakhstanis remain part of the National Fund's assets and continue to be invested. Through continued investment, each child's targeted benefit amount increases annually through the investment income received.As a result, the total amount of all accumulated target requirements (including the annually accrued investment income) for a child participating in the program:- in the third year, was $370.56;- in the second year, was $263.93;- in the first year, was $130.71.  Adult citizens must independently obtain information about their TS through their personal account on the UAPF or e-government websites, and then contact an authorized operator to open a US dollar bank account and submit an online application for TS payment to improve their housing conditions and/or pay for education. Currently, the following are authorized operators:Otbasy Bank JSC (for housing and education),Halyk Bank JSC (for education),Bank CenterCredit JSC (for education). Statistics on minor children eligible for targeted benefits and adult recipients of targeted savings, as well as on the use of targeted savings for housing and/or education, can be found on the website enpf.kz. You can review the program's terms, get instructions, and get answers to your questions on the website kids.enpf.kz. You can also view video commentary and instructions on this topic on the БЖЗҚЕНПФ YouTube channel: Video commentary by the Chairman of the Executive Board of UAPF JSC, Zh.B. Kurmanov:https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=30CdPWl6dv0 Video commentary by Managing Director of UAPF JSC M.T. Sharipov:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=APg2vATmMk0Video commentary "Question and Answer" on the "National Fund for Children" program:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4cKr1VCAvUkhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mrV0y37Gjnk Instructions for the "National Fund for Children" website:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VgP3dmMwAHchttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jyC2c-HgqpQInstructions for the implementation of the "National Fund for Children" program:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bqeT41rWecAhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pNBSS1VHdWU  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/kostanai-mendykarin-audany-akimat/press/news/details/1190699?lang=kk

The volume of pension savings of Kazakhstanis as of March 1, 2026, exceeded 26.87 trillion tenge, having increased by more than 4.19 trillion tenge or 18.5% over 12 months. Pension savings from compulsory pension contributions (CPC) amounted to 25.23 trillion tenge as of March 1, 2026. This represents a year-on-year increase of 3.35 trillion tenge (or 15.3%).Pension savings from compulsory occupational pension contributions (COPC) amounted to 746.91 billion tenge, representing a 12-month increase of 14.8%.Voluntary pension contributions (VPC) demonstrated significant annual growth of 24%, reaching 10.09 billion tenge as of March 1, 2026.Employer’s compulsory pension contributions (ECPC), which will be transferred to contributors' (beneficiaries') pension accounts starting January 1, 2024, are also increasing. As of March 1, 2026, it amounted to 879.18 billion tenge, an increase of 2.8 times compared to the same period last year.IncomeThe total savings volume is provided by pension contributions and investment income. In the first two months of 2026, 571.83 billion tenge in contributions were received into individual and notional pension savings accounts, an increase of 15.0% (or 74,501.45 billion tenge) compared to January-February of the previous year.As of March 1, 2026, 446.35 billion tenge were received into individual pension savings accounts (IPSAs)  as CPC (an increase of 7.3%), 26.89 billion tenge into COPC (an increase of 20.0%), and 347.0 million tenge into VPC. Contributions from the ECPC system for the year totaled 98.25 billion tenge.Net investment income received by contributors since the beginning of the year has exceeded 523.88 billion tenge.Pension benefits and transfersPension benefit payments for all types of contributions and transfers to insurance companies from the UAPF for January-February 2026 reached 237.13 billion tenge.The volume of old-age benefits amounted to 42.32 billion tenge. The average monthly benefit scheduled from the UAPF upon reaching retirement age was 38,735 tenge.Lump-sum pension benefit payments (LSPBP) for housing improvements and medical treatment since the beginning of 2026 amounted to 86.26 billion tenge, inheritance payments amounted to 26.86 billion tenge, payments related to leaving Kazakhstan for permanent residence amounted to 6.67 billion tenge, payments to persons with disabilities amounted to 665.93 million tenge, and funeral payments amounted to 1.63 billion tenge. A total of 72.73 billion tenge was transferred to insurance companies. IPSA numberThe total number of pension accounts in the UAPF as of March 1, 2026, was 18.39 million (an increase of 1.03 million or 5.9% over the 12 months). The number of individual pension savings account contributors (beneficiaries) in the UAPF as of March 1, 2026, was 12.75 million, of which: 11.31 million were CPC accounts, 771,330 were COPC accounts, and 471,510 were VPC accounts. It should be noted that the total number of CPC accounts (11.31 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 (recipients) whose accounts should not receive contributions under Kazakhstani law.The number of notional pension accounts in the UAPF that record information on received ECPCs totaled 5.64 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/kostanai-mendykarin-audany-akimat/press/news/details/1190712?lang=kk

In connection with the receipt by the UAPF of inquiries from legal representatives regarding the lack of display in the personal account on the e-government portal eGov.kz, as well as in the mobile applications eGov Mobile and second-tier banks of information on target requirements accrued to their children for the 2025 reporting year, the UAPF explains that this situation may be due to the following reasons:: Documents are not updating in mobile apps. To display information correctly, you need to update the documents by following the path:in the eGov Mobile app: "Digital Documents" - "Family" - "Update Document List" - "National Fund Accruals";in second-tier bank mobile apps, such as Kaspi.kz: "State Services" - "All Documents" - "Update Document List" - "National Fund Accruals". Lack of information on the accrual of target requirements to children who have reached or will reach the age of 18 in the current year. In this case, the information is not displayed in the personal account of the legal representative due to the fact that target requirements have acquired the status of target savings (TS), and access to information about them is now available directly to the TS recipient (a citizen who has reached or will reach the age of 18 in 2026). As a reminder, the target requirements of citizens turning 18 in the reporting year become TS and are automatically credited in US dollars to their target savings accounts (TSAs) in the UAPF at the beginning of the year. From the date they reach their 18th  birthday, young people have the right to independently use their target savings to improve their housing conditions and/or pursue education, or to save them for the future as retirement savings.TS recipients must independently obtain information about their TS through their personal account on the UAPF website or e-government. In accordance with Kazakhstani law, the UAPF guarantees the confidentiality of TS, including information about the balances and movements of funds in their TSAs.UAPF recommends that legal guardians promptly update digital documents in mobile applications and, if necessary, explain to children who have reached adulthood the procedure for independently accessing TS information. Parents or other legal representatives of minors under 18 can also check their child's participation in the program and the accrued target requirements on the specially created website kids.enpf.kz using the child's IIN. This website provides information on the program's terms, instructions, and answers to any questions.           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/kostanai-mendykarin-audany-akimat/press/news/details/1190732?lang=kk

Within the framework of the implementation of the "Hearing State" concept, the Chairman of the Internal State Audit Committee of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan Yerzhan Mynzhasarov held an online meeting with the population of Pavlodar region, during which he announced the results of the work and new approaches in the field of state audit. Alsoduring the meeting, he gave comprehensive answers to the questions that arose.The meeting was held in the format of an open dialogue, residents actively asked questions, including on remote checks.At the end of 2025, the audit covered 6.6 trillion tenge, financial violations were revealed for 462.4 billion tenge and more than 4.4 thousand procedural violations. At the same time, the number of inspections was reduced by 22%, and the volume of violations identified increased by 36%. This was made possible by an increased risk-based approach and the use of digital tools that improved audit accuracy.Particular attention is paid to the prevention of violations. Desk audits prevented attempts to increase the value of public procurement contracts by 57.5 billion tenge. A pilot was launched for a desk check of acts of work performed before payment.Online budget monitoring made it possible to stop the overstatement of planned government spending by 1.5 trillion tenge and identify fraudulent schemes by 1.5 billion tenge. As a result, the disorders previously characteristic of the education sector are significantly reduced.In most cases, violations are eliminated voluntarily, funds are returned to the budget without litigation.The Chairman of the Committee stressed that the key task for today is not only to identify violations, but also to prevent them at an early stage through digitalization and analytics.At the end of the meeting, it was noted that the Committee will continue to develop modern audit tools, as well as work on citizens' appeals, which remain an important source of feedback and increased transparency in the use of budget funds. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/minfin/press/news/details/1190736?lang=kk

The RSU State Revenue Department of East Kazakhstan region of the SRC MF RK, hereby informs the public that the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan "On the restoration of solvency and bankruptcy of citizens of the Republic of Kazakhstan" (hereinafter - the Law) has been in effect since March 3, 2023.One of the provisions of this Law for addressing individual debt is the out-of-court bankruptcy procedure.Out-of-court bankruptcy in the Republic of Kazakhstan is a simplified process that allows citizens to discharge their debts without applying to a court.The out-of-court bankruptcy procedure is available for debts totaling less than 1,600 MCI (approximately 6.9 million tenge) owed to banks, microfinance organizations, and collection agencies, to qualify, a debtor must have no recorded property and must not have made any debt repayments for twelve consecutive months as of the application date. Certain categories of citizens (socially vulnerable persons or those with long-term overdue payments) are eligible for a simplified version of this procedure. However, the legislation establishes limitations: alimony payments and compensation for damage caused to life or health cannot be written off. Applications can be submitted through PSCs, the e-government portal (eGov.kz), or the mobile applications e-Salyq Azamat and eGov Mobile.The procedure lasts for 6 months, at which point the debtor's obligations are formally terminated.Declaring bankruptcy consequences include the cancellation of debts (with some exceptions), a five-year prohibition on obtaining loans, repeated bankruptcy only after a seven-year interval, the individual’s monitoring for 3 years following the declaration.Since the Law came into effect on March 3, 2023, as of March 30, 2026, a total of 10 595  applications have been filed for the out-of-court bankruptcy procedure, resulting in 1 680  citizens being officially declared bankrupt in EKR.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-vko/press/news/details/1190746?lang=kk

Skopje, March 30, 2026 – Prospects for expanding bilateral cooperation between Kazakhstan and North Macedonia became the key topic on the agenda of the 3rd round of political consultations.Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan Arman Issetov and Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade of North Macedonia Zoran Dimitrovski noted the progressive development of bilateral relations and exchanged views on the regional and international agenda. The diplomats highly appreciated the outcomes of the visits of President Gordana Siljanovska-Davkova and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Timčo Mucunski to Astana in 2025.The parties discussed priority issues of bilateral and multilateral cooperation, including further expansion of political, trade-economic, and cultural-humanitarian ties.An important topic of the negotiations were boosting mutual trade and the diversification of its structure in such areas of cooperation as agriculture, energy, transport, tourism, education, and culture. The prospects for expanding legal framework, including the possibility of introducing a visa-free regime for holders of national passports were considered.The leadership of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of North Macedonia congratulated Kazakhstan on the successful adoption of the new Constitution in the referendum held on March 15 and expressed confidence that the reforms would contribute to the country's further development.Arman Issetov noted that «Kazakhstan attaches great importance to the comprehensive deepening of multifaceted relations with the Republic of North Macedonia. Since the establishment of diplomatic relations between the countries, which marked their 30th anniversary last year, positive dynamics of interaction have been maintained in priority areas».In conclusion, the parties expressed their readiness to contribute to the further intensification of bilateral cooperation, with special attention to be paid to practical measures for implementing joint business projects and mutually attracting investments into various sectors of the two countries' economies.In this regard, the diplomats welcomed organizing this April trade and economic mission of Kazakhstan in Skopje, within the framework of which the establishment of a Business Council between the Сhambers of commerce and industry is planned.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-skopje/press/news/details/1190644?lang=kk

On March 27, 2026, an interview was held at “MIX” 107.9 FM radio station with Gulmira Sabralimova, Head of the Public Outreach and Contact Center Department of the State Revenue Department for East Kazakhstan Region. Topic: Tax administration of vehicles and payment deadlines📌 Key points discussed during the broadcast:procedure for calculating vehicle taxpayment deadlinesliability for late paymentavailable methods to check and pay taxes💬 Special attention was given to the importance of timely tax payment to avoid penalties and fines.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-vko/press/news/details/1190666?lang=kk