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At the Government meeting chaired by Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan Olzhas Bektenov, water resource management issues were discussed. The akim of the region, Murat Ergeshbayev, participated via conference call.Following the Government meeting, responsible officials were given instructions on water resource management.«Take strict control over the stable operation of water management facilities during the irrigation season and their organization according to plan. It is necessary to use SyrDarya water for field irrigation without losses and ensure the supply of the required volume to the Small Aral Sea.In addition, special attention should be paid to the flooding of lake systems, hayfields, and pastures. This will contribute to stabilizing the environmental situation in the region.This year, a billing system has been officially launched in the water supply service, and the conclusion of electronic contracts with water consumers has been fully completed. According to the current rules, farms must pay for water supply services by the 25th of each month», – said Murat Nalkhozhayevich.It should be noted that 112 projects have been included in the regional comprehensive water sector development plan for 2024-2028. About 10 billion tenge has been allocated for systemic measures for the efficient use of water resources.Last year, agricultural crops were sown on 8.1 thousand hectares using water-saving technologies, and this year this figure has been increased to 14.2 thousand hectares.To reduce water losses, 65 thousand hectares of rice fields were leveled using laser technology. Accordingly, the development of water protection design documentation for 75 facilities is planned as a priority.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kyzylorda/press/news/details/1254994?lang=ru

Astana, July 8, 2026 – First Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Yerzhan Ashikbayev held a meeting with Hugh Hallman, Honorary Consul of Kazakhstan in the U.S. State of Arizona.The parties discussed prospects for further advancing Kazakhstan–U.S. cooperation in education, the economy, and investment, as well as strengthening interregional ties with the partner State of Arizona, where cooperation has been steadily expanding across a broad range of areas.Particular attention was given to the successful partnership between Manash Kozybayev North Kazakhstan University and the University of Arizona, which has become a prominent example of academic cooperation between the two countries. It was noted that the joint academic programs currently involve more than 1,200 students, while the first cohort of the dual-degree program will graduate on July 11.The parties also discussed opportunities to further expand trade and economic cooperation, attract investment in renewable energy, agricultural technologies, and information technologies, as well as organize reciprocal business missions between Kazakhstan and the State of Arizona.The State of Arizona is one of the United States' leading economic and innovation hubs, with well-developed high-tech, mining, agriculture, and education sectors.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/1254971?lang=ru

Interview with Andrey Smirnov, Deputy Head of the Department of State Revenue for Aktau city Andrey Yurievich, hello! Thanks for taking the time. Now many residents are interested in the 270.00 form. Tell us, please, what kind of declaration is this and why is it needed? Andrey Smirnov: Hello! Form 270.00 is a Declaration of income and property of an individual. It is a key part of the universal declaration of income and property in Kazakhstan. The declaration helps citizens to transparently report on their income and property, and helps the state to properly calculate taxes and combat the shadow economy. Who exactly is required to submit form 270.00? Andrey Smirnov: According to Article 417 of the Tax Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the following categories have an obligation:- Civil servants, employees of budgetary organizations, quasi-public sector and their spouses;- Heads and founders (participants with a share of more than 10%) of legal entities, individual entrepreneurs and their spouses;- Lawyers, notaries, bailiffs, professional mediators;- Individuals who have received income for which the tax has not been withheld by the tax agent (sale of property, rent, income from abroad, securities, etc.);- Persons who have accounts, property or digital assets abroad;Those who applied certain tax deductions in previous years.If a person does not have such income or assets abroad and does not belong to the listed categories, it is not necessary to donate. But we recommend doing it voluntarily — it helps to avoid future questions.  What is the deadline for completion this year? Andrey Smirnov: The declaration for 2025 must be submitted no later than September 15, 2026. If necessary, the tax (IPN 10%) must be paid by September 25, 2026. What ways can I submit the 270.00 form? Andrey Smirnov: The most convenient ways:- Online — through the Taxpayer's Account portal or the portal egov.kz .- Through mobile apps — Kaspi.kz , Halyk and other banks (very convenient).- Personally, at the Public Service Center in the State Revenue Departments or through the PSC.We recommend the electronic format — faster and fewer errors. What should be reflected in the declaration? Andrey Smirnov: In the form of 270.00 points:- Income that is not taxed at the source of payment (sale of cars/apartments, rent, foreign income, etc.);- Acquired and alienated property (real estate, transport, securities);- Property and accounts abroad;- Tax deductions.Important: if the property is sold for more than it was bought, and the ownership period is less than a year in 2025, a tax may arise. What would you recommend to residents of Aktau who are encountering this form for the first time? Andrey Smirnov:- Don't put it off until the last day.- Prepare the documents in advance: purchase and sale agreements, account statements, income statements.- If it's difficult to fill it out yourself, come to our Customer Service Center. We provide free consultations.- Follow the updates on the website of the State Revenue Committee or on our social networks.Universal declaration is not a punishment, but a step towards transparency and justice. Thank you so much for the detailed explanations, Andrey Yurievich! Andrey Smirnov: You're welcome! If you have any questions, please call the Aktau City Administration. We're in touch. (Unofficial translation)Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-mangistau/press/news/details/1254967?lang=ru

Bangkok, 30 June 2026 – Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the Kingdom of Thailand Margulan Baimukhan met with H.E. Dr. Santitarn Sathirathai, Vice Minister of Finance of the Kingdom of Thailand.During the meeting, the parties discussed the current state and prospects of Kazakhstan-Thailand trade, economic, investment and financial cooperation, as well as ways to further improve the bilateral legal framework aimed at creating favorable conditions for expanding trade and investment. The Ambassador also briefed his interlocutor on the constitutional reforms being implemented in Kazakhstan and the upcoming parliamentary elections.Ambassador Baimukhan noted that the official visit to Kazakhstan by H.E. Mr. Sihasak Phuangketkeow, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Thailand, held on 24-26 June 2026, had given new momentum to bilateral relations. During the visit, meetings were held with the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, H.E. Mr. Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, and Deputy Prime Minister – Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan H.E. Mr. Yermek Kosherbayev. The two foreign ministries signed an Action Plan, while the Kazakhstan–Thailand Business Forum further demonstrated the strong interest of the business communities of both countries in expanding cooperation.Particular attention during the meeting with Vice Minister Dr. Santitarn Sathirathai was paid to advancing the Convention for the Avoidance of Double Taxation and the Agreement on the Promotion and Mutual Protection of Investments, as well as enhancing cooperation with the Astana International Financial Centre (AIFC).The interlocutors reaffirmed their mutual interest in further deepening bilateral economic, financial and investment cooperation and expressed their readiness to continue close interaction in implementing the agreements reached during the recent official visit of Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs H.E. Mr. Sihasak Phuangketkeow to Kazakhstan.For reference: Bilateral trade between Kazakhstan and Thailand reached 255.1 million US dollars in 2025, representing a 7.8% increase compared to the previous year. Kazakhstan remains Thailand's largest trading partner in Central Asia. Considerable potential remains for expanding cooperation in investment, agribusiness, transport and logistics, the digital economy and tourism. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-thailand/press/news/details/1254933?lang=ru

Bangkok, 3 July 2026 – The delegation of the Republic of Kazakhstan, led by Ms. Inkar Abzhali, Head of the Division of Multilateral Cooperation and Investments of the Department of International Cooperation at the Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources of the Republic of Kazakhstan, participated in the ninth session of the Committee on Environment and Development of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP), held from 1 to 3 July 2026 at the Commission’s headquarters in Bangkok.During the session, ESCAP member States, representatives of international organizations and experts discussed priority areas for regional cooperation on sustainable development, including climate change adaptation, sustainable natural resource management, circular economy, biodiversity conservation and sustainable urban development.At the side event “Realizing Synergies in Asia and the Pacific through a Sustainable Bioeconomy” and the expert group meeting “Strengthening Resilient and Sustainable Urban Development in Asia and the Pacific,” the Kazakh delegation presented Kazakhstan’s ongoing efforts to advance the national environmental agenda. These include enhancing climate policy, developing renewable energy, promoting green economy principles, conserving biodiversity, and modernizing waste and natural resource management systems.Kazakhstan’s participation in the Committee’s work reaffirmed the country’s readiness to contribute to initiatives aimed at promoting environmentally sustainable and inclusive development in the Asia-Pacific region.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-thailand/press/news/details/1254937?lang=ru

According to the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated July 1, 2026, No. 329-VIII "On Amnesty in Connection with the Adoption of the New Constitution of the Republic of Kazakhstan," a large-scale exemption from administrative penalties is provided, including violations handled by the state revenue authorities.Below is a detailed analysis of which tax and customs penalties are subject to write-off and which are not.Key Conditions for ExemptionThe amnesty applies to individuals, individual entrepreneurs, and persons engaged in private practice (lawyers, notaries, etc.).The main criteria for writing off a fine are:The fine was imposed by an official of a state revenue authority, not by a court.The fine was not executed (not paid in full or in part) at the time the law entered into force — July 1, 2026.The violation is not included in the list of exceptions established by Article 8 of the Law on Amnesty.Which violations ARE EXEMPT from finesViolations considered by the state revenue authorities under Article 720 of the Code of Administrative Offences (CAO) fall under the amnesty, provided they are not on the list of "prohibited" articles. Generally, these are procedural and less severe violations:Violation of registration deadlines: failure to meet the deadline for submitting an application for tax registration (Art. 269 CAO).Errors in special tax regimes: unlawful application of a special tax regime (Art. 270 CAO).Suspension of reporting: conducting business activities during a period when filing reports has been suspended (Art. 271 CAO).Overdue declarations: failure to submit tax reporting within the established deadline, if a fine has been imposed for this (Art. 272 CAO).Cash register (KKM) violations: all violations related to the use of cash registers, including failure to issue a receipt or cash discrepancies (Art. 284 CAO).Customs formalities: most administrative violations in the field of customs affairs (Arts. 521–558 CAO), if they were reviewed by the state revenue authorities. These include violations of the customs control zone regime, deadlines for filing declarations, procedures for storing goods, and others.Violations during export/import within the EAEU: failure to fulfill obligations when moving goods within the Customs Union (Art. 287 CAO), except for cases qualified as concealment of taxable items.🔴 Which violations ARE NOT subject to amnestyThe law establishes a strict list of exceptions. Fines under these articles must be paid in full, as they are recognized as the most socially dangerous or as infringing upon the financial stability of the state.Amnesty is denied for the following articles of the CAO:Court-imposed fines: any tax or customs violation where the fine ruling was issued by a court.Shadow economy: concealment of taxable items and other property (Art. 275 CAO).Intentional non-payment: evasion of payment of assessed taxes and other mandatory payments (Art. 277 CAO).Distortion of reporting: understating the amounts of taxes and payments in declarations and calculations (Art. 278 CAO).How will the procedure work?The exemption should occur automatically. The state revenue authorities are obliged to terminate the execution of the relevant rulings on the imposition of fines on their own initiative. Government agencies are given six months from the date the law comes into effect (i.e., until the end of 2026) to implement all amnesty measures. Enforcement proceedings for such cases are also subject to termination. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-zhetysu/press/news/details/1254940?lang=ru

Vilnius, 7 July 2026 – Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Lithuania Timur Urazayev met with Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania Audra Plepytė. The parties exchanged views on key bilateral and multilateral issues and discussed the upcoming round of political consultations between the foreign ministries of the two countries.The Kazakh diplomat informed the Lithuanian side about the entry into force of the new Constitution of the Republic of Kazakhstan on 1 July 2026 and the forthcoming parliamentary elections scheduled for 23 August. He outlined the key elements of the constitutional reform. Particular attention was devoted to the current stage of Kazakhstan’s cooperation with the European Union. The Ambassador briefed on the outcomes of President K.Tokayev’s official visit to Brussels in June this year, including meetings with European business representatives. The importance of signing the Horizontal Aviation Agreement was highlighted in the context of Kazakhstan–Lithuania cooperation in the field of air connectivity.The parties also discussed continued cooperation within international organisations, including Kazakhstan’s initiatives at the United Nations and the election of representatives of both countries to UN bodies.The meeting also covered the current state and prospects of bilateral economic and investment cooperation, including transport and transit challenges affecting trade flows. Both sides reaffirmed their mutual commitment to further developing a constructive political dialogue between Kazakhstan and Lithuania in the interests of the business communities of both countries. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-vilnius/press/news/details/1254915?lang=ru

Under Presidential Order No. 306 of 1 July 2026, the membership of the Foreign Investors’ Council under the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan has been updated. The revised composition replaces that approved by Presidential Order No. 174 of 1 October 2024.The Foreign Investors’ Council is an advisory body chaired by the President of Kazakhstan. It serves as a key platform for direct dialogue between the Government and the international business community. The Council traditionally brings together chief executives of major global companies and international organizations. Its foreign membership currently includes leaders of 34 leading international companies and organizations, as well as 8 observers.The updated foreign membership includes several new participants. Martin Vaujour, President of Alstom for Africa, the Middle East and Central Asia, who previously participated in the Council’s work as an observer, has become a full member. Moutaz Al-Khayyat, Chairman of Power International Holding, has also joined the Council as a full member.Observer status has been granted to Thomas Pramotedham, Chief Executive Officer of Presight AI Holding PLC, and Muhammad Sulaiman Al Jasser, President of the Islamic Development Bank.The Kazakh side of the Council has also been updated. New members include Assel Zhanassova, Deputy Head of the Presidential Administration of the Republic of Kazakhstan; Nurlan Baibazarov, Assistant to the President of Kazakhstan for Economic Affairs; Nurlan Sauranbayev, Minister of Transport of the Republic of Kazakhstan; and Ardak Zebeshev, Chairman of the Investment Committee of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan.The updated membership reflects Kazakhstan’s continued efforts to broaden its dialogue with international business. The participation of senior executives from leading global companies and financial institutions will further strengthen investment cooperation and enhance Kazakhstan’s attractiveness to global capital.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/invest/press/news/details/1254921?lang=ru

On July 01, 2026, a court hearing was held in order to prevent offenses among convicts registered with the Burlinsky district probation service, as well as to ensure the fulfillment of duties assigned by the court.During the court session, the idea was considered to replace the unserved part of the punishment in the form of restriction of liberty in relation to convict "A" with a custodial sentence.By the decision of the Burlinsky District Court, the submission was satisfied, and the unserved part of the convict's sentence was commuted to imprisonment for a period of 1 year, 3 months, and 22 days.During the period of serving his sentence, the convicted person repeatedly committed violations and did not fulfill the duties assigned by the court, namely:was absent from his place of residence on several occasions during night inspections;refused to use an electronic tracking device, thereby violating the order and conditions of serving his sentence;was brought to administrative responsibility under part 1 of Article 440 of the Code of Administrative Offences of the Republic of Kazakhstan.The purpose of the event is to prevent offenses among persons registered with the probation service, as well as to ensure compliance with the requirements and duties established by the court. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/duis-uralsk/press/news/details/1254905?lang=ru

On July 02, 2026, a court hearing was held in order to prevent offenses among convicts registered with the Burlinsky district probation service, as well as to ensure the fulfillment of duties assigned by the court.During the court session, the idea was considered to replace the unserved part of the punishment in the form of restriction of liberty in relation to convict "C" with a custodial sentence.By the decision of the Burlinsky District Court, the submission was satisfied, and the unserved part of the convict's sentence was commuted to imprisonment for a period of 6 months and 6 days.During the period of serving his sentence, the convicted person repeatedly committed violations and did not fulfill the duties assigned by the court, namely:was repeatedly absent from his place of residence during night inspections;repeatedly traveled to the city of Uralsk without notifying the probation service;has been repeatedly prosecuted under part 1 of Article 200 of the Criminal Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan while serving his sentence.The purpose of the event is to prevent offenses among persons registered with the probation service, as well as to ensure compliance with the requirements and duties established by the court. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/duis-uralsk/press/news/details/1254907?lang=ru

On July 8 of this year, an introductory meeting was held between J. Asanov, Acting Chairman of the Board of the Kazakhstan Agency of International Development "KazAID", and K. Tusupova, Chairman of the Board - Rector of the Kazakh National University of Water Management and Irrigation (KazNUWMI).During the conversation, the parties informed each other about their activities and discussed opportunities for cooperation in the field of water resources with the participation of representatives from Central Asian countries.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kazaid/press/news/details/1254891?lang=ru

At the Kuryk customs post, issues of combating corruption and observing the ethics of a civil servant were discussed. Issues related to the fight against corruption, strict observance of ethical standards of a civil servant, and ensuring legality and transparency were discussed in detail at the meeting.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-mangistau/press/news/details/1254895?lang=ru

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📍 A modern stadium with a seating capacity of 45,000 is set to be built on a 32-hectare site located between the Kuldzhinsky and Talgar highways. Construction work is currently underway at the site.🔍 Specialists are currently driving test piles to determine soil strength and load-bearing capacity. These studies are essential for designing a robust and reliable foundation for the future stadium.❗️ Given Almaty's seismic characteristics, all engineering work is focused on ensuring the safety and long-term durability of the facility.Furthermore, the project places special emphasis on developing transport infrastructure to ensure convenient access for spectators.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty-us/press/news/details/1254837?lang=ru

       The State Revenue Committee of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan provides information on the procedure for issuing a document confirming tax residency status in the Republic of Tajikistan.       The Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Tajikistan is the competent authority responsible for issuing the document confirming tax residency status.       To simplify the procedure and improve convenience for applicants, the document is issued exclusively in electronic form through the Public Services Portal of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Tajikistan - https://emoliya.tj (hereinafter - the Portal).       The procedure for obtaining the electronic document is initiated by a user registered on the Portal. After the application is submitted, the document is generated and approved by authorized officials in accordance with the established procedures of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Tajikistan.       The approved document is prepared on the official letterhead of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Tajikistan, signed with the electronic digital signature of an authorized official, and made available on the Portal. The authenticity of the document can be verified using a QR code. By scanning the QR code, users are directed to the relevant page of the official website where the document and its details are available. This mechanism enables online verification of the authenticity and validity of the document in real time.        Verification of the authenticity of the electronic document via the QR code is available throughout the period during which it is made available on the official resource, which is 10 years.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd/press/news/details/1254821?lang=ru

On July 8, 2026, the Department of Legal Awareness and Legal Services held a citizen consultation in the self-service area regarding the provision of government services.During the consultation, citizens were informed about the procedure for obtaining government services, the list of required documents, and the options for independently accessing services electronically. All participants received comprehensive answers to their questions and the necessary advisory assistance.  Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/adilet-sko/press/news/details/1254817?lang=ru

The Department of State Revenue for the Mangystau region informs that information letters have been sent to individuals whose banking transactions revealed signs of income from entrepreneurial activity in the first quarter of 2026 as part of information and explanatory work.Information letters are sent to citizens who simultaneously have the following symptoms::- during each of three consecutive calendar months, funds were received into a personal bank account from 100 or more different persons;- the bank account is not intended for business activities;- the total amount of income for the specified period exceeded 12 minimum wages (minimum wage).Receiving an information letter is not a measure of responsibility and does not indicate that you have been held accountable. Its purpose is to inform citizens about possible signs of entrepreneurial activity and provide an opportunity to independently bring their activities in line with the requirements of tax legislation.If a citizen is actually engaged in entrepreneurial activity, it is recommended to legalize the income received in a timely manner by:- registration as an individual entrepreneur (if there is no registration);- reflection of the income received in the relevant tax reporting;- timely fulfillment of tax obligations.Depending on the tax status, income is reflected as follows.For individuals who are not registered as individual entrepreneurs, as well as those applying a special tax regime for the self-employed (in terms of income for which no special mobile application receipts have been generated), income is reflected in the Income and Property Declaration (form 270.00) for 2026. The declaration must be submitted between January 1 and September 15, 2027, and the individual income tax must be paid no later than September 25, 2027.For individual entrepreneurs:- when applying the generally established regime, income is reflected in the Declaration of individual income tax on entrepreneurial activity (form 220.00) for 2026. The deadline for submitting the declaration is from January 1 to March 31, 2027, and the deadline for tax payment is April 10, 2027.;- when applying a special tax regime based on a simplified declaration, income is reflected in the Declaration on form 910.00 for the first half of 2026. The declaration must be submitted from July 1 to August 15, 2026, and the tax must be paid by August 25, 2026.If the activity is not of a business nature or if citizens have questions about the information letter received, it is recommended to contact the contact center 1414 or the state revenue authorities for clarification.The State Revenue Department recommends timely fulfillment of tax obligations. This will avoid the application of further tax administration measures. In case of non-fulfillment of tax obligations, the taxpayer will be notified of discrepancies identified by the results of desk control. (Unofficial translation)Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-mangistau/press/news/details/1254795?lang=ru

The Department of Digital Technologies of Almaty Region has successfully completed the series of training seminars titled "Application of Artificial Intelligence Technologies in Professional Activities."The final stage of the training was conducted for civil servants of the Akimat Office of Almaty Region and employees of regional government departments.During the seminar, participants explored modern applications of artificial intelligence in professional activities, including the practical use of AI tools for document preparation, information processing, workflow automation, and improving the efficiency of public administration.Special attention was given to the implementation of digital solutions in the public sector, the safe and responsible use of artificial intelligence technologies, and the development of digital competencies among civil servants.The training program was conducted in several stages and covered representatives of government agencies, educational institutions, law enforcement bodies, the Akimat Office of Almaty Region, and regional government departments.These training activities contribute to strengthening digital culture, enhancing digital literacy, and developing practical skills in the effective use of artificial intelligence technologies within the public sector.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almobl-tehnologiya/press/news/details/1254796?lang=ru

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