ANNOUNCEMENT! Live stream on "Corporate Income Tax and Its Rates"On August 20, 2026, at 3:00 PM, a live stream titled "Corporate Income Tax and Its Rates" will be held on our Instagram page, mkd_aqmol.Speaker: Nuraly Mukatay, Chief Specialist, Desk Monitoring DepartmentModerator: Nurlan Iskakov, Chief Specialist, Public Awareness and Contact Center DepartmentSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-akmola/press/news/details/1276833?lang=ru

Bauyrzhan Aidarbekovich, a young athlete of the buckthorn rural district, took the 2nd place at the summer championship of the Republic of Kazakhstan in cross-country skiing.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kegen-shyrganak/press/news/details/1276827?lang=ru

Dear taxpayers,On August 20, 2026, at 10:00 a.m., a live broadcast on the topic "Implementation of the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan "On Restoration of solvency and Bankruptcy of Citizens of the Republic of Kazakhstan" will be held on the Department's Instagram page @pavlodar_mkd.Speaker: Acting Head of the Department for Work with insolvent Debtors, Yersin Seifullaevich Kharifollin.Moderator: Tolegen Bilyalovich Shaimardanov, Head of the Department of Explanatory Work and the Contact Center.In order not to miss the broadcast, subscribe to the Instagram of the Department of State Revenue for the Pavlodar region – pavlodar_mkd.Department of Explanatory Work and Contact CenterState Duma of the Pavlodar regionSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-pavlodar/press/news/details/1276779?lang=ru

Residents of East Kazakhstan decided to take care of their health, save time, and entrust meal preparation to professionals. They signed contracts with an individual entrepreneur for the delivery of healthy meal plans and, as conscientious clients should, paid for the services in full upfront. But at some point, the deliveries simply stopped.The promised meal plans stopped arriving, and no one was in a hurry to return the money people had already paid for the services. For some, the amount might have seemed insignificant, but when there are many such people, it is no longer a matter of individual domestic disputes, but a mass violation of consumer rights.Residents of the region began seeking help from the Department of Trade and Consumer Protection of the East Kazakhstan Region. As a result, this story involved not just one dissatisfied client, but 21 consumers who found themselves in the same situation.The Department stepped in to protect their interests. First, they tried to resolve the issue without going to court. The consumers contacted the entrepreneur directly, and the Department itself sent him a pre-trial claim. However, neither these appeals nor the demands for a refund yielded any results. Then the case went to court.The Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan "On Protection of Consumer Rights" directly provides for the right of citizens to demand proper quality of services, and if the service is provided improperly or the obligations are not fulfilled by the contractor, to terminate the contract and get their money back. In addition, the legislation gives the authorized body the right to go to court in defense of an indefinite circle of consumers if the same violation affects the rights of more than ten people. In this case, there were 21 such people.The Department filed a class action lawsuit with the Interdistrict Court for Civil Cases of the city of Ust-Kamenogorsk, demanding to protect the rights of the affected clients and return their money for the unrendered services. On July 16, 2026, the court put an end to this story by satisfying the Department's claims.Now the entrepreneur is obliged to pay the 21 consumers not only the money for the services that were never provided, but also a penalty for violating the deadlines for fulfilling the requirements. The main material damage amounted to 3,055,138 tenge, and another 611,028 tenge was recovered as a penalty.In total, the amount that the entrepreneur must return to the affected clients amounted to 3,666,166 tenge.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mti/press/news/details/1276780?lang=ru

With the entry into force of the new Tax Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan (No. 214-VIII), the rules for paying individual income tax (IIT) on the sale of property have changed. At the same time, the legislation provides for a soft transition period.What is a value gain? If the property is sold for more than the purchase price, the resulting difference is considered income (value gain). 10% of the individual income tax (IIT) is paid from this net profit. The obligation to pay tax depends on the type of property and the duration of its ownership.1. Sale of real estate The main change in 2026 is to increase the minimum period of home ownership for tax exemption from 1 year to 2 years.There is a transition period in 2026-2027.:- Purchased before January 1, 2026: the previous rules apply – when selling after 1 year of ownership, the tax is equal to 0 tenge.- Purchased after January 1, 2026: tax exemption applies only to sales after 2 years from the date of registration of ownership.Starting in 2028, the 2-year rule will be the same for all residential properties.New buildings (equity participation agreement (DDU): In case of assignment of the rights of claim under the DDA, no tax is paid if 3 years have passed since the date of conclusion of the DDA or 2 years since the registration of ownership rights.2. Cases when the tax is always paidThe tax on any incremental cost is paid regardless of the period of ownership upon sale.:- Commercial real estate in Kazakhstan (offices, shops, warehouses, etc.);- Any housing and real estate abroad;- Digital assets (cryptocurrencies).3. Cars, securities and digital assets- Cars are registered in the Republic of Kazakhstan: there is no tax if they are owned for 1 year or more. If the sale is earlier than 1 year and is more expensive than the purchase price, the tax is paid only on the difference.- Foreign-registered cars: value added tax is always paid, regardless of the period of ownership.- Securities: there are special rules that allow you to take into account both income and losses from investment activities.4. Determining the initial cost- In the absence of documents for real estate: if the contract of sale is lost, the official estimated or cadastral value is taken as the basis.- When importing cars from abroad: the initial cost includes paid customs duties, VAT, excise taxes and disposal fee, which reduces the taxable increase.A reminder for the taxpayerResidential real estate in the Republic of Kazakhstan: sold tax-free after 2 years of ownership (or after 1 year if the property was purchased before January 1, 2026).Car license plates: sold tax-free after 1 year of ownership.Commerce, foreign real estate and cryptocurrency: income tax is always paid.  Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-pavlodar/press/news/details/1276766?lang=ru

One of the stores in the city of Karaganda purchased rice at 205 tenge per kilogram and sold it to consumers at 556 tenge. Thus, the trade markup on the product amounted to 160%. This fact was revealed during state control by the Department of Trade and Consumer Protection for the Karaganda Region of the Ministry of Trade and Integration of the Republic of Kazakhstan, as a result of which the entrepreneur was brought to administrative responsibility. As a result, the price of rice was reduced to 235 tenge.This is just one of the cases identified during price control for socially significant food products in the Karaganda region.For instance, the purchase price of hard cheese was 3,353 tenge, but it was supplied to retail chains at a price of 5,517 tenge. Thus, the trade markup amounted to 64%. Based on the results of the inspection, the price of the product was reduced to 3,855 tenge, a difference of 1,662 tenge.A significant difference was also identified for black tea. The product with a purchase price of 472 tenge was sold at 1,079 tenge. The trade markup reached 130%. After being brought to administrative responsibility, its price was reduced to 496 tenge, i.e., by 583 tenge.The price of minced chicken was also adjusted. Initially, the entrepreneur purchased it at 1,655 tenge, illegally increased the trade markup to 45%, and sold it at 2,400 tenge. After control measures were carried out, the price of the product was reduced to 1,903 tenge.Since the beginning of the year, inspections of 170 business entities have been conducted in the Karaganda region regarding compliance with legislation in the field of trade, of which 155 were brought to administrative responsibility.Among those held accountable are 44 wholesale suppliers operating in trade markets and 11 wholesale and retail stores. This is 39.6% more compared to the same period last year. In 2025, for the same period, 111 business entities were brought to administrative responsibility. At the same time, the total amount of administrative fines imposed in the current year exceeded 4 million tenge.During the control measures, violations were not limited only to the establishment of trade markups on food products. 11 violations in the field of trade and 11 violations of tax legislation were identified at wholesale and retail trade markets. In addition, 2 rapid response measures were taken by the sanitary and epidemiological control authorities.The inspections addressed issues of the use of cash registers, the presence of price tags on goods, compliance with the established maximum trade markup on socially significant food products, as well as requirements for labeling and sale of food products. The identified violations were eliminated, and compliance with legal requirements was ensured.Based on the results of the control carried out, prices for a number of socially significant food products were reduced. At the same time, the department's work is not limited only to eliminating identified violations.In the Karaganda region, work continues on price monitoring, identifying unjustified intermediary links, and preventing unjustified price increases for socially significant food products. This area is under constant control of the Department of Trade and Consumer Protection for the Karaganda Region.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mti/press/news/details/1276768?lang=ru

In accordance with Article 80 of the Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan "On Customs Regulation in the Republic of Kazakhstan", the following persons are exempt from paying customs duties::- Regular international transportation of goods, baggage and passengers, as well as property necessary for its operation (equipment, fuel, food), including those purchased abroad to eliminate accidents (breakdowns) of these vehicles.- Marine fishing – property exported outside the territory of the EAEU to ensure the operation of Kazakhstani (or leased) marine vessels, and the products of their fishery imported into the Republic of Kazakhstan.- Currency and securities – banknotes and coins of national and foreign currency (with the exception of those having cultural and historical value).- Humanitarian aid – imported goods, except excisable.- Charitable and technical assistance – goods (except excisable, except for special vehicles for medical purposes) imported through states, governments and international organizations.- Raw materials for money production – raw materials imported by the National Bank of the Republic of Kazakhstan, its branches and organizations.- Diplomatic goods – goods for official use by diplomatic missions and consulates, as well as for personal use by their foreign staff and their family members living with them who are not citizens of the Republic of Kazakhstan and are exempt in accordance with international treaties of the Republic of Kazakhstan.- Goods at the expense of grants – property and goods purchased at the expense of grants from states, governments and international organizations.Pay attentionWhen goods are placed under the customs waiver procedure in favor of the State, the customs declaration fee is not paid.The procedure for submitting documents for exemption from payment of fees is determined by the authorized body.  Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-pavlodar/press/news/details/1276758?lang=ru

This year marks the 120th anniversary of the birth of our fellow countrywoman, prominent representative of Kazakh poetry, poet and People’s Writer of Kazakhstan Mariam Khakimzhanova.A new mural has appeared on the street named after Mariam Khakimzhanova. It is not simply an urban beautification project, but a tribute to the outstanding poet who made a significant contribution to the development of Kazakh poetry.Mariam Khakimzhanova was born in the Kostanay region and devoted her entire life to literature. Her works explore themes of love for the Motherland, motherhood, heroism and human destiny. In 1976, she was awarded the title of Honorary Citizen of Kostanay.The mural, unveiled as part of the City Day celebrations, is a visual tribute to the remarkable local poet and a way of preserving her creative legacy for future generations.The name of Mariam Khakimzhanova is now remembered not only through books and archival materials, but also in the modern cityscape of Kostanay. May this mural remind residents and visitors of her significant contribution to Kazakh culture and literature.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanai-kalasy-akimat/press/news/details/1276761?lang=ru

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The carrier is obliged to notify the customs authority of the arrival of goods into the customs territory of the EAEU by submitting documents and information (TTN and Invoice), or by submitting a document containing information about the registration number of preliminary information provided in the form of an electronic document transported by road within one hour from the moment of delivery of goods to the place of arrival, and in the case of delivery of goods to the place of arrival outside the working hours of the customs authority – within one hour from the time of the beginning of the work of the customs authority.         On behalf of the carrier, documents and information may be submitted by a customs representative or other persons acting on behalf of the carrier.         The date and time of notification of the arrival of goods into the customs territory of the EAEU are fixed by the customs authority in accordance with the Order of the Minister of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 02/16/2018 No. 216 "On certain issues of arrival and customs transit of goods and vehicles".        The registration number of the notification of arrival at the customs territory of the EAEU, as well as the date and time of registration, are affixed to the first sheets of transport (transportation) and commercial documents, or on a document containing information about the registration number of preliminary information provided in the form of an electronic document, which are certified by the signature and imprint of the personal numbered seal of an authorized official.         The carrier (declarant), within three hours of the customs authority's working time from the moment of notification of the arrival of goods transported by road, is obliged to perform one of the customs operations related to:         1) placing goods in temporary storage;         2) customs declaration of goods;         3) export of goods from the customs territory of the EAEU.         Failure to notify the arrival of goods into the customs territory is subject to administrative liability in accordance with Article 524 of the Code of Administrative Offences of the Republic of Kazakhstan.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-abay/press/news/details/1276685?lang=ru

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Riyadh, August 18, 2026 – During the meeting between Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Saudi Arabia Madiyar Menilbekov and Vice-Chairman and Managing Director of “Acwa” company Raad Al-Saady the parties exchanged views on promising areas of cooperation in the renewable energy sector.The Kazakh side expressed interest in expanding engagement with “Acwa”, including by leveraging the company’s international experience for the implementation of prospective energy projects in Kazakhstan.In turn, Raad Al-Saady noted significant potential for further cooperation and expressed readiness to consider the company’s possible participation in prospective projects in Kazakhstan.Following the meeting, the parties agreed to continue the dialogue and further explore promising areas of cooperation.“Acwa” (until January 2026 – “ACWA Power”) is one of the largest energy companies in Saudi Arabia, founded in 2004. The company specializes in the construction and operation of power plants and desalination facilities, has extensive international experience, and focuses on the development of renewable energy.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-riyadh/press/news/details/1276581?lang=ru

The Department of State Revenue for the Mangystau region reminds: certain categories of citizens are required to submit a declaration of income and property in the form 270.00 for 2025.The deadline for submission is no later than September 15, 2026.Who is obligated: civil servants and their spouses; major participants in banks, the securities market, and insurance organizations; their spouses; managers and founders of legal entities with a share of more than 10%; individuals engaged in private practice; those who have received income subject to self-taxation; those with accounts in foreign banks over 1,000 MCI; owners of digital assets; those who have acquired property in the amount of over 20,000 MCI (including abroad); who have applied for preliminary other deductions.What to specify: income, foreign accounts, foreign real estate, securities and shares in foreign companies, digital assets, debts.How to file: Electronically — Taxpayer's account, egov.kz , e-Salyq Azamat, eGov mobile, bank applications. On paper — to the state revenue authorities, PSC, or by registered mail.Do not delay — submit the declaration on time! (unofficial translation)Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-mangistau/press/news/details/1276574?lang=ru

On 18 August 2026, a meeting with Cardinal George Koovakad, Prefect of the Holy See’s Dicastery for Interreligious Dialogue, took place at the Embassy of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the Holy See.The parties discussed the current state of Kazakhstan-Holy See relations and prospects for further strengthening cooperation in the areas of interreligious and interfaith dialogue.Particular attention was given to the participation of the Holy See delegation in the 24th Meeting of the Secretariat of the Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions and the Second Kazakhstan–Holy See Colloquium, which are scheduled to take place in the capital of Kazakhstan in early October this year. The parties held an in-depth exchange of views on the substantive and organisational aspects of the forthcoming events.The Ambassador of Kazakhstan briefed his interlocutor on the wide-ranging political transformations under way in the country, the key provisions of the newly enacted Constitution, as well as preparations for the first elections of deputies to the Qurultay of Kazakhstan. It was noted that the reforms being implemented under the leadership of the Head of State are aimed at further enhancing the political system, strengthening state institutions and advancing the development of civil society.At the conclusion of the meeting, the parties reaffirmed their mutual interest in further strengthening cooperation between Kazakhstan and the Holy See and in maintaining regular contacts on matters of mutual interest.The meeting was held in a cordial and constructive atmosphere.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-vatican/press/news/details/1276553?lang=ru

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan organised a special event to discuss strengthening multilateral cooperation in the field of water resources, including the initiative of President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev to establish an International Water Organisation.The event was held on the sidelines of the 17th session of the Conference of the Parties to the UN Convention to Combat Desertification (COP17) in Ulaanbaatar. Representatives of the United Nations, national delegations, expert community and non-governmental organisations took part in the discussion. Particular attention was paid to water resources management in the context of land degradation, drought, food security and biodiversity.Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan to Mongolia Almas Seitakynov emphasised the importance of the Head of State’s initiative in strengthening international water cooperation and addressing long-term environmental challenges facing Kazakhstan, Mongolia and the Central Asian region. In this context, prospects for improving regional mechanisms of cooperation in the water sector were also discussed.The Kazakh delegation presented conceptual approaches to the establishment of the International Water Organisation, as well as the outcomes of international consultations held in Astana, Nairobi and New York. The Kazakh side called on interested countries and organisations to engage in discussions on further improving the global water governance system, including at the upcoming UN Water Conference in Abu Dhabi.Participants noted the relevance of Kazakhstan’s initiative in light of the ongoing UN reforms and growing challenges in the field of water security. Chairman of the Water Agency of Mongolia Zeneeemyadaryn Batbayar stressed the timeliness of the Kazakh initiative, highlighting the interconnected nature of environmental and climate challenges with global water issues.Following the event, participants expressed interest in jointly advancing the water agenda on UN platforms and strengthening multilateral cooperation in this area.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/1276518?lang=ru

 Deputies on the first issue heard a report from V.N. Grebenyuk, Head of the State Institution "Department of Employment and Social Programs of the Mendykara District," "On the Revocation of Certain Decisions of the Mendykara District Maslikhat."In her report, the Head of the Department of Employment and Social Programs noted that, based on the Head of State's instructions, new Rules for the Provision of Social Assistance to Certain Categories of Citizens in Need were developed and adopted in July of this year in order to standardize the amounts of social benefits. On the second issue, “On amending the decision of the maslikhat dated January 16, 2023, No. 185, “On approval of the Regulation on the state institution ‘Apparatus of the Mendykara District Maslikhat’”, the session heard information from the chairman of the district maslikhat that amendments had been made to the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan ‘On local public administration and self-government in the Republic of Kazakhstan’.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/maslihat-mendikara/press/news/details/1276516?lang=ru

A case of price discrepancy between the shelf and the checkout has been identified in Kostanay Region. At the "A-Market" supermarket, a chocolate bar was marked on the shelf at a price of 445 tenge. However, at the checkout, the item cost 460 tenge.As a result of the inspection, the trade entity has been brought to administrative liability. The case was considered under a simplified procedure, and a fine of 140,562.5 tenge was imposed.This is an example of how important correct pricing is in retail facilities. Since the beginning of the year, the Department of Trade and Consumer Protection for Kostanay Region of the Ministry of Trade and Integration of the Republic of Kazakhstan has brought 141 entrepreneurs to administrative liability.Of these, 135 exceeded the established trade markup limit, thereby violating paragraph 1 of Article 9 of the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan "On Regulation of Trade Activities." Another 6 entrepreneurs were held liable due to the absence of price tags on the shelves.As a result of state control, the Department reduced prices for socially significant food products: potatoes — from 235 tenge/kg to 170 tenge/kg, or by 38.2%, onions — from 330 tenge/kg to 200 tenge/kg, or by 65%, cabbage — from 230 tenge/kg to 195 tenge/kg, or by 17.9%, carrots — from 420 tenge to 360 tenge/kg, or by 16.7%, "Rava" cucumbers — from 1,900 tenge/kg to 1,380 tenge/kg, or by 37.7%, "Mirinda" cucumbers — from 650 tenge/kg to 550 tenge/kg, or by 18.2%, tomatoes — from 1,560 tenge/kg to 1,260 tenge/kg, or by 23.8%, apples — from 850 tenge/kg to 840 tenge/kg, or by 1.2%, first-grade flour — from 165 tenge/kg to 144 tenge/kg, or by 14.6%, C-1 eggs — from 65 tenge/piece to 60 tenge/piece, or by 8.3%, sugar — from 530 tenge/kg to 490 tenge/kg, or by 8.2%, buckwheat — from 370 tenge/kg to 310 tenge/kg, or by 19.4%, rice — from 470 tenge/kg to 460 tenge/kg, or by 2.2%, pasta shells — from 450 tenge/kg to 370 tenge/kg, or by 21.6%, sunflower oil — from 799 tenge/piece to 776 tenge/piece, or by 3%, tea — from 1,350 tenge/piece to 1,265 tenge/piece, or by 6.7%, cheese — from 4,655 tenge/kg to 4,490 tenge/kg, or by 3.7%, kefir 2.5% fat, 1 kg — from 470 tenge/piece to 380 tenge/piece, or by 23.7%, chicken meat — from 1,241 tenge/kg to 921 tenge/kg, or by 34.7%.The Department continues its work to prevent exceeding the legally established trade markup limit on socially significant food products.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mti/press/news/details/1276507?lang=ru

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