The owners of business facilities located on the territory of the Atameken rural district have been warned and their responsibilities for cleaning and maintaining the exterior of the facility have been clarified.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mangystau-munaily-atameken/press/news/details/1135757?lang=kk

Work on the construction of a grader road (SHPGS) on the central roads of the Arman housing estate of Atameken rural district has been fully completed.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mangystau-munaily-atameken/press/news/details/1135741?lang=kk

A traditional New Year’s tree event hosted by the district akim was organized for children in the Beskaragai District. Children from all parts of the district took part in the celebration, enjoying a festive atmosphere and immersing themselves in a fairy-tale world.During the event, theatrical performances were presented, along with songs and dances. Acting District Akim Dildar Kalikanuly and Head of the District Education Department Medet Kadirbekuly congratulated the children on the New Year and presented them with special gifts.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/beskaragay-roo/press/news/details/1135708?lang=kk

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The Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan is launching the "People's Accountant" campaign, a free advisory service for individual entrepreneurs and small businesses. , Dates of the event:January 5 – June 30, 2026 , Useful for whom:Sole proprietors and small businesses , What can I get:Clear and practical explanations on:accounting;tax reporting;working in information systems. , Work format:The main format is offline reception at state revenue offices in cities and regional centers. , Consultation schedule:January–February 2026 — 3 times a week (Mon, Wed, Fri) from 10:00 to 13:00Starting from March 2026 — 2 times a week Reception locations will be marked with signs "People's Accountant" with the address and work schedule. 👨‍💼 Who advises:professional accountants and auditors;representatives of accounting associations;experienced employees of state revenue agencies. , Geography:in Astana, Almaty and Shymkent — separate sites (if possible in all districts);in the regions — at the district level, if necessary, with the departure of specialists. 📞 Advanced:video consultations and telephone communication;online consultations via official resources;webinars (online and offline);thematic sessions during the reporting periods. Booklets with simple explanations and step-by-step instructions will also be prepared, the materials of the Call Center will be updated and the SalykBot Telegram channel will be filled with content. "People's Accountant" is the first step from control to service support for taxpayers.In the future, additional measures are planned to prevent violations and strengthen consulting support.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-karaganda/press/news/details/1135701?lang=kk

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The year 2025 was not an easy one, and the deputies made a number of important decisions to improve the well-being of the citizens.Thus, free public transport was introduced for minors, military veterans, and honorary citizens of the city. The retail tax rate was also reduced from 4% to 2% for small businesses and other decisions were made. I think that these measures will make it possible to improve the quality of life in the city in 2026.The New Year, of course, will not be perfect, but I am sure that it will provide opportunities for development, will be productive and successful.I wish you to celebrate this holiday with your loved ones with joy and warmth in your soul. May the new year preserve peace and bring prosperity to every home, and there will be more love and good relationships in life!I sincerely congratulate you on the upcoming year 2026, may the best and kindest wishes be realized in it!ChairmanUst-Kamenogorsk city maslikhat                                                                               A. SvetashSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/ukmaslihat/press/news/details/1135644?lang=kk

This holiday unites us in anticipation of positive changes, faith in new opportunities, and hope for a better future. As we see off the passing year, we gratefully acknowledge its results and look ahead with confidence.The outgoing year has been a period of consistent and effective work for our district. The stable operation of the agro-industrial complex was ensured, and major investment projects were launched. Systematic work continued in the social sphere and infrastructure—precisely in those areas where changes are felt in the everyday lives of people.All the achievements attained are the result of the joint efforts of the district’s residents, work collectives, entrepreneurs, and specialists from various sectors. I sincerely thank you for your hard work, initiative, responsibility, and contribution to the development of our small homeland.Dear fellow countrymen,May the coming New Year bring peace, warmth, and well-being to every home. I wish you and your loved ones good health, stability, harmony in your families, success in your work, and confidence in the future. May the kindest wishes come true, new opportunities arise, and all endeavors be successful.Happy upcoming New Year 2026!Akim of the district MurzhakupovSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanai-bmalin-audany-akimat/press/news/details/1135620?lang=kk

Dear colleagues!I heartily congratulate you on the New Year 2026! May the New Year be full of good tidings and grandiose successes! I wish good luck to accompany all your good deeds and new endeavors, and strong happiness and prosperity to your families!May the New Year be festive and generous; I wish you prosperity, high authority and unchanging dignity! With good wishes, U.E. Umirzakov Head of the DHA for Zhetisu regionSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-zhetysu/press/news/details/1135595?lang=kk

The Department of State Revenues for the East Kazakhstan Region informs that starting from January 1, 2026, the special tax regime based on a patent and the use of a mobile application will be abolished. A new special tax regime for the self-employed, without registration as an individual entrepreneur, will be introduced.Advantages of the new regime for the self-employed:no tax reporting and no income tax;only social contributions of 4% are payable;work is carried out through the “E-Salyq Business” mobile application, without the use of cash register machines.At the same time, the start date for applying the regime is the month in which receipts are generated in the “E-Salyq Business” mobile application. Taxes and social contributions must be paid no later than the 25th day of the month following the reporting month.For taxi drivers and other self-employed persons working through internet platforms, social contributions are withheld and paid by the platform operator.Persons who applied the special tax regime based on a patent or used a special mobile application in 2025 and who wish to apply the self-employed regime from January 1, 2026, must independently deregister as individual entrepreneurs.More detailed information can be obtained from the Unified Contact Center of the State Revenue Committee at the following phone numbers:📞 +7 705 956 53 88📞 8 (7172) 735 515Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-vko/press/news/details/1135554?lang=kk

The Department of State Revenue in Zhetisu region informs that due to the celebration of the New Year on January 1-2, 2026 the passage of persons, vehicles and cargoes at the road checkpoints “Alakol”, “Nur Zhol” and “ICPS Khorgos” on the Kazakhstan-China border will not be carried out.Checkpoints “Altynkol-Jol”, “Temirzhol” will continue to operate in normal mode.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-zhetysu/press/news/details/1135473?lang=kk

Астана, 30 декабря 2025 года – В Министерстве иностранных дел Республики Казахстан состоялось торжественное мероприятие, на котором глава внешнеполитического ведомства Ермек Кошербаев подвёл основные итоги работы министерства в уходящем году и обозначил планы на 2026 год.Глава МИД отметил, что 2025 год стал периодом активной и результативной дипломатической деятельности – укрепления стратегических партнёрств, расширения экономического сотрудничества, повышения международной безопасности и всестороннего продвижения интересов страны. Работа ведомства строилась на ключевых приоритетах внешней политики – укреплении суверенитета и безопасности, поддержке граждан РК за рубежом и конструктивном участии в многосторонних форматах.Е.Кошербаев также обозначил приоритеты на 2026 год, включая развитие экономической дипломатии, расширение международного сотрудничества, усиление межведомственной координации и продвижение внешнеполитических инициатив Казахстана.Министр пожелал коллективу МИД новых профессиональных успехов, крепкого здоровья и благополучия в наступающем году.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/invest/press/news/details/1135445?lang=kk

Ankara, December 30, 2025 - During the working visit of Ambassador Y. Sapiyev to Mersin Province of the Republic of Türkiye, meetings were held with representatives of a number of major industrial enterprises.The discussions focused on prospects for expanding and deepening investment and trade-economic cooperation between the two countries. In particular, attention was given to the establishment of production facilities in Kazakhstan in the fields of food processing, metalworking, and hygiene products, the creation of joint ventures, as well as opportunities for Turkish companies to participate in investment projects in Kazakhstan.As a result of the meetings, the parties agreed to further advance cooperation with Turkish businesses and to organize a visit of Turkish companies to Kazakhstan in order to provide a comprehensive presentation of the country’s investment potential.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-ankara/press/news/details/1135396?lang=kk

Today, a solemn meeting dedicated to rewarding working professionals was held at the Shymkent city administration. The event was attended by the city akim Gabit Abdimazhitovich Syzdykbekov, who expressed gratitude to representatives of various industries who have made a significant contribution to the development of the city. Although they are not often seen in everyday life, the work of working professionals who directly contribute to the life of the city is immense. Citizens who work tirelessly in the areas of city cleanliness, landscaping, public utilities, roads, lighting, and landscaping were at a special reception by the city mayor. During the meeting, the mayor personally spoke with each worker and listened to their suggestions and opinions. The meeting, which was held in an informal format, discussed the daily activities of workers, current issues in the industry, and future plans. — The prosperity of the city and the comfortable life of its residents are the result of your hard work. The work you do always deserves respect. Working professions will always remain the mainstay of society, not just for one year, - said the city mayor. Gabit Syzdykbekov also congratulated working people on the upcoming New Year, wishing them good health, well-being for their families, and great success in their work. At the end of the ceremony, the awardees expressed their gratitude for the honor and noted that they will continue their work for the benefit of the country. Honoring the worker is a guarantee of sustainable development and prosperity of society. Such educational meetings will undoubtedly increase the prestige of working professions and highlight their importance in society.

Astana, December 30, 2025 – A telephone conversation took place between Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Yermek Kosherbayev and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Georgia Maka Bochorishvili.During the discussion, the foreign ministers reviewed the results of bilateral cooperation over the past year and positively assessed the dynamics of Kazakh-Georgian relations. They reaffirmed mutual commitment to further strengthening political dialogue and developing practical cooperation across all aspects of the bilateral agenda.Particular attention was paid to expanding trade and economic cooperation between the two countries. The importance of activating cooperation in the investment sphere was noted, as it makes a significant contribution to the development of national economies, promoting production growth and job creation.The ministers agreed to maintain close working contacts and to continue constructive dialogue.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/1135372?lang=kk

On December 25, a ceremonial award event was held in the city of Zhanaozen to honor the best representatives of the culture and sports sectors who demonstrated significant achievements over the course of the year. The event took place at the Kendirli Rural House of Culture.The ceremony was attended by Deputy Akim of Zhanaozen, Mukash Maksat, who presented awards to specialists who achieved outstanding results in the fields of culture and sports. On behalf of the city akim, distinguished individuals were presented with Letters of Appreciation and special awards.During the award ceremony, representatives of the sports sector were recognized in various nominations, including Best Goalkeeper, Forward, Defender, Player, Young Athlete, Veteran Athlete, Coach, Sports Patron, as well as other nominees. In addition, creative teams and cultural figures, stage professionals, poets, akyns and aitys performers, hosts, and authors of project initiatives also received well-deserved recognition.As part of the event, a concert program was presented featuring musical and dance performances by artists. Performances by the “Ainaz” dance ensemble and local singers added a special highlight to the evening.At the conclusion of the ceremony, the award recipients were expressed gratitude and extended best wishes for continued success, as well as for their ongoing contribution to the development of the culture and sports sectors in the future.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/akimat-goroda-zhanaozen/press/news/details/1135357?lang=kk

In order to support entrepreneurs and improve the quality of accounting and tax accounting, the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan is launching the “People's Accountant” campaign.       The campaign will start on January 5, 2026, and will last until June 30, 2026.       “People's Accountant” is a free advisory service for individual entrepreneurs and small businesses.       Entrepreneurs will be able to receive clear and practical explanations on accounting, tax reporting, and working with information systems.       The main format is offline reception at state revenue offices in cities and regional centers. Schedule for the first months of January-February 2026: consultations 3 times a week (Monday, Wednesday, Friday) from 10:00 to 13:00. From March 2026: consultations 2 times a week.      The reception locations will be marked with special signs reading “People's Accountant,” indicating the schedule and address.       As part of the campaign, consultations will be conducted by professional accountants and auditors, representatives of professional accounting associations, and the most experienced employees of state revenue agencies to explain the legislation.      In Astana, Almaty, and Shymkent, it is planned to designate specific locations for consultations, if possible in all districts of the city. In the regions, consultations will be organized at the district level, with specialists traveling to the regions if necessary.     Video consultations and telephone communication between district and city administrations during office hours are also planned.      In addition to face-to-face consultations, entrepreneurs will have access to:     - online consultations through official resources;     - webinars (online and offline);    - thematic consultation sessions during reporting periods.      The State Revenue Committee will also prepare booklets on key topics with simple explanations of legislation and step-by-step descriptions of how to work with information systems.      In addition, materials for the call center will be updated and the SalykBot Telegram channel will be filled with information.      The “People's Accountant” campaign is the first step in the transition from a control model to service support for taxpayers. In the future, additional measures are planned to prevent violations and improve the quality of advisory support.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-akmola/press/news/details/1135980?lang=kk

The service is designed to provide preliminary information and assistance in completing VAT tax reports correctly. The functionality of the service allows you to know your tax amounts in advance, reduce the number of errors and prevent possible negative consequences, including receiving desk control notifications and imposing penalties. The preliminary filling of the declaration is carried out on the basis of information available in the information systems of state revenue authorities, including the information system of electronic invoices, personal accounts of taxpayers and declarations for goods. This allows you to automatically generate calculated indicators and minimize the impact of the human factor. Within the framework of the service, 13 lines of the declaration are automatically filled in, which, if necessary, can be independently adjusted upward or downward. The service for pre-filling out the VAT declaration (form 300.00) will be available to taxpayers when it is submitted for obligations for the 4th quarter of 2025. The service is being launched in pilot mode. All suggestions and comments on its improvement can be sent to the Telegram bot "Service for pre-filling out the VAT declaration (form 300.00)" @icna_review_bot.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-karaganda/press/news/details/1135273?lang=kk

At a staff meeting in the Mayor's office of the city, the results of the city competition "The best New Year's decoration of business facilities" were summed up. Within the framework of the competition, New Year decorations of business facilities were evaluated and the best of them were marked.The competition was organized with the aim of creating a festive atmosphere in the city, improving the appearance of business facilities and increasing the involvement of entrepreneurs in the improvement of the urban environment. When summarizing the results, the relevance of the theme, aesthetic level, originality and overall visual perception of the design were taken into account.Following the results of the competition, the winners and prize-winners were awarded diplomas and gift certificates. The prizes were distributed as follows:1st place — LLP "12 months-Kostanay";2nd place — restaurant "Pasteria";3rd place — Altyn Badam store.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanai-kalasy-akimat/press/news/details/1135308?lang=kk

One of the important decisions taken by deputies at the regular session of the city Maslikhat is to provide social support measures to workers in the field of healthcare, education and veterinary medicine in rural settlements of Ust-Kamenogorsk. Thus, for this category of employees, a lifting allowance is established in an amount equal to one hundred times the monthly calculation index, as well as a budget loan for the purchase or construction of housing in an amount not exceeding two thousand times the monthly calculation index. The Rules for the provision of social assistance, the establishment of sizes and the definition of a list of certain categories of needy citizens were also approved. This act defines the categories of citizens who are provided with cash payments on the occasion of holidays and memorable dates, and also defines the procedure for providing social assistance.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/ukmaslihat/press/news/details/1135226?lang=kk