What actions do the state revenue authorities take after receiving information from banks?Answer:After receiving information from second-tier banks, the state revenue authorities conduct their oversight activities in two stages.The first stage involves informing the taxpayer.Pursuant to Article 93 of the Tax Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the tax authorities notify the taxpayer regarding identified indicators of income generation.It serves as a formal notice and does not require a mandatory response or justification from the recipient.The second stage consists of control measures.If grounds exist, the state revenue authorities will subsequently perform a cameral audit in accordance with the procedures established by the Tax Code.Should this audit reveal discrepancies or undeclared expenses, a formal notification is issued to the taxpayer under Article 137 of the Tax Code.This notification must be executed by the taxpayer within 30 working days, beginning the day after it is delivered.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-vko/press/news/details/1216042?lang=kk

Is information transferred to the tax authorities if an individual is registered as an individual entrepreneur?Answer:Information is transferred to the state revenue authorities for all individuals who meet the established criteria, regardless of whether they are registered as an individual entrepreneur.This is because the monitoring process specifically tracks funds received into bank accounts that are not designated for business activities.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-vko/press/news/details/1216061?lang=kk

The ceremonial event took place on May 6 at the Yelubay Umurzakov House of Culture. The celebration brought together people in uniform and local residents to express respect and gratitude to those who safeguard the peace and security of the country.People who have chosen military service have always been and remain a symbol of honor, valor, courage, and selfless service to their nation. By tradition, the event began with the ceremonial presentation of the State Flag of the Republic of Kazakhstan.The district akim addressed the participants and guests with a welcoming speech, emphasizing the importance of patriotism and devotion to the Motherland.On this day, residents of the district who made a significant contribution to the development and strengthening of society were awarded certificates of honor from the regional and district akims, as well as letters of appreciation.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanai-bmalin-audany-akimat/press/news/details/1216078?lang=kk

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In what cases do banks transfer information on mobile transfers of individuals to the tax authorities?Answer:In accordance with subparagraph 24) of paragraph 2 of Article 55 of the Tax Code, banking institutions are required to provide information regarding funds deposited into the personal bank accounts of individuals by other individuals, provided there are indications of entrepreneurial activity.The transfer of this data is executed only when the established criteria, as approved by the Order of the Minister of Finance No. 698 dated November 12, 2025—are simultaneously met.Specifically, if an individual receives transfers from 100 or more unique persons into a personal, non-business bank account during each of three consecutive calendar months, and the total income exceeds 12 times the minimum wage, second-tier banks must report this information to the state revenue authorities.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-vko/press/news/details/1216185?lang=kk

From May 13 to 15, 2026, the International Exhibition Center IEC EXPO will host the 26th Kazakhstan International Exhibition “Food, Beverages, Ingredients, Packaging and Equipment for the Food Industry” — InterFood Astana 2026.The exhibition traditionally serves as one of Kazakhstan's key industry platforms, bringing together food producers, equipment suppliers, representatives of the processing industry, retailers, and government agencies. Around 80 companies from 12 countries—Austria, Belarus, Vietnam, Germany, Georgia, Kazakhstan, China, Malaysia, the UAE, Russia, Thailand, and Ukraine—will participate in the event.The exhibition will cover a wide range of areas—from food and beverage production to ingredients, packaging solutions, and modern food processing equipment. A distinctive feature of InterFood Astana remains its comprehensive approach to presenting the industry, demonstrating the full production and processing cycle.For many years, the InterFood Astana exhibition has been an effective professional platform focused on implementing state policy priorities in the agricultural sector.The forum's agenda is directly linked to the objectives outlined in the country's strategic documents and the Head of State's instructions, and is aimed at developing practical solutions for the further development of the food and processing industries.Over the course of two days, issues related to the meat and dairy industries of Kazakhstan will be discussed.Particular attention will be paid to issues of deep processing of agricultural products, increasing added value, introducing modern technologies, and expanding the export potential of domestic producers.The key event of the business program will be the first international Meat & Dairy Industry Forum in Kazakhstan.The exhibition will also feature a Retail and Distributor Center—a specialized platform for negotiations between food suppliers, retail chains, and distributors in Kazakhstan. This format will allow participants to establish direct business contacts, expand distribution channels, and discuss cooperation terms.A professional food and beverage tasting competition, "Traditions of Quality," will also be held, with the best producers awarded gold medals.Organizers note that InterFood Astana is not only an exhibition but also a working platform for discussing industry initiatives, developing coordinated approaches between government and business, and providing practical support for reforms in Kazakhstan's food and processing industries. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/moa/press/news/details/1216216?lang=kk

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Narowal, May 5-6, 2026 – The 2nd Narowal Peace Dialogue, initiated by the Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives of Pakistan, H.E. Mr. Ahsan Iqbal, was held in Narowal on May 5-6, 2026.The event brought together politicians, scholars and theologians from Pakistan, Kazakhstan, Saudi Arabia, Tunisia, Morocco, Jordan and the United States. Among the distinguished participants were former Prime Minister of Morocco H.E. Prof. Dr. Saad Dine El Otmani, President of Al-Zaytuna University of Tunisia Prof. Dr. Abdellatif Bouazizi, General Secretary of International Forum for Moderation of Jordan Mr. Marwan Awwad Nwairan Alfaroodi, Founding Chairman of Centre for Indian Subcontinent Studies MAVERA Foundation from Türkiye Mr. Abdulhamit Birisik, President of the International Quran Research Association (IQRA) of the United States Sheikh Prof. Dr. Safi Kaskas, Asia Area Presidency of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints Mr. Kelly R. Johnason, President of the International Islamic University Prof. Dr. Ahmed Saad Alahmed and others.Kazakhstan was represented by a delegation of the International Center for Interfaith and Interreligious Dialogue headed by the Chairperson of the Board, Ms. Gulsana Kozhabay.In addition, Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Pakistan H.E. Mr. Yerzhan Kistafin attended the forum as a Guest of Honor.Overall, the participants emphasized the timeliness and importance of this initiative aimed at strengthening peaceful dialogue.In her remarks, Ms. G. Kozhabay highlighted the importance of sustainable interreligious dialogue for preventing conflicts and strengthening mutual understanding between cultures. She noted that over the past 20 years, the Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions has become a unique platform for maintaining dialogue even amid global polarization. It was also emphasized that the International Center continues to work on practical initiatives, including issues related to climate change and the ethics of artificial intelligence in the religious sphere.For his part, Ambassador Y. Kistafin noted that Kazakhstan and Pakistan have long been partners in implementing such initiatives. In particular, Pakistan is an active participant in the Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions, as well as the Conference on Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia, both aimed at strengthening peaceful dialogue.In his speech, the Ambassador also informed the participants about the key outcomes of the state visit of the President of Kazakhstan H.E.Mr. Kassym-Jomart Tokayev to Pakistan on February 3-4 this year, highlighting the agreements reached and the importance of jointly promoting similar projects in the future.On the sidelines of the event, a Memorandum of Understanding was signed between the International Center for Interfaith and Interreligious Dialogue and the University of Narowal.The Embassy of Kazakhstan expresses its gratitude to the Vice Chancellor of the University of Narowal, Prof. Dr. Muhammad Zia ul Haq, for the hospitality extended to the Kazakh delegation and for the high level of organization of the event.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-islamabad/press/news/details/1216386?lang=kk

A cosmetic renovation of the obelisk dedicated to the participants of the Great Patriotic War has been carried out in the village of Razdolnoye, Mirolyubovsky rural district. During the work, the paint coating of the fence was renewed, the flower beds were whitewashed, the pedestal was put in order, and the adjacent territory was landscaped.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/vko-samar-mirolubovka/press/news/details/1216435?lang=kk

Madrid, May 6–7, 2026 – During his visit to Spain, the Vice Minister of AI and Digital Development of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Dmitry Moon, participated in the international congress GovTech4Impact 2026.At the event, the Kazakh side presented the country’s experience in digital government transformation, development of GovTech infrastructure, implementation of AI technologies, and data-driven public administration. Particular attention was given to solutions in eGov, Smart Data Ukimet (SDU), proactive public services, and AI assistants for citizens and government agencies.One of the central events of the congress was a joint panel discussion between Vice Minister D. Moon and the Regional Minister for Digitalization of the Community of Madrid, Miguel López-Valverde. The discussion focused on the evolution of the digital state, the use of AI in the public sector, digital sovereignty, and the development of international GovTech cooperation.In his remarks, D. Moon noted that Kazakhstan has built one of the most advanced digital public ecosystems in the region, including more than 1,300 digital public services, over 400 government information systems, a national AI platform, and a unified government Data Lake. In this context, the parties also discussed the creation of a joint GovTech Lab initiative. According to the concept, the laboratory could become one of the first bilateral GovTech platforms connecting Central Asia and Europe.In addition, the Kazakh delegation participated in the events of Digital Week AI – Cluster IA Madrid, where meetings were held with representatives of the Spanish innovation ecosystem and technology companies. The parties confirmed their interest in further developing practical cooperation and launching joint pilot initiatives.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-madrid/press/news/details/1216436?lang=kk

During a working trip to the Aktobe region, Vice Minister of Trade and Integration of the Republic of Kazakhstan Zhanel Kushukova met with business representatives and visited a number of major industrial enterprises in the region.The visit discussed issues of trade development, support for domestic producers, digitalization of the industry, and expansion of export potential.The Vice Minister familiarized herself with the operations of the enterprises "Zerde-Ceramics Aktobe", the Aktobe Rail and Beam Plant, LLP "Alash Engineering Technology", and the "Kazakhstan Oil Equipment Plant". The region's enterprises produce goods for the domestic market and export them to CIS countries, Turkey, and other states.Following the visit, it was noted that the Aktobe region possesses high industrial and investment potential, and the projects being implemented contribute to the development of non-resource exports and the creation of new jobs.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mti/press/news/details/1216439?lang=kk

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The Department of the Committee for Technical Regulation and Metrology of the Ministry of Trade and Integration of the Republic of Kazakhstan for the Kyzylorda Region conducted an unscheduled inspection at JSC "Krystal Management". The basis was an appeal regarding possible violations in the gas flow measurement system at the "Akshabulak" field.During the inspection, it was established that the gas flow measurement system (metering unit) used by the company did not undergo mandatory metrological certification and was not entered into the state register of the system for ensuring the uniformity of measurements.According to legislation, such systems are subject to mandatory verification and registration. Their use without the appropriate procedures may cast doubt on the accuracy of measuring commercial gas volumes and lead to uncontrolled losses."The operation of a gas metering system without undergoing mandatory conformity assessment procedures casts doubt on the accuracy of measurements and may lead to discrepancies in data on the actual volume of gas supplied," noted Deputy Chairman Bauyrzhan Kasymov.Based on the results of the inspection, JSC "Krystal Management" was found to have violated the requirements of the Law "On Ensuring the Uniformity of Measurements".The company has been held administratively liable: a fine of 670,375 tenge has been imposed. An order to eliminate the identified violations has also been issued. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mti-ktrm/press/news/details/1216457?lang=kk

     Please accept my sincere congratulations on the Great Victory Day!For every Kazakhstani, this holiday embodies courage, freedom and peace. We admire the heroism of the veterans and the selfless work of those who forged Victory in the rear.The world, won at such a high price, is the most valuable asset that we must preserve. May the legacy of those heroic years inspire us to create, and unity and harmony remain the unshakable foundation for the development of our Kazakhstan.I wish you and your loved ones longevity, confidence in the future and family warmth. Happy Victory Day! ChairmanUst-Kamenogorskcity maslikhat                                                                                                         A. SvetashSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/ukmaslihat/press/news/details/1216459?lang=kk

5 May 2026, Bangkok - A meeting took place with Ms. Lin Yang, Deputy Executive Secretary of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP), and Mr. Mitchell Hsieh, Principal Officer in the Office of the Executive Secretary of ESCAP.During the meeting, the outcomes of the recently concluded 82nd session of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) were discussed, noting its practical orientation and the agreements reached aimed at strengthening regional cooperation in the Asia-Pacific region. Particular attention was paid to decisions adopted in the areas of digitalization, sustainable development, and the expansion of multilateral cooperation.Views were also exchanged on the further implementation of the agreed outcomes, as well as on joint projects across a broad range of socio-economic development areas.In turn, information was also shared on the outcomes of the Regional Ecological Summit held in Astana from 22 to 24 April 2026, during which initiatives aimed at strengthening water security were discussed, and the first round of international consultations on the establishment of a new International Water Organization initiated by H.E. Mr Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, was held.It was further noted that the event addressed issues related to the future architecture of global water governance, the mandate and functions of the prospective institution, as well as the role of the United Nations in coordinating the water agenda.International diplomats were also briefed on the large-scale constitutional reforms underway in Kazakhstan, as well as on the upcoming parliamentary elections to be held under the new Constitution of the Republic of Kazakhstan.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-thailand/press/news/details/1216479?lang=kk

Sežana, 7 May 2026 - On the occasion of the Defender of the Fatherland Day of the Republic of Kazakhstan, a solemn wreath‑laying ceremony was held in the Slovenian town of Sežana at the grave of a Kazakh soldier who fought in the ranks of the Yugoslav partisans. The event was attended by the Ambassador of Kazakhstan Altai Abibullayev, Mayor of Sežana Andrej Sila, Honorary Consul of Kazakhstan Dimitrij Piciga, Kazakh diplomats, as well as citizens of Kazakhstan and Slovenia.It was symbolic that the commemoration of the hero took place on Kazakhstan’s national holiday. As President Kassym‑Jomart Tokayev noted in his address: “The courage and heroism of our soldiers, demonstrated during the years of the Second World War, remain an eternal example of service to the Motherland and to humanity.”In this context, the figure of Kasym Zhakypov (known in Slovenia as Kasse Sebero) represents a collective image of all Kazakh soldiers who fought shoulder to shoulder with the Slovenian people in the liberation of this land and gave their lives in the struggle against Nazi‑fascist occupiers.The hero’s story is an example of personal bravery and a complex historical path. According to archival records, the name “Kasse Sebero” is associated with Kasym Zhakypov, a native of the North Kazakhstan region, although some research also links this identity to Zhienshe Yesimseitov. The life of this soldier, which still requires further study, has already been immortalized by renowned director Sergey Azimov in a documentary film that deeply moved audiences. The public association Atamnyn Amanaty continues to play an active role in coordinating research efforts and fostering cooperation with Slovenia.A notable outcome of the meeting was the discussion of an initiative to establish sister‑city relations between the town of Sežana and the North Kazakhstan region. Mayor Andrej Sila and Kazakh diplomats agreed to transform historical memory into a foundation for modern interregional cooperation, strengthening cultural and humanitarian ties.The Ambassador of Kazakhstan expressed sincere gratitude to the residents of Sežana for their longstanding respect and care for the soldier’s grave. The fact that the name of a Kazakh fighter is honored by Slovenians as their own, even eight decades later, stands as a profound testament to human solidarity.Concluding the ceremony, participants emphasized that heroes live as long as their names are spoken with gratitude. The feat of the “Kazakh partisan” remains not merely a page of the past in the history of Slovenia and Kazakhstan, but a living reminder of the price of peace and of the unbreakable friendship forged in shared bloodshed in the struggle for freedom.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-ljubljana/press/news/details/1216521?lang=kk

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Bangkok, 6 May 2026 – Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Thailand Margulan Baimukhan met with Mrs. Urasa Mongkolnavin, Director-General of the Department of South Asian, Middle Eastern and African Affairs of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Thailand.During the meeting, the sides discussed the current state and prospects of Kazakhstan–Thailand cooperation, including preparations for upcoming joint events at the high and highest levels.The Thai side reaffirmed its interest in further deepening political dialogue and expanding practical cooperation with Kazakhstan. Particular attention was paid to the development of trade, economic, investment, and transport-logistics cooperation.The parties discussed the organization of joint business events and forums aimed at promoting new projects and expanding direct contacts between the business communities of Kazakhstan and Thailand. The importance of further improving the bilateral legal and contractual framework was also emphasized.Special attention was given to transport connectivity and the development of Kazakhstan’s transit and logistics potential as an important link between Asia and Europe.Urasa Mongkolnavin expressed Thailand’s interest in expanding cooperation in logistics, infrastructure, energy, industry, agriculture, tourism, and digital technologies.The sides also positively assessed the development of cooperation in humanitarian and medical fields, highlighting the importance of continuing practical interaction in healthcare and exchange of experience.On the international agenda, the parties exchanged views on regional security, cooperation within ASEAN, and the promotion of international initiatives. The Kazakh side reaffirmed its support for ASEAN centrality in the regional architecture and expressed interest in further strengthening cooperation with Southeast Asian countries.In addition, the Kazakh diplomat informed the Thai side about Kazakhstan’s international initiatives, including the establishment of an International Water Organization, as well as efforts in sustainable development and digitalization, and expressed appreciation to Thailand for constructive cooperation within international organizations.At the conclusion of the meeting, the sides reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthening bilateral partnership and maintaining close coordination through diplomatic channels.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-thailand/press/news/details/1216549?lang=kk

Dear veterans and residents of Kazakhstan!Please accept my sincere congratulations on May 9th, the Great Victory Day!This holiday is a symbol of courage, heroism and selfless love for the Motherland.The feat of the heroes who gave us a peaceful sky and a bright future will forever remain in the memory of the people.We wish you good health, well-being, peace and harmony in every family!Happy Great Victory Day!Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almobl-bilim/press/news/details/1216575?lang=kk

On the eve of Victory Day celebrations, Chairman of the Ust-Kamenogorsk city Maslikhat Svetash A.A. visited home front workers Linok Valentina Ivanovna, Trubnikov Viktor Maksimovich and Maria Matveevna, as well as Lyudmila Stepucheva, a resident of besieged Leningrad.During the meeting, words of sincere gratitude were expressed to the veterans for their selfless work and perseverance during the Great Patriotic War. The Chairman of the Maslikhat congratulated them on the upcoming May 9th and wished them good health, well-being and long life.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/ukmaslihat/press/news/details/1216582?lang=kk