"National Fund for Children": $62.7 million allocated for improving housing conditions and paying for educationFrom February 1, 2024, to July 1, 2026, 333,809 applications for a total of approximately $62.71 million were processed. Funds were transferred to authorized operators for subsequent deposit into applicants' bank accounts.Of the processed applications, the majority were for improving housing conditions: 216,060 applications totaling over $41.01 million. For education, 117,749 applications totaling $21.69 million were processed.As a reminder, recipients of targeted savings (TS) have the right to use the entire amount or part of it. Unclaimed funds remain in the targeted savings account (TSA) for 10 years. The unused balance is then transferred to the recipient's individual pension account to account for voluntary pension contributions.The most popular method for improving housing conditions was replenishing housing construction savings for further accumulation (211,474 applications were processed, totaling approximately $40.25 million). Funds were also contributed as down payments for mortgage loans to purchase homes (1,583 applications, totaling $269,480), and for the purpose of acquiring home ownership through civil law transactions (final settlement), 1,081 applications, totaling $177,790.Within the framework of the use of the CN for education, the largest amount of funds was allocated to pay for educational services of educational institutions located in the Republic of Kazakhstan, either in installments (for each academic period or academic year) or in full (for the entire term of study) (108,782 applications for approximately $20.36 million were fulfilled). The following areas were also in demand: replenishment of educational savings deposits under educational savings deposit agreements (6,153 applications for approximately $894,120 were fulfilled), and payment for educational services of foreign educational institutions in installments (for each academic period or academic year) or in full (for the entire term of study) (2,175 applications for $335,330 were fulfilled).Detailed information on CN payments for improving housing conditions and/or paying for education, broken down by authorized operators and regions, is available on the enpf.kz website.As a reminder, Kazakhstani children received a further payment of $130.71 per child based on the results of 2025, $129.38 per child in 2024, and $100.52 per child in 2023.Children under 18 receive annual payments from the National Fund as targeted benefits. According to the law, the amounts accrued to young Kazakhstani children remain part of the National Fund's assets and continue to be invested. Through continued investment, each child's target benefit amount increases annually due to the investment income received.As a result, the total amount of all accumulated target benefits (including the annually accrued investment income) for a child participating in the program:- three years old, amounted to $370.56;- two years old, amounted to $263.93;- one year old, amounted to $130.71.Parents and other legal representatives can check the child's participation in the program for children under 18 using their individual identification number (IIN) on the kids.enpf.kz website, in their personal account on the eGov.kz e-government portal, and in the eGov Mobile and some second-tier bank mobile apps.If information about target benefits accrued to children for the 2025 reporting year is not displayed, you must update the documents in the mobile apps by following this path:• in the eGov Mobile app: "Digital Documents" - "Family" - "Update Document List" - "National Fund Payments";• in the mobile apps of second-tier banks, such as Kaspi.kz: "Gosuslugi" - "All Documents" - "Update Document List" - "National Fund Payments".The absence of information about the accrual of target benefits for children who have reached or will reach the age of 18 this year in the legal representative's personal account is due to the fact that target benefits have acquired the status of a CT, and therefore access to information about them is provided directly to the CT recipient (a citizen who has reached or will reach the age of 18 in 2026). These individuals must independently obtain information about their CT through their personal account on the ENPF or e-government websites. Upon reaching the age of 18, they can contact an authorized operator to open a US dollar bank account and submit an online application for CT payment to improve housing conditions and/or pay for education.Currently, the following are authorized operators:•Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/social-abay/press/news/details/1266035?lang=ru

      The Department of State Revenue for the Zhambyl Region (hereinafter referred to as the Department) in accordance with the instructions of the Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Committee of State Revenue of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan, has strengthened control over the movement of petroleum products across the state border. This work is aimed at preventing the illegal export of fuel and lubricants, protecting the domestic market, and ensuring compliance with current legislation.     The control is carried out both at the road checkpoints and by mobile groups in the border areas along the routes of vehicles. At the same time, the situation on the domestic market is monitored on a daily basis, including an analysis of the volume of fuel sales at gas stations and the activities of mini-refineries.         Since the beginning of the increased control, 39 tank trucks have been inspected by mobile groups. In certain cases, samples and specimens of fuel were taken for examination.As a result, 15 cases of illegal export of fuel and lubricants with a total volume of over 6,1 liters were prevented. In most cases, the fuel was attempted to be exported in specially equipped additional tanks, as well as in fuel canisters.For example, on July 6, an attempt was prevented in the Merken district to export 4,2 liters of diesel fuel hidden in four containers (eurocups) of 1,000 liters each, without any accompanying documents.         In addition, as part of the implementation of the Roadmap, 12 time-based surveys have been conducted in the region, and other verification measures are being carried out.The Department will continue to implement a set of measures to prevent the illegal export of fuel and lubricants, protect the state's economic interests, and ensure transparency in the movement of goods across the state border.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-zhambyl/press/news/details/1256665?lang=ru

The State Revenue Department for Almaty explains the procedure for applying the Value Added Tax (VAT) offset method when importing goods from the member states of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU).In accordance with Article 509 of the Tax Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the VAT offset method may be applied by VAT payers who meet the requirements established by tax legislation.When applying this method, the VAT amount on imported goods is simultaneously reflected in the VAT return as accrued VAT and as the amount credited against VAT payable. Provided that all statutory conditions are met, no actual payment of VAT to the state budget is required upon the importation of goods.The VAT offset method applies to goods that:are not intended for subsequent sale or transfer under an international financial lease;are imported for transfer under a financial lease, except for an international financial lease;are used in the production of agricultural machinery included in the approved list.The list of goods eligible for the VAT offset method, as well as the rules for its formation, was approved by Resolution No. 1199 of the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated December 31, 2025.Together with the Application for the Import of Goods and Payment of Indirect Taxes, the taxpayer must submit the documents specified in Paragraph 2 of Article 530 of the Tax Code, as well as documents confirming the technical and commercial characteristics of the goods required for their classification under the Commodity Nomenclature of Foreign Economic Activity of the EAEU (CN FEA of the EAEU).Goods imported using the VAT offset method must be used for their intended purpose. For most imported goods, the required period of use is five years, while for agricultural poultry, the required period is 18 months.If, during the established period, the goods are sold, transferred under an international financial lease, or used in violation of the prescribed conditions, the VAT amount becomes payable to the state budget. In such cases, late payment interest shall accrue from the date established for the payment of VAT upon the importation of goods.The State Revenue Department for Almaty recommends that taxpayers, before applying the VAT offset method, ensure that the imported goods are included in the approved list, are correctly classified under the CN FEA of the EAEU, and will be used for their intended purpose throughout the required period.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-almaty/press/news/details/1256626?lang=ru

On July 9-10, 2026, on the basis of the DGD in the Mangystau region, UMTS CGD, together with Schmitt & Orlov Intellectual Property, held a face-to-face training seminar on "Practical experience in detecting and identifying counterfeit products."The seminar was attended by employees of the Department of Customs Administration and Customs posts, whose activities are directly related to the implementation of customs control and the protection of intellectual property rights.The main purpose of the event was to improve practical skills in detecting counterfeit products when moving goods across the customs border of the Republic of Kazakhstan. During the training, the participants studied modern methods for detecting signs of counterfeit, examined the distinctive features of original branded products and consolidated their knowledge on the example of real samples of goods.The speakers of the seminar were Aigelov Asylkhan, Head of the Advanced Training and Professional Training Department at the Educational and Methodological Center, and Renata Imangalieva, an international lawyer and representative of Schmitt & Orlov Intellectual Property.Such seminars contribute to the development of professional competencies of employees of state revenue agencies, increase the effectiveness of detecting counterfeit products and strengthen the system of intellectual property rights protection in the Republic of Kazakhstan.. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-mangistau/press/news/details/1256579?lang=ru

A briefing was held in the Aktobe Region with the participation of representatives of the National Volunteer Network, who arrived on a working visit.During the meeting, participants discussed the constitutional protection of volunteer activities, the development of volunteering in the region, support for the volunteer movement, the promotion of civic engagement, and the implementation of future joint projects.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/aktobe-zhastar1/press/news/details/1256564?lang=ru

Aybek Dosymbetov, Head of the Front Office of the National Volunteer Network, and expert analyst Yelena Amreyeva visited the Aktobe Regional Volunteer Front Office to learn about its activities.During the meeting, the main areas of the regional front office's work, the progress of volunteer movement development in the region, as well as ongoing projects and initiatives were presented. An open discussion and experience-sharing session with regional volunteers was also organized.This year, the National Volunteer Network is holding meetings with volunteer communities in all regions of Kazakhstan to collect regional proposals for inclusion in the 2027–2030 Volunteer Development Concept.Such meetings help strengthen the capacity of the volunteer movement, promote the exchange of experience, systematize regional proposals, and support the implementation of new initiatives.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/aktobe-zhastar1/press/news/details/1256566?lang=ru

The State Revenue Committee of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan clarifies the procedure for applying the value-added tax (VAT) offset method when importing goods from member states of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU).Pursuant to Article 509 of the Tax Code, the credit method may be applied by VAT payers who meet the requirements of tax legislation.When applying the credit method, the amount of VAT on imported goods is simultaneously reported in the VAT return as both tax charged and as an amount eligible for credit. Provided all established conditions are met, no actual VAT payment is made to the budget upon the importation of goods.The offset method applies to goods that:-    are not intended for further sale or transfer under an international financial lease;-    are imported for transfer under a financial lease (excluding international financial leases);-    are used in the production of agricultural machinery included in the approved list.The list of goods to which the set-off method applies, as well as the rules for compiling it, are approved by Decree No. 1199 of the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated December 31, 2025.Along with the declaration for the import of goods and the payment of indirect taxes, it is necessary to submit the documents specified in Article 530, Paragraph 2 of the Tax Code, as well as documents confirming the technical and commercial characteristics of the goods required for their classification under the EAEU Foreign Economic Activity Commodity Nomenclature (TN VED).Goods imported using the offset method must be used for their intended purpose for 5 years for most imported goods and 18 months for poultry.If, during this period, the goods are sold, transferred under an international financial lease, or used in violation of the established conditions, VAT is payable to the budget. In such cases, a penalty is assessed from the date set for the payment of VAT on the import of goods.The State Revenue Committee recommends that taxpayers, before applying the offset method, ensure that the imported goods are included in the approved list, are correctly classified under the EAEU Foreign Economic Activity Commodity Nomenclature (TN VED), and will be used for their intended purpose within the specified period.  Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-zhetysu/press/news/details/1256959?lang=ru

The conditions for placing goods under the customs procedure of export are:- payment of export customs duties in accordance with the Customs Code;- compliance with prohibitions and restrictions in accordance with Article 8 of the Customs Code;- compliance with other conditions stipulated by international treaties within the framework of the Eurasian Economic Union, bilateral international treaties between the member States of the Eurasian Economic Union and international treaties of the Republic of Kazakhstan.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-mangistau/press/news/details/1256557?lang=ru

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Tehran A solemn ceremony for signing a BOT agreement (Build-Operate-Transfer) on the transfer of a land plot in the port of Shahid Rajaee (Bandar Abbas) for the construction of a Kazakh transport and logistics terminal was held at the Ports and Maritime Organization of the Islamic Republic of Iran. On the Kazakh side, the agreement was signed by Aman Malgazhdarov, General Director of the Corporate Fund QazExportPromotion under JSC "Trade Policy Development Center "QazTrade" of the Ministry of Trade and Integration of the Republic of Kazakhstan, and on the Iranian side, the agreement was signed by Hossein Abbas Nejad, Head of the Ports and Maritime Organization of Hormozgan Province – Head of the SEZ "Port of Shahid Rajaee". The agreement is concluded for a period of 27 years. Of these, 2 years are allocated for the construction of the terminal, and the subsequent 25 years for the operation of the facility. The commercial commissioning of the terminal is scheduled for the third year of the project implementation. The implementation of this project will become an important stage in the development of transport and logistics cooperation between Kazakhstan and Iran. The creation of a Kazakh terminal in Iran's largest port will strengthen the transit potential of the International North–South Transport Corridor, increase the resilience of logistics routes, and expand the geography of Kazakh exports by ensuring effective access to the markets of the Persian Gulf countries, South and Southeast Asia, as well as East Africa.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mti/press/news/details/1256372?lang=ru

The country has recorded weekly deflation on socially significant food products. According to the Bureau of National Statistics, for the period from June 24 to July 1, 2026, the price index for socially significant food products amounted to 99.9%. During the week, price decreases were noted for seven products. Tomatoes fell in price by 8.5%, cucumbers by 8.3%, eggs by 1.5%, apples by 1.1%, fresh, chilled, and frozen fish by 0.4%, sunflower oil by 0.2%, and kefir by 0.1%. The price index for rice, bread, and milk remained at 100.0%. A slight price increase was recorded for 21 product items. Cabbage rose in price by 7.9%, onions and potatoes by 1.9%, and sugar by 1.6%. For other products, the increase was less than 1%. Regionally, price increases were noted in four regions over the week: Akmola region by 0.2%, Atyrau, Almaty, and North Kazakhstan regions by 0.1%. In Astana, Almaty, Karaganda, and Zhambyl regions, the price index was 100.0%. Price decreases were registered in 12 regions, including Kyzylorda region by 0.9%, Aktobe, Ulytau, Kostanay, and Turkestan regions by 0.3%, Mangystau, West Kazakhstan, and East Kazakhstan regions by 0.2%, as well as in Shymkent, Pavlodar, Abai, and Zhetysu regions by 0.1%. The Ministry of Trade and Integration, together with interested government bodies, continues work on price control and ensuring the domestic market. Since the beginning of the year, 581 meetings of regional commissions have been held to identify unproductive intermediaries, 2,434 administrative rulings have been issued for exceeding the maximum trade markup, and more than 26.5 thousand product chains have been analyzed, revealing 3,816 risks of violations. To saturate the market, supplies of fruit and vegetable products continue. Through JSC "KTZ-Express", about 28.9 thousand tons of potatoes, 8.6 thousand tons of carrots, 4.7 thousand tons of onions, and 0.2 thousand tons of cabbage have been supplied to the domestic market. Memorandums are in effect to ensure stable prices for tomatoes and cucumbers, eggs, sunflower oil, and beef. Since the beginning of the year, more than 3,980 agricultural fairs have also been held to sell products at producer prices.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mti/press/news/details/1256374?lang=ru

The Ministry of Trade and Integration of the Republic of Kazakhstan has compiled a List of goods prohibited and restricted for placement and sale on electronic trading platforms. The List has been developed in accordance with the requirements of the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan "On Regulation of Trading Activities" based on information provided by interested state bodies within their competence. The List consolidates information on goods for which the legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan establishes prohibitions or restrictions on circulation within the territory of the Republic of Kazakhstan, including sale through electronic commerce. The publication of the list is aimed at increasing the transparency of electronic commerce. The List will enable owners of electronic trading platforms, online stores, sellers, and other participants in electronic commerce to promptly receive up-to-date information on existing restrictions and take into account legislative requirements when placing and selling goods. Thus, the availability of the list will allow electronic trading platforms to apply uniform approaches when moderating product cards, and sellers to assess in advance the possibility of selling their products. It is important to note that the List is of an informational and reference nature and systematizes the already existing requirements of the legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan, ensuring their accessibility and ease of application. The Ministry of Trade and Integration of the Republic of Kazakhstan is the authorized state body exercising state regulation in the field of electronic commerce. In case of detection of violations, bringing to administrative responsibility is carried out by the state body to whose competence this is assigned by the Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan on Administrative Offenses. The Ministry of Trade and Integration of the Republic of Kazakhstan will update the list on an ongoing basis as changes are made to the legislation and relevant information is received from interested state bodies. You can familiarize yourself with the Unified List on the official internet resource of the Ministry of Trade and Integration of the Republic of Kazakhstan in the section dedicated to electronic commerce issues: https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mti/documents/details/1040413?lang=ruSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mti/press/news/details/1256378?lang=ru

Civil servants of Atyrau region took part in an essay contest within the framework of the "Eltanu" project!    At the initiative of the Agency of the Republic of Kazakhstan for Civil Service Affairs, the educational project "Eltanu" is being implemented in the republic. As part of this project, an essay contest was recently held among government officials of Atyrau region. The purpose of the event is to increase the interest of civil servants in the history and cultural heritage of the country, popularize national values, and develop creative potential. The essay contest on the topics "Adal azamat – tiregi Adal Kazakhstan", "Kurultai and Regional studies: menin Kazakstanym", "The legacy of Abai – mangilik rukhani Kazyna" was attended by Shmek Serikovich Shmaliev, Head of the Department of Investment Policy and Public-Private Partnership of the Department of Economics and Finance of Atyrau region, and Bozakayeva, Chief specialist of the Department of Economic Planning and Analysis. Venera Aldiarovna, took an active part in the event within the framework of the project.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/atyrau-economy/press/news/details/1256390?lang=ru

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The Department of State Revenue for the Mangystau region warns citizens about the increased incidence of telephone fraud.The attackers, posing as employees of the state revenue authorities, are trying to take over the personal data of citizens using various pretexts — from messages about allegedly received official letters to offers to receive documents through mail or courier service.During a conversation, fraudsters may ask for SMS codes, including those coming from the 1414 number, confirmation codes, passwords, bank card details, and other confidential information.It is important to remember that employees of state revenue agencies never ask for passwords, bank card details, or other personal data.If you receive a similar call:- do not provide codes and personal information.;- do not follow the links from the messages;- do not install unknown applications;- end the conversation immediately;- if necessary, contact the State Revenue Department yourself through official communication channels.The Department of State Revenue for the Mangystau region urges citizens to remain vigilant, warn relatives and friends about such schemes and trust only official information. A few minutes of verification can protect your personal data and financial resources. (Unofficial translation)Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-mangistau/press/news/details/1256424?lang=ru

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The State Revenue Department of the Akmola Region, in conjunction with the Administrative Police Division, is conducting roadside operations across the region’s highways to curb the illegal export of petroleum products from the territory of the Republic of Kazakhstan, in accordance with the approved "Roadmap for Strengthening Controls to Prevent the Export of Petroleum Products."During inspections, heavy-duty vehicles are checked for the transport of fuels and lubricants without accompanying shipping documents, as well as for the presence of petroleum products in modified or concealed fuel tanks.Drivers have been issued information leaflets explaining legal requirements and the need to avoid violating established restrictions regarding the transport and removal of petroleum products.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-akmola/press/news/details/1256354?lang=ru

Astana-Islamabad, July 10, 2026 – As a result of the work carried out, the Embassy of the Republic of Kazakhstan in the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, together with the National Bank of Kazakhstan and the State Bank of Pakistan, established official exchange rates in national currencies.On July 8 this year, the National Bank of Kazakhstan published the official exchange rate of the Kazakhstan tenge to the Pakistan rupee at the rate of 1.68 PKR/1 KZT (https://nationalbank.kz/en/exchangerates/ezhednevnye-oficialnye-rynochnye-kursy-valyut), while the official exchange rate of the Pakistan rupee to the Kazakhstan tenge, set by the State Bank of the Republic of Kazakhstan, is 0.59 KZT/1PKR (https://www.sbp.org.pk/ecodata/rates/m2m/m2m-current.asp).Currently, the second-tier banks of the two countries, in particular Bank CenterCredit, Freedom Bank and Meezan Bank, are working to activate previously established correspondent accounts in national currencies.In the near future, it is expected that these correspondent accounts in national currencies will be available for use by individuals and legal entities for mutual transactions and settlements.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-islamabad/press/news/details/1256361?lang=ru

An honorable award! A meeting on human rights issues was recently held. A representative of the Commissioner for Human Rights in the Republic of Kazakhstan for the Atyrau region during this event, a ceremony was held to award a number of citizens with a letter of Thanks from the National Center for Human Rights. One of them, Mahsut Madievich, Deputy Head of the Department of Economics and Finance of Atyrau region, received an award for many years of conscientious work, responsible attitude, and high professional skills. Congratulations!Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/atyrau-economy/press/news/details/1256272?lang=ru

On July 3, 2026, a regular meeting of the Crime Prevention Commission was held in the small hall of the Akim's Office, chaired by District Head A. Kadyralina. During the meeting, participants discussed a number of key issues aimed at strengthening law and order and social support for citizens.The agenda included the following important topics:Early Prevention and Youth Employment. Acting Director of the Youth Resource Center, G. Pinchuk, reported on the implementation of measures to prevent antisocial behavior and organize leisure and employment opportunities for the younger generation in the Zhaksynsky District.Resocialization and Probation Monitoring. Probation Inspector B. Zhanatileuov and Head of the Employment and Social Programs Department T. Kopylova spoke about the effectiveness of the monitoring system and measures to promote the social adaptation of individuals on the register.Prevention of Domestic Violence and Crime. Deputy Chief of the Police Department S. Zhumanbaev and Head of the District Clinic A. Yudina presented measures to prevent suicidal behavior, domestic violence, and intoxication-related offenses.Local activities. Acting Akim of the Ishim Rural District L. Yanovskaya presented the Council's activities to the public.Following the meeting, interested government agencies were given specific instructions to strengthen interagency cooperation and ensure the effective implementation of the outlined plans.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/aqmola-zhaksy/press/news/details/1256280?lang=ru