Individual entrepreneurs have been provided with explanatory work on the need for regular cleaning of territories belonging to them and keeping the territory clean in compliance with sanitary requirements.During this event, entrepreneurs were given specific recommendations on environmental cleanliness, timely waste disposal and compliance with landscaping requirements.️ ️ The press service of the akim's office of Bayanda village.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mangystau-munaily-bayandy/press/news/details/1195548?lang=kk

From March 13 to 23, 2026, the national competition "Sauda in Digital Nauryz" was held in the country, aimed at developing digital solutions in the field of trade. The competition was organized among shopping malls and retail chains and aimed to popularize national culture through the use of digital technologies.According to the competition rules, participants published special videos on social media. Important criteria such as national identity, creativity, level of artificial intelligence use, audience engagement, and work quality were considered when determining the winners.Based on the competition results, winners were determined in the following categories:"Best Digital Design" — the retail chain "Anvar" (Aktobe city);"Best Digital Greeting" — the shopping mall "TSUM" (Karaganda city);"Best Use of Artificial Intelligence" — the shopping mall "Umay" (Karaganda city);"Most Creative Digital Project" — the retail chain "Small" (Almaty city).During the official ceremony, winners were presented with special diplomas and national attire on behalf of the leadership of the Ministry of Trade and Integration of the Republic of Kazakhstan.As part of the competition, in collaboration with the national clothing store "Tarbiya," free national clothing fitting zones were organized in major shopping and entertainment centers across the country. Thematic photo zones and Instagram frames were also set up. All materials were published on social media under the unified hashtag #saudadigitalnauryz.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mti/press/news/details/1195554?lang=kk

Ағымдағы жылы кеміргіштерге қарсы 2 011 000 шаршы метр өзен-каналдар, 16 168 ш.м. қала аумағындағы қоқыс жәшіктерінің аумағына (жылына 2 рет) залалсыздандыру жоспарлануда.Аталған жұмыстар өзен-каналдардың аумағына және қоқыс жәшіктердің аумағына бюджет есебінен тегін жүргізіледі. Ал, басқа да жеке және заңды тұлғалар, аталған аурулардың алдын алу үшін дезинфекция, дезинсекция және дератизация жұмыстарын өз қаражаты есебінен жүргізуге міндетті (ҚР 2020 жылғы 7 шілдедегі «Халық денсаулығы және денсаулық сақтау жүйесі туралы» №360-VI Кодексінің 107 бабының 1 тармақшасы).Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/shymkent-auyal-zharuazhalyk/press/news/details/1195555?lang=kk

Planning a major technical upgrade? Kazakhstan's tax legislation provides a special mechanism that allows you to avoid paying import Value Added Tax (VAT) in "live" cash.What is the essence of this method?The amount of VAT is reflected in your tax return simultaneously as both an accrual and an offset. Thus, no actual cash payment is made to the budget, allowing you to keep the funds within the company's working capital.Which goods can be imported using this method?The list established by Articles 508 and 509 of the new Tax Code includes:✅ Equipment and agricultural machinery;✅ Freight rolling stock for road transport;✅ Helicopters, airplanes, and sea vessels;✅ Locomotives and railway cars;✅ Spare parts and components for agricultural machinery production.The complete list of these goods and the procedure for its compilation were approved by Decree No. 1199 of the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated December 31, 2025, and shall enter into force on January 1, 2026. https://adilet.zan.kz/rus/docs/P2500001199This list includes goods that are not produced within the territory of the Republic of Kazakhstan.Key conditions for application:You must be a registered VAT payer in Kazakhstan.The imported goods must not be intended for further sale or transfer into international financial leasing.Import for the purpose of domestic financial leasing is permitted.What to keep in mind (Risks and Control):⚠️ Statute of limitations: For taxpayers using this method, the statute of limitations is extended to 5 years.⚠️ Mandatory usage period: If you violate the requirements (e.g., sell the equipment before the established deadline), the VAT must be paid in full with accrued penalties starting from the date of import.⚠️ Reporting: When importing from EAEU member states, the import declaration and necessary documents must be submitted no later than the 20th day of the following month.The offset method is a powerful tool for business development, but it requires strict compliance with the designated use of the imported assets.Subscribe to stay updated on all things related to 2026 taxes! Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-zhetysu/press/news/details/1195570?lang=kk

As part of implementing the principles of open government, the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan ensures the formation and publication of open data.Open data is information in a machine-readable format intended for free use, analysis, and reuse. It enables citizens, businesses, and the expert community to exercise public oversight, make informed decisions, and create digital services.To date, the Ministry has published 86 open data sets on the portal https://data.egov.kz.Their relevance, completeness, and reliability are ensured.To further develop open data, a survey on user needs is being conducted from April 6 to April 16, 2026.We invite you to participate via the link: https://dialog.egov.kz/surveycontroller/index#/view?id=6983Your suggestions and feedback are important for forming in-demand and useful data sets.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/gosreestr/press/news/details/1195544?lang=kk

ყაზახეთის საგარეო საქმეთა მინისტრის, იერმეკ კოშერბაევის თბილისში ოფიციალური ვიზიტის ფარგლებში შეხვედრა გაიმართა საქართველოს პრემიერ-მინისტრთან, ირაკლი კობახიძესთან.მოლაპარაკებების დროს, პოლიტიკური დიალოგის შემდგომი განმტკიცებისა და მიღწეული შეთანხმებების უმაღლეს და მაღალ დონეებზე განხორციელების მზაობა დადასტურდა.განიხილულ იქნა ყაზახეთ-საქართველოს ურთიერთობების აქტუალური საკითხები სავაჭრო, ეკონომიკურ, საინვესტიციო, კულტურულ და ჰუმანიტარულ სფეროებში.იმის გათვალისწინებით, რომ 2025 წლის შედეგების მიხედვით ყაზახეთსა და საქართველოს შორის სავაჭრო ბრუნვამ 184,5 მილიონი დოლარი შეადგინა, მხარეებმა ხაზი გაუსვეს მისი გაზრდისთვის პრაქტიკული ზომების მიღების აუცილებლობას.მხარეებმა გამოხატეს დაინტერესება პირდაპირი ინვესტიციების ორმხრივად გაზრდით, აგრეთვე ერთობლივი პროექტების განხორციელებით ისეთ სფეროებში, როგორიცაა ლოგისტიკა, ინფრასტრუქტურა და ვაჭრობა.„ყაზახეთი ასევე მზად არის გააფართოოს თანამშრომლობა საქართველოსთან კასპიისა და შავი ზღვის აუზში მარშრუტების განვითარების მიმართულებით. აღნიშნულ კონტექსტში, მნიშვნელოვანია ორივე ქვეყნის საზღვაო პორტების შესაძლებლობების გამოყენება ტვირთების გადაზიდვის განხორციელებისას“, - აღნიშნა იერმეკ კოშერბაევმა.თანამშრომლობის ერთ-ერთ მთავარ პრიორიტეტად ტრანსკასპიური საერთაშორისო სატრანსპორტო მარშრუტის (TITR) შემდგომი განვითარება დასახელდა.განსაკუთრებული ყურადღება დაეთმო ფოთის პორტში ახალი მულტიმოდალური ტერმინალის ჩაშვების პროექტს, ყაზახი ინვესტორების მონაწილეობით.ტერმინალი ხელს შეუწყობს სატვირთო გადაზიდვების მოცულობის ზრდას და გახდება მნიშვნელოვანი რგოლი „შუა დერეფნის“ ლოგისტიკურ ჯაჭვში.შეხვედრის დროს ასევე განხილულ იქნა სოფლის მეურნეობის, ტურიზმის, ასევე კულტურული და ჰუმანიტარული თანამშრომლობის სფეროებში არსებული სხვა საკითხები.მხარეებმა ასევე მოსაზრებები გაცვალეს რეგიონალური და საერთაშორისო დღის წესრიგის აქტუალურ საკითხებზე.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-tbilisi/press/news/details/1197741?lang=kk

Riga, April 7, 2026 – A meeting was held in Riga between the Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Dauren Karipov, and the Co-Chairs of the Kazakhstan–Latvia Business Council: from the Kazakh side – Roman Abenov, Member of the Presidium of the Mechanical Engineering Committee of the Atameken National Chamber of Entrepreneurs; from the Latvian side – Rinalds Pļavnieks, Member of the Board of Latvian Railways.The Co-Chairs informed about plans for joint work in the identified priority areas of cooperation, including industrial cooperation, agroengineering, pharmaceuticals, and the transport and logistics sector. They emphasized the importance of efforts to diversify bilateral cooperation, including through the implementation of joint projects.The parties agreed to promote more active engagement between the business communities of Kazakhstan and Latvia in order to further strengthen trade and economic cooperation between the two countries.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-riga/press/news/details/1195629?lang=kk

Riyadh, April 7, 2026 – Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Madiyar Menilbekov held a meeting with Abdulrahman Al Fadley, Minister of Environment, Water and Agriculture of the Kingdom.During the negotiations, the parties discussed prospects for bilateral cooperation in the fields of ecology, water resources, and agriculture. Particular attention was paid to sustainable development, as well as the exchange of experience in effective water resource management.In the context of the current geopolitical situation in the Middle East, the sides considered opportunities for cooperation in agriculture and strengthening food security. They also discussed the prospects for the participation of Saudi companies in Kazakhstan’s agro-industrial sector.Following the meeting, the parties agreed to further strengthen Kazakh-Saudi ties.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-riyadh/press/news/details/1195672?lang=kk

Islamabad, April 7, 2026 – Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the Islamic Republic of Pakistan Yerzhan Kistafin, visited one of Pakistan’s leading higher education institutions, the National University of Modern Languages (NUML), where he held a meeting with NUML Rector Shahid Mahmood Kayani.During the meeting, the parties discussed the outcomes of the state visit of President of Kazakhstan K.Tokayev to Pakistan on February 3-4 this year, as well as the agreements reached in the field of education.The head of NUML noted with satisfaction that the university has established ties with a number of leading higher education institutions of Kazakhstan and is actively working to strengthen academic links and develop multifaceted cooperation.In addition, the parties discussed promising areas and projects aimed at further strengthening cooperation between higher education institutions of Kazakhstan and Pakistan.Following the meeting, an agreement was reached to organize a visit of the NUML delegation to Kazakhstan.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-islamabad/press/news/details/1195717?lang=kk

From January 1, 2026, in accordance with the changes made to the Budget Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan, as part of a phased increase in the financial independence of local budgets, the procedure for distributing tax revenues has been changed. In particular, mineral extraction tax revenues in respect of:common mineralsgroundwatertherapeutic mud (KTPI, PV and LG) will be credited to the budgets of lower levels. Namely: budgets of the 3rd level (districts and cities of regional significance) level 4 budgets (cities of district significance, villages, settlements and rural districts) This is aimed at strengthening the financial capabilities of the regions and developing local infrastructure.  Payment procedure: In accordance with the order of the Minister of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated April 4, 2025 No. 152,from January 1, 2026, these payments are credited: by budget classification code 105310 Taxpayer responsibilities: According to Articles 788 and 789 of the Tax Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan: Submission of declaration- not later than the 15th day of the second month following the reporting period Payment of tax- not later than the 25th day of the second month following the reporting period Also, in accordance with the Tax Code, the location of the taxpayer is the address of its permanent governing body registered in the Republic of Kazakhstan.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-akmola/press/news/details/1195819?lang=kk

Astana, April 6, 2026 – Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Arman Issetov held a meeting with Minister of State for Europe of the Federal Foreign Office of Germany Gunther Krichbaum within the framework of his working visit to Astana.During the meeting, the parties discussed the current state and prospects for expanding bilateral cooperation in the political, trade, economic, cultural and humanitarian spheres.Particular attention was given to transport and logistics cooperation, including the development of the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route and the participation of German companies in infrastructure projects in Kazakhstan.The two sides also exchanged views on current regional and international issues, including the coordination of efforts in multilateral fora.As a result of the meeting, mutual interest in further strengthen of partnership and expansion of cooperation in all key areas was confirmed.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/1195839?lang=kk

On April 8, 2026, an extraordinary session of the Mendykara District Maslikhat was held. On the first issue, deputies heard a report from A.U. Kushanov, Head of the State Institution "Department of Land Relations of the Mendykara District," "On Approving the Composition of the Land Commission and Its Regulations."On the second issue, they heard a report from N.V. Timashova, Head of the State Institution "Department of Economy and Budget Programs of the Mendykara District," "On the Provision of Social Support Measures in 2026 to Specialists in Healthcare, Education, Social Security, Culture, Sports, and the Agro-Industrial Complex, and Civil Servants of the Akims' Offices of Villages and Rural Districts Who Arrived to Work and Reside in Rural Settlements of the Mendykara District."On the third and fourth issues, they heard a report from N.O. Bazhirov, Deputy Akim of the District. "On Amending Maslikhat Decision No. 131 of July 4, 2024, 'On Approving the Membership of the Interdepartmental Commission for Crime Prevention under the Akimat of the Mendykara District' and "On Amending Maslikhat Decision No. 132 of July 4, 2024, 'On Approving the Membership of the Anti-Corruption Commission under the Akimat of the Mendykara District."On the fifth issue, the session heard a report from R.S. Baisakalov, Chairman of the Mendykara District Territorial Election Commission, "On Amending Maslikhat Decision No. 87 of December 27, 2023, 'On Electing Members of Precinct Electoral Commissions.'"The district deputies posed questions on the issues discussed, to which they received comprehensive answers.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/maslihat-mendikara/press/news/details/1196687?lang=kk

An inception meeting was held with the participation of representatives of the National Center for Quality of Road Assets, as well as contractor organizations involved in the implementation of road works this year.As part of the approved plan, a range of measures aimed at improving the city’s road infrastructure has been outlined. In particular, the following works are planned:medium repairs of 49 road sections;reconstruction of Narimanovskaya Street;current and pothole repairs;repair of 32 courtyard areas.Following the meeting, clear deadlines were established. All types of road works will commence on April 10. Asphalt concrete plants must be launched by April 15. Pothole repairs and warranty maintenance are to be completed by May 1, while current and medium repairs will continue until October 1.Contractor organizations and the housing and коммунal services department have been instructed to ensure strict compliance with technological requirements, high quality of work, and completion within the established deadlines.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanai-kalasy-akimat/press/news/details/1196712?lang=kk

В ходе командировки была продемонстрирована лаборатория искусственного интеллекта Tashenev AI Lab, расположенная на площади 300 кв. м. Здесь интегрированы гуманоидные роботы, технологии дронов, VR-химия, Big Data, 3D-печать и системы искусственного интеллекта. Главе города были презентованы проекты университета в области дрон-логистики, Smart City и цифрового образования. По итогам встречи были высоко оценены представленные проекты, подчеркнута их важность в развитии IT отрасли и повышении инновационного потенциала Шымкента.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/shymkent-sandyk/press/news/details/1196713?lang=kk

Chisinau, April 7, 2026 – Consultations on Consular issues between Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan and Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Moldova were held in the Moldovan capital.          The delegation of the Republic of Kazakhstan was led by Mr. Azamat Aubekov, Director of the Consular Service Department of the MFA. The Moldovan side was represented by Mr. Lilian Moraru, Head of the General Directorate for Consular Affairs of the MFA. Representatives from relevant government agencies of both countries also took part in the consultations.          The parties highly appreciated the level of interaction and reaffirmed their readiness to further develop cooperation based on the principles of mutual trust and compliance with international law. The diplomats discussed the issues of migration policy, border management, mutual recognition of documents, digitalization of consular services, as well as providing legal assistance to citizens in accordance with international conventions. Participants noted the importance of such meetings, which contribute to bilateral relations.          Following the consultations, the parties confirmed their commitment to an exchange of information to ensure the protection of the rights and interests of citizens of Kazakhstan and Moldova.  Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-kishinev/press/news/details/1195861?lang=kk

Astana, April 7, 2026 – First Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Yerzhan Ashikbayev, held a meeting with the Representative of the United Nations Department of Global Communications in Kazakhstan, Vlastimil Samek.During the meeting, the Kazakh diplomat expressed his appreciation to the UN representative for his active work as Head of the United Nations Information Office in Kazakhstan, as well as for fostering effective communication with the Government and the Parliament of the Republic of Kazakhstan in promoting the activities of the UN Country Team in Kazakhstan and maintaining close cooperation with all national and international partners engaged in UN activities.During the meeting, Representative Samek noted that over the years of his work in Kazakhstan, the United Nations Information Office has become a reliable partner of the Government in building communication with the UN, as well as with Kazakhstani media, which actively disseminated information about positive developments associated with the UN’s work in Kazakhstan.Following the meeting, First Deputy Minister Ashikbayev presented Representative Samek with a certificate of honor on behalf of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Yermek Kosherbayev, in recognition of his contribution to strengthening cooperation between the Republic of Kazakhstan and the United Nations.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/1195864?lang=kk

На очередном заседании штаба по обеспечению экономического роста под председательством заместителя Премьер-министра – министра национальной экономики РК Серика Жумангарина рассмотрены прогнозные показатели социально-экономического развития за январь-март 2026 года.По предварительным данным, по итогам января-марта 2026 года в обрабатывающей промышленности ожидается рост на уровне 6%. По информации Бюро национальной статистики в ряде отраслей сохраняется устойчивая положительная динамика: легкая промышленность – 156,4%, готовых металлических изделий - 131,4%, производство мебели – 127,6%, производство строительных материалов – 127,4% и машиностроение – 115,5%. По информации Министерства транспорта, рост транспортной отрасли за отчетный период оценивается на уровне 109%. Общий объем оказанных услуг составляет 2,8 трлн тенге, что на 14,3% выше аналогичного периода прошлого года. Положительная динамика обеспечена за счет увеличения объемов перевозок. Так, общий объем перевозки грузов вырос на 7,9% и составил 290,9 млн тонн. Перевозки пассажиров всеми видами транспорта увеличились на 11,0%  – до 491,2 млн пассажиров.Грузооборот составил 153,7 млрд тонно-километров, увеличившись на 11,8%. Пассажирооборот вырос на 10,1% и достиг 22,8 млрд пассажиро-километров. По оперативным данным, за три месяца 2026 года объем перевозки грузов железнодорожным транспортом составил 78,3 млн тонн, что на 3,6% больше аналогичного периода 2025 года (+2,7 млн тонн). В разрезе сообщений: внутриреспубликанские перевозки – 40,8 млн тонн, экспорт – 22,8 млн тонн, импорт – 5,6 млн тонн, транзит – 9,1 млн тонн.В структуре экспорта отмечен рост перевозок угля, зерна, удобрений, строительных грузов, черных металлов, а также прочих грузов (в том числе комбикормов, растительного масла, асбеста). Во внутриреспубликанском сообщении увеличились перевозки угля, нефтепродуктов, зерна, химикатов.Подводя итоги заседания, Серик Жумангарин поручил отраслевым государственным органам активизировать работу по выявлению дополнительных резервов экономического роста, в том числе с использованием инструментов государственной поддержки.«Нам нужно реальное увеличение объемов производства и услуг, будь это дополнительный выпуск продукции или ввод нового жилья. При необходимости государство готово поддержать такие инициативы, в том числе через механизм субсидирования», - подчеркнул вице-премьер.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/economy/press/news/details/1195870?lang=kk

Chisinau, April 7, 2026 – Consultations on Consular issues between Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan and Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Moldova were held.Azamat Aubekov, Director of the Consular Service Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, led the delegation of the Republic of Kazakhstan. The Moldovan side was represented by Lilian Moraru, Head of the General Directorate for Consular Affairs of the MFA. Representatives from relevant government agencies of both countries also took part in the consultations.The parties highly appreciated the level of interaction and reaffirmed their readiness to further develop cooperation based on the principles of mutual trust and compliance with international law. The diplomats discussed the issues of migration policy, border management, mutual recognition of documents, digitalization of consular services, as well as providing legal assistance to citizens in accordance with international conventions. Participants noted the importance of such meetings, which contribute to bilateral relations.Following the consultations, the parties confirmed their commitment to an exchange of information to ensure the protection of the rights and interests of citizens of Kazakhstan and Moldova.   Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/1195874?lang=kk

By the end of 2025, the work of the subscriber department showed a high level of collection of payments from the public. However, the problem of accounts receivable remains relevant.During the reporting period, there was an incomplete payment from the population and enterprises, resulting in arrears in both categories.The main causes of debt are late payment, accumulation of debts by individual enterprises, as well as late provision of water meter readings.A number of measures have been taken to reduce debt. Warnings about service outages were sent to subscribers, raid measures were carried out, during which a significant number of subscribers were reached and debt collection was carried out. In addition, appeals were sent to the notary, and the cases were transferred to private bailiffs. We are constantly working with debtors, and the relevant information is sent to credit bureaus.It should be noted that due to the existing debt, measures may be taken to limit or disable services, enforce collection, and transfer information to credit institutions.In this regard, we urge subscribers to pay for utilities on time and regularly transmit meter readings.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanai-kalasy-akimat/press/news/details/1195885?lang=kk

In March 2026, a series of seminars on "Kaizen and Lean Production" was held in the Kyrgyz Republic with the participation of the Kazakhstan Agency for International Development (KazAID) in cooperation with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), with the support of the Kyrgyz-Japanese Center for Human Development (KRJC) and the Kazakhstan-Japan Center for Human Resources Development (KJC).The first seminar took place on March 11, 2026, in the city of Talas and brought together local entrepreneurs, business representatives, and specialists interested in introducing modern approaches to managing production and organizational processes.During the seminar, Mr. Nurlan Mukaliev, an expert from the Kazakhstan-Japan Center, presented key principles of the Kaizen philosophy and practical lean production tools aimed at optimizing business processes, reducing waste, and improving operational efficiency.The series continued with an advanced seminar held on March 12, 2026, at Techno Park in Bishkek as part of the 9th annual Hajime B-Club alumni meeting.Welcoming remarks were delivered by H.E. Mr. Ryuichi Hirano, Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of Japan to the Kyrgyz Republic, and Mr. Kotaro Nishigato, representative of JICA, who highlighted the importance of Japanese management methodologies in strengthening regional entrepreneurship.The expert session was opened by Mr. Sultan Kerimsal, representative of NAO "KazAID" and Head Manager of the Department of Partnership and Regional Projects. He emphasized that knowledge exchange and the development of entrepreneurial competencies play an important role in strengthening economic cooperation across Central Asia.During the program, experts Mr. Nursultan Nurmukhanov (KazAID) and Mr. Nurlan Mukaliev (KJC) presented practical Kaizen and lean production tools and shared real case studies on improving business process efficiency.The seminars in Talas and Bishkek contributed to strengthening regional cooperation and expanding business ties among entrepreneurs in Central Asia. As the national operator of Kazakhstan's official development assistance, KazAID continues to support initiatives aimed at developing human capital, promoting knowledge exchange, and enhancing business competitiveness in partner countries across the region.MEDIA CONTACTS:a.kopisheva@kazaid.kz Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kazaid/press/news/details/1195890?lang=kk