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Analytical report on the results of the internal analysis of corruption risks in the activities of the Department of Economics and Budget Planning of the Military-Industrial Complex in 2025, Action Plan to Eliminate Identified Corruption Risks in the Department of Economics and Budget Planning of the East Kazakhstan Region 15.10.2025
Analytical report on the results of the internal analysis of corruption risks in the activities of the Department of Economics and Budget Planning of the Military-Industrial Complex in 2025Action Plan to Eliminate Identified Corruption Risks in the Department of Economics and Budget Planning of the East Kazakhstan RegionSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/vko-ekonomika/press/news/details/1083481?lang=kk
A bakery complex has opened in Kyzylorda 15.10.2025
The opening ceremony of the bakery complex of the «Kyzylorda-Nan» partnership took place. Representatives of the intelligentsia, elders, and city residents attended the ceremony.Regional Governor Nurlybek Nalibayev, noting the major investment projects implemented in the region, congratulated those gathered on the opening of the new facility.«Our President Kassym-Jomart Kemelevich said: «We must continue to diversify the economy with renewed impetus. Priority must be given to the production of highly processed products that are competitive in both domestic and foreign markets».Our region has a favorable investment climate, and large-scale projects are being implemented. From 2022 to 2024, approximately 1 trillion 600 billion tenge in investments were attracted to the region's economy.This year, efforts are underway to attract more than 631 billion 400 million tenge in investments. Over the past eight months, 408 billion 200 million tenge in investments have been attracted, and Kyzylorda Region has taken first place in the republic in terms of plan fulfillment. By the end of the year, the plan will be exceeded to 716 billion tenge by the launch of new projects. $280 million has been approved for foreign direct investment, and $172.9 million was raised in the second quarter of this year, achieving 62% of the plan.Today, we have gathered for the grand opening of the «Kyzylorda-Nan» bakery complex, which will give new impetus to the region's economy. I sincerely congratulate everyone on the launch of this new enterprise. We express our gratitude to the investors, builders, and all partner organizations involved in the project. May the complex be successful and its production fruitful! May our sovereign country be prosperous, and our independence unshakable!» - said Nurlybek Mashbekovich. Serik Duisenbaev, Chairman of the Regional Council of Veterans, delivered a welcoming speech at the event. Philanthropist Neilya Zhusupova was awarded the Kyzylorda Region Certificate of Honor for her contribution to the region's socioeconomic development and significant investments in the manufacturing industry. Employees received letters of gratitude from the regional akim.The bakery, first opened in Kyzylorda in 1957, provided residents with high-quality products until 1995. Thirty years later, this good tradition continued, and a new complex opened.This complex, which received a total investment of 5.6 billion tenge, is a major facility not only of industrial but also of social and national significance. Currently, it employs 120 people, and this number of jobs is expected to increase to 170 in the future.As part of state support, the complex was allocated a 5-hectare plot of land and provided with the necessary infrastructure. In addition, a preferential loan of 1.2 billion tenge was provided, with a subsidized interest rate. During the first phase, four production facilities with modern, fully automated equipment worth 3.1 billion tenge were launched. Next year, as part of the second phase of the project, construction of a flour mill costing 2.5 billion tenge is planned.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kyzylorda/press/news/details/1083485?lang=kk
Ambassador’s Meeting with the Business Community in Druskininkai 15.10.2025
Druskininkai, 9 October 2025 – Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Lithuania Timur Urazayev held a meeting with representatives of the Druskininkai business community as part of his working visit to the region.The event was organized by the Embassy of Kazakhstan in Lithuania in cooperation with the Vilnius Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Crafts (CCIC) and the Druskininkai Municipality.The meeting brought together executives from more than 20 companies representing various sectors – transport and logistics, tourism, construction, agriculture, industry – all interested in building partnerships with Kazakhstan.During the meeting, the Ambassador briefed participants on the key trends in Kazakhstan’s economic development, government measures aimed at improving the investment climate and supporting foreign investors, as well as the country’s economic policy priorities. Particular attention was paid to opportunities for Lithuanian companies to participate in specific investment projects in Kazakhstan.Ambassador Urazayev also highlighted several provisions of President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev’s Address of 8 September 2025, which present significant potential for international cooperation – particularly in the fields of digital technology integration, innovation development, and Kazakhstan’s transformation into a fully digital state that ensures transparency in business processes.The importance of humanitarian and cultural ties was also emphasized, alongside the growing interest in Kazakhstan’s tourism potential. In this regard, Lithuanian participants were presented with an information guide on Kazakhstan in Lithuanian.Lithuanian partners were informed about the activities of the Kazakhstan–Lithuania Business Council, which plays a key role in promoting direct business contacts. The outcomes of the visit of a Lithuanian business delegation to Almaty on 1 October 2025, the business forum, and B2B meetings held during the visit were also highlighted.Participants of the meeting expressed their readiness to maintain close contacts aimed at expanding economic cooperation and exploring new joint projects. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-vilnius/press/news/details/1083552?lang=kk
Madrid Delegation Participated in Digital Bridge 2025 15.10.2025
Astana, October 7, 2025 – From October 3 to 5, 2025, at the initiative of the Embassy of Kazakhstan in Spain, a delegation from the Community of Madrid headed by the Regional Minister of Digitalization, Mr. Miguel López-Valverde, took part in the international forum Digital Bridge 2025, held in Astana.During the visit, meetings were held with the Deputy Prime Minister – Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Development of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Mr. Zhaslan Madiyev, as well as with the Chairman of the Board of JSC “National Information Technologies” (NITEC), Mr. Dauren Bekmanov. As a result of the discussions, a cooperation agreement in the field of digitalization was signed, aimed at promoting the exchange of experience and the joint implementation of projects in the areas of artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and digital governance.Mr. López-Valverde also took part as a speaker in the panel session “The European Model of AI Development: Balancing Innovation, Regulation, and Sustainability,” where he shared Madrid’s experience in the digitalization of public services and the application of AI technologies in the social sphere.In addition, the Regional Minister of Digitalization delivered a guest lecture at Astana IT University titled “Digitalization as a Driver of Change in the Regions: Cybersecurity and Artificial Intelligence,” highlighting Kazakhstan’s high potential as a regional hub for digital innovation and emphasizing the importance of further strengthening technological cooperation between Kazakhstan and Spain.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-madrid/press/news/details/1083554?lang=kk
An extraordinary meeting of the Public Council was held on October 7 15.10.2025
On October 7, an extraordinary meeting of the Kurchatov City Public Council was held. The meeting considered the application of Public Council Chairman B.E. Bekmagambetov to remove him from the council, the election of a new chairman, and the inclusion of a new member to replace the one who had resigned for the remainder of his term in accordance with the procedure specified in paragraphs 9 and 10 of Article 9 of this Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan "On Public Councils." By open vote, by a majority vote, B.E. Bekmagambetov was removed from the Public Council, D.V. Sarayev was elected chairman, and Zh.E. Shaushimova was included in the Public Council from the reserve.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/abay-kurchatov/press/news/details/1083587?lang=kk
Meeting of the city akim with the updated composition of the Public Council 15.10.2025
On October 8 of this year, Kurchatov Mayor B.T. Abdraliev met with the newly appointed Public Council. The event was held in the format of an open and constructive dialogue. Key issues related to the city's socioeconomic development, the implementation of current initiatives, and the key areas of interaction between the executive branch and the public were discussed. Particular attention was paid to improvements, the development of social infrastructure, and improving the quality of life for residents. Members of the Public Council expressed their proposals and initiatives aimed at further developing Kurchatov and improving the effectiveness of public outreach. The Mayor noted the importance of open dialogue with civil society and emphasized that the Public Council is a key mechanism for resident participation in city governance. At the end of the meeting, the parties agreed to meet regularly and work together to address pressing issues.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/abay-kurchatov/press/news/details/1083598?lang=kk
Explanation of the New Tac Code of the Republic of Kazakhstна at the 1C-Rating platform 15.10.2025
On October 8, 2025, Gulmira Sabralimova, Head of Office of Advocacy and the Contact Center of the State Revenue Department of East Kazakhstan Region spoke at the 1C-Rating platform to explain the key changes to Personal Income Tax (PIT) under the new Tax Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan, which takes effect on January 1, 2026.The republican seminar, conducted via live broadcast, attracted over 2,500 participants, including taxpayers, business representatives, accountants, and consultants. The main focus was on new approaches to personal income taxation and the expansion of the progressive tax scale.Starting in 2026, Kazakhstan will adopt a progressive PIT scale to establish a more equitable and transparent tax system. This change aims to encourage official income reporting and protect the interests of socially vulnerable groups..All income, except for income of individuals engaged in private practice, is taxed according to an appropriate progressive scale of tax rates.Thus, the income of individuals (except for individuals engaged in private practice, dividends, individual entrepreneurs, and peasant farms using the generally established procedure) is taxed according to the following progressive scale of tax rates:Up to 8 500 – old Monthly Calculation Index (MCI) per calendar year (33,4 million tenge) – 10 %;exceeding 8,500-fold MCI (over 35 million tenge): 10% of income up to the 8,500-fold MCI threshold, plus 15% on the amount exceeding this threshold.Income earned by individuals engaged in private practice (private notaries, lawyers, private bailiffs, professional mediators) will be taxed at a flat rate of 9%.The previous exemption for dividends (up to 30,000 MCI) is eliminated and replaced with a progressive scale: income up to 230,000-fold MCI (approximately 904.4 million tenge): 5% and income exceeding 230,000-fold MCI: 15% on the excess amount.All income for entrepreneurs and peasant farms (excluding income from private practice) will be subject to the following progressive tax rates:Up to 230,000 times the Minimum Remuneration per calendar year (904.4 million tenge): 10%;exceeding 230,000-fold MCI (over 904,4 million tenge) 10% of income up to the 230,000-fold Minimum Remuneration threshold, plus 15% on the amount exceeding this thresholdThe speaker concluded by affirming the Department's commitment to dialogue with taxpayers and encouraged all interested parties to actively follow the SRD of EKR official social media pages and participate in future explanatory seminars on the new Tax Code provisions.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-vko/press/news/details/1083620?lang=kk
Meeting between KazAID and Indonesian AID within the framework of the 6th IsDB Dialogue 15.10.2025
Meeting between KazAID and Indonesian AID within the framework of the 6th IsDB DialogueFrom 7 to 9 October 2025, in Jakarta, Indonesia - B. Zhakupov, Director of the Department for Partnerships and Regional Projects, and A. Tuimebekova, Senior Manager of KazAID, took part in the 6th Dialogue Meeting of Development Cooperation Agencies of the IsDB member countries. The event was organized by the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) in cooperation with the Indonesian Agency for International Development (Indonesian AID) and the Palestinian International Cooperation Agency (PICA).The purpose of the meeting was to strengthen partnerships among development cooperation agencies of IsDB member states. The event gathered over 30 representatives of donor organizations, including AIDA, EAPD, TİKA, ATCT, Indonesian AID, PICA, and others.During the visit, KazAID representatives met with the Department of International Cooperation of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Indonesia, with the participation of A. Tanbay, Counselor of the Embassy of Kazakhstan in Indonesia, where the parties discussed the prospects for signing a Memorandum of Understanding on cooperation in the field of Official Development Assistance (ODA).In addition, a meeting was held with Mr. Dalyano, Head of Indonesian AID, during which the parties agreed to develop joint projects and exchange Kazakhstan’s experience and expertise in ODA statistical reporting. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kazaid/press/news/details/1083684?lang=kk
Taxation of individuals engaged in private practice in 2025 15.10.2025
According to the tax legislation, individuals engaged in private practice (hereinafter - the "IEPP") include private notaries, private bailiffs, lawyers, and professional mediators. Before commencing activities, these individuals must register with the state revenue authorities as IEPPs based on a notification, in accordance with the procedures defined by the legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan on permits and notifications. Registration of IEPPs is carried out for the purposes of tax administration and covers individuals engaged in professional activities based on a license.Registration of IEPPs, changes to registration data, and deregistration are regulated by Articles 79-81 of the Tax Code. The taxable income of such individuals is determined in accordance with Articles 362-365 of the Tax Code. They are also entitled to professional deductions, which are specified in these same articles.The Individual Income Tax (IIT) rate of 10% is applied to the income received, due at the end of the month. Thus, when determining the taxable income of a private practitioner, no adjustments or deductions are applied (as is the case with income from employment contracts, for example), except for professional deductions.Т This means that the entire amount of income earned from private practice is subject to IIT taxation. Neither the standard deduction nor other deductions, including the deduction for remuneration to the income of a notary, mediator, etc., are applied. Professional deductions can be applied if the following conditions are met:1) they are made in connection with the receipt of income from the activities of a private bailiff, mediator, notary, or lawyer; 2) they are documented; 3) they are reflected in the tax registers of a private bailiff, mediator, notary, or lawyer.The amount of CIT tax must be paid monthly by the 5th day of the month following the month in which the income was received.By Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan No. 208-VIII dated July 15, 2025, amendments and additions have been made to the current Tax Code, according to which Article 781 on "Transitional provisions on calculation, withholding, and payment of Individual Income Tax from January 1, 2025," requires IEPPs to pay individual income tax for the period from January 1, 2025, to the last day of the month in which the Law was enacted, no later than the 5th day following the month of enactment.The Declaration on Income and Property (form 270.00) must be submitted by September 15 of the year following the reporting year. If a decision is made to terminate the IEPP's activities in the current year, a liquidation declaration on IIT (form 240.00) must be submitted.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-vko/press/news/details/1083685?lang=kk
Environmental Education in Zhezkazgan: Learning to Sort Waste 15.10.2025
Schools in Zhezkazgan continue an environmental initiative aimed at fostering a culture of waste separation. As part of the “Taza Qazaqstan” campaign and following the instruction of President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev to introduce a unified standard of environmental education, eco-boxes for separate collection of paper, plastic, and glass are being installed in educational institutions across the city.The project is implemented by Jasyl Damu JSC with the support of the Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources of the Republic of Kazakhstan. One of the schools where the eco-boxes have been installed is School No. 5 named after Kabden Shyngysov. Here, students are already actively sorting waste and sending it for recycling through the EcoQolday automated system, which connects citizens, waste collectors, and recyclers.In addition to installing eco-boxes, schools in the city are carrying out extensive environmental education activities. Teachers and volunteers successfully explain to students — in an engaging and accessible way — why it is important to separate waste, save resources, and care for the environment. Eco-lessons, interactive games, quizzes, and paper and plastic collection campaigns have been held, helping children put their knowledge into practice. Students show particular interest in examples of how recycled materials gain a “second life” — turning into furniture, decorative items, and elements of urban landscaping.A competition among schools has also been announced for collecting waste through the EcoQolday system. The educational institution that collects and sends the largest amount of waste for recycling will receive valuable prizes. Organizers note that such initiatives not only strengthen environmental culture but also develop a sense of collective responsibility, instilling in children the habit of caring for nature.The “Taza Qazaqstan” campaign has become an important step in promoting environmental education in the country. According to representatives of Jasyl Damu JSC, involving schoolchildren in such projects helps to instill environmental values from an early age and contributes to building a clean, green, and sustainable future for Kazakhstan.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/ecogeo/press/news/details/1083708?lang=kk
More than ten young men from the village of Rodina went to serve the Motherland 15.10.2025
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Topical issues of public service provision – the main topic of the press conference 15.10.2025
The regional communications service of Pavlodar region held a press conference on the provision of public services by state revenue authorities. The event was attended by Nurbolat Nurakhmetov, Head of the Department of Public Services of the Department of State Revenue for the Pavlodar region. Opening the briefing, Nurbolat Nurakhmetov noted that one of the priorities in the work of the state revenue authorities is the active introduction of digital technologies. To date, more than 90% of the public services provided by the Department have been converted to electronic format. Of the 42 types of services, 39 or 93% are provided electronically. – In 9 months of 2025, the Department provided over 330 thousand public services. All of them were provided on time, in accordance with the "Rules for the provision of public services by state revenue authorities", approved by the Order of the Minister of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Nurbolat Nurakhmetov emphasized. During the press conference, the speaker answered all the questions from the media representatives.Department of Explanatory Work and Contact Center State Duma of the Pavlodar regionSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-pavlodar/press/news/details/1083760?lang=kk
Argyn Kipshakov, Advisor to the Minister of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan, is on a working visit to the Department of State Revenue for the Pavlodar region 15.10.2025
During the visit, he held meetings with the labor collectives of the state revenue departments of Zhelezinsky and Uspensky districts. The topic of discussion was the organization and optimization of business processes. The participants of the meetings received clarifications on key aspects of their activities and discussed current tasks, exchanged views on strategic areas of work. In addition, Argyn Kipshakov visited the customs post "Pavlodar special economic zone" and got acquainted with its work. During the visit to the production facilities of the FEZ participants – Metallogamma LLP and UPNK LLP – issues of improving work efficiency and prospects for further development were discussed. The working trip was fruitful: it allowed us to discuss pressing issues on the spot and develop proposals for improving business processes. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-pavlodar/press/news/details/1083773?lang=kk
The progress of work on the repair of facades of apartment buildings in Kostanay 15.10.2025
Mayor of Kostanay Marat Zhundubayev held an off-site meeting at the facilities where work continues on repairing the facades of apartment buildings.Since 2019, the facades of 168 houses in Kostanay have been updated. This year, repairs are being carried out in 20 more houses, of which 12 are undergoing current and 8 are undergoing major repairs.As part of the overhaul, the facades, roofs and glazing of the balconies are being completely renovated. During the current renovation, facades are painted, balconies are glazed in a single architectural style and decorative lighting is installed.In addition, entrepreneurs whose facilities are located on the ground floors of residential buildings are updating the entrances and facades, contributing to the formation of a modern and aesthetic appearance of city streets.Following the meeting, the mayor instructed the Housing and Communal Services department to ensure the improvement of adjacent territories after the completion of facade work, and the Housing Relations department to complete all repairs by October 20 of this year.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanai-kalasy-akimat/press/news/details/1083794?lang=kk
How to teach students to be financially literate 15.10.2025
In order to implement the educational program "Adal Azamat", aimed at developing the principles of financial literacy, tax culture, honesty and civic responsibility among students, representatives of the Department of State Revenue for the Akmola region held a lecture for teachers and parents of students of gymnasium No. 1 in Kokshetau.The topic of the meeting is "Forming a conscious attitude towards one's responsibilities to the family in the field of financial responsibility." AinurYelikbayeva, Head of the Department of ExplanatoryWorkand the contactcenter, told the meetingparticipantsabout:▫️ tax culture and responsibility;▫️ universal declaration; ▫️bankruptcy of individuals.The lecture was accompanied by video materials andexplanationsthathelped to betterunderstandmoderneconomicprocesses.Such events contribute to the education of conscious, honest and hardworking citizens who are able to manage their finances competently.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-akmola/press/news/details/1083808?lang=kk
Prospects for Kazakhstan–Brazil Cooperation in Agriculture 15.10.2025
Prospects for Kazakhstan–Brazil Cooperation in AgricultureOn October 9, 2025, in Astana, a meeting was held between KazAID, the National Agrarian Science and Education Center (NASEC), and the Brazilian company Sementes Savana, with the participation of the Embassy of Brazil in Kazakhstan.The meeting was attended by Arken Arystanov, Chairman of the Board of KazAID; Marcel Fortuna Biato, Ambassador of Brazil to Kazakhstan; Luciano Pereira Ferreira, General Director of Sementes Savana; and Maksim Sutula, Deputy Chairman of NASEC for Science.The parties discussed joint prospects in the field of agriculture, particularly within the framework of the Sementes Savana Project, aimed at sustainable cooperation between Brazil and Kazakhstan.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kazaid/press/news/details/1083820?lang=kk
The development of Kazakhstan's constitutional values was discussed in Taldykorgan 15.10.2025
Теlegram CС - https://t.me/consot_kz A round table discussion entitled “The Constitution of the Republic of Kazakhstan: 30 Years of Legal Evolution and Institutional Transformations” was held in Taldykorgan, organized by the I. Zhansugurov Zhetysu University with the support of the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Kazakhstan.The event was attended by representatives of the Zhetysu Regional Administration, the Regional Court, the Prosecutor's Office, law enforcement and government agencies, the legal community, the AMANAT party, the Atameken Chamber of Entrepreneurs, civil society institutions, as well as university professors and scholars.Constitutional Court Judge Roman Podoprigora spoke about the activities of the constitutional control body, emphasizing its role in strengthening the principles of the rule of law. He also focused on the final decisions made based on the results of reviewing the constitutionality of certain provisions of current legislation.Constitutional Court analyst Dauren Sharipbayev also took part in the roundtable discussion, providing explanations on issues related to the implementation of the constitutional review body's decisions by state authorities.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/ksrk/press/news/details/1083830?lang=kk
A planned monitoring visit to police stations in the Zhambyl district 15.10.2025
Acting Representative of the Human Rights Commissioner of the Republic of Kazakhstan for the Almaty Region, M.Zh. Magzhanov, with the participation of D.B. Botai, Prosecutor of the Zhambyl District Prosecutor's Office, conducted a scheduled monitoring visit to Precinct Police Stations No. 1, 4, and 19 of the Zhambyl District Police Department as part of a working visit.During the visit, the office premises of the precinct police stations were inspected, and the work organization of the precinct police inspectors, their recordkeeping, preventive monitoring, and individual preventive work with registered individuals were examined.In accordance with Order No. 1095 of the Minister of Internal Affairs dated December 29, 2015, all precinct inspectors maintain electronic records of the administrative stations they serve, along with corresponding lists of individuals subject to registration and monitoring, and workbooks, to ensure they are fully informed about the specifics of their administrative precincts.Overall, the work of these district police stations meets the established requirements for crime prevention measures.Following the visit, the problematic issues faced by district police officers were discussed and appropriate recommendations were made.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/ombudsman-almaty-oblysy/press/news/details/1083851?lang=kk
Strengthening Cooperation with the Central Asian Regional Information and Coordination Centre Discussed at the Kazakh Foreign Ministry 15.10.2025
Astana, October 9, 2025 – First Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Akan Rakhmetullin met with the newly appointed Director of the Central Asian Regional Information and Coordination Centre for Combating Illicit Trafficking of Narcotic Drugs, Psychotropic Substances and Their Precursors (CARICC), Makhmud Khamidov.The parties discussed prospects for further cooperation and reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening interaction in combating illicit drug trafficking.CARICC is an international organization headquartered in Almaty, established in 2009 by Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan with the support of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC).The Centre’s main objectives include coordinating the efforts of competent authorities of the member states in countering drug trafficking; facilitating the organization, implementation, and coordination of joint international operations, including controlled deliveries; as well as ensuring the collection, storage, protection, analysis, and exchange of information on transnational drug-related crimes.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/1083867?lang=kk