28-29 October 2025, Vienna. A delegation of Kazakhstan headed by the Chairman of the Emergency Prevention Committee of the Ministry of Emergency Situations Serik Junisbekov participated in the annual Economic and Environmental Dimension Implementation Meeting (EEDIM) of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE). The agenda of this year's meeting focused on the implementation of OSCE commitments in the field of disaster risk reduction.Participants discussed ways to promote an inclusive approach and innovative technologies for effective disaster risk reduction across the OSCE region.In his speech, S.Junisbekov pointed out Kazakhstan's long-standing efforts to comprehensive engagement and cooperation in emergency prevention, as well as the active implementation of the priority areas of the Sendai Framework Programme and the Sustainable Development Goals.It was emphasized that in order to prevent and reduce the risk of natural and man-made emergencies, safety passports are developing annually. By the request of the Kazakh side, the Center for Emergency Situations and Disaster Risk Reduction in Almaty (CESDRR) and the OSCE Programme Office in Astana developed the "Digital Safety Passports" and "Interactive Maps" subsystems.A representative of CESDRR Zulfiya Yesniyazova has provided the participants with detailed information about the projects implemented jointly with the OSCE and introduced the Center's activity.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-vienna/press/news/details/1096857?lang=kk

Based on the principle of meritocracy, Medet Madenovich Abiyev has been appointed head of the Department of State Property and Privatization in the Ulytau region.He holds a higher education degree from K. Zhubanov Aktobe State University and the Kazakh-Russian International University.He has worked for the State Property and Privatization Committee for 21 years, rising from a leading specialist to deputy head.For the past six years, he has served as deputy head of the Department of State Property and Privatization in the Aktobe region.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/gosreestr/press/news/details/1096875?lang=kk

30 октября 2025 года совместно с Управлением предпринимательств и промышленности области, акиматами городов и районов Карагандинской области на площадке Региональной палаты предпринимателей «Атамекен» состоялось совещание с участием представителей торговых сетей, производителей, рынков, оптовых поставщиков и других предпринимателей, деятельность которых связана с торговой сферой.В ходе совещания были рассмотрены и разъяснены ключевые нормы законодательства в сфере регулирования торговой деятельности, а также вопросы, связанные с формированием Национального каталога товаров (НКТ).Основными докладчиками мероприятия выступили руководитель Департамента торговли и защиты прав потребителей по Карагандинской области Рахымбаев Абзал Жупарович и руководитель проекта Национального каталога товаров АО «Казахтелеком» Нуртаева Арайлым.Особое внимание было уделено требованиям, направленным на обеспечение добросовестной конкуренции, развитие отечественного производства и защиту прав потребителей.Предпринимателям разъяснены следующие положения:- соблюдение требований законодательства Республики Казахстан в части недопущения превышения торговых надбавок на социально значимые продовольственные товары (СЗПТ).- размещение товаров отечественного производства не менее чем на 30 % торговых площадей или полочного пространства с обязательным выделением их маркировкой «Сделано в Казахстане».- при получении государственной поддержки предприниматели должны обеспечить увеличение доли отечественных товаров на полках до 50 %.    - организация прямого доступа отечественных товаров от производителей в торговые сети в рамках действующего законодательства.    - недопущение выплат вознаграждений (бонусов) за приобретение социально значимых продовольственных товаров субъектами внутренней торговли.    - соблюдение требований законодательства при организации деятельности крупных торговых объектов и рынков.    - обеспечение защиты прав потребителей, в частности — обязательное наличие «уголка потребителя» на торговых объектах.В ходе встречи, на поступающие вопросы от предпринимателей даны соответствующие разъяснения.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/op-saran/press/news/details/1096900?lang=kk

 InApril of thisyear, the Republicancampaign"Demand a check-win a prize!" was launched,inMay the motivationalcampaign"Baige", the pilotprojectSalyqcashbackand a rafflefromHalykBank.The purpose of thiscampaign is to combattheshadoweconomy,protectconsumerrights, and supporthonestbusiness.By participatingin the campaign,citizenscanwinprizes by sendingchecksvia the Amian mobileapp.Terms of the promotion: - the action"Demand a check–win a prize"!Eachofyou,makingeverydaypurchasesorreceivingservices,cannotonlyreceive a fiscalcheck,butalsowinvaluableprizes,includingcashrewards. A motivationalcampaigncalled"Baige".As part of this campaign, winners in each region of the country will be determined quarterly.A prizeof100,000tengewill be awarded to oneof the 50mostactiveusers of the region- a total of 20winners.In addition,sinceMay19, 2025, a drawingfromHalykBank has startedin the Akmolaregion,whichinvolvesreceiptsfromtransactions with Bank cards in the Bank'sPOSterminals.The winners of the drawing are selectedrandomlyusing the RANDOMwebsite.ORGislive.It is easy to participate:whenpurchasinggoodsorpaying for services, register a fiscalreceiptin the Amian application.We alsoremind you thatresidents of Kazakhstancanparticipatein the pilotproject"Salykcashback"where they canalsoreceivecashbackin the amount of 2%of the purchaseamountin the mobileapplication"Amian".Dear citizens, take part in the campaign and win prizes! Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-akmola/press/news/details/1096832?lang=kk

АО «Банк Развития Казахстана» (дочерняя структура холдинга «Байтерек») объявил о запуске Программы финансирования проектов по добыче и переработке редких, редкоземельных и критических материалов на 2025–2030 годы. Общий объём программы составит 1 млрд долларов США.Новая Программа призвана стать инструментом реализации проектов горно-металлургической отрасли в области переработки редкоземельных металлов и критических материалов, в рамках стратегического курса Главы государства, озвученного в Послании этого года, в части развития и запуска высокотехнологичных производств.Ее цель – поддержка субъектов среднего и крупного предпринимательства, реализующих инвестиционные проекты в стратегически важной для экономики Казахстана отрасли.Среди ключевых преимуществ и условий Программы можно выделить минимальную сумму финансирования, которая в рамках таких проектов снижена до 5 млрд тенге в любой валюте – долларах, евро, юанях и других на срок до 20 лет, отмену комиссии за организацию и изменение условий финансирования, наличие льготного периода.Актуальность Программы БРК обусловлена стратегическим значением, которое имеет развитие сектора переработки редких и критических материалов для диверсификации промышленности Казахстана и интеграции страны в глобальные цепочки создания стоимости и торговли.Помимо этого, Программа напрямую способствует выполнению задач Комплексного плана развития отрасли редких и редкоземельных металлов на 2024-2028 годы.– Запуск Программы отражает стратегический фокус Банка на поддержку новых точек роста в экономике. Мы создаем условия для того, чтобы Казахстан становился производителем готовой продукции с высокой добавленной стоимостью. Это позволит сформировать новые технологические цепочки, повысить конкурентоспособность отечественной промышленности и укрепить позиции страны на глобальном рынке критических материалов, – отметил Председатель Правления Банка Развития Казахстана Марат Елибаев.Финансирование будет предоставляться проектам в металлургической отрасли, включая горно-металлургический комплекс с наличием переработки. Обязательным требованием для заемщиков отмечено подтверждение запасов по международному кодексу JORC. Перечень включает редкоземельные металлы (лантаноиды, скандий, иттрий), а также такие критические материалы, как литий, кобальт, вольфрам, германий, галлий, графит и другие востребованные для высоких технологий, «зеленой» энергетики и электроники.Реализация программы нацелена на создание импульса для стимулирования технологического и промышленного развития страны. Для БРК это означает расширение портфеля долгосрочных проектов в высокотехнологичных секторах, повышение качества инвестиций и устойчивости финансовых потоков. Для экономики Казахстана – новые рабочие места, рост экспорта продукции с высокой добавленной стоимостью, углубление переработки сырья внутри страны и укрепление позиций надежного поставщика редких и критических материалов на мировом рынке.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/economy/press/news/details/1096816?lang=kk

Jakarta, October 31, 2025 - On the occasion of United Nations Day and the 80th anniversary of its founding, the Embassy of Kazakhstan in Indonesia hosted a meeting with students and teachers from the “Sampoerna Academy” International School. During the event, Ambassador Serzhan Abdykarimov spoke to the guests about the important role of the UN in the world and Kazakhstan’s cooperation with this universal organization. The students were also interested to learn about the history and traditions, culture and modern development, school education system and children’s leisure activities, as well as tourism opportunities in Kazakhstan. The pupils watched videos and a photo exhibition about our country, tryied Kazakh cuisine, and received colorful brochures with interesting facts about Kazakhstan.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-jakarta/press/news/details/1096827?lang=kk

President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev's September 8, 2025, Address placed particular emphasis on the country's digital transformation. The head of state noted that the launch of a supercomputer in Kazakhstan is a significant achievement, but it should be seen as the beginning of a large-scale and systematic effort to transform the country into a truly digital state. The development of digital technologies is key to improving the efficiency of public administration, modernizing the economy, and creating an innovative ecosystem. In this regard, Kazakhstan is actively creating data centers, implementing artificial intelligence systems, and developing high-tech infrastructure. The "Digital Kazakhstan" program aims to improve citizens' quality of life, increase the accessibility of public services, and foster a new digital economy. Digital solutions are being consistently implemented in education, healthcare, industry, and transportation. As the President emphasized, digitalization is not only technological progress but also an indicator of a new level of societal development. The government and society must work together to make Kazakhstan a regional hub for digital transformation and innovation. #DigitalKazakhstan #PresidentialMessage #KassymZhomartTokayev #Innovation #Technology #Supercomputer #Digitalization #FutureOfKazakhstan #Development

🔹Today, a ceremony was held in Shymkent to award the winners of the republican educational project "Myn Zhuyrik", aimed at promoting the Kazakh language among children of ethnic minorities. 🔹This noble initiative aims to increase the interest of the younger generation in the state language, identify talented children who are fluent in the Kazakh language, and create conditions for the development of their creative abilities. 🔹As part of the project, participants demonstrated their level of Kazakh language proficiency and creative abilities in video and essay formats. This year, the competition received about a hundred applications from seven regions of the country, and the participants' work was evaluated by a specially formed jury. 🔹The award ceremony was attended by Imanaly Baidauletov, a member of the Council of Elders under the Assembly of the People of Kazakhstan of Shymkent, chairmen and representatives of ethnocultural associations in our city, as well as the youth of the Assembly. – The competition, which was organized by the Head of State Kassym-Jomart Tokayev to promote the status of the Kazakh language as a language of interethnic communication, was held in 5 directions. The children who took part in the competition spoke fluently in the state language, read excerpts from various works, and proved their mastery of the Kazakh language. We are always ready to support serious initiatives aimed at glorifying and promoting the state language of our country! May the victories of children who play games in Kazakh and do not stutter in the state language continue with great success in life! – said Imanaly Ospanuly. 🔹At the ceremony, the winners were presented with letters of appreciation and commemorative gifts. #30yearsoftheKhmerAcademy #30yearsoftheKhmerAcademy #Shymkent #shymkent

The “Virtuoz” ensemble of the I. Zhansugurov House of Culture visited the “Ainalayin” Center for Supporting Children in Need of Special Social Services, under the Department of Education of Zhetysu Region. The ensemble is led by Adilzhan Nusipzhanuly.During the event, heartfelt songs and beautiful melodies were performed, bringing joy and inspiration to the children.Smiles and gratitude lit up their faces, filling the atmosphere with warmth and kindness.Such meaningful meetings are a true reflection of compassion and spiritual support.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/zhetysu-archive/press/news/details/1096714?lang=kk

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Ahead of the national holiday - Republic Day - a new “Keleshek School” with 1,200 student places was inaugurated in Dostyk village, Baiterek district, West Kazakhstan region. The facility was built under the national project “Schools of the Future”, initiated by the President of Kazakhstan.The official opening ceremony was attended by Nariman Toregaliyev, the regional governor, who congratulated the residents on the new school.“President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev emphasized that the state of schools directly affects the country’s development. This ‘School of the Future’ reflects our care for the younger generation. We believe it will become a modern center of knowledge and upbringing,” said the governor.He noted that the new building replaces an old, unsafe school and provides comfortable, high-quality learning conditions for village children.The old school building, constructed in 1982, was designed for only 540 students and had been deemed unsafe. The new three-story school marks an important milestone in improving the village’s social infrastructure.The school features three sports halls, a library, a STEM laboratory, an IT classroom, a co-working center, as well as football and basketball fields and running tracks. All classrooms are fully equipped with modern educational technology.This year, within the framework of the “Schools of the Future” project, five new schools have been commissioned in the West Kazakhstan region, and four more are under construction.At the opening ceremony, veteran teacher Zhumagyz Khasangalieva expressed her gratitude and shared her thoughts:“The new school is not just a place of learning - it’s a symbol of our village’s development and our confidence in the future. I sincerely thank the President for his attention to education and to our children,” she said.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/bko-kurylys/press/news/details/1096644?lang=kk

Tokyo, 30 October 2025 – Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan to Japan Yerlan Baudarbek-Kozhatayev met with Members of Parliament from the Japan Innovation Party, which joined Japan's ruling coalition in October.Yerlan Baudarbek-Kozhatayev briefed Kazumi Sugimoto, Koichiro Machimura and Nobuhisa Ito on current issues and prospects for the development of Kazakhstan-Japan's "Enhanced Strategic Partnership."The parties exchanged views on the two countries' approaches to further modernizing political systems, with the Kazakhstan diplomat informed Kazakhstan's parliamentary reform goals and Japanese lawmakers informed about the Japan Innovation Party's initiative to reduce the number of seats in the House of Representatives by 10%.Kazumi Sugimoto, the Head of the party's International bureau, remarked that Kazakhstan is an essential player in the international supply of critical mineral resources, as well as in Japan's economic diplomacy. He also commended Kazakhstan's participation in EXPO 2025 in Osaka, which is regarded as the Japanese Innovation Party's headquarter and political sphere.Following the meeting, the parties reached agreements on the inclusion of deputies from the Japanese Innovation Party in the Parliamentary League of Friendship with Kazakhstan, who expressed their intention to cooperate in all key areas of interparliamentary work. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-tokyo/press/news/details/1096631?lang=kk

For many years of conscientious work, high professionalism, significant contribution to the development of the industry, an active life position in public activities and in connection with the celebration of Republic Day, the Yeren enbegi Ushin medal was awarded to the head of the office of desk monitoring of the Department of State Revenue in the Pavlodar region, Sembayeva Galiya Temirbekovna. The state award "Yeren yenbegi ushin" was presented by the Chairman of the State Revenue Committee of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Zhandos Duisembiev.Congratulations to Galiya Temirbekovna on the well-deserved recognition of her work achievements! We wish you good health, well-being and further professional success for the benefit of our country!Sincerely, the staff of the State Duma of Pavlodar regionSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-pavlodar/press/news/details/1096633?lang=kk

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On January 1, 2026, the new Tax Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan comes into force, which provides for a number of changes in the taxation of property, land and environmental payments. Vehicle tax Reducing coefficients are introduced when calculating the tax on passenger cars: - 0.7 – for vehicles with a service life of 10 to 20 years; - 0.5 – for vehicles over 20 years old. The tax based on these coefficients will be calculated for 2026 and paid in 2027. The rates for passenger cars with an engine capacity over 3,000 cubic meters are canceled. cm produced or imported into Kazakhstan after December 31, 2013. Peasant (farm) farms, in addition to other benefits, are exempt from paying tax on one pickup truck per farm. The norm for classifying categories of vehicles depending on the type of vehicle (pickups, jeeps, limousines, vans) is excluded. The definition of vehicle categories has been clarified – now the classification will be made according to the category indicated in the registration certificate (A, B, C, D), and not by body type (pickup truck, jeep, limousine, van). Simplification of tax reporting The obligation to provide calculations of current payments for vehicle tax and land tax (tax reporting) is canceled. Starting in 2026, taxpayers will only submit an annual declaration and pay the tax in a lump sum based on the results of the year. The obligation to provide a calculation of current property tax payments is also canceled if the annual tax amount does not exceed 1 million tenge. If such an amount is less than 1 million tenge, the taxpayer will also submit only a declaration and make payments based on the results of the year. Changes in land tax and payment for land When the boundaries of settlements change, the land tax on agricultural land included in their boundaries will be calculated at the rates for agricultural land, provided they are used for agricultural purposes. The rates of payment for the use of land plots granted on the basis of licenses for exploration or extraction of solid minerals have been increased. For agricultural land plots that are not used for their intended purpose or used in violation of the law, the rate has been increased by 2 times. Environmental payments Increased fee rates for: - emissions and discharges of pollutants from stationary sources; - disposal of production and consumption waste by objects of the first category, with the exception of life support facilities. Cancellation of certain fees and duties Excluded from the Tax Code: - payment for the use of licenses for certain types of activities - 7 types of state fees - 6 types of fees.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-pavlodar/press/news/details/1117441?lang=kk

In the village of Buldyrty, syrym district, the opening ceremony of a new outpatient clinic was held, built in accordance with modern requirements.The project was implemented on behalf of the head of state and within the framework of the national project "modernization of rural healthcare". Among the 50 planned medical facilities in the West Kazakhstan region, the 50th Buldyrty outpatient clinic was put into operation. ⠀The event was attended by Deputy akim of West Kazakhstan region Kayupov Tlepbergen Yersayevich, deputy head of the construction department of West Kazakhstan region, head of the Health Department of West Kazakhstan region Uteshev Madiyar Amangeldievich, as well as the management of the district and residents of the village. ⠀The new outpatient clinic is equipped with modern medical equipment. There is a vaccination office, rooms for primary medical and Preventive Services. All conditions have been created to provide affordable and high-quality medical care to the villagers. ⠀The solemn ribbon was cut by Kayupov Tlepbergen Yersayevich and veteran of the medical industry Ziyada Shamgulova. ⠀This is an important step towards increasing the access of rural residents to quality medical care.  Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/bko-kurylys/press/news/details/1096621?lang=kk

In recent years, more and more Kazakhstanis have been choosing electric vehicles, both for self–purchase and through companies offering turnkey services. It is important to take into account the current rules of customs clearance of such vehicles.Exemption from import duties and quota for 2025 According to subparagraph 7.1.38 of paragraph 7 of the Decision of the Customs Union Commission of November 27, 2009 No. 130, electric vehicles classified under the code 8703 80 000 2 of the Customs Code of the EAEU are exempt from payment of import customs duties.By the decision of the EEC, a quota for preferential import of electric vehicles has been established for 2025 – 15,000 units. As of October 14, 2025, the quota has been fully used. Thus, the preferential importation has been completed, and the duty exemption no longer applies. Now electric vehicles are imported on a general basis – with payment of all established customs duties and taxes.Customs clearance methods for electric vehicles for individuals Individuals can choose one of three registration options, depending on the conditions of importation: 1. Declaration of Goods (DT) – at WTO rates: - customs fee – 6 MCI; - value added tax (VAT) – 12%. Reduced rates apply if an electric vehicle is included in the list of exemptions approved by the Decision of the EEC Council dated October 14, 2015 No. 59 (as amended on October 30, 2020 No. 95). Such vehicles can only be used on the territory of Kazakhstan and are not subject to export to other EAEU states. 2. Declaration of Goods (DT) – according to the Unified Customs Tariff (CTA) of the EAEU: - customs fee – 6 MCI; - import customs duty – 15% of the customs value; - VAT – 12%. 3. Passenger Customs Declaration (PTD). When registering under the PTD, a cumulative customs payment is applied – 27% of the customs value of the vehicle.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-pavlodar/press/news/details/1096581?lang=kk

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When will the new rules come into force? The Protocol on Amendments to the Customs Code of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) on Foreign electronic Commerce enters into force on the date of receipt by the Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC) of the last written notification from the member States on the completion of domestic procedures. The Republic of Kazakhstan completed the Protocol's ratification procedure in early October 2025.However, in order to fully implement the new regulation, the Commission needs to adopt additional regulations, and the EAEU countries need to bring their national customs legislation into line with the Protocol. In particular, such a procedure should be carried out in the Republic of Kazakhstan. This work is still ongoing, and the exact date of entry into force of the new rules has not yet been determined.E-commerce goods and who will declare them The new customs regulation applies only to goods that are purchased by individuals on foreign Internet sites, that is, in foreign online stores outside the EAEU countries. For example, from China, the United States, or the European Union.If purchases are made on the Internet sites of the EAEU countries, such as Wildberries, Ozon and others, the new rules do not apply to them.Goods that are currently being purchased on foreign Internet sites will be transferred from the category of goods for personal use sent by international mail or carriers to the category of "electronic commerce goods". It is expected that the transition to the new regulation will take place with minimal changes for the recipients of parcels, without significant inconvenience.Although new concepts are being introduced – "e–commerce goods", a new type of customs declaration, a new duty and a new market participant - "e-commerce operator", for ordinary users, the process of receiving parcels will practically not change.All customs formalities for the recipients will be performed by e–commerce operators - these are already familiar companies such as Kazpost JSC, DHL, FedEx and others. They will submit the necessary declarations and arrange parcels on behalf of individuals.A pilot project is underway in Kazakhstan to test a new procedure for customs regulation of electronic commerce.The aim of the project is to identify problematic issues and identify ways to solve them. Kazpost JSC and DHL Kazakhstan LLP, together with the State Revenue Committee, are participating in the project. It is noted that the application of the new type of declaration did not have a significant impact on the process of receiving parcels by individuals.Payments when declaring e-commerce goods The Commission decided to maintain the same duty-free import threshold for e-commerce goods as for personal goods.If the value of the goods does not exceed 200 euros, then customs duty and tax are not charged. If the value of the goods exceeds 200 euros, the customs duty will be 5% of the value of the goods. VAT in the amount of 12% is also payable.Currently, if the threshold of 200 euros is exceeded, a duty is payable on goods for personal use at a single rate of 15% in excess of the cost limit, but not less than 2 euros per 1 kg of weight in excess of the weight limit. That is, now there is a duty–free threshold and a weight threshold of 31 kg for such goods.As can be seen, there are no significant changes in the payment of payments, with the exception of the amount of the duty (5% and 15%) and the procedure for calculating it – from the full value of the goods or from a part exceeding the established threshold. In addition, the duty-free weight threshold will be abolished, as only a small proportion of goods purchased by individuals reach a weight of 31 kg. It should be noted that, according to Kazpost JSC, more than 90% of goods ordered by individuals on foreign Internet sites have a cost below 200 euros. Thus, the above changes will not affect the majority of buyers from Kazakhstan, as payments for goods under 200 euros are not required. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-pavlodar/press/news/details/1096596?lang=kk

In Kazakhstan, the procedure for granting benefits in the payment of customs duties and taxes is regulated by the norms of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU), international treaties and national legislation. These measures are an important tool for government support of entrepreneurship and stimulation of foreign economic activity.Since not all issues related to the provision of tariff benefits have been settled in detail at the EAEU level, the member States of the Union have the right to independently introduce additional support measures. In Kazakhstan, this procedure is fixed in the Customs Code and the Tax Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan.Exemption from payment of import customs duties The grounds for exemption from payment of import customs duties are established: - Appendix No. 6 to the Protocol on Common Customs and Tariff Regulation (as part of the EAEU Treaty, ratified by the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan No. 240-V dated October 14, 2014); - By the decision of the Customs Union Commission No. 130 dated November 27, 2009. Goods imported from third countries as goods are exempt from payment of duties.: - humanitarian or technical assistance; - the contribution of a foreign founder to the authorized capital; - products of the maritime industry of the EAEU vessels; - currency and securities; - goods intended to eliminate the consequences of natural disasters. The detailed procedure for the application of these benefits is determined by the Decision of the Customs Union Commission No. 728 dated July 15, 2011. It is important to note that these benefits are general in nature and do not depend on the country of origin of the goods.Exemption from VAT on importation of goods In accordance with Article 399 of the Tax Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan, goods imported for: - humanitarian and charitable purposes; - production needs, including equipment, raw materials and supplies. The mechanism for applying these benefits was approved by the Order of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated February 23, 2018 No. 267.Benefits for the payment of customs duties According to Article 80 of the Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan "On Customs Regulation", in some cases, customs fees for the declaration of goods are not paid. Such situations are determined by international treaties and national acts. The procedure for submitting documents for release was approved by the Order of the Minister of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated February 14, 2018 No. 179. Business and investment support The benefits provided by the legislation for the payment of customs duties and taxes are an effective tool for stimulating industrial development and attracting investment. They allow: - to reduce the financial burden on participants in foreign economic activity; - to increase the investment attractiveness of Kazakhstan; - strengthen the positions of domestic companies in international markets.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-pavlodar/press/news/details/1096560?lang=kk