As of October 1, 2025, since the program's launch on February 1, 2024, authorized operators have processed 156,956 applications totaling over $22.29 million. Funds have been transferred to authorized operators for deposit into applicants' bank accounts. Of these, 98,046 applications totaling $14.14 millionwere processed for housing, and 58,910 applications totaling approximately $8.15 million were processed for educational services. As a reminder, recipients of targeted savings (TS) have the right to use the entire amount or a portion of it. Any unused balance is stored in a targeted savings account (TSA).When using funds to improve housing conditions, the main areas were: replenishment of the contribution to housing construction savings for further accumulation (95,786 applications were completed for a total of approximately 13.85 million US dollars), making a down payment to obtain a mortgage loan for the purchase of housing - 755 applications for a total of 101.44 thousand US dollars, acquisition of housing in ownership through civil law transactions (final settlement) - 553 applications for a total of approximately 69.88 thousand US dollars.Key areas for using funds for educational purposes include payment for educational services at educational institutions located in the Republic of Kazakhstan, either in installments (for each academic period or academic year) or in a lump sum (for the entire term of study) (52,574 applications completed, totaling $7.38 million), replenishment of educational savings deposits under educational savings deposit agreements (4,477 applications completed, totaling approximately $527,670), and payment for educational services at foreign educational institutions, either in installments (for each academic period or academic year) or in a lump sum (for the entire term of study) (1,526 applications completed, totaling approximately $194,540).Detailed informationon targeted savings payments for the purpose of 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, under the National Fund for Children  program, 50% of the investment income from the National Fund of the Republic of Kazakhstan is distributed annually among children of the Republic of Kazakhstan citizens born in 2006 or later. All recipients of the TSwere awarded$100.52 in 2023 and $129.38 in 2024. Children who received their first National Fund payments in 2023, with the exception of those born in 2006, were awarded$3.04 in investment income this year. As a result, the target savings for a child born in 2006 are $100.52, and for a child born in 2007, $232.94.Adult citizens must independently obtain information about their targeted savings through their personal account on the UAPF or e-government websites. They can then contact an authorized operator to open a US dollar bank account and submit an online application for targeted savings payments to improve their housing conditions and/or pay for education.To receive targeted savings payments, the recipient or their legal representative must contact an authorized operator with whom UAPF has a corresponding agreement. Applications can be submitted through the website or mobile app of one of the following authorized operators: JSC Otbasy Bank (for improving housing conditions and paying for education), JSC Halyk Bank of Kazakhstan, or JSC Bank CenterCredit (for paying for education).You can learn more about the program terms, get instructions, and receive answers to your questions on the website kids.enpf.kz and on the БЖЗҚЕНПФ YouTube channel. We also note that a video instruction on the implementation of the National Fund for Children program, and the algorithm of actions before and after the child reaches adulthood, is posted on the БЖЗҚЕНПФYouTube channel at the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HHQNAxfskX8.  UAPF was founded on August 22, 2013 on the basis of GNPF APF JSC. The founder and shareholder of the UAPF is the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan represented by the State Institution Committee of State Property and Privatization of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan. Trust management of UAPF pension assets is carried out by the National Bank of the Republic of Kazakhstan. In accordance with the pension legislation, the UAPF attracts compulsory pension contributions, employer’s compulsory pension contributions, compulsory occupational pension contributions, voluntary pension contributions, as well as carries out enrollment and accounting of voluntary pension contributions formed at the expense of the unclaimed amount of guaranteed compensation for the guaranteed deposit, transferred by the organization carrying out mandatory guarantee of deposits, in accordance with the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan "On mandatory guarantee of deposits placed in second-tier banks of the Republic of Kazakhstan", ensures the implementation of pension benefits.The Fund also carries out accounting of target assets and target requirements, accounting and crediting of target savings (TS) to target savings accounts, payments of TS to their recipients in bank accounts, accounting for returns of TS in the manner determined by the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan within the framework of the National Fund for Children program (More details at www.enpf.kz)              Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanai-rudnyi-kalasy-akimat/press/news/details/1087179?lang=kk

 UAPF presented its annual actuarial report for 2024 Kazakhstan is entering an era of demographic aging, and by mid-century, it will be classified as a country with a very high level of demographic aging: with the country's population expected to grow to 26.5 million by the end of 2050, every sixth resident will be over 60 years old—the elderly will account for 18.8% of the total population.At the same time, the number of  UAPF pension recipients will increase almost fourfold between 2025 and 2050, from 520,000 to almost 2 million. These data are presented in the Annual Actuarial Report for 2024 (hereinafter referred to as the Report), published by UAPF JSC (hereinafter referred to as the UAPF, or the Fund). It reflects the results of comprehensive actuarial calculations and forecasts related to the further development of Kazakhstan's pension system. Demographic changes pose serious challenges to the pension system. Therefore, one of the state's most important tasks is to create a pension system that meets international standards and ensures adequate pension benefits. The system's effectiveness is assessed based on a number of indicators, analyzed and forecasted in the report. This annual actuarial report is an important source of data for government agencies, experts, and the general public. Demographic trendsThe first section of the Report describes demographic changes and their impact on the pension system. It presents the demographic situation as of early 2025 and long-term forecasts to 2050, using stochastic and deterministic models. General trends indicate that life expectancy is increasing and the birth rate is declining. According to forecasts, by 2050, the proportion of elderly citizens in the population will increase, while the working-age population will decline. These changes require an increased role for the funded component of the pension system. Pension system of the Republic of KazakhstanThe second section of the report describes Kazakhstan's existing multi-tier pension model, assesses it in international rankings, and analyzes optimal pension contribution rates for generating an adequate retirement income. It also presents the opinions of experts who pioneered the development of the financial market and the funded pension system in the country, and discusses ways to further improve the system. Forecasting pension flowsThe third section presents the results of pension flow modeling and forecasting, specifically covering the KazPRESTO integrated actuarial model and its forecast results, as well as modeling of demographics, the labor market, and pension benefits based on 10% compulsory pension contributions. The forecast calculations demonstrate sustainable growth in pension flows in the funded system over the long term. At the same time, attention is focused on the need to monitor the early withdrawal policy, improve contribution regularity, increase population coverage, and enhance investment management efficiency, especially given low real returns. The UAPF Annual Actuarial Report is a crucial document for a comprehensive assessment of the current state and long-term development prospects of the pension system in Kazakhstan. The findings serve as the basis for developing effective solutions aimed at improving the sustainability of the pension system and the adequacy of pension benefits. UAPF was founded on August 22, 2013 on the basis of GNPF APF JSC. The founder and shareholder of the UAPF is the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan represented by the State Institution Committee of State Property and Privatization of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan. Trust management of UAPF pension assets is carried out by the National Bank of the Republic of Kazakhstan. In accordance with the pension legislation, the UAPF attracts compulsory pension contributions, employer’s compulsory pension contributions, compulsory occupational pension contributions, voluntary pension contributions, as well as carries out enrollment and accounting of voluntary pension contributions formed at the expense of the unclaimed amount of guaranteed compensation for the guaranteed deposit, transferred by the organization carrying out mandatory guarantee of deposits, in accordance with the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan "On mandatory guarantee of deposits placed in second-tier banks of the Republic of Kazakhstan", ensures the implementation of pension benefits. The Fund also carries out accounting of target assets and target requirements, accounting and crediting of target savings (TS) to target savings accounts, payments of TS to their recipients in bank accounts, accounting for returns of TS in the manner determined by the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan within the framework of the National Fund for Children program (More details at www.enpf.kz)   Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/abay-kokpekti-ulkenboken/press/news/details/1092954?lang=kk

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15 октября 2025 года отделом образования Осакаровского района проведена очередная онлайн - встреча с родительской общественностью по вопросам инклюзивного образования. На встрече приняли участие более 20 родителей. В ходе встречи рассмотрены актуальные вопросы на сегодняшний день, а именно: «Взаимодействие педагога и родителей в инклюзивном образовательном пространстве». На все интересующие вопросы были даны полные и развернутые ответы.В заключении родительская общественность района выразили благодарность за предоставленную информацию.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/edu-osakarovka/press/news/details/1087124?lang=kk

On December 30, 2025, the Department of State Revenue for the Aktogay district, under the leadership of the head of the department, D.B. Duisetaev, held a press conference in the form of an interview for the newspaper Aqtogai Ajary, in order to inform and clarify current changes in tax legislation for taxpayers.During the event, the media representative was provided with detailed information on the innovations in the Tax Code, which will be introduced on January 1, 2026.During the conversation, the newspaper's editor-in-chief, G.M. Eleusizova, got acquainted with the upcoming changes in tax legislation, clarified how these innovations would affect business or personal obligations, and also asked questions and received answers.This event emphasized the transparency of the work and the desire to create a dialogue platform for open communication with taxpayers, contributing to an increase in the level of financial literacy.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-karaganda/press/news/details/1135258?lang=kk

In accordance with paragraph 1 of Article 88 of the Tax Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan, persons engaged in certain types of activities (hereinafter referred to as ATS), the list of which is established by this paragraph, are subject to mandatory registration as taxpayers. According to paragraph 6 of Article 88 of the Tax Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the tax authority registers the taxpayer as carrying out certain types of activities within three working days.:from the date of notificationsubmission;from the date of receipt of informationfrom the stateelectronicregister of permitsandnotificationson the types of activitiessubject to licensing.Notificationsabout the beginningortermination of activitiesas a taxpayerengaged in ATS are submittedvia the websitehttps://www.elicense.kz. According to Appendix1to the Order of the Minister of NationalEconomy of the Republic of KazakhstandatedJanuary6, 2015No.4"Onapproval of notificationformsandRules for receivingnotifications by Statebodies,aswell as on the identification of statebodiesreceivingnotifications", the notification is sentinelectronicorpaperform.Previously, theINISinformationsystem of the Republic of Kazakhstanlackedfullintegrationwith the system"elicense.kz".Currently, the ISNA information system has implemented integration with "elicense.kz", which provides automated data exchange between systems. Thisfunctionality was introducedinApril of thisyear,includingusing the addressregistercode.For reference information:If the registration code of the address (hereinafter referred to as the RKA) is missing in the IP AR directory, the applicant – owner of the property should contact the departments of architecture and urban planning to assign the address code of the property or submit an application to the electronic government portal at the link: https://egov.kz/cms/ru/services/buy_sale/passP2203_mps. In addition, on the e-government portal, the applicant can follow the link https://egov.kz/cms/ru/services/pass668_mir a certificate of clarification (assignment/cancellation) of the real estate address is available.    Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-akmola/press/news/details/1087132?lang=kk

Yerlan Maksotovich Zhanabayev, Head of the Atyrau Department of State Property and Privatization, gave a live interview on the Atyrau TV political and public program "Alumet" on the topic of "Efficient Management of State Property, Privatization, and Corruption Prevention".During the interview, Yerlan Zhanabayev spoke in detail about the effective management of state property, ensuring transparency in the privatization process, and measures to prevent corruption.The program discussed the efficient use of state assets and increasing transparency through new privatization and digitalization mechanisms. Public relations and public awareness efforts were also highlighted.Concluding the broadcast, the Department Head noted that strengthening the principles of integrity and transparency in the area of state property is the primary responsibility of every civil servant.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/gosreestr/press/news/details/1087086?lang=kk

Seminar on general changes and innovations in the new Tax CodeOn 10/15/2025, the Department of State Revenue for the Zaisansky district held a seminar on "General changes and innovations in the new tax code", VAT offset, non-deductible VAT, inactive taxpayers, participants in external economic activities, the Baige campaign, demand a check- win a prize, Salyq cashback.All questions have been answered and suggestions have been accepted.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-vko/press/news/details/1087338?lang=kk

The Department of State Revenue for Kostanay region publishes for review the Decision of the Council of the Eurasian Economic Commission of May 23, 2025 No. 45 "On Amendments to the Decision of the Customs Union Commission of December 9, 2011 No. 877" regarding the addition of the definition of a single vehicle in the technical regulations of the Customs Union "On the safety of wheeled vehicles" TR CU 018/2011. Decision No. 45 of 05/23/2025 comes into force on 10/20/2025. We would like to inform you that the list of cars and motor vehicles and trailers for them, which are vehicles for personal use, is determined by the Decision of the Board of the Eurasian Economic Commission dated 30.06.2017 No. 74. Appendix: on 4 sheets. Customs Control DepartmentSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-kostanay/press/news/details/1087046?lang=kk

In order to inform citizens and entrepreneurs about the upcoming changes in tax legislation, an “Open Doors Day” was held in the Department of State Revenue Service of Aksu district.The main purpose of the event was to familiarize the participants with the key provisions of the new Tax Code, which will come into force in 2026.During the meeting, entrepreneurs were explained the provisions of the Tax Code, and special attention was paid to the changes related to the calculation and payment of such important taxes as VAT, CIT, IPN.The participants received comprehensive information on the most important changes and innovations, including the specifics of taxation for small and medium-sized businesses, measures aimed at simplifying tax administration procedures and reducing bureaucratic barriers for business. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-zhetysu/press/news/details/1087037?lang=kk

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  Inorder to implement the educationalprogram"AdalAzamat",aimedatdeveloping the principles of financialliteracy,taxculture,honestyandcivicresponsibilityamongstudents, representatives of the Department of StateRevenuefor the Akmolaregionheld a lectureforteachers of the ITschoolnamed after Al-Farabi in KokshetauThe topic of the meetingis"FinancialLiteracyTips".AinurYelikbayeva, Head of the Department of Explanatoryworkand the contactcenter, spokeabout:️ tax culture and responsibility;️ universal declaration;️bankruptcy of individuals.The lecture was accompanied by video materials and explanations that helped to better understand modern economic processes.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-akmola/press/news/details/1086996?lang=kk

During the meeting, the following current issues were discussed: the state of electricity supply and power grids in the Altai district; the revenue part of the district budget was analyzed; reports from the akims of the Solovyevsky, Chapaevsky, and Maleevsky rural districts on the work done and current tasks were heard.As a result of the discussions, the members of the Public Council decided to reconsider the issue of ownerless power lines with the participation of heads of state institutions. Recommendations were given on the other issues.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/altay-maslihat/press/news/details/1086997?lang=kk

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Abu Dhabi, 14 October 2025 – The Ambassador of Kazakhstan to the United Arab Emirates, Rauan Zhumabek, held a meeting with the UAE Minister of Justice, H.E. Abdullah bin Sultan Al Nuaimi.During the meeting, the parties discussed a range of issues related to bilateral cooperation in the criminal justice field, in particular the extradition of wanted persons and mutual legal assistance in criminal matters.The Kazakh diplomat underlined the important role of the UAE Ministry of Justice as the central authority responsible for implementing requests for extradition and legal assistance in criminal cases, and expressed gratitude to H.E. Al Nuaimi for the support provided.The UAE Minister of Justice positively assessed the dynamics of relations with Kazakhstan and expressed readiness to provide the necessary support on all issues discussed.Both sides agreed to make every effort to further strengthen and develop the partnership between the two countries.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-abudhabi/press/news/details/1086976?lang=kk

As part of the implementation of the "Law and Order" ideology, a staff meeting was held on October 15, 2025, under the chairmanship of the Minister of Justice Yerlan Sarsembayev. The meeting was attended by the heads of all regional Justice Departments via online connection. Aliya Amanzhulova, Head of the Justice Department of Kostanay region, made a report on the work done in 9 months of this year. As a result of the discussion, recommendations were made on further improving the Department's work, improving the quality of public services provided and quality consideration of citizens' appeals, providing state-guaranteed legal assistance, executing executive documents of the Civil Registry Office and the Civil Registry Office, registration of geographical indications, etc. The Minister of Justice noted the importance of implementing the tasks set within the framework of the ideology of "Law and Order" and stressed the need to strengthen control over the effectiveness of the territorial units. Press ServiceDepartment of JusticeKostanay region Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/adilet-kst/press/news/details/1086985?lang=kk

Registration of individual activities is now easier and fasterThe Department of State Revenue for Kostanay region reports that since April of this year, important technological changes have taken place in the work of tax authorities:integration with the portal has been implemented in the ISNA information system. elicense.kz .Now, registration of taxpayers engaged in certain types of activities (ATS) takes place automatically and in just three working days — without unnecessary bureaucracy and waiting.What does this mean for business?In accordance with paragraph 1 of Article 88 of the Tax Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan, all persons conducting activities included in the list of ATS are required to register with the tax authorities.And paragraph 6 of the same article establishes that registration is carried out within three working days.:1. from the date of notification submission;2. or from the moment when the tax authority receives information directly from the portal elicense.kzYou no longer need to go through the instances — it is enough to submit a notification online through the electronic license portalHow to submit a notificationNotifications about the beginning or termination of activities are submitted:through the website www.elicense .kzor in electronic / paper form — according to the rules approved by the Order of the Minister of National Economy of the Republic of Kazakhstan No. 4 dated January 6, 2015.New integration is a step towards a digital statePreviously, information exchange between elicense systems.kz and INIS RK were performed manually.Now, thanks to the implemented integration, everything works automatically — data is synchronized between the systems, and registration takes place without human intervention.This meansfewer data entry errors.;saving entrepreneurs' time;a transparent process without unnecessary paperwork.It is important to know about the address register code (RKA)In order for the system to process the notification correctly, the real estate object must be assigned an address registration code (RKA).If it is not available, everything can be done online:You can get or specify the address on the eGov portal by following the link:https://egov.kz/cms/ru/services/buy_sale/passP2203_mpsThe service is also available:https://egov.kz/cms/ru/services/pass668_mir— "Certificate of clarification (assignment/cancellation) of the real estate address"Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-kostanay/press/news/details/1086909?lang=kk

The chief specialist of the Department of control in the field of registration service and registration of non-profit organizations of the Department of Justice, Abylai Darke, gave an interview on the Alau TV channel in the program "Kokeytesti sukhbat“ on the topic: ”Rules for registration of non-profit organizations." The link: https://youtu.be/4lPXimOmz_0?si=t7MTHEpUW3dM9nfe Press ServiceDepartment of JusticeKostanay region   Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/adilet-kst/press/news/details/1086864?lang=kk

At the plenary session of the OSCE ODIHR Human Dimension Conference in Warsaw, which focused on combating human trafficking and addressing issues related to refugees and displaced persons, the Commissioner for Human Rights, Artur Lastayev, delivered a statement.The Ombudsperson noted that Kazakhstan has ratified the primary international instruments intended to combat modern forms of slavery and that it adopted a special law, "On Combating Human Trafficking", last year. Offences of this nature are now subject to severe criminal penalties of up to 18 years' imprisonment.Victims of human trafficking are provided with guaranteed access to specialised social services, and crisis centres and shelters operate across the country.Turning to the issue of refugees, Artur Lastayev noted that in 2009, Kazakhstan adopted a dedicated law establishing the right to seek protection and the principle of non-refoulement.This law ensures that such individuals have access to medical care and that children have the right to education, regardless of their citizenship or the legal status of their parents.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/ombudsman-karaganda-oblysy/press/news/details/1088622?lang=kk

Today in Almaty, the first World Inclusion Congress (WIC 2025) commenced. The congress will run from October 15 to 17.The event is organized by the Ministry of Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Almaty city akimat (administration), the HOPE Foundation (Help Others Pursue Education, Kazakhstan), and the international organization International Forums of Inclusion Practitioners (IFIP, UK).The congress has brought together over 1,200 participants from 40 countries, including representatives of government bodies, scientific and educational institutions, international organizations, teachers, experts, and leaders in the field of inclusive education.The participants include delegates from Asia, Africa, Europe, Australia, and North America. More than 100 local and international specialists will speak at the plenary and panel sessions.The distinguished guests of the congress include Daniel Sobel, founder of IFIP and an expert in inclusive education; Umesh Sharma, Pro-Vice-Chancellor of the University of Nottingham and a leading scientist in the field of inclusion; and the renowned Japanese architect Takaharu Tezuka, the author of the famous Fuji Kindergarten.The forum's key themes are innovation, digitalization, and the introduction of artificial intelligence technologies into the education system. Special attention is paid to technological solutions for supporting children with special educational needs, improving the quality of education, sharing international experience, and strengthening partnerships between countries.As part of the congress, the Innovation Expo exhibition opened, showcasing solutions in digital technology, education, and accessible environments. Seventeen companies from Kazakhstan, the UK, China, the USA, Poland, and Southeast Asian countries are participating in the exhibition. The exposition will run for three days at the Grand Hall hotel and in open pavilions.On the first day, a round table on "Global Trends in Inclusive Education: Challenges and Solutions" is scheduled, along with 15 panel sessions dedicated to children's mental well-being, assessing special educational needs, and other key topics.The events will continue on October 16-17, with the signing of memoranda of cooperation between scientific organizations and partners in the field of inclusive education expected.Special attention will be given to discussing the draft of the Almaty Declaration. Its adoption is expected to be a significant step towards strengthening international cooperation and forming common approaches to the application of digital and AI technologies in the field of inclusion.The official closing ceremony of the congress will take place on October 17. WIC 2025 is intended to provide a powerful impetus for developing a culture of inclusion, promoting the principles of equal access to education, implementing advanced technologies, and strengthening international cooperation.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/1086841?lang=kk