Shymkent has become one of the most rapidly developing tourist centers in Kazakhstan in recent years. According to the results of the first 9 months of 2025, the number of tourists visiting the city exceeded 406 thousand. The majority of them are domestic tourists, while more than 29 thousand are foreign guests. These indicators clearly indicate that the tourist attractiveness of Shymkent is increasing every year. The accommodation infrastructure in the city is also developing rapidly. Today, 159 hotels and other accommodation facilities operate in Shymkent. The number of rooms has exceeded 4 thousand, and the number of beds has reached 8,700. This is an increase of more than 20 percent compared to last year. The volume of services provided by accommodation facilities has exceeded 10.3 billion tenge, an increase of 24.5 percent in one year. The volume of investments in the tourism sector is also significant. In 2024–2025, it is planned to open 12 new hotels in the city, 7 of which have already been put into operation. In the near future, the construction of an international-class Hilton hotel will begin, which will be commissioned in 2026. In addition, the Omir Shymkent glamping project will be implemented on the territory of the Badam reservoir, which will give impetus to the development of modern recreation and ecotourism. In order to increase the tourist potential of Shymkent, special attention is paid to the modernization of sacred and cultural facilities. The territory of the "Ibragim Ata" and "Karachash Ana" mausoleums has been improved, creating favorable conditions for tourists. In 2026, it is planned to reconstruct a number of historical facilities in the Sairam area. Today, 17 tourist routes operate in the city. Among them, the international route Turkestan - Tashkent - Aksu-Zhabagaly - Shymkent is in high demand among tourists. 24 tour operators and 120 travel agencies are engaged in the provision of tourist services. And as a result of the launch of a new air terminal, direct flights from Shymkent to 8 foreign cities have been opened. Digital solutions are being actively introduced to improve the quality of service. The "Visit Shymkent" tourist portal, 3D routes, QR codes, navigation boards and tourist information centers allow city guests to quickly obtain the necessary information. In addition, special tourist police officers and "SOS" alarm buttons have been installed to ensure the safety of tourists. In general, tourism development in Shymkent is being carried out systematically and comprehensively. Infrastructure, services, security, and international accessibility are developing simultaneously, and the city is taking a firm step towards becoming not only a regional, but also an international tourist destination. More details: https://www.youtube.com/live/7zaIifwsGPY?si=kWGOScWXx7xyPwh0 #RSKSHYMKENT #BRIEFING

Within the framework of state programs, citizens planning to purchase housing in the city of Shymkent in the "2-10-20" and "5-10-20" directions are provided with housing certificates as social assistance to cover part of the down payment. This year, 500 million tenge has been allocated for housing certificates, the size of the certificate does not exceed 1 million tenge. A total of 239 applications were received, of which 120 applications were approved, certificates for 114.1 million tenge were issued, and 119 applications were rejected. 273,828,209 tenge that could not be used was returned to the local budget. In the privatization direction, 974 citizens applied, and 911 citizens were provided with services. Of these, 412 citizens privatized their apartments by paying the residual value, and the budget received 893.9 million tenge. 428 citizens were provided with housing without compensation, 71 citizens were denied the privatization of apartments, and 63 applications are under consideration. In the direction of preserving and developing the housing stock, 528 residential buildings were identified on the central and main streets of the city. In Al-Farabi district - 282, in Turan district - 107, in Karatau district - 97, in Enbekshi district - 42. The technical condition of 59 apartment buildings was checked, of which 1 house was found to be in pre-disaster condition, 20 houses are in need of current repairs, and 38 houses are in need of major repairs. In order to ensure a unified architectural appearance of apartment buildings in the city, changes have been made in accordance with the law. The Department of Architecture and Urban Planning will develop and approve the concept of a unified architectural style of apartment buildings in the city. After approval, a budget application will be submitted for repair work based on the decision of the agreed meeting of owners. This direction is being implemented with the aim of modernizing the housing stock, expanding social benefits, and ensuring the architectural harmony of the city. More details: https://www.youtube.com/live/7zaIifwsGPY?si=kWGOScWXx7xyPwh0 #RSKSHYMKENT #BRIEFING

According to the Paragraph 1 of Article 114 of the Tax Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan (dated July 18, 2025, No. 214-VIII), tax reporting is defined as an official document submitted by a taxpayer to the tax authorities. It details taxable objects, assets, and liabilities, as well as the calculating tax obligations and social security payments.Public services provided in the field of tax reporting include:-Acceptance of tax reporting.-Submission of tax reporting within the Customs Union (Form 328.00).-Revocation of tax reporting (it will be discontinued starting in 2026).-Suspension and Resumption of tax reporting activities.-Extension of tax reporting deadlines (it will be discontinued starting in 2026).The aforementioned services are included in the Register of Public Services, approved by Order No. 39/NK dated January 31, 2020.Please be advised that under the new Tax Code, the tax reporting category previously titled "Additional upon notification" has been amended to "Upon notification."Tax reporting must be submitted to the SROs in accordance with the procedures and deadlines established by the Tax Code and the Rules for the Provision of Public Services, as approved by Order of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan No. 665 dated July 10, 2020.Tax reports may be submitted by the taxpayer to the SROs of their choice via the following methods:Hard Copy: In person at SRO Centers or Public Service Centers (State Corporation), or by mail.Electronic via the Taxpayer’s account (using the TAIS or SONO systems), the EGP egov, or mobile applications including eGov mobile, e-Salyq Azamat, e-Salyq Business, and authorized second-tier bank applications.Tax reporting is processed within the TAIS system (via the Reporting module of the ARM SRO subsystem).When receiving and processing the tax reporting , the SRO system performs a Format and Logical Control (FLC) check to ensure that all reports are complete and accurately filled out.For technical assistance, taxpayers or service providers (SRO) may contact the ITAS technical support service at knpsd@ecc.kzEffective January 1, 2026, taxpayers will no longer have the authority to revoke submitted tax reporting. The sole exception to this rule is EEU Form 328.00 (application for the import of goods and payment of indirect Taxes).Errors or omissions in previously submitted TRF may only be corrected by filing "Additional" or "Upon Notification" tax reports.If a taxpayer fails to submit a required TRF by the deadline, the system will automatically generate a zero reporting for that period. Once a zero report is generated, no further primary reports can be submitted for that period, except under the following circumstances: submission of additional tax reporting or a hard-copy reporting within the legally prescribed timeframe.If a taxpayer submits TRF in paper format and it is assigned the status "Document Accepted," any automatically generated zero reporting for that period will be canceled. This is the case if the tax reporting was sent by mail.Moreover, please be advised that the Minister of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan has approved Order No. 695, dated November 12, 2025, titled: "On the Approval of tax reporting forms, with an explanation of their preparation, and rules for submission."\The specified Order includes:- tax reporting forms and comprehensive instructions for their preparation.- standardized rules for the submission of tax reporting forms.- procedures for providing public services, specifically regarding the "Receipt of Tax Reporting" and the "Suspension or resumption of tax Reporting."Provisions regarding the elimination of tax report revocations and the removal of submission deadline extensions will take effect on January 1, 2026. These regulations apply to all relevant legal relations, including those arising prior to the specified effective date.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-vko/press/news/details/1128506?lang=kk

In the Samar district, the head of the district akim's office, the representative for ethics, Rauan Zhampeisov, held a regular meeting with civil servants.During the meeting, special attention was paid to the issues of observing ethical norms and labor discipline on the eve of New Year's corporate events. He noted that the consumption of alcoholic beverages by civil servants is not allowed, and reminded of personal responsibility for demonstrating proper behavior and not violating the requirements of official ethics."A civil servant is obliged to observe the norms of behavior in any situation. Drinking alcohol and actions that undermine the reputation of the civil service are not allowed," said Rauan Zhampeisov.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/vko-samar/press/news/details/1128484?lang=kk

         As part of the implementation of the provisions of the new Tax Code, Order No. 640 of the Minister of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 28 October 2025, titled «On Certain Issues Related to the Tax Registration of Taxpayers», was approved.          The Order approves the forms of tax applications and notifications: application for tax registration; registration certificate of a non-resident as a taxpayer of the Republic of Kazakhstan; application for deregistration; notification of tax registration of a person engaged in private practice; notification of commencement or termination of activities as a taxpayer engaged in certain types of activities (gambling business); application for registration for value added tax; notification of the applicable tax regime.          The Order also provides for the procedure for the provision of public services «Taxpayer Registration», «Tax Registration of a Person Engaged in Private Practice», and «Tax Registration of Value Added Tax Payers».          The final provision of the Order also regulates the procedure for the compulsory liquidation of taxpayers, indicating the conditions and time limits for consideration.          Order of the Minister of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated October 28, 2025 No. 640          For more information, please visit: http://10.61.42.188/rus/docs/V2500037257  Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd/press/news/details/1128480?lang=kk

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Lisbon, December 16-17, 2025 - As part of efforts to promote economic diplomacy and develop decentralized cooperation Kazakhstan's Ambassador to Portugal, Jean Galiev, made a working trip to the city of Guimarães, one of the key industrial and innovation centers in the northern region of Portugal, where enterprises accounting for about 70% of the country's gross domestic product are concentrated.At a meeting with the President of the Guimarães Municipal Chamber, Ricardo Araújo, the most promising areas of cooperation in the industrial, scientific, technological, tourism, and educational spheres were discussed, which could form the basis for a long-term mutually beneficial partnership between the regions of the two countries.A more detailed discussion was continued during two round tables organized with the assistance of the Honorary Consul of Kazakhstan in the northern regions of Portugal, Gil Vieira, and the Guimarães City Council, dedicated to the priority areas of our country's economic development.The Ambassador informed his Portuguese partners about the current state of Kazakhstan's economy and the large-scale political and socio-economic reforms being implemented on the initiative and under the leadership of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev. The discussions also focused on new opportunities opening up for foreign investors, advantageous transport and logistics routes connecting Europe and Asia, breakthroughs in digital technologies, and the consistent introduction of artificial intelligence in various fields of activity. Special attention was paid to the development of tourism and tourist infrastructure, taking into account Portugal's best practices.The rich resource base necessary for the localization of production in Kazakhstan, particularly in the agricultural sector, as well as the high export and import potential in the context of competition for niches in dynamically developing markets, aroused keen interest among the interlocutors.An important part of the visit was a tour of factories and plants that are flagships of Portuguese and European industry: Lamerinho (high-quality textile products), Amtrol-Alfa (steel, polymer, and composite cylinders for industrial gases), ICC Lavoro (technologies for manufacturing footwear with increased protection against mechanical and thermal effects for workers in high-risk professions – oil and gas, mining and metallurgical industries, fire and rescue services, environmental protection, military and police services). The heads of these companies expressed their willingness to visit Kazakhstan in the near future to begin negotiations on joint activities.The Ambassador's working visit concluded with a meeting at one of Portugal's key higher education institutions, Universidade do Minho, and its research laboratories. The University's Vice-Rector Raul Fangeiro, responsible for innovation and international cooperation, spoke in favor of expanding academic exchanges, inviting Kazakhstan students and doctoral degree candidates in engineering to study in Portugal.It should be noted that the historic center of Guimarães is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and attracts tens of thousands of tourists from different countries every year. This city, considered the «cradle of the nation», is focused on the future and pays great attention to ecology and responsible management of natural resources. That is why it has been awarded the status of «Europe Green Capital 2026». In this area, the city authorities are also ready for active cooperation with Kazakhstan.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-lisbon/press/news/details/1128405?lang=kk

Al-Kuwait, December 17, 2025 –Embassy of the Republic of Kazakhstan in the State of Kuwait held a briefing for representatives of the Kuwaiti media entitled “Kazakhstan – a country of opportunities”.During the event, the Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the State of Kuwait, Yerzhan Yelekeyev, informed journalists about the key provisions of the Address of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, to the nation of Kazakhstan on September 8, 2025, which outlines the strategic priorities for sustainable economic growth, digital transformation, the introduction of artificial intelligence, and further improvement of the investment climate.Speaking to media representatives, the Ambassador emphasized that Kazakhstan, as the largest economy in Central Asia, offers investors a stable, open, and predictable business environment. He noted that at the end of 2024, the country's gross domestic product amounted to approximately $291 billion, and the total volume of foreign direct investment attracted since independence exceeded $474 billion, which is equivalent to almost half of all FDI in the region.During the briefing, special attention was paid to Kazakhstan's tourism potential. The ambassador highlighted the country's unique combination of rich cultural and historical heritage, diverse natural landscapes, and the steady development of modern tourism infrastructure. The diplomat noted that in 2024, Kazakhstan was visited by about 4,000 tourists from the State of Kuwait, which is five times higher than in 2022 and clearly reflects the steady growth of interest in Kazakhstan as a modern, comfortable, and attractive tourist destination.During the briefing, journalists were also shown videos showcasing tourist and cultural attractions in all regions of Kazakhstan, which generated keen interest and positive feedback from the event participants.At the end of the event, the Ambassador confirmed the Republic of Kazakhstan's interest in further strengthening bilateral cooperation with the State of Kuwait in the areas of economy, investment, and tourism.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-kuveyt/press/news/details/1128407?lang=kk

Al-Kuwait, December 18, 2025 – Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the State of Kuwait Yerzhan Yelekeyev met with sheikh Nawaf Saud Al-Sabah, Chief Executive Officer of the Kuwait Petroleum Corporation, to discuss prospects for strengthening bilateral cooperation in the energy sector.During the meeting, Ambassador conveyed a letter of invitation from the Minister of Energy of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Yerlan Akkenzhenov, inviting sheikh Nawaf Al-Sabah to visit Kazakhstan. The proposed visit aims to facilitate in-depth discussions on potential areas of cooperation and partnership between Kazakhstan and Kuwait in the oil and energy industries.The meeting underscored the mutual interest of both sides in expanding dialogue and exploring new opportunities for collaboration, including the exchange of expertise and the development of mutually beneficial projects in the energy sector.Kuwait Petroleum Corporation is the state-owned national oil company of the State of Kuwait and a key player in the global energy market. The corporation is responsible for the exploration, production, refining, transportation, and marketing of Kuwait’s hydrocarbon resources. Kuwait’s oil production amounts to approximately 147 million tonnes per year, reflecting the country’s significant role in ensuring global energy supply.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-kuveyt/press/news/details/1128411?lang=kk

The Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan to Georgia, Malik Murzalin, met with the Minister of Justice of Georgia, Paata Salia.The parties discussed issues related to the current status of investigations and the further procedure for the extradition of citizens of the Republic of Kazakhstan who are being prosecuted in criminal cases.The Ambassador also raised the issue of the return of national passports to the Embassy by persons who have acquired Georgian citizenship, in the context of the prohibition of dual citizenship established in Kazakhstan.The Georgian Minister of Justice shared his experience of socialising prisoners during their sentences and after their release.At the end of the meeting, the parties confirmed their readiness to provide the broadest possible legal assistance on a mutual basis.The meeting was attended by Deputy Minister of Justice of Georgia Beka Dzhamashvili, Head of the Special Penitentiary Service of Georgia Giorgi Pataridze and Head of the Consular Section of the Embassy Olzhas Ilyussizov.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-tbilisi/press/news/details/1128396?lang=kk

Responsible Public Service: Guidance for Civil Servants Entering Public Service for the First TimeToday, the Head of the District Akim’s Office and Ethics Commissioner, O. Bocharnikova, held a meeting with specialists who have entered public service for the first time.During the meeting, it was emphasized that the image of a civil servant is formed from the very first day of service and serves as the foundation of public trust.Within the framework of the dialogue platform, the following issues were discussed:✅ the provisions of the Code of Ethics for Civil Servants, where professionalism, modesty, and integrity are defined as key principles of daily professional activity;✅ requirements for appearance and business attire of civil servants as an essential element of professional culture and official ethics;✅ anti-corruption restrictions and prohibitions applicable to civil servants, including a categorical ban on participation in gambling and betting;✅ fundamental principles of work in the field of public procurement, with an emphasis on transparency of procedures and the inadmissibility of conflicts of interest at all stages;✅ provisions of the Administrative Procedural and Process-Related Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the procedure for reviewing citizens’ appeals, with a reminder that behind every appeal there is a specific life situation requiring timely and high-quality response.It was noted that holding such meetings contributes to the faster adaptation of young professionals and helps prevent legal and ethical mistakes at the initial stage of their professional careers.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/aqmola-zhaksy/press/news/details/1128360?lang=kk

Serving society means responsibility and a client-oriented approachOn December 17, 2025, the Head of the Akim’s Office of the district and Ethics Commissioner O. Bocharnikova held a meeting in the format of a dialogue platform with the staff of the Department of Internal Policy, Culture, Language Development and Sports of the Zhaksy District.Employees of this sector play a key role in shaping the ideological and cultural environment of the district, as well as in engaging citizens in corruption prevention efforts.Key focus areas of the meeting:🔹 Anti-corruption discipline: restrictions related to public service were discussed in detail. The law is the same for everyone, and knowledge of its norms is our main safeguard.🔹 Ban on gambling: special attention was paid to the strict prohibition for civil servants to participate in gambling and betting. This is a fundamental issue of the image and integrity of a public servant.🔹 Responsibility of managers: the personal responsibility of senior managers for offenses committed by their subordinates was emphasized.🔹 Code of Ethics: standards of conduct that should serve as an internal guideline for every civil servant were reviewed once again.Our goal is not only to fulfill functional duties, but also to foster a high anti-corruption culture in the district. Public trust begins with honesty and openness.As a result of the meeting, recommendations were given to the staff to strengthen the principles of public service. I am confident that colleagues will adopt them as the basis of their daily work.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/aqmola-zhaksy/press/news/details/1128363?lang=kk

Astana, December 18, 2025 – First Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Yerzhan Ashikbayev received Dumitru Lipcanu, Acting Representative of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) for Central Asia, on the completion of his duties.Noting the active cooperation between Kazakhstan and UNHCR, the parties emphasized the significant progress in strengthening Kazakhstan’s legislation and institutional capacity to ensure the rights of refugees and asylum-seekers in accordance with international obligations of the country.Kazakhstan’s measures to improve legislation defining the procedure for statelessness, ensuring the registration of children’s births and the issuance of birth certificates, regardless of the legal status of their parents, and the production of refugee certificates in accordance with international requirements and standards for machine-readable travel documents were commended.Concluding the meeting, the Kazakh diplomat thanked the UNHCR representative for his work in strengthening cooperation with Kazakhstan and presented him with a certificate of honour from the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan.In turn, Dumitru Lipcanu thanked the Kazakh side for constructive partnership, open dialogue, and consistent support of organization’s initiatives, particularly emphasizing Kazakhstan’s role as a responsible supporter of international efforts to protect the rights of refugees and stateless persons.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-pretoria/press/news/details/1129110?lang=kk

Foz do Iguazu, December 17, 2025 - At the invitation of the Brazilian Futsal Federation, Ambassador of Kazakhstan Bolat Nussupov took part in the opening ceremony of the III International Futsal Congress Futsal World Experience-2025 (The 3rd edition of the Mundo do Futsal Penalty Experience 2025). The program of the event included a global meeting of managers, athletes, coaches, referees, executives, media representatives and brands as part of a comprehensive program for the development of futsal, which is dedicated to the future of this sport, its discussion and forecasting. Within the framework of the international congress, a Gala evening was held under the motto "The World of Futsal", during which the leadership of the Kazakh futsal club "Kairat" was awarded an award in the category for international contribution to the development of futsal. The main prize was awarded to the club's president and a member of the executive committee of the Kazakhstan Football Federation, Kairat Orazbekov.This event can be considered historic for domestic futsal, as it was the first time a Kazakhstani representative was awarded such a prestigious prize from the International Futsal Federation. Also on the second day of the congress, during a panel discussion on the development of futsal in Kazakhstan Sporting Director Gustavo Paradeda organized a club presentation of the «Kairat».   Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-brazil/press/news/details/1128346?lang=kk

Based on the results of the election held on December 14, 2025, Nurbol Bazarbayuly Orunbasarov was elected as the Akim of the Baskudyk rural district by decision of the Munaily District Territorial Election Commission.The Chairman of the Munaily District Territorial Election Commission, Beimbet Suleimenov, officially presented the newly elected Akim with his official certificate.The Akim of Munaily District, Kanat Kulzhanov, congratulated the new Akim on his election, wished him success in his responsible position, and expressed confidence that he would carry out concrete and systematic work aimed at the socio-economic development of the village. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mangystau-munaily-basqudyq/press/news/details/1128224?lang=kk

On December 18, 2025, a roundtable discussion was held at the “Maykapchagay” Customs Post of the State Revenue Department of the East Kazakhstan region, featuring participants of Foreign Economic Activity (FEA participants).  During the session, customs officers and FEA participants collaborated to test the "Goods Declaration" module of the Keden Information System. This module is designed to streamline customs procedures and facilitate the transition from paper-based documentation to a fully digital format.  In particular, all types of requests sent to declarants have been automated, including the Requirement/Decision form for amendments to the Goods Declaration, the Goods Declaration Adjustment form, and others.The procedure for submitting applications and the testing schedule is published on the test portal of the Keden information system at the link: https://test-keden.kgd.gov.kz. It includes also information on the testing procedure, video tutorials, a user guide, answers to frequently asked questions, contact details, and functionality for submitting comments and suggestions regarding the “Goods Declaration” module.The projected launch date of the “Goods Declaration” module is scheduled for the second ten-day period of January 2026. The module will be launched taking into account the submitted proposals and comments.Dear Participants of Foreign Economic Activity, we encourage you to take an active role in the testing phase of this new module.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-vko/press/news/details/1128292?lang=kk

         On 18th December 2025, a bilateral meeting was held between Mr. Zhandos Duisembiyev, Chairman of the State Revenue Committee of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan, and Ms. Sally Axworthy, the newly appointed Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland to the Republic of Kazakhstan.       The meeting marked the first official engagement between the parties in this format and focused on discussing current issues and prospects for further development of Kazakhstan–UK cooperation in the fields of customs and tax administration.       During the talks, the parties noted the high level of bilateral relations between Kazakhstan and the United Kingdom and emphasized their mutual interest in deepening practical cooperation in priority areas, including the modernization of customs procedures, development of digital solutions, risk management, and strengthening institutional capacity.      Mr. Zhandos Duisembiyev briefed the British side on the key areas of the Committee’s activities, ongoing reforms, and measures being undertaken to improve customs and tax administration, aimed at ensuring transparency, efficiency, and a favorable environment for international trade and investment.       In turn, Ms. Sally Axworthy reaffirmed the readiness of the British side to continue constructive dialogue and exchange of experience, and expressed interest in expanding cooperation with Kazakh partners on issues of mutual interest.       Following the meeting, a Memorandum on improving customs administration was signed, and the parties also expressed confidence that regular dialogue and the development of practical cooperation will contribute to strengthening the partnership between Kazakhstan and the United Kingdom.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd/press/news/details/1128220?lang=kk

The Department of State Revenues of the Zhambyl Region informs that since 2026, important changes are being implemented in the Republic of Kazakhstan in terms of tax reporting, aimed at optimizing procedures and reducing the administrative burden on businesses.Automatic generation of tax reports One of the key innovations is the automatic generation of tax reports with a zero amount of tax payable in the event that the taxpayer has not submitted reports on time. This will avoid sending notifications, suspending spending operations on bank accounts and bringing to administrative responsibility under Article 272 of the Administrative Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan, thereby reducing punitive measures against businesses.At the same time, administrative responsibility will be applied only if the turnover is detected by the state revenue authorities. If the taxpayer independently identifies undeclared income and submits additional reports, the measures will not be applied.Automatic reporting is possible only on condition that the taxpayer's dossier in the Personal Account (CNP ISNA) specifies in advance the tax reporting forms to be submitted. In this regard, taxpayers are advised to update the information in their dossier in advance.Exclusion of the "Revocation of tax reporting" serviceIn order to minimize errors and improve the quality of reporting, the "Tax Reporting Review" service is excluded. After submitting the form, changes will be possible only by submitting additional tax reports.Taxpayers are advised to take a responsible approach to filling out declarations and carefully check the correctness of all data before sending them.Automatic selection of the tax authority codeThe new Tax Administration Information System (ISNA) implements the function of automatically determining and substituting the code of the tax authority at the taxpayer's place of registration when submitting basic reporting forms. This is aimed at reducing errors and improving the correctness of filling out documents. If necessary, you can still edit the code yourself.Cancellation of the extension of reporting deadlinesThe legislation excludes the provision on extending the deadline for submitting tax reports. There is no longer a delay in submitting tax reporting forms. In this regard, taxpayers are strongly advised to plan the preparation of financial statements in advance and send declarations strictly on time.Regulatory frameworkThe Minister of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan approved Order No. 695 dated November 12, 2025 "On approval of tax reporting forms with explanations on their preparation and Rules for their submission." The document includes:– tax reporting forms and explanations for filling them out;– rules for submitting tax reporting forms;– rules for the provision of public services "Receipt of tax reports", "Suspension, resumption of tax reporting".The rules providing for the exclusion of the revocation of tax reporting and the cancellation of the extension of the deadline for its submission come into force on January 1, 2026 and apply to legal relations that arose before the specified date. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-zhambyl/press/news/details/1128899?lang=kk

Cairo, 15 December 2025 - Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the Arab Republic of Egypt, Askar Zhengis, held a meeting with President of the American University in Cairo (AUC) Ahmed Dallal to discuss prospects for cooperation in higher education and the enhancement of inter-university partnerships.Ambassador A. Zhegnis briefed the Egyptian side on Kazakhstan’s ongoing efforts to integrate its higher education system into the global academic environment, including the establishment of branch campuses of leading foreign universities, in line with the instructions of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev. In this context, he highlighted the current state and future potential of bilateral cooperation in science and education, noting that the majority of Kazakhstani students currently studying in Egypt are enrolled at Al-Azhar University, Cairo University, and Ain Shams University.President Dallal, in turn, provided an overview of the history of the university he leads and recalled the signing, on 3 December 2024 in Astana, of a Memorandum of Strategic Cooperation between Nazarbayev University and the American University in Cairo. He emphasized that the memorandum aims to strengthen academic and research cooperation between the two institutions. In this regard, he expressed AUC’s interest in establishing cooperation with Al-Farabi Kazakh National University and confirmed his readiness to welcome its leadership in Cairo.Founded in 1919, the American University in Cairo delivers instruction in English and offers academic programs based on the American higher education system.The university’s academic structure comprises four main schools. Business (economics, finance, accounting, management, marketing), Global Affairs and Public Policy (international relations, political science, public administration, development studies), Humanities and Social Sciences (languages and literature, history, philosophy, political science, journalism, sociology) and Sciences and Engineering (engineering disciplines, information technology, mathematics, physics, chemistry, biology). The university has educated a large number of Egyptian public officials and prominent figures. Its alumni include Hassan Abdalla, Governor of the Central Bank of Egypt, Rania Al-Mashat, Minister of Planning, Economic Development and International Cooperation, Naguib Sawiris, one of Egypt’s leading businessmen and founder of Orascom Investment Holding, as well as other senior representatives of public and business circles. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-cairo/press/news/details/1128052?lang=kk