Astana, November 3, 2025 – The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan hosted the regular meeting of the Consultative and Advisory Body “Dialogue Platform on the Human Dimension”.The event was attended by the Deputy Chairperson of the Human Rights Commission under the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Chairperson of the Inclusion Council under the Senate of the Parliament of the Republic of Kazakhstan, representatives of relevant ministries, Kazakhstani human rights defenders, NGOs, members of the civil sector, as well as guests from the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights and the United Nations Development Programme.During the meeting, participants discussed the socio-economic and cultural rights of older persons, protection of their rights during emergencies, and issues of housing instability and dependence as factors contributing to the increase in domestic violence.In her opening remarks, Ambassador-at-Large of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan, Alua Nadirkulova, noted that President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev emphasized the need to support citizens of retirement age and create conditions for the continuation of their professional activity, highlighting the development of the “silver economy.”The Ambassador stressed that more than 2.5 million pensioners live in Kazakhstan, with access to healthcare provided through the Mandatory Social Health Insurance (MSHI) system and that the network of Active Longevity Centers reached 127 in 2025.Director of the Department of Medical Assistance of the Ministry of Health of Kazakhstan, Gulnar Sarsenbayeva, reported that by 2050 the proportion of citizens over 65 in Kazakhstan will double, exceeding 14%. Accordingly, the age threshold for the target group undergoing screening examinations has been extended to 76 years. In addition, a new screening program for older persons which is able to detect the early cerebrovascular risk has been introduced.In light of the growing number of older citizens, Executive Director of the “Kumis Khasyr” Foundation, Asiya Akanova, highlighted the need to transition to the concept of “smart longevity,” combining health, activity, and digital skills. She emphasized the importance of forming a “third age” society, ensuring social adaptation and resocialization of older persons, and expanding their access to sports and education, including financial, legal, and digital literacy.Head of the Emergency Prevention Department of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of Kazakhstan, Bolat Kusainov, noted that the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan “On Civil Protection” guarantees all citizens, including older persons, persons with disabilities, and children, the right to advance information on emergency risks, and the protection of life, health, and property.In addition, work is underway in the country to implement the “112” mobile application designed to inform and alert the population about emergencies. The application provides instant push notifications indicating the type of incident, its location, and recommendations for the public. It is integrated with the existing “Mass Alert” system, which ensures nationwide coverage within 10-12 seconds.Head of the Department for Combating Domestic Violence of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Kazakhstan, Akmaral Serikbayeva, emphasized the direct link between housing instability, dependence, and the increase in domestic violence.She highlighted that under the Law “On the Prevention of Domestic Violence,” measures have been implemented to evict perpetrators from shared housing, accommodate victims in crisis centers, conduct psychocorrectional programs, and track recidivism through the ODARA system. The number of domestic violence reports has decreased by 18%, yet she stressed the ongoing need for systematic preventive work in this area.Overall, the discussion of the agenda items was conducted in an open and constructive manner. Participants confirmed the shared interest of all parties in strengthening social protection for older citizens, preventing domestic violence, and enhancing societal resilience to contemporary challenges.The Human Dimension Dialogue Platform was established in 2013 at the initiative of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan. The platform serves as an effective mechanism for fostering dialogue between the state and civil society. It provides a space for discussing pressing human rights issues, with the participation of observers from international organizations.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/1098898?lang=kk

The State Revenue Department in Tekeli city organized an “Open Day” for citizens and entrepreneurs, where the main areas of the new Tax Code were explained.During the event, the participants were presented the features of the tax legislation, which will come into force in 2026. Among the changes envisaged by the new document, the innovations on value added tax, corporate income tax and individual income tax were emphasized.Entrepreneurs received detailed information on measures to simplify tax procedures, opportunities for small and medium-sized businesses, as well as steps aimed at reducing the administrative burden on business. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-zhetysu/press/news/details/1098886?lang=kk

Employees of the State Institution "Department of Housing Relations of the Akimat of Kostanay" together with the Emergency Management Department of Kostanay conducted a preventive event on the topic "Compliance with the rules for the safe use of household cylinders with liquefied gas in apartment buildings."During the event, memos were distributed and the rules for the safe operation of liquefied gas cylinders were explained.The aim is to raise public awareness about safety measures when using gas cylinders and to prevent emergencies.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanai-kalasy-akimat/press/news/details/1098889?lang=kk

Large-scale events continue in the Kostanay region as part of the national "Taza Kazakstan" program, aimed at improving the environmental situation, improving local areas, and fostering a culture of environmental responsibility.In the Karabalyk district, environmental campaigns and cleanup days are actively taking place, uniting residents around the idea of ​​caring for their native land. The "Kind Cap" initiative, organized by the Karabalyk District Youth Resource Center, attracted particular attention. This campaign combines environmental and charitable missions by collecting plastic bottle caps for recycling. Proceeds from recycling are donated to the treatment of sick children.Well-known volunteer Ekaterina Afanasyeva, who actively supported the initiative, noted:"This is a wonderful idea that I've been working on for several years. Previously, bottle caps were sent to a neighboring country, but now they are accepted by organizations in Kostanay. The proceeds from recycling help sick children. I invite everyone who cares to join!"The campaign ran from October 27 to November 4 and collected dozens of kilograms of plastic bottle caps. Schools, kindergartens, institutions, and residents of Karabalyk participated, demonstrating their active and passionate commitment to environmental conservation. The organizers express their gratitude to all participants for their generosity and support, emphasizing that each bottle cap is not just recyclable material, but a piece of kindness and hope.The environmental initiatives under the "Taza Kazakhstan" program will continue with the "5 Minutes for Nature" flash mob, which will take place on November 4, 2025, in the village of Sarykol, Sarykol District. The organizer is the Youth Resource Center of the Internal Policy Department of the Sarykol District Akimat. The goal of the event is to improve environmental awareness among the population, foster a caring attitude toward the environment, and instill in young people an active civic stance on environmental issues and cleanliness.As part of the flash mob, participants will clean up their neighborhoods, courtyards, green areas, and public spaces, demonstrating that caring for cleanliness begins with each yard and by personal example. Volunteers from the Youth Resource Center, working youth, school and college students, and active residents of the village will participate in the event.The organizers emphasize that even five minutes dedicated to nature can bring tangible benefits and become an inspiration for others. Such events promote environmental responsibility and unity among district residents.The "Taza Kazakhstan" program continues to unite residents of the Kostanay region, inspiring them to take good deeds and tangible steps to preserve the cleanliness, health, and beauty of their homeland.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanay/press/news/details/1098868?lang=kk

Tax reporting is an official document submitted to the tax authority by a taxpayer detailing their objects of taxation, assets and liabilities, and calculation of tax liabilities and social payments.Currently, and until 2026, the tax reporting forms, along with explanations on their preparation and the procedure for their submission, are governed by Order No. 39 of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan (hereinafter - the MF RK) dated January 20, 2020. Starting from 2026, a new Order of the MF RK has been developed under the new Tax Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan, which is currently undergoing approval by state bodies.State services related to tax reporting include: Receiving tax reports; Receiving tax reports within the Customs Union (Form 328.00); Revoking tax reports; Suspending (resuming) tax reporting; Extending tax reporting deadlines.The aforementioned services are included in the Register of Public Services, approved by Order No. 39/NK of the Ministry of Digital Development, Innovations and Aerospace Industry dated January 31, 2020.The state service " Reception of tax reporting " is provided to the following service recipients: legal entities, individual entrepreneurs, individuals engaged in private practice, and individuals (such as legal entities, individual entrepreneurs, persons engaged in private practice, individuals.).Tax reports are submitted to the State Revenue Authorities (hereinafter- the SRA) in accordance with the procedures and deadlines established by the Tax Code and the Rules for the Provision of Public Services, which were approved by Order No. 6 of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated July 10, 2020.Tax reporting is submitted by the service recipient to the SRA by optionally:- by paper, in person (the SRA Centers/State Corporation Centers) or by mail;-electronically through the Taxpayer's Account ISTA, SONO, EGP egov, mobile applications eGov mobile, e-Salyq Azamat, e-Salyq Business, as well as mobile applications of second-tier banks.When the State Revenue Authorities system receives and processes tax reports, format-logical control (FLC) is carried out. This is a check performed by the SRA system to verify the completeness and correctness of filling out the tax reports.Starting in 2026, tax reporting volume will be reduced by 30%. Concurrently, mandatory lines will be added to the forms, for example, for detailing benefits.The new version of the Tax Code also cancels the calculation of property tax (Form 701.01) if the amount of tax liabilities does not exceed 1 million tenge. If the amount of payments is less than 1 million tenge, the taxpayer will submit the Declaration (Form 700.00) only once a year and make payments based on this declaration.Furthermore, the Calculations for transport tax (Form 701.00) and land tax (Form 701.01) are also canceled under the new Code.In total, of the 39 existing TRFs, 11 forms are eligible for exclusion. They are the forms 101.01 (automation), 180.00 (there will be an application form.100.00), 240.00 (f.270.00), 421.00 (an application form 400.00), 540.00 (an application form 150.00), 560.00 an application form.590.00), 570.00 (an application form 590.00), 701.00 (automation), 871.00 (will be excluded from TRF), 911.00, 912.00, 913.00 excluded under a special tax regime (STR). Please note that under the new Tax Code, the type of tax reporting known as "Additional to notify" has been renamed to "Upon notification".The state service "Revocation of tax reporting" will be excluded under the new Tax Code, starting from 2026. Effective January 1, 2026, taxpayers will no longer be able to revoke previously submitted tax reports. The sole exception to this rule is the EEU Form 328.00 (application for the import of goods and payment of indirect taxes).The reason for the exclusion of public services is a change in the approach to tax administration under the new Tax Code.An alternative to a revocation for the taxpayer is to submit updated tax reports if an error is found or changes need to be made.Corrections to previously submitted TRFs are possible only through additional tax reporting or reporting to notify.The taxpayer (tax agent) is entitled to make changes and additions to the tax statements during the limitation period in accordance with Article 48 of the Tax Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan.The procedure for making amendments and additions, as well as the cases in which amendments and additions to tax reporting are not allowed, are stipulated by the provisions of Article 211 of the Tax Code. Starting in 2026, within the framework of the new Tax Code, this procedure will be established by a regulatory legal act (an Order of the Ministry of Finance), which is currently under approval by government agencies.. State service "Suspension (extension, renewal) of tax reporting»The suspension of tax reporting is carried out by the service recipient in accordance with the procedure and terms established by Articles 213 and 214 of the current Tax Code.Starting in 2026, within the framework of the new Tax Code, the rules for the provision of these services (including suspension) will be regulated by a regulatory legal act (an Order of the Ministry of Finance), which is currently undergoing approval by the state bodies.Currently, the procedure for extending the deadline for submitting tax reports is regulated by the provisions of Article 211 of the Tax Code.This provision will be excluded under the new Tax Code starting in 2026 due to the introduction of a rule under which, if a taxpayer (TP) fails to submit tax reports, the State Revenue Authorities (the SRA) system will automatically generate a zero report after the deadline for submission.Once a zero report is automatically generated, it will no longer be possible to submit a TRF for the same period, with the exception of the following cases: submission of an additional TRF, submission of a TRF on paper within the prescribed period.If a taxpayer submits a TRF on paper and it is assigned the status "Document accepted", the automatically generated zero TRF will be canceled. This exception applies specifically when the tax statements were sent by mail.These changes are aimed at reducing errors and increasing the transparency of tax administration.The introduction of this rule will also avoid issuing notifications for failure to submit tax reports within the time limit established by the tax legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan (No. 17), orders to suspend spending operations on bank accounts, and bringing to administrative responsibility under Article 272 of the Code of Administrative Offenses, i.e. it will reduce punitive measures for businesses.At the same time, the automatic generation of reports will only be carried out on the condition that the taxpayer's dossier in the Personal Account (PA ISTA) has specified in advance the tax reporting forms that are required to be submitted. If the necessary forms are not defined in the dossier, the system will not be able to generate reports for the taxpayer.Instructions for working with documents and utilizing the functionality of the new Taxpayer's Account are available in the Support – Help – Reference information section of the ISTA Taxpayer's Office portal.In the event of questions or technical problems, the user can contact the ISTA support service:to the email address knpsd@ecc.kzby calling 8(7172)73 55 11 and +7(705) 956 53 71;using assistance by utilizing the contact form located in the Support – Feedback section of the TPA ISTA.However, given that tax reporting is currently partially accepted in SONO, users experiencing issues in the old IS "TPA", "SONO" can contact the support service via e-mail.sonosd@ecc.kz for assistanceSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-vko/press/news/details/1098869?lang=kk

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On November 3, 2025, the senior operative of the Criminal Police Department of the Sarani City Police Department, police Captain Maipasov M.E., conducted a preventive event «Caution! Internet scammers» for employees of the Department of Employment and Social Programs of the city of Sarani.During the meeting, the participants were told about the most common online fraud schemes and ways to protect personal data.🔒 Take care of yourself and be vigilant online!     Посмотреть эту публикацию в Instagram           Публикация от Саран қаласының жұмыспен қамту бөлімі (@zhumyspen_qamty_bolimi_saran) Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/social-saran/press/news/details/1098802?lang=kk

Dear residents of Abay district! Housing assistance is a state payment for low-income citizens and families in Kazakhstan. Its main purpose is to reimburse part of the costs of housing, utilities and rent of Housing received from the state housing fund. How to get housing assistance: Housing assistance is provided to low-income citizens and low-income families, and if expenses for housing, utilities and housing rental (if it is received from the state housing fund) exceed the threshold established in the region, then this assistance is provided. Housing assistance can be obtained by citizens living in their only housing or rented from the state housing fund. Who will be reimbursed for utilities? New norms and appointment procedure Housing assistance is intended to cover part of the following expenses for low-income citizens: * Utilities: water, light, heating, gas; * maintenance of Housing and adjacent territories; * major repairs; * communication services (for example, subscription fee for the phone); * rent for housing received from the state housing fund. The application can be carried out in two ways: 1st eGov.kz through the portal (the service is called "assignment of Housing Assistance"). 2.in person at the Public Service Center (PSC) at the place of residence. If you submit an application in electronic form, an electronic digital signature (eds) will be required. To issue housing assistance, you need: * ID card; * Documents confirming family income for the quarter preceding the application; * Receipts for payment for utilities (heating, water, Light, Gas, etc.), maintenance and overhaul of housing for the same quarter; • Receipt or contract for communication services (telephone, etc.); • If housing is rented from the state fund – a document indicating the lease agreement and the amount of payment; * Bank account number (IBAN). For advice, you can contact the address: Abay citySource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/social-abay/press/news/details/1122026?lang=kk

As part of the Kamkor regional raid, preventive measures aimed at protecting the rights and interests of children were carried out with the participation of representatives of interested government agencies, the Commission for Minors and the protection of their rights, as well as juvenile police officers.During the raid, the participants visited families registered with the juvenile police group. The purpose of the visits is to study the living conditions of minors, provide social, legal and psychological assistance to families in difficult situations.Special attention was paid to the prevention of neglect, delinquency and family problems. The members of the commission held talks with parents and children, explained the measures of state support, as well as responsibility for non-fulfillment of parental duties.     Посмотреть эту публикацию в Instagram           Публикация от SARAN Today (@saran_today) Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/social-saran/press/news/details/1098782?lang=kk

The Department of State Revenue for the Mangystau region informs that one of the key innovations in the new Tax Code, adopted on July 18, 2025, will be the introduction of a new procedure for VAT registration, which will enter into force on January 1, 2026.The changes are aimed at simplifying tax administration and creating more transparent business conditions.According to the new Tax Code, VAT registration will be carried out in three forms::- voluntary — optional, until the turnover threshold is reached;- mandatory — if the annual turnover exceeds 10,000 MCI (about 43 million tenge);- conditional — for foreign companies providing electronic services or online sales to Kazakhstani consumers.      They are not subject to VAT registration:- government agencies;- branches;- persons engaged in private practice (lawyers, notaries, mediators, bailiffs);- individuals who are not individual entrepreneurs;- taxpayers applying special tax regimes (SSR). The maximum annual turnover for the application of the SNR under the simplified declaration is 600,000 MCI (2.6 billion tenge).This will allow small businesses to operate under a simplified system without VAT registration.Mandatory VAT registration is provided only for taxpayers working under the generally established taxation regime.Starting from 2026, taxpayers applying special tax regimes will not be able to pay VAT. To maintain this status, they need to switch to the general taxation procedure from January 1, 2026.Notification of the selected mode must be submitted by March 1, 2026.Those who remain on the simplified regime are advised to be de-registered for VAT by the end of 2025 and submit a declaration in the form 300.00 for the fourth quarter of 2025 no later than February 16, 2026.Monitoring of compliance with tax registration is also being introduced. In case of violations, a notification is sent to the taxpayer with a period of 30 working days for elimination.Starting in 2026, the tax authorities will not apply compulsory VAT de-registration.Instead, in case of violations (for example, absence from the location), the issuance of electronic invoices (EFS) will be temporarily suspended until the violations are eliminated.All applications for VAT registration and de-registration can be submitted electronically through the Taxpayer's Office or the portal eGov.kz.(unofficial translation)Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-mangistau/press/news/details/1101623?lang=kk

The 41st Ministerial Session of the Standing Committee for Economic and Commercial Cooperation of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (COMCEC) is being held in Istanbul, Turkey, on November 3-4, 2025.Background: COMCEC is the key multilateral platform for the Islamic world to discuss economic issues, develop joint policies, and implement projects aimed at economic rapprochement and development among OIC countries. COMCEC comprises 57 member countries.This event is dedicated to the topic of "Developing/Improving Export Strategies in OIC Member Countries." The 41st session was opened by COMCEC Chairman, President of the Republic of Turkey R.T. Erdoğan.Delegations led by the heads of the ministries of economy and trade discussed the COMCEC Report, which focused on the experiences of OIC countries in developing effective export strategies. They also exchanged views on the challenges facing OIC member countries in promoting exports to foreign markets. All participants emphasized the importance of increasing trade between OIC members in the current context of geopolitical and economic turbulence.The Kazakh delegation at this event is led by Vice Minister of Trade and Integration of the Republic of Kazakhstan Zhanel Kushukova. On the sidelines of the Ministerial Session, Vice Minister Kushukova also held a bilateral meeting with Zehra Zümrüt Selçuk, Director General of the Statistical, Economic, and Social Research and Training Center for Islamic Countries (SESRIC). The parties exchanged views on potential areas of cooperation between the Ministry and SESRIC, particularly training for ministry staff and domestic business representatives.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mti/press/news/details/1098763?lang=kk

On October 30 of this year, a meeting was held in Astana with Slovak recruitment agencies Job for People, led by owner Mr. G.Kajoš, and ZG, represented by director Mr. P.Drahno.The Kazakh side was represented by Mr. O.Omar, Director of the State Communal Institution Center for Labor Mobility of the Akimat of the city Astana, and Ms. S.Sadvakasova, President of the Association of Private Employment Agencies of the Republic of Kazakhstan.During the meeting, the parties discussed issues related to the organized employment of Kazakh citizens in the Slovak Republic within the framework of labor migration and signed a Memorandum of Cooperation between the Slovak company Job for People and the Association of Private Employment Agencies of the Republic of Kazakhstan.For reference: There are approximately 200 labor mobility centers operating in Kazakhstan. Their main objectives are to facilitate employment for citizens and employers, implement active measures to promote employment, and ensure social protection against unemployment. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-bratislava/press/news/details/1098707?lang=kk

As part of the «Zhanashyr Zhurek» campaign, the staff of the Nursery School «Malysh» congratulated our children of the Department of social assistance at home on the Day of the Republic of Kazakhstan.     Посмотреть эту публикацию в Instagram           Публикация от Саран қаласының жұмыспен қамту бөлімі (@zhumyspen_qamty_bolimi_saran) Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/social-saran/press/news/details/1098709?lang=kk

Belgrade, November 3, 2025 – The first regular Astana–Belgrade flight operated by Kazakhstan’s SCAT Airlines successfully arrived in the Serbian capital.At Nikola Tesla International Airport, passengers of the inaugural flight were welcomed by Ana Brnabić, Speaker of the National Assembly of Serbia, along with the leadership of the Ministry of Construction, Transport and Infrastructure.On behalf of the Serbian leadership, Ms. Brnabić expressed gratitude to the Kazakh side for its efforts in launching the route and expressed confidence that the direct air connection will contribute to stronger political and economic cooperation, as well as to enhanced people-to-people partnership between the two friendly nations.On the same day, a press conference with media representatives was held to mark the launch of the direct flight, along with a meeting between the Kazakh delegation and Serbia’s aviation authorities.During the events, Vice Minister of Transport of Kazakhstan Talgat Lastayev briefed Serbian media on new trends in Kazakhstan’s transport and logistics sector and outlined mutually beneficial opportunities opening up for partners, including Serbian companies. Mr. Lastayev emphasized that the new route will play a significant role in developing business and tourism, and invited Serbian citizens to visit Kazakhstan and take advantage of the visa-free travel regime.Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Serbia Madi Atamkulov noted that the initiative to launch this route came from President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev of Kazakhstan and was supported by President Aleksandar Vučić of Serbia, expressing confidence that the direct flight would become a bridge connecting the peoples of Kazakhstan and Serbia. He also highlighted the symbolic significance of this achievement on the eve of the 30th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries.President of SCAT Airlines Vladimir Denissov presented the company’s potential, emphasizing that SCAT successfully connects Kazakhstan with both Europe and Asia, thereby strengthening the country’s role as a transit hub for Central Asia.Direct flights will operate twice a week on modern and comfortable Boeing 737 aircraft operated by SCAT Airlines, with a flight time of 5 hours and 40 minutes.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-belgrad/press/news/details/1098722?lang=kk

The charity event «Zhanyshar Zhurek» continues to operate in the Sarani Family Support Center on the day of the Republic of Kazakhstan..Warm clothes, bedding, and warm blankets were provided to large, low-income families under the coordination of the Center, and people in difficult situations.     Посмотреть эту публикацию в Instagram           Публикация от Центр поддержки семьи г. Сарань (@sentr_podderzhki_semi_saran) Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/social-saran/press/news/details/1098727?lang=kk

As part of the «Republic Day» campaign, an adapted carousel for wheelchair users and accompanying persons has been installed at the sports ground for children with disabilities who receive services from the Department of social Assistance at home, tailored to their needs and capabilities.Now rest and active pastime will become even more accessible for everyone!     Посмотреть эту публикацию в Instagram           Публикация от Саран қаласының жұмыспен қамту бөлімі (@zhumyspen_qamty_bolimi_saran) Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/social-saran/press/news/details/1098750?lang=kk

As part of the provision of social and legal assistance and employment assistance to persons released from prison, the Career Center conducts career guidance and clarifications on available vacancies with citizens who have criminal penalties.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/social-saran/press/news/details/1098696?lang=kk

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