Why Kazakhstan?
Key advantages for international founders entering Central Asia’s dominant economy.
$220B+ GDP Economy
Kazakhstan is Central Asia’s largest economy with the highest GDP per capita in the region. Rich in oil, gas, uranium, and rare earth metals, it drives regional trade and investment.
EAEU Market Access
As a founding member of the Eurasian Economic Union, Kazakhstan provides tariff-free access to Russia, Belarus, Armenia, and Kyrgyzstan — a combined market of 183 million people.
AIFC Common-Law Hub
The Astana International Financial Centre operates under English common law with its own court system, making it uniquely attractive for fintech, asset management, and international finance.
100% Foreign Ownership
No restrictions on foreign ownership in most sectors. The Foreign Investment Law provides legal stability guarantees, dispute resolution access, and protection against nationalization.
Special Economic Zones
Over 10 SEZs offer CIT exemptions, property tax holidays, customs duty reductions, and infrastructure support for manufacturing, IT, logistics, and petrochemical operations.
Digital Infrastructure
Kazakhstan leads the region in e-government services. Company registration, tax filing, and business licensing are increasingly digitized through the eGov and PSC portals.
Tax Overview
Kazakhstan’s 2026 Tax Code brings updated rates and structures.
| Tax | Rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Corporate Income Tax | 20% | Standard rate; 25% for banks and gambling |
| VAT | 16% | Increased from 12% under 2026 Tax Code |
| Withholding Tax | 5–15% | Dividends 5% (qualifying) to 15%; subject to DTAs |
| PIT (employees) | 10–15% | Progressive from 2026; 15% above 8,500 MCI |
| AIFC Entities | 0% | CIT exemption until 2066 for qualifying activities |
What’s Included
Included in package
- PSC / eGov state registration
- Charter and founding documents
- Tax registration with SRC
- Legal address arrangement in Almaty or Astana
- Electronic digital signature setup
- Corporate bank account introduction
- Company seal arrangement
- Post-registration compliance guidance
Documents required
- Passport copy (apostilled, translated to Kazakh/Russian)
- Proof of address
- Proposed company name
- Business activity description (OKED code)
- Power of attorney (if remote)
- Decision on establishment
How It Works
Choose entity and name
Select LLP (most common), JSC, or branch. We verify name availability through the eGov portal and reserve your company name in both Kazakh and Russian.
Prepare founding documents
We draft your charter, founding agreement, and decision on establishment. All documents are prepared bilingually as required. Foreign documents require apostille and certified translation.
State registration
Application is submitted through the PSC or eGov portal. Standard processing takes 3–5 business days. We obtain your BIN (Business Identification Number) and registration certificate.
Tax and VAT registration
Register with the State Revenue Committee. We determine your optimal tax regime and handle VAT registration if your projected turnover exceeds the threshold (10,000 MCI from 2026).
Bank account and operations
We introduce you to partner banks in Almaty or Astana. Corporate accounts in KZT, USD, and EUR. Electronic digital signature enables online tax reporting and banking.
Cost & Timeline Breakdown
Transparent pricing. No hidden fees. Everything included to launch in Kazakhstan.
| Item | Cost (USD) | Timeline |
|---|---|---|
| Name reservation (eGov) | Included | 1 day |
| Charter & founding documents | Included | 2–3 days |
| PSC / eGov state registration | Included | 3–5 days |
| Tax registration with SRC | Included | 1–2 days |
| Digital signature setup | Included | 1 day |
| Bank account introduction | Included | 2–3 days |
| Total Package | From $3,000 | 3–5 days |
All prices are fixed — no hourly billing. Optional add-ons available on request.
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Speak with a Kazakhstan Specialist
Our Central Asia desk provides end-to-end company formation in Kazakhstan with on-the-ground support in both Almaty and Astana. Whether you are targeting the EAEU market, exploring AIFC registration, or establishing a manufacturing base, we guide you from incorporation to first operations.
What Our Clients Say
Founders who registered through Sovera Global.
“Kazakhstan was our gateway to the EAEU market. Sovera handled the Almaty registration, SRC tax setup, and connected us with Halyk Bank. Professional throughout.”
“We explored both standard LLP and AIFC registration. Sovera provided clear guidance on the trade-offs and handled our Astana setup in under a week.”
Official Resources
Key government agencies for company registration and investment in Kazakhstan.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Kazakhstan allows full foreign ownership in most sectors. The Foreign Investment Law provides legal stability guarantees and protection against nationalization. Some sectors like land ownership have restrictions, but company ownership itself is unrestricted.
There is no minimum capital requirement for small and medium LLPs in Kazakhstan. The charter capital amount is determined by the founders. Larger enterprises or those in regulated sectors may have specific capital requirements.
The new Tax Code effective January 2026 increased VAT to 16%, introduced progressive PIT rates (10–15%), lowered the VAT registration threshold to 10,000 MCI, and refined withholding tax rates for non-resident income including dividends and interest.
The Astana International Financial Centre operates under English common law with its own independent court and arbitration centre. AIFC entities enjoy 0% CIT until 2066 for qualifying financial activities. Ideal for fintech, asset management, capital markets, and insurance companies.
The Eurasian Economic Union provides tariff-free movement of goods between Kazakhstan, Russia, Belarus, Armenia, and Kyrgyzstan. A company registered in Kazakhstan can export to all EAEU members without customs duties, accessing a market of 183 million consumers.
Much of the process can be handled through the eGov portal with a power of attorney. Foreign founders need apostilled and translated documents. Our local team in Almaty/Astana manages the entire process. Bank account opening typically requires presence or video verification.
Kazakhstan has over 10 SEZs offering CIT exemptions (up to 25 years), property tax holidays, customs duty reductions, and simplified land allocation. Zones specialize in IT, petrochemicals, logistics, manufacturing, tourism, and agriculture.
Kazakhstan has a mature banking sector with over 20 banks including subsidiaries of international groups. Corporate accounts in KZT, USD, EUR, and RUB. International SWIFT transfers, trade finance, and letters of credit are standard services. We introduce clients to banks experienced with foreign-owned entities.
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