A new set of amendments to the Kazakhstan personal data protection and informatization laws introducing dedicated state body, new services, and terminology came into force on 7 July 2020....more
The president of the Republic of Kazakhstan recently signed the law, On Introduction of Amendments and Additions to Certain Legal Acts of the Republic of Kazakhstan on Matters Related to Improvement of Investment Climate,...more
The President of the Republic of Kazakhstan signed Law No. 321-VI, On Amendments into Certain Labour-Related Legislative Acts of the Republic of Kazakhstan (Amendment Law) on 4 May. ...more
While the emergency situation in Kazakhstan ceased at midnight on 11 May, the Chief Sanitary Doctor issued new Resolution No. 36 on 10 May on Further Strengthening of Measures for Preventing Coronavirus Infection among...more
The International Technological Park “Astana Hub”—created in Kazakhstan in 2018—aims to create an environment for the implementation of industrial and innovative activities in the information technology sphere. This Insight...more
The Kazakhstan government has adopted a resolution that establishes the so-called “adjustment coefficient” zero to salary-related taxes and payments in an effort to stabilize the economy during the coronavirus (COVID-19)...more
The Labor Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan, No. 414-V, dated 23 November 2015 (the “Labor Code”) provides employers with the right to take certain actions towards employees in connection with the state of emergency in the...more
In connection with the current national state of emergency, Republic of Kazakhstan Prime Minister Askar Mamin signed Resolution of the Government No. 220 on Certain Issues of Entry into (Exit from) the Republic of Kazakhstan...more
In connection with the current state of emergency in Kazakhstan related to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, President Kassym-Zhomart Tokaev has signed a decree on a special military call-up in the Republic of Kazakhstan....more
In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and the resulting economic fallout, the government of Kazakhstan has introduced several emergency measures to stabilize the country’s economy and help businesses. ...more
Due to the current unstable situation in the world financial and local currency markets due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the National Bank of Kazakhstan has started changing currency control regulations. This...more
The latest amendments to the Kazakhstan Rehabilitation and Bankruptcy Law were signed on April 2, 2019, and became effective from April 14. The amendments enhance the priority right of secured creditors through the acceptance...more
Directors and officers of private companies are responsible for managing and running business. This responsibility is not limited to disciplinary liability (such as termination of employment), but also involves civil law...more
On January 1, 2017, amendments affecting individual income tax reporting came into force in the Republic of Kazakhstan. Amendments to the Tax Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan (Tax Code) became effective January 1, expanding...more
The new law regulates issues relating to arbitration as a method for settlement of disputes.
On 20 April, a new arbitration law entered into force in Kazakhstan (Arbitration Law) that contains a number of new provisions...more
The changes oblige foreign TV channels to have registered representative offices.
Beginning January 1, 2017, changes to the Kazakhstan Broadcasting Law will take effect that will apply to the operation of foreign TV and...more
The new law regulates issues relating to hierarchy, legal force, and interpretation of legislative acts.
On 19 April, a new law on legal acts took effect in Kazakhstan. The new law repealed the previous law on regulatory...more
The provisions that relate to permits and licenses were recently consolidated into one legislative act.
In November 2014, the Permits and Notifications Law of 16 May 2014 (the New Law) will take effect in Kazakhstan....more
Legalisation allows release from liability and legitimises the turnover of property.
The Law on Amnesty of Kazakhstan Citizens, Repatriates (Oralmans), and Individuals Having Kazakhstan Permanent Residence Permit in...more
The proposed amendments will affect dividends, capital gains, and VAT.
A draft law amending the Kazakhstan Tax Code was introduced in July 2014 (the Draft Law). Currently, the Draft Law is being considered by business...more
The amendments aim to strengthen the requirements for banks’ net equity and charter capital as well as the price manipulation restrictions....more
Under the new law, trade unions are limited and monitored.
New Law No. 211-V of the Republic of Kazakhstan on Trade Unions, dated 27 June 2014, (the Law) has been adopted in Kazakhstan. The Law came into force on 11...more
The new law extends the grounds for shareholders’ liability and invalidation of transactions.
On 26 March 2014, the new Rehabilitation and Bankruptcy Law (the New Law) took effect in Kazakhstan. The New Law supersedes...more
The amendments offer an incentives package for new projects in industries of prime importance.
The Law on Amendments to Certain Legislative Acts of the Republic of Kazakhstan to Improve the Investment Climate (the Law)...more
New rules may affect business activities conducted with state entities.
On 18 January, the president of the Republic of Kazakhstan signed the law “On amendments to some legislative acts of the Republic of Kazakhstan on...more