Kazakhstan has established the Atyrau Special Economic Zone to boost industrial growth and investment, offering tax incentives to eligible companies amid ongoing judicial reforms.
Kazakhstan has officially established the Atyrau Special Economic Zone (SEZ) under Government Decree No. 1028, dated 1 December 2025.
The SEZ will operate until 2036, aiming to stimulate industrial development, attract investment, and foster technological advancement.
The Atyrau SEZ will focus on sectors including chemical, petrochemical, metallurgical, mineral products, metalworking, rubber and plastics, and other high value-added products. Companies operating within the SEZ are eligible for tax incentives, including reductions of up to 100% on corporate income tax, land tax, and property tax.
The creation of the Atyrau SEZ coincides with broader efforts in Kazakhstan to strengthen the legal and judicial framework. Recent reforms highlighted by the Chairman of the Supreme Court aim to enhance judicial independence, expand access to justice through administrative and family courts, and increase the digitalization of court services. These initiatives reaffirm the Constitution’s supreme legal authority and the formal processes for issuing regulatory legal acts.
Experts note that while SEZs such as Atyrau are intended to boost economic growth, the legal environment, including regulations on the establishment and potential disbandment of SEZs, remains a critical factor for investors navigating Kazakhstan’s evolving investment climate.
