The new rules are scheduled to take effect on 1 January 2026.
Under the New Tax Code of Kazakhstan, foreign companies are required to register for VAT under the procedure known as conditional VAT registration if they supply goods or services in Kazakhstan via online platforms. VAT liability for the foreign company begins from the date the buyer makes the first payment for the goods and/or services.
Companies already registered for VAT will not need to re-register under the new system.
The new rules are scheduled to take effect on 1 January 2026.
This follows the Ministry of Finance’s conclusion of a public consultation on 22 August 2025 regarding new regulations for the conditional VAT registration of foreign e-commerce companies operating through online platforms in the country.
Kazakhstan has required VAT registration and payment for foreign e-commerce companies since 2022. The updated rules aim to enhance tax administration and curb the shadow economy.