The Kazakhstan government has introduced proposed amendments to its Tax Code on 11 February 2025, aimed at reshaping the country’s VAT framework. The key changes include raising the standard VAT rate from 12% to 16%, alongside a new reduced 10%

The OECD has published a case study on tax and development highlighting Kazakhstan’s enhanced ability to combat tax avoidance. The case study showcases Kazakhstan’s notable achievements, emphasizing key milestones such as: Signed and

Uzbekistan adopted the amended protocol of the CIS Mutual Assistance Agreement on 13 December 2024. The Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) is an intergovernmental organization that promotes cooperation among former Soviet republics. It was

The Ministry of Finance has introduced a pilot project to register public procurement contracts in the Electronic VAT Invoice System. Participation is voluntary and applies to suppliers, subcontractors, and state revenue authorities. All

Kazakhstan's Department of State Revenue has announced updates to the taxation of scientific (R&D) activities on 9 January 2025. By the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan "On Amendments and Additions to the Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan

Kazakhstan will enforce higher penalties for non-compliance with Country-by-Country (CbC) notification requirements from 13 March 2025. Large taxpayers will face fines of KZT 1,966,000, while medium-sized enterprises will be penalised KZT 983,000