On 25 August 2023, the National Bank of Kazakhstan decided to reduce the annual base interest rate from 16.75% to 16.50% with effect from 28 August 2023. The interest rate has a tax effect on the late tax payment interest and penalties.

On 25 August 2023, the National Bank of Kazakhstan decided to reduce the annual base interest rate from 16.75% to 16.50% with effect from 28 August 2023. The interest rate has a tax effect on the late tax payment interest and penalties.
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