Kazakhstan: Senate approves the ratification of BEPS MLI
On 6 February 2020, the Senate approved the ratification of multilateral convention to implement tax treaty related measures to prevent BEPS (MLI). After the ratification process, Kazakhstan will need to deposit its ratification instrument to bring
See MoreKazakhstan: State Revenue Committee clarifies statute of limitation for tax violations
Recently, the State Revenue Committee (SRC) described that the statute of limitations period in case of tax violations is 3 years instead of 5 years as from 1 January 2020. Before 1st January 2020, however, the statute of limitation period remains
See MoreKazakhstan: Government extends deadline for new VAT obligations on digital service
On 6 November 2019, the government announced the extension of the deadline for applying VAT obligations. The new deadline is due on January 1, 2021, instead of January 1, 2020. Recently, the State Revenue Committee has proposed the introduction of
See MoreKazakhstan: Lower house of parliament approves ratification of BEPS MLI
On 30 October 2019, the lower house of Parliament (Mazhilis) approved the ratification of the Multilateral Agreement on the Implementation of Tax Treaty Related Measures to Prevent Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (MLI). It was approved by the
See MoreProtocol to treaty between Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan enters into force
The amending protocol to a treaty between Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan has entered into force on 10 October 2018. It was signed on 23 March 2017 for the avoidance of double taxation and the prevention of fiscal evasion with respect to taxes on
See MoreKazakhstan: MoF modifies to the corporate income tax returns for 2018
Recently, the Ministry of Finance (MoF) of the Republic of Kazakhstan has modified the corporation income tax return for 2018 after the new tax Code was passed. The main changes include the following: Income: Taxable income of a taxpayer
See MoreKazakhstan introduces new corporate tax return form
On 1 January 2019, the Ministry of Finance issued Order No. 1095 and the Order introduces amendments to the corporate income tax on extra profits return (form 150.00). The updated form is used for the preparing of tax returns for the reporting year
See MoreKazakhstan: New guidelines of TP Documentation and APA
On 24 December 2018, Mr. Alikhan Smailov, the Finance Minister of Kazakhstan approved forms and procedures for filling the Master files and Local files, effective from January 01, 2019. Generally, the rules for Master file and Local file are in line
See MoreKazakhstan: tax amnesty for small business
On 5 October 2018 a tax amnesty was announced for small and medium enterprises (SMEs). The amnesty is expected to be implemented in 2019. Under the amnesty no fine or penalty is to be applied if the SME pays its tax due in full. Another measure
See MoreIMF report comments on the economy of Kazakhstan
On 16 September 2018 the IMF published on its website a report following consultations with Kazakhstan under Article IV of the IMF’s articles of agreement. Kazakhstan’s economic growth has strengthened owing to higher oil production and
See MoreKazakhstan: Resolution No. 528 of 27 August 2018 publishes for amending APA process
According to Resolution No 528 of 27 August 2018 published on 6 September 2018, the review committee must complete its review within 60 working days of receipt of the application. If the application is approved, the signed contract should be sent to
See MoreKazakhstan: Ministry of Finance releases draft bill to ratify MLI
The Finance Ministry has published a draft bill on August 1, 2018, for ratifying the Multilateral Convention to Implement Tax Treaty Related Measures to Prevent BEPS (MLI). Generally, for a particular covered agreement, the MLI will enter into force
See MoreKazakhstan signs MCAA
On 12 June 2018, Kazakhstan signed the Multilateral Competent Authority Agreement (MCAA) on the automatic exchange of Country-by-Country (CbC) reports. Kazakhstan has not yet activated the CbC MCAA in accordance with OECD’s
See MoreKazakhstan: State Revenue Authority announces introduction of TP documentation
The State Revenue Authority declared on April 25, 2018, about the introduction of a three-level method to transfer pricing documentation. The Kazakh President, signed a series of laws, including Law 122-VI on 25 December 2017 regarding transfer
See MoreCroatia: Parliament ratifies DTA with Kazakhstan
The parliament ratified the Double Taxation Agreement (DTA) on January 26, 2018, with Kazakhstan for the avoidance of double taxation and the prevention of fiscal evasion with respect to taxes on income. It was signed on October 12,
See MoreKazakhstan: Senate approves protocol to DTA with India
On January 25, 2018, the upper chamber of the parliament or the Senate of Kazakhstan approved the amending protocol of Double Taxation Agreement (DTA) with India. It was approved by the lower chamber of parliament on December 20,
See MoreKazakhstan: Tax Law Reforms for the year 2018
The Kazakh President, signed a series of laws on 25 December 2017 regarding taxes and other mandatory payments, introduction of tax code, law on amendments to other Acts etc. Most provisions of the new tax code and the tax amendments effects from 1
See MoreKazakhstan: Law signed for ratifying DTA with Ireland
The President of Kazakhstan, Mr. Nursultan Nazarbayev, signed a law on December 29, 2017, for ratifying the Double Taxation Agreement (DTA) with Ireland. The Treaty is aimed at strengthening and expanding economic cooperation between Kazakhstan and
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