Jurisdictions/Kazakhstan
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Kazakhstan: Company Formation & Registration

Average Engagement Cost: €3,864

20% TaxCentral Asia HubAIFC Financial Center

Establish your business in Kazakhstan, the largest economy in Central Asia with significant natural resources, a growing middle class, and the AIFC international financial center.

Advantages

  • ✓ 20% corporate tax with significant incentives in Special Economic Zones
  • ✓ Astana International Financial Centre (AIFC) with 0% tax incentives for registered companies
  • ✓ Largest economy in Central Asia
  • ✓ Major natural resources in oil, gas, and minerals
  • ✓ Strategic location connecting Europe, Russia, China, and Central Asia

Important Considerations

  • ! Complex regulatory environment requiring local expertise
  • ! Language barrier — official business in Kazakh and Russian
  • ! Currency (Tenge) volatility
  • ! Bureaucratic processes can be lengthy

Key Facts

20% (0% AIFC)
Corporate Tax
4-6 weeks
Setup Timeline
No minimum
Min. Capital
1 minimum
Directors

Popular Business Entities

LLP (Limited Liability Partnership)

Setup Time4-6 weeks
Min. CapitalNo minimum
Tax Rate20%
LiabilityLimited

JSC (Joint Stock Company)

Setup Time6-8 weeks
Min. CapitalKZT 10,000
Tax Rate20%
LiabilityLimited

Company Formation Process

1

Name Reservation

Reserve your company name with the relevant authority

1-2 days
2

Document Preparation

Prepare incorporation documents and Articles of Association

2-3 days
3

Company Registration

Submit incorporation application and obtain Certificate

1-2 weeks
4

Bank Account

Open corporate bank account with major banks

2-6 weeks
5

Compliance Setup

Set up accounting, tax registration and compliance framework

1-2 weeks

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6 Steps
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3 Payment Options
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