Start a Business in Kazakhstan

Decide between AIFC and standard registration

Evaluate whether the AIFC common law framework (0% CIT until 2066) or standard Kazakh registration better suits your business needs

Register through eGov.kz or AIFC portal

Submit electronic company registration via eGov.kz for TOO/AO entities or through the AIFC portal for AIFC companies

Obtain BIN (business identification number)

Receive your business identification number upon successful registration - required for all commercial and tax activities

Engage local legal and tax advisors

Retain Kazakh-licensed lawyers and accountants experienced in AIFC registration, Astana Hub applications, and foreign investment structuring

Register with tax authorities

Register with the State Revenue Committee for CIT and VAT obligations. AIFC entities follow separate AIFC tax rules.

Evaluate Astana Hub for IT companies

If operating an IT business, apply for Astana Hub residency to access 0% CIT, 0% VAT, and 0% social tax until 2028

Open a corporate bank account

Open a business account at a Kazakh bank (Halyk, Kaspi, ForteBank) or an AIFC-registered bank with registration documents

Register for social contributions

Enroll the company with the State Social Insurance Fund and pension fund for mandatory employee contributions

Secure office space

Lease office or commercial space in Astana (AIFC, Astana Hub), Almaty (business capital), or an SEZ based on your sector

Explore EAEU market access

Leverage Kazakhstan's Eurasian Economic Union membership for tariff-free trade with Russia, Belarus, Armenia, and Kyrgyzstan

Set up accounting and compliance

Engage Kazakh accountants for mandatory bookkeeping, tax filings, and compliance with IFRS reporting standards

Apply for work permits if needed

Submit work permit applications for foreign employees through local labor authorities or AIFC simplified procedures