How the outcome of the US elections affected payments to children from Kazakhstan's National Fund.
The returns of the National Fund of Kazakhstan in 2024 fell short of expectations due to instability in global markets.
08:37, 21 Feb
Are mass account checks by the tax authorities legal? An expert's analysis.
What you need to know if you receive a "letter of happiness" from the tax authorities, and the simple steps you should take to protect yourself.
08:37, 21 Feb
Alykan Smailov announced audits of the budgets for Astana and Almaty.
As well as several regions, national companies, the National Bank, and the Ministry of Emergency Situations.
08:37, 21 Feb
Universal declaration: who was penalized and who was exempted.
Kostanay tax officials shared updates regarding the new reporting requirements.
08:37, 20 Feb
Trump's victory reduced payments to children from the National Fund of Kazakhstan.
The returns of Kazakhstan's National Fund in 2024 fell short of expectations due to instability in the global markets.
08:37, 20 Feb
Kazakhstan has identified 20 strategic investment projects.
In 2024, the country launched 230 investment projects with a total value of 1.85 trillion tenge.
08:37, 20 Feb
The Kostanay budget earned the most from trade activities.
The share of the manufacturing sector in the revenue structure accounted for only 12.4%. This is 2.5 times lower than that of wholesale and retail trade enterprises.
08:37, 19 Feb
Kazakhstan has boosted its trade surplus, but imports have started to rise.
In 2025, analysts anticipate a moderate current account deficit of 1.3% of GDP.
08:37, 19 Feb
What tax violations led to additional charges for bloggers?
The AFM commented on the potential for criminal prosecution of bloggers.
08:37, 19 Feb
Kazakhstan's economy began 2025 with a slowdown.
Analysts at Halyk Finance anticipate an economic growth of 5.3% this year, which is below the government's forecast.
08:37, 18 Feb
Kazakhstan requires diversification of its business partners, according to Halyk Finance.
Analysts emphasize that the consequences of the military conflict between Russia and Ukraine for Kazakhstan's economy highlight the importance of a multi-vector approach.
08:37, 18 Feb
The National Bank of Kazakhstan won't lower the base rate yet: reasons behind its unwavering policy stance remain firm for now.
The chairman of the National Bank, Timur Suleimenov, explained in response to a request from deputies of the Mazhilis why the financial regulator is not changing its policy.
08:37, 17 Feb
Divorce and the economy: how family breakdowns impact financial well-being.
The rise in divorce rates leads to increased expenses for all family members, jeopardizing their economic stability and the resilience of the state.
08:37, 14 Feb
Alternatives to increasing VAT: areas where Kazakhstan can save money.
Authorities need to start considering alternatives now in case the 16% value-added tax rate does not resolve the country's financial issues.
08:37, 14 Feb
Rich and poor: which income category does Kazakhstan fall into?
Among the countries of the EAEU and Central Asia, only Russia is classified as a state with a high per capita income.
08:37, 14 Feb
Kazakhstan's Economic Resilience: An Analysis of International Reports.
International and Kazakhstani analysts believe that accelerated structural reforms are essential for future economic growth.
08:37, 13 Feb
VAT Rate: What the Government Proposed
The rates will be differentiated within the range of 16% to 10%.
08:37, 11 Feb
Companies are fragmenting their businesses to evade taxes: what are the government's thoughts on this issue?
The proposed measures are expected to lead to an annual increase in tax revenue of 4-5 trillion tenge.
08:37, 11 Feb
Tokaev: The VAT rate proposed by the government is too high.
The President of Kazakhstan, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, held a meeting with representatives of the domestic business sector, during which they discussed various issues, including the increase of VAT, as reported by NUR.KZ citing Akorda.
08:27, 08 Feb
How the increase in VAT will impact the wallets of Kazakhstani citizens: insights from neighboring countries.
Experts warn of potential risks to Kazakhstan's economy.
08:37, 06 Feb
To strengthen the National Fund, it is essential to adhere to the 24 "Santiago Principles," according to the AFC.
The principles that govern the completeness and accessibility of information, the necessity of independent audits, and the adaptation of global best practices in investment management are particularly important.
08:37, 05 Feb
What factors influenced inflation in Kazakhstan in January?
Analysts believe that the significant depreciation of the tenge, combined with a negative inflation outlook in external markets, may exert considerable pressure on inflation.
08:37, 04 Feb
Kazakhstan's bloggers saw their earnings increase by 60% in 2024.
However, numerous attempts to evade tax obligations have compelled the revenue committee to tighten oversight of their earnings.
08:37, 04 Feb
New projects, shadow tourism, and déjà vu in the industrial zones of East Kazakhstan.
On the socio-economic development of the region for 2024 and the objectives for the first half of 2025.
08:37, 02 Feb
Growth Without Quality: Why Kazakhstan's Economy Accelerated While Citizens' Incomes Declined.
What lies ahead for the Kazakh economy: overheating or stagnation?
08:37, 01 Feb
The EU is not pressuring Kazakhstan, but it will take action to prevent any circumvention of sanctions.
The EU special envoy stated that the European Union does not expect Kazakhstan to impose sanctions against Russia.
08:37, 31 Jan
The AMANAT faction discussed the increase of VAT in Kazakhstan.
The party's stance on this issue should be determined by an analysis of its impact on the economy, emphasized the leader of the political alliance, Erlan Koshanov.
08:37, 31 Jan
Eco-taxis in Kyzylorda: a sustainable transportation option or a financial miscalculation?
The local state-owned enterprise has acquired electric vehicles for eco-taxis, with a budget of 1.1 billion tenge.
08:37, 30 Jan
Monitoring mobile transfers in Kazakhstan: new limits are on the way.
As of today, individuals whose annual income exceeds 12 times the minimum wage are required by law to register as individual entrepreneurs (IE).
08:37, 30 Jan
Pensions aren't enough: thousands of elderly people in Kazakhstan are turning to jobs as cleaners and street vendors to make ends meet.
In the past two years, the number of working retirees in Kazakhstan has increased by 45.1%.
08:37, 30 Jan
