Fines will increase: what new expenses can Kazakhstanis expect in 2025?

The size of the new MRP is specified in the draft republican budget for 2025–2027, prepared by the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan. Currently, the MRP is 3,692 tenge, but starting from January 1, 2025, it will increase to 3,932 tenge, representing an increase of 240 tenge or 6.5%. As a result, all payments and fines in the country will also rise. Inbusiness has compiled a selection of examples of the main fines and payments.

Fines for Traffic Violations Will Increase

For instance, the most common fine for speeding from 10 to 20 km/h (amounting to 5 MRP) will rise to 19,600 tenge (currently 18,400 tenge) starting January 1, 2025. The same amount will be charged for not wearing a seatbelt, riding without a helmet, or violating stopping and parking rules.

The fine for running a red light (10 MRP) will increase to 39,300 tenge (currently 36,900 tenge). The same amount will apply for speeding from 20 to 40 km/h, illegal parking in spaces for the disabled, and failing to yield to pedestrians at crosswalks.

A fine of 50 MRP for driving without a license or leaving the scene of an accident will rise from 184,600 to 196,600 tenge.

Utilization Fee Will Increase

Efforts to cancel or reduce the utilization fee through a petition were unsuccessful, so the fee will continue to be enforced in 2025 and will remain tied to the MRP.

The base rate of the utilization fee at 50 MRP will rise from 184,600 to 196,600 tenge. Considering the coefficients, the minimum payment for importing a passenger car with an engine capacity of up to 1,000 cc will be 294,900 tenge. For vehicles with engines up to 2,000 cc, the fee will be 688,100 tenge; up to 3,000 cc — 983,000 tenge; and over 3 liters — 2.2 million tenge. Importers of electric vehicles will benefit, as the utilization fee will still be zero for them.

Cost of Vehicle Registration Will Rise

The minimum fee for the initial registration of a vehicle (0.25 MRP) will increase from 923 to 983 tenge. For cars up to three years old, the registration fee (50 MRP) will rise from 184,600 to 196,600 tenge. The highest cost for initial registration (500 MRP) for vehicles older than three years will increase by more than 100,000 — from 1.8 million to 1.9 million tenge.

Fines for Swearing

Starting March 7, 2023, individuals will face a fine of 20 MRP (73,800 tenge) for using obscene language, while legal entities will incur a fine of 50 MRP (184,600 tenge).

Previously, the Ministry of Culture proposed increasing the fine for indecent language and behavior in public places for representatives of show business: 150 MRP for individuals and 300 MRP for legal entities.

With the new MRP calculation starting in early 2025, the fine for swearing will become more expensive for Kazakhstani citizens: 78,600 tenge for individuals and 196,600 tenge for legal entities.

Fines for Parents Regarding Children

For improper fulfillment of parental duties, the fine is up to 10 MRP and will rise to 39,320 tenge next year (currently 36,900 tenge).

Parents of minors will face fines of 15 MRP or 58,900 tenge instead of 55,300 tenge for their children appearing in public places under the influence of alcohol or consuming alcoholic beverages.

If children are found outside the home and in entertainment establishments at night, parents will incur a fine of 7 MRP or 27,500 tenge instead of 25,800 tenge.

A fine of 15 MRP (58,900 tenge) will be imposed on parents for knowingly false calls made by their children aged 14 to 16 to emergency services, police, medical assistance, and emergency services.

What Other New Fines Will Be Introduced

Starting in 2025, Kazakhstan will introduce fines for selling goods without labeling, as well as for the transfer and receipt of such goods without proper documentation.

Sellers of goods that must be labeled with control (identification) marks or material carriers (excluding tobacco products) will receive a warning if these marks are absent. In case of repeated violations within a year after the first administrative penalty, the fines will be:

• 100 MRP for small businesses,

• 200 MRP for medium businesses,

• 500 MRP for large businesses, with possible suspension of activities.

For violations of labeling and traceability rules (excluding tobacco products and medicines), including:

1) transferring goods without proper documentation in the information system,

2) receiving goods without confirmation of documentation in the system,

3) selling goods without their proper removal from circulation,

warnings will also be issued. In case of repeated violations within a year after the administrative penalty, the fines will be:

• 100 MRP for small businesses,

• 200 MRP for medium businesses,

• 500 MRP for large businesses.

For violations of labeling and traceability rules for excise goods, including:

1) transferring goods without proper documentation in the system,

2) receiving goods without confirmation of documentation in the system,

3) selling goods without their proper removal from circulation,

violators will face fines:

• 50 MRP for individuals,

• 150 MRP for small businesses,

• 200 MRP for medium businesses,

• 500 MRP for large businesses, with confiscation of excise goods involved in the violation.

As a result, businesses will face fines for selling goods without labeling and for the transfer and receipt of such goods without proper documentation, ranging from 50 to 500 MRP or from 196,600 to 1.9 million tenge.

New Regulations for Vehicle Owners

In 2025, vehicle owners in Kazakhstan will see significant changes in traffic rules and fine amounts. It is worth noting that this year the president signed two laws related to traffic organization, one of which amends the Code on Administrative Offenses.

According to the new amendments, vehicle owners exceeding the speed limit by 60 km/h or more will be fined 40 monthly calculation indicators (MRP). In 2024, this will amount to 147,600 tenge, and in 2025, the fine will increase to 157,200 tenge. In case of repeated violations within a year, the fine will rise to 60 MRP, which will be 221,500 tenge in 2024 and 235,900 tenge in 2025.

Currently, the fines for speeding are as follows:

• Speeding from 10 to 20 km/h — 5 MRP (18,400 tenge in 2024);

• Speeding from 20 to 40 km/h — 10 MRP (36,900 tenge);

• Speeding by 40 km/h and more — 20 MRP (73,800 tenge);

• Repeated speeding by 20 km/h and more within a year — 30 MRP (110,700 tenge).

Thus, a new fine will be added for speeding by 60 km/h and more, which will double the penalty for this violation. These changes aim to enhance compliance with traffic rules and improve road safety in the country.

Good News Regarding Fines

According to changes in tax legislation, fines for failure to submit tax reports will be abolished. If a taxpayer does not submit a declaration, the system will automatically record it as zero. However, taxpayers will still have the opportunity to submit additional declarations if necessary. This measure is designed to eliminate punitive sanctions and reduce the administrative burden on businesses. However, it will only come into effect on January 1, 2026.