Asia Kazakhstan Value-added tax rate could be raised from 12% to 16% in a a package of amendments to the draft Tax Code submitted by Kazakhstan's Ministry of National Economy to the lower house of parliament to improve tax administration
Asia Kazakhstan Foreign nationals from neighboring and distant countries have increasingly chosen Kazakhstan as a destination for medical care; key areas of medical tourism include high-tech treatments in neurosurgery, reproductive services, dental care and cosmetology
Asia Kazakhstan Exchange rates boards will no longer be allowed on the streets or outdoors starting 9 September 2025; new rule applies to all currency exchange points, except those in airports, railway stations, business centers, casinos, border checkpoints
Asia Kazakhstan Five major initiatives with a total investment of around $19.5 billion in the metallurgical and petrochemical sectors are being implemented, expected to create over 8.000 permanent jobs; the news was reported during a May 21 government meeting
Asia Kazakhstan New rules for investor visas have been implemented to support long-term business partnerships; foreign nationals who invest $300.000 or more in the charter capital of Kazakh companies or publicly traded local securities can apply for permit up to 10 years