To safeguard employees in cases of incapacity and other risks (such as the loss of a breadwinner, pregnancy, and childbirth), the payer, typically the organization, must regularly make social contributions. These funds are used to provide social benefits to employees.
When registering an LLP (Limited Liability Partnership) in Kazakhstan, entrepreneurs provide crucial information, such as the legal address and the list of founders. But what should they do if this information changes? In such cases, a re-registration procedure for the LLP is required.
Individual entrepreneurs and partnerships operating under a simplified system in 2025 must submit Form 910 to regulatory authorities. This declaration contains data on income, taxes paid (including Personal Income Tax and social tax, totaling 3% of income), deductions made for oneself and employees. The form allows reporting these parameters for each month of the half-year.
In mid-March, Bank CenterCredit launched a series of interviews featuring Kazakhstani entrepreneurs. The protagonist of the first interview was Gulmira Aytimbetova. Her story is truly inspiring: she embarked on a challenging journey from running a small tailor shop in a rented apartment to establishing her own business, whose clients now include some of the largest Kazakhstani and international companies. Among them are the luxury hotel chain The Ritz-Carlton, the Shymkent Brewery, the SMALL supermarket chain, and the Kazakhstan Hotel.
Today, GUITEX is one of the largest companies in the country specializing in corporate clothing production. It boasts over 100 regular organizational clients, and its production volume reaches 60 million tenge.
Wildberries, Ozon, Lamoda – these marketplaces are used by thousands of Kazakhstani citizens daily to order goods. For example, within just one year, Ozon’s turnover in Kazakhstan increased tenfold, and the number of orders per active customer approached 20 per year. An equally large number of people use the courier service SDEK. Therefore, opening a pickup point (PVP) for these companies is a promising business idea.
Any companies and individuals with whom you conduct business are considered your counterparties. The success of your transactions equally depends on both you and your partners. This means that entering into business relationships is only advisable with verified, reliable, and responsible partners. Unfortunately, not all counterparties meet these criteria. How can you determine whether a partner is trustworthy? You need to assess the counterparty's risk level.
The New Year traditionally brings new legislative norms in Kazakhstan. Starting January 1, 2025, companies in Kazakhstan are required to make mandatory employer pension contributions (OPVR) for their employees. It is important to note that these contributions are only required for employees born after January 1, 1975.
To manage work time effectively, optimally distribute workloads considering the specifics of each employee's work, and efficiently plan vacation time, companies in Kazakhstan use a production calendar. In 2024, there will be 249 working days (for a five-day workweek), with 117 days designated as weekends and holidays.
For novice individual entrepreneurs, accounting can be a daunting task. The fear of making mistakes, which could lead to fines and other problems, is very real. Outsourcing accounting tasks may seem like an attractive option, but hiring an external accountant is often too expensive for those just starting out in business.
However, accounting can be done independently—correctly, efficiently, and without risks. How can this be achieved? One of the modern solutions is online accounting.
To cease the activities of a company registered as a Limited Liability Partnership (LLP), one must go through the liquidation process, which takes about four months and requires thorough preparation.
Interestingly, the decision to close an LLP in Kazakhstan is not always made by the partnership's founders. In some cases, it happens involuntarily—by court order. For example, a common reason for forced LLP closure in Kazakhstan in 2023 was bankruptcy. Other reasons include registration violations (such as the owner failing to register the partnership with the tax authorities or being unable to obtain a BIN in time).
How can you close an LLP in Kazakhstan in 2025, and is it possible to do it online? What documents are required for closure? What pitfalls should you be aware of? Let's take a step-by-step look at the process.
Today, the perception of the phrase "made in China" has dramatically changed. Firstly, high-quality products are manufactured in China. Secondly, nearly everything is produced in local factories—from jewelry and branded clothing to household appliances and industrial equipment. It's no wonder that China is becoming an increasingly attractive destination for those who are starting a business or want to grow their existing ventures.
When an entrepreneur needs to acquire a vehicle or specialized equipment but doesn't have the full amount, they can opt for a loan. However, leasing is gaining popularity as a financing option. While it is similar to a loan in some ways, there are significant differences.
Transporting goods within the country involves a significant amount of documentation. To simplify the paperwork for certain groups of goods, Kazakhstan introduced a document known as the Consignment Note (СНТ) in 2020. This document also facilitates tax and customs administration procedures.
Чтобы встать на ноги, новому бизнесу нужно изрядно потрудиться: создать корпоративный сайт, разработать маркетинговую стратегию и потратиться на рекламу. Эти меры позволят потенциальным заказчикам узнать о вашей компании. Но есть и иной путь: реализовать товар или оказать услуги крупному государственному или частному заказчику. Это гарантирует быстрое и эффективное продвижение без лишних затрат. Именно по такой причине многие бизнесмены решают начать своё дело в Казахстане с участия в тендерах.
For businesses of various sizes and specializations to legally operate in Kazakhstan, they must pay taxes. The funds collected by the government are used to address various needs, from ensuring national security to implementing state programs, including those supporting businesses.
What taxes exist for businesses in Kazakhstan? How many and what types of taxes do companies pay?
It is a mistake to think that an accident that occurs to an employee while performing their duties only harms that specialist. In fact, it is a serious blow to the business: any incident is thoroughly investigated, and if the employer is found to be at fault, they face hefty fines and prolonged court proceedings. Mandatory insurance of organization employees against accidents can protect the entrepreneur from such problems.
Для того, чтобы осуществлять предпринимательскую деятельность, после регистрации компании, индивидуальный предприниматель должен получить документ, который дает ему право на работу. Ранее в РК этим документом было свидетельство о регистрации ИП, но сейчас его заменил талон. Попробуем разобраться, где его получить онлайн и как скачать этот документ?
For conducting legal business activities, a legal entity, including an LLP (Limited Liability Partnership), needs a bank current account. This account provides access to numerous services: you can pay suppliers, disburse employee salaries, transfer money between your accounts, pay taxes, and make other contributions.
How do you open a current account for a legal entity? What documents need to be prepared? We explain the nuances you should be aware of.
A Limited Liability Partnership (LLP) is a type of business activity that allows to carry out legal business operations in the territory of the Republic of Kazakhstan. LLP is suitable for businesses of various scales, from small companies with up to 15 employees to large organizations employing up to 250 employees.
To successfully open an LLP in Almaty or other cities in Kazakhstan, you need to be aware of many nuances, which we will discuss in this article.