Another set of issues related to the implementation of the new Tax Code was discussed at the sixth meeting of the Project Office chaired by Deputy Prime Minister – Minister of National Economy Serik Zhumangarin.
Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov familiarized himself with the digital infrastructure of the E-Finance Center (EFC) and the ongoing work to explain the tax reform to the population and business within the framework of the tasks set by the President in the Address to the People and at the National Kurultai.
In Kazakhstan, within the framework of the new Tax Code, a transition to a service-based model of public service delivery is being implemented. It envisages abandoning excessive administrative measures and focusing on convenience, digitalization, and support for entrepreneurs. Duman Kanseitov, Head of the Public Services Department of the State Revenue Committee of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan, spoke about the key changes and advantages for business.
From January 1, 2026, a new Tax Code comes into force in Kazakhstan, which reduces the number of special tax regimes to three. The State Revenue Committee of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan has explained which regimes are предусмотрены and in which cases entrepreneurs must submit a notification on the choice of a tax regime by March 1, 2026.
The first public clarification of Kazakhstan’s new Tax Code took place at the site of the Atameken National Chamber of Entrepreneurs. Deputy Prime Minister – Minister of National Economy Serik Zhumangarin and Chairman of the Presidium of the Chamber Raimbek Batalov held a hybrid-format seminar-meeting with representatives of industry associations. During the meeting, government officials explained to businesses the key provisions of the new Tax Code.
During a briefing following the Government meeting, the Prime Minister answered a question from journalists regarding businesses fulfilling their tax obligations fairly. In particular, the issue concerned tax payments by large construction companies.
Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan Olzhas Bektenov held a working meeting with Deputy Prime Minister - Minister of National Economy Serik Zhumangarin and Minister of Finance Madi Takiyev. The issues of fiscal reform and strengthening control over tax revenues were considered.
In Almaty region, a meeting was held with the Deputy Minister of National Economy Bauyrzhan Kudaibergenov and Deputy Director of the Tax and Customs Policy Department of the State Revenue Committee of the Ministry of Finance Nurlybek Shaimakhanov with entrepreneurs to explain changes in tax legislation.
Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov discussed tax reform issues with experts and business representatives.
In Petropavlovsk, a meeting of Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov with the business community was attended by about 60 representatives of various sectors of entrepreneurship, including both large agricultural producers and managers of industrial enterprises, as well as representatives of SMEs, micro-businesses and IEs.
A meeting was held in Semey with Deputy Minister of Finance Yerzhan Birzhanov, Director of the Chamber of Entrepreneurs of Abai region Maksat Suichinov, Deputy Akim of the region Kanat Adilbay, as well as representatives of the business community of the region, Maslikhats and members of regional and sectoral councils of entrepreneurs under the Regpalat.
At the Government session chaired by Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov presented new amendments to the tax legislation of the country.
At the Government session chaired by Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov, the issue of the upcoming tax reform was considered off the agenda. The Head of State instructed to discuss the nuances of the forthcoming changes with business, deputies and experts at a meeting with entrepreneurs the previous day.
During the enlarged Government session chaired by Head of State Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov voiced a number of proposals aimed at improving the fiscal system and economic growth.
Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov met with representatives of the expert community in the field of economy and entrepreneurship.
On the instructions of the Prime Minister to develop new approaches to the reform of fiscal policy, Deputy Minister – Minister of National Economy Serik Zhumangarin held the first meeting of the Expert Council under the Ministry of National Economy.
