Konsu joined the European Business Association in Kazakhstan
Konsu has become a member of the European Business Association in Kazakhstan (EUROBAK). Read more
Establishment and strengthening of responsibility for offenses related to military duties
In accordance with the Federal Law of 31.07.2023 N 404-FZ from October 01, 2023 will establish responsibilityRead more
Major amendments to the Federal Law "On the Legal Status of Foreign Citizens in the Russian Federation" № 115-FZ of 25.07.2002 July 2023 - March 2024.
Changes to Federal Law "On the Legal Status of Foreign Citizens in the Russian Federation" No. 115-FZ dated July 25, 2002 (hereinafter referred to as Law No. 115-FZ), which came into effect on July 10, 2023. The amendments were introduced by Federal Law No. 316-FZ dated July 10, 2023.Read more
Consequences of the suspension of a number of articles of the Russian Federation's double taxation treaties with unfriendly states
Earlier we have already touched upon the issue of suspension of certain articles of double taxation treaties of the Russian Federation: Consequences of suspension of provisions of international tax treaties on the example of the agreement with Finland. In this article we will highlight this issue in more detail.
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Tax law changes effective August 31, 2023
From August 31, 2023, a number of changes in tax legislation come into force, which may affect many taxpayers.Read more
Changes in personal income taxation of payments to remote workers
Since 01.01.2024, payments when an employee performs labor functions remotely under a contract with an employer that is a Russian organization or with a separate subdivision of a foreign organization registered in the territory of the Russian Federation, is recognized as income from sources in the Russian Federation [1]. Such income is subject to personal income tax at the rate of 13% (15% for payments exceeding 5 million rubles per year).
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Changes to the procedure for completing a customs value declaration
According to the Decision of the Board of the Eurasian Economic Commission from August 15, 2023 № 112 "On Amendments to the Procedure for filling out the customs value declaration" in the customs document will indicate the actual costs in the national currency. In cases where expenses are reflected in foreign currency, but paid in national currency prior to the declaration of goods. Thus, there will be no recalculation of foreign currency on the day of registration of the customs declaration. This Decision shall enter into force upon expiration of 30 calendar days from the date of its official publication.
Key rate raised to 12% from 15.08.2023
The Bank of Russia at an extraordinary meeting held on 15.08.2023 raised the key rate from 8.5% to 12.00%. This decision was made to reduce inflation and ensure price stability.Read more
New rules on overtime pay
The Constitutional Court recognized that the current practice of paying overtime violates the rights of employees. The judges obliged lawmakers to amend Article 152 of the Labor Code and employers to apply the new work algorithm.
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Medicinal products will be added to the list of goods subject to labeling
The Committee on Technical Regulation and Metrology of the Ministry of Trade and Integration of the Republic of Kazakhstan has prepared a draft amendment to the Resolution of the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated September 10, 2020, No. 568 "On Determining the List of Goods Subject to Labeling."Read more