Amendments to the Rules of rendering the state service “State registration of legal entities, record registration of their branches and representative offices”
An application procedure for the State registration of legal entities has been introduced for small and medium-sized enterprises instead of a notification procedure.
The Rules are also supplemented with a case when changes and additions to the registration data of a legal entity, branch (representative office) are made in case of changes in contact information (telephone number, e-mail address). These changes are made automatically on the basis of an electronic notification.
For state registration of legal entities related to small businesses with foreign participation, a copy of passport or other document certifying the identity of the foreign founder with a notarized translation into Kazakh and Russian languages, as well as a document confirming the right to register a commercial organization in the Republic of Kazakhstan in accordance with the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan “On Migration of Population” shall be provided.
Failure to submit the above documents is grounds for refusal of state registration.
In connection with the above changes, it will be mandatory to provide documents confirming the legality of entrepreneurial activities of foreign individuals and legal entities (business visa of category C5 or temporary residence permit (TPR) for foreign individuals; extract from the commercial register confirming the registration of a foreign legal entity) during registration, re-registration of legal entities or registration actions.
Changes in the Rules for issuance of visas in Kazakhstan
Since November 17, 2024, amendments to the Rules of issuance of visas of Kazakhstan have come into force.
New categories of visas have been introduced which simplify the process of entry of foreign investors and in-demand specialists to Kazakhstan.
New visa categories in Kazakhstan
Visa A6: Investor visa
Visa category A6 is intended for foreign businessmen who have invested more than 300 thousand US dollars in the economy of Kazakhstan. This visa is issued by Kazakhstan’s foreign agencies for a period of up to 10 years on the basis of an invitation from a local company.
Visa B9: For in-demand occupations
The B9 category visa is issued to foreigners possessing in-demand professions for a period of up to 90 calendar days.
The visa is issued by the foreign offices of Kazakhstan, as well as in Kazakhstan by the Ministry of Internal Affairs on the basis of the following documents:
1) application;
2) a copy of the diploma of education corresponding to the list of in-demand professions for foreigners to obtain a permanent residence permit in the Republic of Kazakhstan according to Annex 2 to the order of the Minister of Labor and Social Protection of the Republic of Kazakhstan from February 20, 2023 № 49.
The specified visa is also issued in the territory of Kazakhstan for foreigners or stateless persons staying in Kazakhstan from countries with which there are international treaties on visa-free entry procedures ratified by Kazakhstan, citizens of the states provided for in paragraph 17 of the Rules of entry and stay of immigrants in the Republic of Kazakhstan, as well as their departure from the Republic of Kazakhstan, approved by the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan on January 21, 2012 № 148.
Visa B9-1: Digital Nomad Visa
The B9-1 Digital Nomad Visa is intended for foreign persons with in-demand professions traveling to Kazakhstan to obtain a permanent residence permit.
Single-entry electronic visa is issued through the Visa and Migration Portal (VMP) on the basis of an invitation.
Multiple-entry visa up to 1 year is issued by the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the RK on the basis of a petition of the authorized body in the field of informatization, as well as previously issued single-entry electronic visa.
List of in-demand professions for foreigners to obtain a permanent residence permit in the Republic of Kazakhstan
Classification of the field of education | Occupation group of the national classifier 01-2017 | Name of profession |
Healthcare | 2217-4-001 | Neurosurgeon |
2211-7-002 | Hematologist physician | |
2211-7-004 | Medical oncologist | |
2215-2-002 | Neonatologist doctor | |
2212-1-001 | Endocrinologist doctor | |
2212-7-001 | Anesthesiologist-reanimatologist | |
2214-8-001 | Obstetrician-gynecologist | |
2215-1-001 | Pediatrician | |
2216-3-002 | Doctor of radial diagnostics | |
Natural sciences, mathematics and statistics Engineering, manufacturing and construction industries | 2145-9-005 | Research engineer in the technology of non-organic substances |
2145-9-006 | Research engineer in the technology of organic substances | |
2145-9-007 | Research engineer in pharmaceutical industry | |
2146-9-006 | Mineral preparation research engineer | |
2144-4-023 | Aviation engineer | |
2144-5-003 | Space System Hardware and Software Engineer | |
2149-9-001 | Engineer on implementation of new equipment and technology | |
2149-9-002 | Engineer on laser equipment | |
2149-9-011 | Research Engineer on pulp, paper, printing and fiber production technology | |
2149-9-012 | Medical Radiochemical Engineer | |
2149-9-013 | Medical Physics Engineer | |
2149-9-015 | Textile raw material classifier | |
2131-5-001 | Bacteriologist | |
In the digital development, innovation and aerospace industries | 2521-2-001 | Information technology-infrastructure architect |
2511-3-001 | Software Architect | |
2512-1-007 | Software Developer | |
2512-1-008 | Software Product Support Specialist | |
2512-2-003 | Mobile Application Developer | |
2512-3-001 | Computer games developer | |
2519-9-001 | Artificial Intelligence Engineer | |
2521-1-003 | Big Data Specialist | |
2523-0-006 | Information Systems Architect | |
2519-9-002 | Application Programmer | |
2511-2-001 | Information and Communication Technology Business Analyst | |
2512-1-001 | Software Designer | |
2512-1-003 | Information and Communication Technology Project Manager | |
2524-0-003 | Information Security Engineer | |
2529-0-001 | Cloud Computing Specialist | |
2141-3-001 | Automation Engineer | |
2512-2-001 | World Wide Web Developer | |
2512-1-005 | Programmer-analyst | |
2317-0-003 | Instructor, Associate Professor, Professor of Information Technology and Software Engineering, Higher Education Institution | |
2524-0-007 | Information security specialist | |
2522-0-003 | Server administrator | |
2512-2-004 | Application Developer | |
2524-0-006 | Information Protection Specialist | |
Pedagogical Sciences | 2338-1-001 | Master of Apprenticeship (Engineering and Engineering) |
In the creative industries industry | 2166-1 | Graphic Designer |
2166-2 | Graphic Animation Technician | |
2651-3-004 | Illustrator | |
3521-2-004 | Sound engineer | |
3521-3-003 | Video editor |
Visa В12-1: Neo Nomad Visa
Visa B12-1 is intended for foreign tourists combining work and travel, working remotely and having permanent income from foreign sources.
The visa is issued by the Kazakhstani authorities on the basis of an invitation, if available:
- a bank statement for the past 6 months, confirming a stable monthly income of more than 3000 USD;
- a tax return issued by the competent authority of the country of citizenship;
- a document confirming the absence of a criminal record, issued by the authorized body of the country of citizenship or permanent residence;
- medical insurance covering the requested period of validity of the visa.
Amendments to the Rules of implementation of personal data protection measures by the owner and (or) operator, as well as by a third party
Since January 8, 2025, additions regarding the location of servers for storage of personal data on the territory of Kazakhstan have been enacted:
Paragraph 9 of the Rules determines that the storage of personal data contained in electronic information resources is carried out by the owner and (or) operator, as well as by a third party in an electronic database located in a server room or data processing center located in the territory of the Republic of Kazakhstan, with the adoption of the necessary measures for the protection of personal data according to the Rules.
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