“We are starting from a clean slate”: Finance Ministry explains tax reform measures “We are starting from a clean slate”: Finance Ministry explains tax reform measures Tengrinews.kz – Kazakhstan has adopted a package of measures to ensure a smooth transition to the new Tax Code and prevent negative consequences
17 December 2025 15:19
Kazakhstanis pour money into banks as deposits hit record highs Kazakhstanis pour money into banks as deposits hit record highs Tengrinews.kz – Kazakhstani residents have been actively moving their savings into banks, with the total volume of household deposits rising
15 December 2025 17:07
Kazakhstan to block accounts for “incorrect“ mobile transfers: 40 days to explain Kazakhstan to block accounts for “incorrect“ mobile transfers: 40 days to explain Tengrinews.kz – Starting in 2026, Kazakhstan will introduce new criteria for mobile transfers. If tax authorities suspect that an individual
12 December 2025 22:59
Timur Turlov acquires major telecom operator - former asset of Nuraly Aliyev Timur Turlov acquires major telecom operator - former asset of Nuraly Aliyev Tengrinews.kz – Timur Turlov, the founder of Freedom Holding Corp., is acquiring Transtelecom, one of Kazakhstan's largest telecommunications
12 December 2025 21:45
Papa John’s forced to exit Kazakhstan amid financial difficulties Papa John’s forced to exit Kazakhstan amid financial difficulties Tengrinews.kz – The American pizza chain Papa John’s is withdrawing from the Kazakh market.
11 December 2025 17:31
Russia braces for a weaker ruble - what this means for Kazakhstan, experts explain Russia braces for a weaker ruble - what this means for Kazakhstan, experts explain Tengrinews.kz – As oil prices decline and analysts forecast further weakening of the Russian ruble, economists warn that the trend could spill
11 December 2025 13:29
MCI to increase, minimum wage stays the same: Tokayev signs three-year budget MCI to increase, minimum wage stays the same: Tokayev signs three-year budget Tengrinews.kz – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has signed the law on the national budget for 2026–2028, citing Akorda.
08 December 2025 20:38
Tax reform: write-off of penalties and fines in 2026 Tax reform: write-off of penalties and fines in 2026 Tengrinews.kz – Kazakhstan’s entrepreneurs who owe taxes may have their penalties and fines written off next year. The Ministry of Finance has
08 December 2025 20:12
“We're being deceived“: Kazakh MP compares low-cost carrier prices in Kazakhstan and Europe “We're being deceived“: Kazakh MP compares low-cost carrier prices in Kazakhstan and Europe Tengrinews.kz – Low-cost carriers in Kazakhstan offer tickets that are too expensive compared to European airlines, said Majilis deputy Murat
08 December 2025 19:32
National Bank issues statement on the tenge exchange rate National Bank issues statement on the tenge exchange rate Tengrinews.kz – The National Bank of Kazakhstan has released an update on the situation in the foreign exchange market.
04 December 2025 18:03
US dollar slips below psychological threshold on Kazakhstan’s currency market US dollar slips below psychological threshold on Kazakhstan’s currency market Tengrinews.kz – The US dollar dropped below a key psychological barrier during trading on 4 December.
04 December 2025 17:42
US dollar drops sharply in Kazakhstan US dollar drops sharply in Kazakhstan Tengrinews.kz – The US dollar weakened noticeably on Kazakhstan’s currency market on 2 December, according to KASE trading data.
02 December 2025 19:58
Kazakhstan to raise living wage in 2026 Kazakhstan to raise living wage in 2026 Tengrinews.kz – Kazakhstan’s living wage will increase next year under the three-year state budget approved by Parliament, according to the
27 November 2025 22:42
Kazakhstan approves new monthly calculation index (MCI) for 2026 Kazakhstan approves new monthly calculation index (MCI) for 2026 Tengrinews.kz – Kazakhstan will introduce a new monthly calculation index (MCI) starting 1 January 2026, according to the state budget approved
27 November 2025 22:00
US dollar drops sharply in Kazakhstan US dollar drops sharply in Kazakhstan Tengrinews.kz – The US dollar weakened noticeably on Kazakhstan’s currency market on 18 November, according to data from the Kazakhstan Stock
18 November 2025 20:49
Kazakhstan to change pension asset management system starting January 1 Kazakhstan to change pension asset management system starting January 1 Tengrinews.kz – The Agency for Regulation and Development of the Financial Market has approved a new resolution that will change Kazakhstan’s
03 November 2025 21:08
US dollar weakens in Kazakhstan US dollar weakens in Kazakhstan Tengrinews.kz – The US dollar fell against the tenge during trading on November 3, according to the Kazakhstan Stock Exchange (KASE).
03 November 2025 19:49
Foreign marketplaces told to register and pay VAT in Kazakhstan – or face blocking Foreign marketplaces told to register and pay VAT in Kazakhstan – or face blocking Tengrinews.kz – Foreign online marketplaces will be required to register in Kazakhstan and pay value-added tax (VAT) on purchases made by Kazakh
30 October 2025 20:18
US dollar sharply drops in Kazakhstan US dollar sharply drops in Kazakhstan Tengrinews.kz – The US dollar saw a notable decline on Kazakhstan’s currency market on October 29.
29 October 2025 23:34

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