News about legislation
Senate proposes lowering VAT thresholds
Tengrinews.kz – During today’s extended Senate session on the draft of the new Tax Code, deputies proposed lowering the threshold for mandatory
23 June 2025
Thousands of prisoners may be released: amnesty law passed by the Mazhilis
Tengrinews.kz – Deputies of the Mazhilis have passed the law "On Amnesty in Connection with the 30th Anniversary of the Constitution of the
11 June 2025
Kazakhstan revises agreement with Russia on “Baiterek”: what will change
Tengrinews.kz – The Mazhilis has ratified amendments to the agreement with Russia on the creation of the "Baiterek" space complex at Baikonur.
05 June 2025
Mobile transfers: what is known about the new condition for checks on Kazakh citizens
Tengrinews.kz – The State Revenue Committee of the Ministry of Finance has clarified when clear criteria for checking mobile transfers in Kazakhstan
03 June 2025
Identity card: important new measure comes into force in Kazakhstan
Tengrinews.kz – Another public service in Kazakhstan will soon be available online. The Ministry of Internal Affairs and the Ministry of Digital
30 May 2025
Kazakhstan plans to impose penalties for vape delivery
Tengrinews.kz – Kazakhstan plans to toughen penalties for vapes, this time targeting their delivery and storage for the purpose of sale.
27 May 2025
New fine to be introduced in Kazakhstan: who will be affected
Tengrinews.kz – Only official telecom operators will be allowed to sell SIM cards. Kazakhstan plans to introduce fines for entrepreneurs who
19 May 2025
US will lease land from Kazakhstan for 49 years
Tengrinews.kz - The US government will lease land from Kazakhstan. The Mazhilis deputies have accepted the corresponding bill for work.
22 January 2025
For whom will the punishment for corruption in Kazakhstan be toughened
Tengrinews.kz - The responsibility for committing corruption crimes will be toughened, but not for everyone in Kazakhstan.
15 January 2025
Tokayev signed law on commodity exchange trade and entrepreneurship
Tengrinews.kz - President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has signed a law addressing issues of commodity exchange trade and entrepreneurship.
31 December 2024
Ministry of Healthcare shared details of complete ban on hookahs
Tengrinews.kz - The Ministry of Healthcare discussed whether a complete ban on the sale and smoking of hookahs could be introduced in Kazakhstan.
04 November 2024
New rules for scooters are being prepared in Kazakhstan
Tengrinews.kz - The Ministry of Internal Affairs has shared plans for further improving the regulations regarding the use of electric scooters.
28 October 2024
Ambulance will not be available 24 hours a day for all Kazakhstanis
Tengrinews.kz - Ambulances will no longer provide 24/7 service to all patients without exception. This is stated in a draft order published
25 September 2024
Tokayev approved a law to simplify customs procedures between Turkic countries
Tengrinews.kz - President Tokayev ratified the agreement between the governments of the member states of the Organization of Turkic States,
24 September 2024
Criminal case against the top managers of the website providing sexual services was closed
Tengrinews.kz - The criminal case against the top managers of the notoriously known website Kyzdar.net has been closed, the Ministry of Internal
20 September 2024
Kazakhstan's Deputy Minister discusses potential e-scooter ban amid rising accidents
Tengrinews.kz - Igor Lepekha, the Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs, discussed the potential ban on e-scooters in Kazakhstan.
19 September 2024
Kazakhstan proposes to ban additional fees in cafes and restaurants
Tengrinews.kz - Domestic trade rules are planned to be amended in Kazakhstan. According to the proposed amendments, cafes and restaurants may
05 September 2024
EU agrees anti-tax evasion deal
The EU agreed a raft of anti-tax evasion measures to make it harder for multinationals to shift profits to countries with lower taxes.
21 June 2016
China sets death penalty threshold in graft cases
Corruption cases involving three million yuan ($463,000) or more may incur the death penalty in future.
18 April 2016
French MPs set to approve contested ban on paying for sex
French lawmakers are looking to outlaw sex for money and impose fines of up to 3,500 euros on prostitutes' clients.
06 April 2016