1. Characteristics

2. Projects

3. The city of Pavlodar

Former russian imperial outpost extracting salt, Pavlodar remained a small city the Soviet Government's Virgin Lands Campaign provided the impetus for its rapid growth and development during the 1960s. Pavlodar became a major industrial center of both the Kazakh SSR and of the Soviet Union; the largest local industries were and are still today the manufacture of farm machinery, aluminum, and industrial chemicals; an oil refinery was completed in 1978. After 1991 Pavlodar has evolved by creating ethnic festivals, opening of parks and fountains, as well as religious monuments. The spectacular Mashkur Jusup mosque has been erected in 2001.

Procedure to obtain the status of “participant of the SEZ”

1. Submission of a request toward managing bodies of the SEZ: applicant shall send an application and profile (see further).

2. The management body registers the application in the registration log on the day of its submission.

3. The management body checks the completeness of the submitted document package.

4. The management body checks the compliance of the claimed type of activity to the approved priority types of activities.

5. The management body within 10 working days concludes a contract on the implementation of activities as a member of the SEZ. Following the contract concluded, the participant stops activities of its separate subdivisions outside the SEZ.

6. The management body within two working days from the date of the contract on the implementation of activities shall notify the Ministry of Investment and Development of RK (hereinafter – Authorized body) with a copy of the contract on the implementation of activities.

7. Delivery of the certificate of registration: the authorized body shall include information about the participant of the special economic zone in the single register of participants of the special economic zone.

8. The management body within two working days from the date of the contract on the implementation of activities shall send a notification to tax and customs authorities.

9. The bodies of the tax and customs authorities shall account the participant of the SEZ in accordance with the legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan.

Documents submitted by the applicant to carry out activities as a member of SEZ

1. Application and Profile (“anketa”) of the applicant in the form approved by the authorized body

2. Certificate of State registration (or re-registration) as legal entity

3. A copy of the identity documents of the first head of the applicant

4. A copy of the document displaying an identification number

5. A copy of the charter of the legal entity

6. A copy of the decision of the superior body of the legal entity on the implementation of activities in the SEZ.

7. A copy of the financial statements for the last reporting date, signed by the first head of the applicant or his deputy, and by the chief accountant (accountant).

8. Feasibility study of the project meeting the requirements established by the authorized body.

9. Extract delivered by the servicing bank on the movement of money in the applicant's accounts (about the absence of filing) and credit report from credit bureau, containing full or partial information available in the credit records.

10. Certificate from the authority of public revenue of the place of registration about the presence or absence of debts on taxes and other obligatory payments to the budget.

11. Documents confirming financial provision of the applicant. The applicant has the right to choose any of the methods of financial support such as cash, bank guarantee, guarantee, pledge of property, insurance contract – including by combining two or more methods.

All copies of documents must be notarized.

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2. Projects

3. The Khorgos border area (Panfilov district, Almaty region)

The SEZ “Khorgos–East Gate” is located in Panfilov district of Almaty region at the distance of 1 km from the state border and the China’s border city Khorgos, 90 km away from the nearest major city of Ili-Kazakh Autonomous Prefecture – Yining, and 670 km away from the administrative capital of Xinjiang-Uyghur Autonomous Region – Urumqi.

Panfilov district is located in the East of Almaty region. It's administrative center is the city of Zharkent. The natural landscapes of the district are rich and various and include touristic sites as Ala Tau, Uitas and Oi-Zhailyau.

Tax incentives for SEZ participants "Khorgos":
1. Exemption from corporate income tax (CIT);
2. Exemption from land tax;
3. Exemption from property tax;
4. Exemption from value added tax (VAT) when implemented on the territory of SEZ goods wholly consumed in the production process.

CONDITIONS OF THE TAX BENEFITS
1. Registration as a taxpayer within its territory;
2. Registration as a participant in EPZs;
3. Absence of structural units outside the SEZ;
4. The income from the sale of goods produced by the priority activities of SEZ should be not less than 90 percent of gross annual income.

CUSTOMS PRIVILEGES
On SEZ customs procedure free customs zone.

SIMPLIFIED PROCEDURE foreign labor
Issuance of permits for foreign labor by local executive bodies produced in accordance with the laws of the Republic of Kazakhstan, but in a simplified manner without seeking nominations for the domestic labor market.

EXEMPTION FROM Land lease term of 10 years
SEZ participants for up to 10 years are free land for the project.

WHO CAN BE A MEMBER of SEZ?
Legal entity (including foreign), plans to carry on SEZ priority activities.
If a legal entity at the time of filing is not a resident of the Republic of Kazakhstan and is not registered as a taxpayer the Republic of Kazakhstan, it seems a copy of a certificate of absence of state registration as a taxpayer in the tax authorities of the Republic of Kazakhstan.

WHO CAN NOT BE A MEMBER of SEZ?
1. Subsoil;
2.organizations, producing excisable goods except for organizations that manufacture, assembly (supplied) excisable goods under subparagraph 6) of Article 279 of the Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan "On taxes and other obligatory payments to the budget (Tax Code)";
3.The organization applying special tax modes;
4.organizations  that used the investment tax preferences;
5.organizatory gambling.

Requirements for application for registration as a participant in the SEZ
The applicant submits an application for the status of SEZ in the proper party management company.

The application shall be accompanied by:
1) profile of the applicant in the form approved by the authority;
2) a notarized copy of the certificate of state registration (re-registration) of a legal entity (legalized document certifying state. Registered in a foreign country);
3) a notarized copy of the identity document of the first head of the applicant;
4) a notarized copy of the taxpayer - to January 1, 2012 or a notarized copy of the document with an identification number - from 1 January 2012;
5) a notarized copy of memorandum of association (legalized document);
6) a notarized copy of the decision of the supreme body of the legal entity operating on the territory of a special economic zone (legalized document);
7) A copy of the financial statements of the last reporting date, signed by the head of the applicant or his deputy, as well as the chief accountant (accountant);
8) a feasibility study of the project that meets the requirements established by the authority;
9) Check the servicing bank on movement of money in the bank accounts of the applicant (the absence of catalogs) and the credit report from the credit bureau that contains information about full or partial information available on the credit history;
10) A certificate from the tax authority at the place of registration of the presence or absence of taxes and other obligatory payments to the budget.
11) A copy of a certificate of absence of state registration as a taxpayer with tax authorities of Kazakhstan for non-taxpayers foreign applicants RK legalized document - notarized translation into Kazakh and / or Russian languages.
12) Help with «First Credit Bureau" the lack of credit debt.

Contacts:
tel / fax: +7 (72831) 3 63 11, 3 63 12, 3 63 13,
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web  sez_khorgos.kz

Office in Astana
Republic of Kazakhstan, Astana city. Konaeva 29/1 BC "Hotel Diplomat", 11th floor, office 13
Tel. / Fax +7-7172-550-030

1. Characteristics

2. Projects

3. The Zhambyl region

This southern province was named after the Kazakh folk singer Jambyl Jabayev. It borders Kyrgyzstan, and is very near Uzbekistan. The regional capital Taraz (formerly Dzhambul) presents a rich history as one of the oldest cities in Kazakhstan, build and populated by the ancient Sogdians. The medieval city of Talas was also a major trade center along the Silk Road. The soviet era brought a fast-paced industrialization.

The SEZ Chemical Park is located 15 km away from the city of Chu and 242 km away from Taraz. The local mining and chemical raw materials of the Zhambyl region’s field provide production of the main types of products planned to release on the territory of SEZ “Chemical park Taraz”.

Competitive advantages of SEZ:
- Close to sources of raw materials to production facilities.
- Ability to provide unique products to the Chinese market, such as IDAN.
- The synergy.
- Lowest taxes in the CIS (CPN - 0% VAT - 0% Land tax - 0% Property Tax - 0%).
- Low price for gas.

Attractiveness to investors.
- 70% share in export of chemical sector companies in the region.
- Developed transport hub with the directions in all regions of the country and neighboring countries (Russia, China, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan).
- Availability of rich mineral deposits (phosphates, salt, natural gas, ores, etc.)

Tax and customs preferences (incentives) for SEZ participants
- Corporate income tax is 0%
- Land tax - 0%
- Property Tax - 0%
- VAT on imported goods - 0%
- Customs duties - 0%
- Land rent - 0

Requirements for application for registration as a participant in the SEZ.

Shall be accompanied by the following documents on paper and (or) electronic media:
1) profile of the applicant in the form approved by the authority;
2) A certificate of state registration (re-registration) of a legal entity;
3) a notarized copy of the identity document of the first head of the applicant;
4) a notarized copy of the taxpayer - to January 1, 2013 or a notarized copy of the document with an identification number - from 1 January 2013;
5) a notarized copy of the constitution of the legal entity;
6) a notarized copy of the decision of the supreme body of the legal entity operating on the territory of the special economic zone;
7) A copy of the financial statements of the last reporting date, signed by the head of the applicant or his deputy, as well as the chief accountant (accountant);
8) a feasibility study of the project that meets the requirements established by the authority;
9) Check the servicing bank on movement of money in the bank accounts of the applicant (the absence of catalogs) and the credit report from the credit bureau that contains information about full or partial information available on the credit history;
10) A certificate from the tax authority at the place of registration of the presence or absence of taxes and other obligatory payments to the budge;

Contacts:
jur.address organization
Republic of Kazakhstan, Zhambyl region, Shu str. Shakirov 24
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+7(72643) 2 44 14

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2. Projects

3. The city of Karaganda

The SEZ Saryarka is located in Karaganda region, on the Bukhara-Zhyrau district, only 16 km away from the regional capital Karaganda.

Karaganda is an industrial city, originally built to exploit nearby coal mines (Temirtau) using the work of prisoners of labor camps. After being during a long time the 2^nd city of Kazakhstan, it is now the fourth most populous city in Kazakhstan, behind Almaty (Alma-Ata), Astana and Shymkent. Universities and theaters of Karaganda enjoy an excellent reputation.

Tax and customs preferences:
- corporate income tax is 0%
- property tax - 0%
- VAT on imported goods - 0%
- duties - 0%
- land tax - 0%
- land rent - 0 (for 10 years)
- concessional infrastructure services
- The simplified procedure for hiring foreign labor.

Requirements for application for registration as a participant in the SEZ.
The applicant submits an application for the status of SEZ in the proper party management company.

The application shall be accompanied by:
1) profile of the applicant in the form approved by the authority;
2) a notarized copy of the certificate of state registration (re-registration) of a legal entity (legalized document certifying state. Registered in a foreign country);
3) a notarized copy of the identity document of the first head of the applicant;
4) a notarized copy of the taxpayer - to January 1, 2012 or a notarized copy of the document with an identification number - from 1 January 2012;
5) a notarized copy of memorandum of association (legalized document);
6) a notarized copy of the decision of the supreme body of the legal entity operating on the territory of a special economic zone (legalized document);
7) а copy of the financial statements of the last reporting date, signed by the head of the applicant or his deputy, as well as the chief accountant (accountant);
8) a feasibility study of the project that meets the requirements established by the authority;
9) сheck the servicing bank on movement of money in the bank accounts of the applicant (the absence of catalogs) and the credit report from the credit bureau that contains information about full or partial information available on the credit history;
10) а certificate from the tax authority at the place of registration of the presence or absence of taxes and other obligatory payments to the budget.
11) а copy of a certificate of absence of state registration as a taxpayer with tax authorities of Kazakhstan for foreign applicants are not taxpayers RK legalized document - notarized translation into Kazakh and / or Russian languages.
12) help with «First Credit Bureau" the lack of credit debts.

Contacts
Republic of Kazakhstan, 100408, Karaganda,
Bukhar - Zhyrau district, village board, accounting block 028, plot 1383
Tel.: +7 (7212) 40 50 60
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2. Projects

3. Burabay

With its beautiful landscape, the most attractive site for tourists is Borovoe, which is one of the Burabay lakes in the north of Kazakhstan, in the eastern foothills of Kokshe Mountain. The water in the lake is limpid and the bottom can be seen clearly. Access to the water is easy, with both rocky and sandy shores surrounded by pine forest and bizarre rocks.

Data for Burabay district:

Tax and customs preferences:
- corporate income tax is 0%
- property tax - 0%
- VAT on imported goods - 0%
- duties - 0%
- land tax - 0%
- land rent - 0 (for 10 years)
Requirements for application for registration as a participant in the SEZ
The applicant submits an application for the status of SEZ in the proper party management company.

The application shall be accompanied by:
1) profile of the applicant in the form approved by the authority;
2) a notarized copy of the certificate of state registration (re-registration) of a legal entity (legalized document certifying state. Registered in a foreign country);
3) a notarized copy of the identity document of the first head of the applicant;
4) a notarized copy of the taxpayer - to January 1, 2012 or a notarized copy of the document with an identification number - from 1 January 2012;
5) a notarized copy of memorandum of association (legalized document);
6) a notarized copy of the decision of the supreme body of the legal entity operating on the territory of a special economic zone (legalized document);
7) A copy of the financial statements of the last reporting date, signed by the head of the applicant or his deputy, as well as the chief accountant (accountant);
8) a feasibility study of the project that meets the requirements established by the authority;
9) Check the servicing bank on movement of money in the bank accounts of the applicant (the absence of catalogs) and the credit report from the credit bureau that contains information about full or partial information available on the credit history;
10) A certificate from the tax authority at the place of registration of the presence or absence of taxes and other obligatory payments to the budget.
11) A copy of a certificate of absence of state registration as a taxpayer with tax authorities of Kazakhstan for foreign applicants are not taxpayers RK legalized document - notarized translation into Kazakh and / or Russian languages.

Contacts
Head of the Administration of SEZ "Burabai" - Otarov Almas Ablaevich, contact phone number.: 8 (71636) 46621 (desk, fax)
Deputy Head - Salpykov Janat Muhtarovich, contact phone number.: 8 (71636) 44199
Head of Monitoring and working with the parties to SEZ - Zhanybekov Arman Zhaskayratovich, contact phone number.: 8 (71636) 42145 ext. 102
Head of maintenance of SEZ - Tnalinova Leila Aymuranovna, contact phone number.: 8 (71636) 42145 ext. 104
Chief Specialist Personnel Department to ensure SEZ activity - Mynzhasarov Kairat Dosumbekovich, contact phone number: 8 (71636) 42145 ext. 104

1. Characteristics

2. Projects

3. The city of Almaty

Formerly Alma-Ata and capital until 1997, the “city of apples” (alma in kazakh) remains the largest, most developed, most ethnically and culturally diverse city in Kazakhstan and the main economic center of the country.

The SEZ PIT is located on the Alatau micro-district, which is part of the Medeo district of the city of Almaty. Almaty is the Kazakhstan's largest city and counts 68 research institutes and more than 50 universities, which can now use the PIT as a real testing ground for the joint implementation of projects in traditional sectors (mining and metals, oil and gas, agribusiness), and in new sectors (green technologies, new energy, smart environment, new materials, etc.).

Advantages of SEZ "PIT":
Participants of SEZ are exempt from:
1. The corporate income tax
2. Property tax
3. Land tax
4. Fee for the right to use land, but not more than 10 years from the date of allotment of land plots
5. Imposition of zero rate VAT implementation in the territory of SEZ goods wholly consumed in the implementation of activities that meet the objectives of the creation of such SEZ, according to the list of goods identified by the Government.

Also participants SEZ "Park of innovative technologies" is provided to the principle of extraterritoriality in 2018. (Participants SEZ "PIT" may be located outside the SEZ and enjoy tax preferences, except VAT and customs duties)
Documents submitted by the applicant to carry out activities as a member of the special economic zone
The applicant submits an application for registration as a participant in a special economic zone in the management company SEZ "PIT.".

The application shall be accompanied by:
1. The applicant's profile in the form approved by the authority;
2. Certificate of state registration (re-registration) of a legal entity;
3. Notarized copy of the identity document of the first head of the applicant;
4. Notarized copy of the taxpayer - to January 1, 2013 or a notarized copy of the document with an identification number - from 1 January 2013;
5. Notarized copy of the memorandum of association;
6. Notarized copy of the decision of the supreme body of the legal entity operating on the territory of the special economic zone;
7. Copy of the financial statements for the last reporting date, signed by the head of the applicant or his deputy, as well as the chief accountant (accountant);
8. Feasibility study of the project that meets the requirements established by the authority;
9. Servicing bank statement of cash flows in the bank accounts of the applicant (the absence of catalogs) and the credit report from the credit bureau that contains information about full or partial information available on the credit history;
10. Certificate from the tax authority at the place of registration of the presence or absence of taxes and other obligatory payments to the budget;
11. Documents confirming the applicant's financial security.

Contacts:
JSC "MANAGEMENT COMPANY SPECIAL ECONOMIC ZONE
"PARK innovative technologies"
Code: 050032 Almaty, Medeu area, md. Alatau, Ibragimova, 9
Tel:.  +7 727 320-18-56, +7 727 320-18-57.
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Web Site: www.sezpit.kz

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2. Projects

3. The city of Shymkent and the South-Kazakhstan region

South-Kazakhstan region borders with the Republic of Uzbekistan. On its territory passes the international transit corridor "Western Europe" - "Western China" and transnational motorways: Tashkent - Shymkent - Taraz – Almaty; Tashkent - Shymkent - Turkestan – Samara. The airport of Shymkent has also a favorable geographical position, located 100 km from Tashkent, 450 km from Kyzylorda, 500 km from Bishkek, 700 km from Almaty. A large trade and logistics center is planned to be builded near this airport, with a land area of 92 hectares.

Former caravanserai protecting the Silk Road since the XII^th century, Shymkent was a trade center which has been destroyed several times. During the soviet era Shymkent and its lead smelter supplied a major part of the USSR's metals needs, copper as well as lead and others, including three-quarters of all bullets fired by the Red Army.

Tax and customs preferences:
- corporate income tax is 0%
- property tax - 0%
- VAT on imported goods - 0%
- duties - 0%
- land tax - 0%
- land rent - 0 (for 10 years)
- VAT on imports - 0%

Documents submitted by the applicant to carry out activities as a member of a special economic zone and its inclusion in a single register of members of the special economic zone "Astana - new city".

1. activities party special economic zone in accordance with the agreement on the implementation of activities.
2. shall be accompanied by the following documents on paper and (or) electronic media:
1) profile of the applicant in the form approved by the authority;
2) a certificate of state registration (re-registration) of a legal entity;
3) a notarized copy of the identity document of the first head of the applicant;
4) a notarized copy of the taxpayer - to January 1, 2013 or a notarized copy of the document with an identification number - from 1 January 2013;
5) a notarized copy of the constitution of the legal entity;
6) a notarized copy of the decision of the supreme body of the legal entity operating on the territory of the special economic zone;
7) a copy of the financial statements of the last reporting date, signed by the head of the applicant or his deputy, as well as the chief accountant (accountant);
8) a feasibility study of the project that meets the requirements established by the authority;
9) check the servicing bank on movement of money in the bank accounts of the applicant (the absence of catalogs) and the credit report from the credit bureau that contains information about full or partial information available on the credit history;
10) a certificate from the tax authority at the place of registration of the presence or absence of taxes and other obligatory payments to the budget;
11) documents confirming the applicant's financial security.

Contacts:
Tel:  8-7252-24-92-65 / 24-92-66 / 53-49-40
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1. Characteristics

2. Projects

3. The city of Atyrau

Former russian strategic fort, divided by the river Oural and considered as a junction between Europe and Asia, the city was known as Guriev between 1708 and 1992. Atyrau is now a hub for the oil-rich Caspian Depression; many oil wells have been drilled in the Tengiz Field and Kashagan Field areas. An oil pipeline runs from Atyrau to Samara, where it joins the Russian pipeline system. The Atyrau region’s share of the country’s total GDP reached 10.6% in 2013 and its gross regional product (GRP) per capita is the country’s largest.

Benefits of SEZ "NINT":
- 0% corporate tax
- Land Tax 0%
- Property tax 0%

Requirements for application for registration as a participant in the SEZ
The applicant submits an application for the status of SEZ in the proper party management company.

The application shall be accompanied by:
1) profile of the applicant in the form approved by the authority;
2) a notarized copy of the certificate of state registration (re-registration) of a legal entity (legalized document certifying state. Registered in a foreign country);
3) a notarized copy of the identity document of the first head of the applicant;
4) a notarized copy of the taxpayer - to January 1, 2012 or a notarized copy of the document with an identification number - from 1 January 2012;
5) a notarized copy of memorandum of association (legalized document);
6) a notarized copy of the decision of the supreme body of the legal entity operating on the territory of a special economic zone (legalized document);
7) a copy of the financial statements of the last reporting date, signed by the head of the applicant or his deputy, as well as the chief accountant (accountant);
8) a feasibility study of the project that meets the requirements established by the authority;
9) check the servicing bank on movement of money in the bank accounts of the applicant (the absence of catalogs) and the credit report from the credit bureau that contains information about full or partial information available on the credit history;
10) a certificate from the tax authority at the place of registration of the presence or absence of taxes and other obligatory payments to the budget.
11) a copy of a certificate of absence of state registration as a taxpayer with tax authorities of Kazakhstan for foreign applicants are not taxpayers RK legalized document - notarized translation into Kazakh and / or Russian languages.

Contacts:
Kazakhstan, Atyrau, 060005, Atyrau, Prospect Abulkhair Khan, 38.
Chairman of the Board - Nurlan Sadykov Aliyarovich
Reception: tel.fax 8-7122-20-93-15
Head of interaction with members of the SEZ and investment projects - Zhumagulov Hamit Nudievich 8-7122-20-34-60
Department of the participants of SEZ - 8-7122-20-34-55
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2. Projects

3. The city of Aktau and the Mangistau region

Mangystau region is a land of ancient civilization, an archeological open-air reserve. Economical growth of the region was entailed by the fact that in 1950s geologists found rich deposits of uranium, oil, gas and a unique geological diversity of mineral resources. Today the region is one of the most prosperous in Kazakhstan, with a population growing with immigration.

Originally planned as a camp for the workers of the oil industry, Aktau, “Pearl of the Caspian sea”, is the second largest city in western Kazakhstan, the country's main seaport on the Caspian Sea and the capital of Mangystau Region. Aktau is also a coastal city with all prerequisites to become a transportation and logistics hub in Eurasian system of commodity and technology exchange. Aktau could be considered as the Western Gate of Kazakhstan, an important connecting link at the crossing of TRACECA and North-South transportation corridors. The city attracted the biggest players of the oil service industry such as Schlumberger, Halliburton, Baker Hughes, Tenaris, Arcelor Mittal… The region’s share of the country’s GDP reached 5.5% in 2013.

Tax and customs preferences:
- Corporate Income Tax (CIT) -0%
- property tax - 0%
- VAT on imported goods - 0%
- duties - 0%
- land tax - 0%
- land rent - 0 (for 10 years) 

Today on SEZ registered 29 participants. The aggregate amount invested and utilized investments of 25 billion tenge, the number of permanent jobs created up bolee1 thousand people, the production volume of output for the entire period is about 203 billion tenge.

Documents submitted by the applicant to carry out activities as a member of a special economic zone and its inclusion in a single register of members of the special economic zone:

1) profile of the applicant in the form approved by the authority;
2) a notarized copy of the certificate of state registration (re-registration) of a legal entity;
3) a notarized copy of the identity document of the first head of the applicant;
4) a notarized copy of the taxpayer - to January 1, 2012 or a notarized copy of the document with an identification number - from 1 January 2012;
5) a notarized copy of the constitution of the legal entity;
6) a notarized copy of the decision of the supreme body of the legal entity operating on the territory of the special economic zone;
7) A copy of the financial statements of the last reporting date, signed by the head of the applicant or his deputy, as well as the chief accountant (accountant);
8) a feasibility study of the project that meets the requirements established by the authority; (see application requirements)
9) Check the servicing bank on movement of money in the bank accounts of the applicant (the absence of catalogs) and credit report ofcredit bureau that contains information about full or partial information available on the credit history;
10) A certificate from the tax authority at the place of registration of the presence or absence of taxes and other obligatory payments to the budget.
If a legal entity at the time of filing is not a resident of the Republic of Kazakhstan and is not registered as a taxpayer the Republic of Kazakhstan, it seems a copy of a certificate of absence of state registration as a taxpayer in the tax authorities of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
Foreign legal entities are legalized documents referred to in subparagraphs 2), 5) and 6) of this paragraph, legalized extract from the commercial register or other legalized document certifying that the foreign entity is a legal entity under the laws of a foreign country, with a notarized translation into Kazakh and Russian languages. (the main company to be disposed of abroad, the best option to open a new organization on the territory of the Republic of Kazakhstan or subsidiary and apply as a resident of the Republic of Kazakhstan)
11) The applicant shall submit an application to operate as a member of the SEZ should have the cash, other assets, not withdrawn from circulation in the amount corresponding to the feasibility study (providing help with a bank or other authority on the availability of funds or delivery financial support in the amount of the feasibility study).

Contacts:
Kazakhstan, Aktau, Industrial Area.
Tel: + 7292 302777
www.sez.kz
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2. Projects

3. The city of Astana

Astana is the new and modern capital of Kazakhstan since December 10, 1997. Astana's strategic position at the heart of Eurasia contributes to its transport and logistics potential. More than 96% of freight traffic passing into Astana is in transit. The city infrastructure and housing is developing rapidly: for several years, the construction sector has been an engine of economic growth.

The city will host between June 10 and September 10, 2017 the International Specialized Exhibition EXPO-2017 with the theme "Future Energy".

Tax and customs preferences:

* corporate income tax is 0%
* property tax - 0%
* duties - 0%
* land tax - 0%
* land rent - 0 (for 10 years)
* VAT on imports - 0%

1. activities party special economic zone in accordance with the agreement on the implementation of activities.
2. shall be accompanied by the following documents on paper and (or) electronic media:
1) profile of the applicant in the form approved by the authority;
2) a certificate of state registration (re-registration) of a legal entity;
3) a notarized copy of the identity document of the first head of the applicant;
4) a notarized copy of the taxpayer - to January 1, 2013 or a notarized copy of the document with an identification number - from 1 January 2013;
5) a notarized copy of the constitution of the legal entity;
6) a notarized copy of the decision of the supreme body of the legal entity operating on the territory of the special economic zone;
7) a copy of the financial statements of the last reporting date, signed by the head of the applicant or his deputy, as well as the chief accountant (accountant);
8) a feasibility study of the project that meets the requirements established by the authority;
9) check the servicing bank on movement of money in the bank accounts of the applicant (the absence of catalogs) and the credit report from the credit bureau that contains information about full or partial information available on the credit history;
10) a certificate from the tax authority at the place of registration of the presence or absence of taxes and other obligatory payments to the budget;
11) documents confirming the applicant's financial security.

Contacts:
Address: Astana, RC "Nursaya-2" st. Dostyk 13
+7 (71 72) 70 - 33 - 03 Reception

Source: Kaznex Invest

Preferences

*for goods fully consumed during realization of activities corresponding to purposes of creation of the SEZ and included in the list of goods established by the government of Kazakhstan

In order to enjoy the incentives available in SEZs, your legal entity shall meet the following requirements:

• It must be registered by the tax authorities in the territories of SEZs.

• It must have no structural subdivisions beyond the boundaries of the territories of the SEZs.

• 90% of aggregate annual income must be constituted by income earned from activities in the SEZ consistent with the objectives of the SEZ’s formation.

Achievements overview

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A few statistics and rankings about Kazakhstan

General investment preferences

According to the Entrepreneurial Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan an investor can get:

1. Incentives for projects (including priority investment projects):

• Exemption from customs duties on the import of equipment, its components and spare parts, raw materials and supplies.

• Kind grants of not more than 30% of the total investment in fixed assets (land plots, buildings, machinery and equipment, computer equipment, measuring and control devices and equipment, vehicles, production and farm (agricultural implements).

2. Incentives for priority investment projects*

• Tax exemptions: Corporate income tax – 0% for 10 years, Land-tax – 0% for 10 years, Property tax – 0%for 8 years.

• Investment subsidies up to 30% for construction and installation works and procurement of equipment after commissioning.

• Guarantee of stability of the legislation (tax legislation and in the sphere of attraction foreign labor)

• State support of investments by authorized body established by the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan, which interacts with investors on the principle of “one stop shop”.

• Assistance to investors in providing the guaranteed order from the interested legal entities according to the investment contract signed between the authorized body and the investor.

*Criteria for priority investment projects:

• matching the List of Priority Activities (approved by the Government)

• newly created juridical person shall totalize investments of more than 2 million MCI (MCI is a monthly index approved by the Law on the national budget)

Entrepreneurial Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan also provides the Institute of "Investment Ombudsman" that:

• considers appeals of investors on issues arising during the implementation of investment activity in the Republic of Kazakhstan, and make recommendations to resolve them, including interacting with public authorities;

• assists investors in emerging issues in court and pre-trial procedures;

• formulates and submits recommendations on improvement of legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan.

• more information on: www.ombudsmanbiz.kz/eng/

On all matters related to the provision of investment preferences, please contact the Committee on Investments of the Ministry of Investment and Development of the Republic of Kazakhstan: www.invest.mid.gov.kz/

You can also use the Kaznex Invest preferences calculator to get a first idea of the preferences you can expect: www.invest.gov.kz/pages/calculator

Support for Small and Medium Enterprises (SME)

Under the “Road Map for Business 2020”, small and medium-sized enterprises can be provided with the following types of state support:

• Subsidized interest on loans;

• Loan guarantees;

• Assistance in developing production (industrial) infrastructure;

• Services to support businesses (consulting, legal, accounting, etc.);

• Training of personnel.

To receive this kind of support you shall apply to the concerned authorities: the governor’s office of the region or the mayor’s office of a city of national significance.

We suggest you to get advice of the Small and medium enterprises development association “KAZadvancement”: www.kazadvancement.kz/

Institutional and Financial Support

• “Samruk-Kazyna” National Welfare Fund JSC: www.sk.kz/?lang=en

• National managing holding “Baiterek” JSC: www.baiterek.gov.kz/en/

  and its subsidiaries:

  • “Development Bank of Kazakhstan” JSC: www.dbk.kz/en/

  • “Kazakhstan Investment Fund” JSC: www.ifk.kz/en

  • “National Agency for Technological Development” JSC: www.natd.gov.kz/en/

  • JSC “Damu” Entrepreneurship development Fund: www.damu.kz/en

  • "Kazyna Capital Management" JSC: www.kcm-kazyna.kz/en/

  • "KazExportGarant" Export-credit insurance corporation" JSC: www.kecic.kz/en/

• "Kazakhstan Industry Development Institute" JSC: www.kidi.gov.kz/

• “KazAgro” National management holding” JSC: www.kazagro.kz/

• JSC "National Agency for the Development of Local Content “NADLoC”: www.nadloc.kz/ru/