To register an LLP in Kazakhstan, a foreigner needs to prepare three basic documents in advance: an Individual Identification Number (IIN), a foreign passport, and a document confirming the right to register a commercial organization.
Here is what exactly is required.
1. IIN - Individual Identification Number
An IIN is a foreigner's personal identification number in Kazakhstan. It is used by government systems to identify an individual.
When registering a legal entity, the system checks whether the founder and director have an IIN. Therefore, a foreigner planning to establish an LLP should obtain an IIN in advance and make sure that all personal details are correct.
An IIN is also required when obtaining an electronic digital signature (EDS), interacting with government authorities, and handling other administrative matters.
Important: An IIN does not replace the documents required to register an LLP. It is an identifier of the foreign individual.
2. Foreign Passport
A passport confirms the identity of the foreign founder.
To register an LLP, a copy of the passport or another identity document of the foreign founder will be required. If the document is issued in a foreign language, a notarized translation into Kazakh and Russian is required.
Before submitting the documents, it is worth checking that:
❯ the passport is valid;
❯ the details in the passport match the IIN records;
❯ the first and last name are spelled consistently across all documents;
❯ the translation has been prepared in the required form.
Separately: Some requirements for foreigners' documents specify that the passport must remain valid for at least 180 calendar days as of the date of submission. Therefore, if the passport is due to expire soon, it is better to renew it in advance.
3. Special Immigration Document: Visa or Temporary Residence Permit
This is a document confirming that the particular foreigner has the right to register a commercial organization in Kazakhstan.
The specific document depends on the foreigner's immigration status. Documents applicable to business immigrants may be used as confirmation, including the relevant visa or a temporary residence permit (TRP).
It is important not to confuse the general right to stay in Kazakhstan with the right to establish a business here.
For example, a person may be legally staying in the country as a temporary visitor while not having a legal basis to register a commercial organization.
Therefore, before submitting the documents, it is necessary to verify the foreigner's specific immigration status.
What You Will Need in the End
Before registering an LLP, a foreigner should check three things:
IIN - whether they have an Individual Identification Number.
Passport - whether it is valid and whether the required copies and translations have been properly prepared.
Immigration document - whether it confirms the right to register a commercial organization in Kazakhstan.
These are the basic documents required from a foreign individual founder. In addition, documents and information about the LLP itself will be required, including its name, registered address, director, founders, and other details depending on the specific circumstances.
An Important Detail
If the founder is a foreign company rather than an individual, the document package will be different. In particular, a document confirming the registration and legal status of the foreign legal entity will be required, subject to the applicable legalization and translation requirements.