Kazakhstan · Central Asia

Business services in Kazakhstan

LLP registration, a registered address, a bank account and a visa for the founder. Describe the task in one request and local partners send you offers, so you can compare price, scope and timing before you pay.

How it works
Checked on 12 October 20268 sources, linked at the bottom of the page

Kazakhstan for business, in brief

What to know before you send a request. Every point links to its source.

  • Foreign founders usually open an LLP (TOO). A foreign company can also open a branch or a representative office.1
  • A single-founder LLP registers through eGov in up to one working day; with several founders, you file at a Public Service Center (TsON), which takes up to five days.1
  • A foreign founder needs an IIN (individual identification number) and a legal basis under the migration law, meaning a business immigrant visa or a residence permit.1, 2
  • Small businesses have no minimum charter capital. For everyone else it starts at 100 MCI, which is KZT 432,500 in 2026.5, 7
  • VAT went up to 16% in 2026, and you must register for it once annual turnover passes 10,000 MCI.4, 8
  • Residents earning up to 600,000 MCI a year can use the simplified declaration. The base rate is 4% and local councils can move it by up to half; Astana charges 3%.3
  • Since 1 April 2026 the registration authority can, in some cases, ask the founder to appear in person.6

Services in Kazakhstan

Verified partners cover all 9 service areas in Kazakhstan. Government costs are listed apart from the service price.

Legal address

6 specialists

We provide a registered address for company incorporation, as well as mail handling services

Proof
A notarised lease or the property owner’s consent.1, 6
Timing
Stated in the partner’s offer
Format
Stated in the partner’s offer
Service price
Set by partners in their offers

Company registration

8 specialists

Register a company, branch, or business in your desired country

Timing
Registration itself takes up to one working day. With the IIN, digital signature and visa, the whole route usually takes a few weeks.1
Format
Partly remote: a representative with a notarised power of attorney can get your IIN, but the authority may still call the founder in.2, 6
Government costs
Registration is KZT 0 for small and medium businesses. Notary, translation and legalisation of foreign company documents are paid separately.1
Service price
Set by partners in their offers

Opening a bank account

8 specialists

We will open a corporate or personal bank account, including international EMI accounts

Documents
Charter, registration certificate, director’s passport.1
Checks
The bank reviews the owners, the source of funds and the business.
Format
The partner’s offer says whether the director has to visit the bank.
Service price
Set by partners; account fees follow the bank’s tariff

Licensing

5 specialists

We will help you obtain a license to conduct business in your required sector

Corporate documents

8 specialists

We will prepare all documents required for company formation and corporate management

Visa, immigration and residency

6 specialists

We will assist in applying for visas, residence permits, or obtaining residency status

Timing
Stated in the partner’s offer
Format
Stated in the partner’s offer
Service price
Set by partners in their offers

Compliance and AML

6 specialists

We will help meet bank and regulatory compliance and due diligence requirements

Documents and legalization

7 specialists

We will translate, notarize, and prepare documents for international use

Other services

9 specialists

We will assist with any corporate changes within the company

How Lexicomb works

You choose between several offers, and the partner gets paid only after you accept the work.

  1. 1

    One request

    Tell us the legal form, the business activity and your deadlines.

  2. 2

    Offers in one format

    Price, what’s included and excluded, timing and mandatory costs, laid out so you can compare them.

  3. 3

    Payment through the platform

    The partner gets paid after you accept the work.

  4. 4

    The 7-day rule

    If the partner hasn’t started within 7 days of payment, the money goes back to you.

You can split a long task into separate orders, say registration, address and bank account, and each one has its own payment and acceptance.

What the service fee covers

You pay the fee on top of the partner’s price; it isn’t taken out of the partner’s payment.

  • The payment provider’s fee
  • Partner checks: identity and the right to provide the service
  • Offers in one format, so you can compare them
  • Payout to the partner only after acceptance
  • A dispute procedure if something goes wrong
Partner’s service $1,000
Lexicomb service fee, 14% $140
You pay $1,140
Government fees and mandatory costs separate line in the offer

Example only. You see the exact amount in the offer before paying.

FAQ

Can a foreigner open an LLP in Kazakhstan?

Yes. The founder needs an IIN plus a business immigrant visa or a residence permit. If the founder is a foreign company, you’ll need a legalised extract from its trade register with a notarised translation into Kazakh and Russian.1

Can I register without travelling?

Partly. A representative with a notarised power of attorney can get your IIN. Since April 2026 the authority may call the founder in, and the visa and bank account sometimes need a visit too. The partner’s offer tells you which steps require you to be there.2, 6

How much does LLP registration cost?

State registration is free for small and medium businesses. You pay for the partner’s work, the notary, translations and, if needed, a registered address, and you see the full amount in the offer before paying.1

Which tax regime should I choose?

Small companies earning under 600,000 MCI a year often pick the simplified declaration: 4% base rate, 3% in Astana. A company on this regime can’t be a VAT payer, so check with a tax adviser before you register whether it fits your model.3

Does Lexicomb guarantee registration or a bank account?

No. A state body or the bank makes that decision. Lexicomb helps you choose who does the work and fixes price, scope and acceptance terms before you pay.

Other countries

Compare business conditions in neighbouring jurisdictions.

KyrgyzstanHTP, CIP and Tamchy
AzerbaijanAlat, parks and startups
UzbekistanIT Park and TIFC

Sources · checked 12 Oct 2026

  1. 1.
    Kazakh Invest: Registration of legal entities. invest.gov.kzin Russian
  2. 2.
    eGov: Issuing an IIN to foreign nationals and stateless persons. egov.kzin Russian
  3. 3.
    State Revenue Committee: Conditions for the simplified declaration regime in 2026. gov.kzin Russian
  4. 4.
    State Revenue Committee: Changes to VAT registration from 2026. gov.kzin Russian
  5. 5.
    Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan on Limited and Additional Liability Partnerships, Article 23. adilet.zan.kzin Russian
  6. 6.
    Order of the Acting Minister of Justice No. 687 of 21 Nov 2025, paras 8-1 and 9-2 (in force from 1 Apr 2026). adilet.zan.kzin Russian
  7. 7.
    Law No. 239-VIII of 8 Dec 2025 on the Republican Budget for 2026–2028, Article 7. adilet.zan.kzin Russian
  8. 8.
    Tax Code No. 214-VIII of 18 Jul 2025: Art. 357 (CIT), Art. 503 (VAT), Arts. 723 and 726 (simplified declaration). adilet.zan.kzin Russian
General information. This page isn’t legal or tax advice. The partner’s offer sets the exact terms, price and timing.

Setting up a company in Kazakhstan?

One request, several offers, the full price before you pay.