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Asia-Pacific

Kazakhstan

Currency

KZT

Corporate Tax

20%

Personal Income Tax

10%

VAT / GST

12%

Corporate Income Tax

Headline rate20%

Standard 20%; 15% for agricultural producers; reduced for SEZ/AIFC.

Personal Income Tax

Top marginal rate10%

Flat 10% on most income; 20% on certain capital gains.

Value Added Tax / GST

Standard rate12%

Standard 12%; 0% exports.

Withholding Taxes

Dividends

15%

Interest

15%

Royalties

15%

Rates shown are statutory; treaty networks may reduce withholding significantly. Verify against the relevant double-tax agreement.

Social Security Contributions

Pension 10% (employer 3.5% + employee 10% on income); social tax 9.5% employer; medical 5% (employer 3% + employee 2%); capped.

Wealth & Capital Taxes

Capital Gains Tax

10% (income)

Inheritance / Estate Tax

0%

Capital (Net Worth) Tax

0%

Property Tax

Property tax on land/vehicles

Rates are indicative headline figures and may omit holding-period exemptions, regional variation, and surcharges. Verify against current law before relying on them.

Filing Deadlines

Corporate returnWithin 3 months and 15 days after year-end (31 March); advance payments monthly
Personal / PAYEWithheld monthly; annual return by 31 March following year
VAT / GSTQuarterly/monthly, by 25th of second month following

Double Taxation Agreements

Treaties in force

~50

Key partners: Russia, China, Netherlands, UK, Germany, Turkey

Withholding typically 5%–15% under treaties.

Treaty counts are approximate and change as agreements are signed, ratified, or terminated. Verify the status and withholding rates under the specific treaty before relying on them.

Tax Year

Calendar year

Notes

AIFC (Astana International Financial Centre) 0% CIT until 2066. SEZ 0% CIT for residents. Subsoil use tax.