AIFC private company
A company in the Astana International Financial Centre, registered online through Digital Resident, with an address within the AIFC zone.
- Registrationafter a short brief
- Address within the AIFC zonefrom KZT 70,000 / month
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Company registration
Company registration in Kazakhstan for foreign founders
An LLP (limited liability partnership, TOO in Russian) for a foreign individual or a foreign company: IIN and e-signature, registered address, registration through egov, a bank account and accounting from the first month. We tell you upfront which steps need you in person.
after a short briefdepends on who the founders are and what the company does
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In short
- Since 1 January 2026 consulates no longer issue an IIN (individual tax number), and power of attorney stopped working in 2024: you get it in person or through eResidency.
- A foreign individual can found an LLP only with a business-immigrant permit or a C5 visa, unless they hold permanent residence. We don't arrange these permits; they are obtained separately before registration.
- A foreign company as founder needs no migration status: an apostilled or legalised extract from its trade register, a copy of the director's passport and a notarised translation.
- If a foreign company owns more than 25%, the LLP works under the general tax regime from day one.
AIFC, branches, trademarks and closing a company
Branch or representative office
For a foreign company that wants to work in Kazakhstan without setting up a new legal entity.
- Registration and BINafter a short brief
- Registered address in Astanafrom KZT 70,000 / month
Trademark registration
Register search, classes and filing with Kazpatent, for a foreign owner or your Kazakh LLP.
- Search and filingafter a short brief
Closing an LLP
Voluntary liquidation from the participants' decision to removal from the register, including the tax audit.
- Liquidationafter a short brief
Where founders lose time and money
in person
from 1 January 2026 consulates no longer issue an IIN, and power of attorney stopped in 2024: in person or via eResidencyeresidency.gov.kz · egov.kz
25%
if a legal entity owns more than 25%, the simplified regime is closed. A foreign subsidiary pays under the general regimeTax Code 2026, Art. 723
What we do
- Structure and tax regimeWe look at the founders' citizenship, the share of any foreign company and the business activity, and choose the regime before registration.
- IIN and e-signatureWe explain how to get the IIN in person or through eResidency and prepare the documents for your visit.
- Founder documentsFor a foreign company: the trade register extract with an apostille or legalisation, and a notarised translation into Kazakh and Russian.
- Registered addressAn address with the owner's consent by e-signature, mail handling and tax visits.
- Registration through egovFiling the application and getting the BIN (business identification number).
- Bank account and accountingChoosing a bank, the document pack for its checks, and books from the first month.
How registration goes
- 15-minute briefFounders, citizenship, business activity, where the money will come from.
- IIN and e-signatureA visit to a Public Service Centre or eResidency. Nothing else can start without them.
- Address and LLP registrationThe law gives the registrar one business day. Since April 2026 it may ask a founder to appear in person.
- Bank accountWe pick a bank that fits the structure and prepare the pack for its checks.
- Accounting from month oneTaxes, payroll, currency contracts and a monthly summary.
What the price is made of
Registered address in Astanafrom KZT 70,000 / month
Accounting, simplified regimefrom KZT 175,000 / month
Accounting, general regime with VATfrom KZT 220,000 / month
LLP registration, IIN, e-signature, bank accountafter a short brief
AIFC private company registrationregistrar fee $500 online, paid separatelyafter a short brief
Branch or representative officedocuments, registration, BINafter a short brief
Trademark registrationKazpatent fees paid separatelyafter a short brief
LLP liquidationfrom the decision to removal from the registerafter a short brief
What changes the price
- how many founders and where they are from
- a foreign company or an individual as founder
- tax regime
- foreign currency revenue and contracts with non-residents
We name the total after the brief and fix it in the contract.
Common questions
Can a foreigner start a business in Kazakhstan?
Yes. A foreign company can found an LLP directly. A foreign individual first needs a business-immigrant permit or a C5 visa, unless they already hold permanent residence.
Can I register a company in Kazakhstan remotely?
Partly. The LLP is registered online through egov and some banks open accounts remotely, but the founder needs an IIN and e-signature, issued only in person or through eResidency. Since April 2026 the registrar may also ask a founder to come in person.
What are IIN, BIN and EDS?
The IIN is a personal tax number, the BIN is the company's number, and the EDS is the electronic digital signature used on egov and in banks. A foreign individual founder or director needs an IIN and EDS before the LLP can be registered.
How long does LLP registration take?
The law gives the registrar one business day to process the application. The real timeline depends on the IIN, the documents and migration status, so after the brief we give you a plan with dates.
How much does company registration in Kazakhstan cost?
Small and medium businesses pay no state fee for registering an LLP. Our fee depends on the founders and the scope, and we name it after a short brief; the registered address costs from KZT 70,000 / month.
LLP, branch or representative office: which should I choose?
An LLP is a separate Kazakh company and the usual choice. A branch pays 20% corporate income tax plus 15% tax on its net income, and a representative office may not do commercial business at all.
Can a Russian citizen register an LLP in Kazakhstan?
Yes, with a business-immigrant permit or a C5 visa; since 28 May 2024 this applies to EAEU citizens too. We don't arrange the permit, but once you have it we handle the company, address, bank account and books.
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