Короткий ответ:
- A Kazakhstan LLP (ТОО — Товарищество с ограниченной ответственностью) is the standard private company form, with minimum capital starting from 1 tenge (yes — symbolic).
- Foreign founders can register an LLP fully remotely via a local proxy with notarized power of attorney. Physical presence is only required at the bank onboarding step.
- Core timeline in 2026: LLP registered in 1-3 business days once the package is at eGov.kz; BIN issued automatically at registration; corporate bank account opened in 2-4 weeks.
- Documents: apostilled passport copy of founders, apostilled corporate docs if founder is a legal entity, registered address (legal address), director's consent, digital signature (EDS/ЭЦП) for remote filing.
- Taxation: default is 10% CIT for simplified regime (SNR) up to ~400M KZT revenue; 20% CIT on standard regime. VAT threshold ~78,600 MCI (≈60M KZT) in 2026.
- Foreign founders need both a BIN (business ID for the company) and an IIN (individual ID for themselves) — IIN is issued by the Public Service Centre or the Tax Committee online.
- Trading business — importing from China or Europe, selling in Kazakhstan, CIS, or beyond.
- Service operations for EU/US clients — dev shops, design studios, consulting, running staff in KZ.
- Regional hub — a KZ company as the counterparty for contracts in Central Asia or as a remittance/FX bridge.
- Registered address service — 30,000-120,000 KZT/year (≈$60-250). Legal but banks sometimes treat as a red flag for compliance. Works fine for most service businesses.
- Real office lease — from 80,000 KZT/month upward in Astana/Almaty. Needed for some licences and stronger for banking.
- Co-working with a corporate address plan — middle ground, 40,000-100,000 KZT/month.
- Application form (online)
- Founder documents (uploaded)
- Legal address confirmation
- Director appointment order
- Charter (Устав) — Kazakh law has a standard template you can adopt
- BIN (Business Identification Number) is issued automatically at registration — this is your company tax ID.
- IIN (Individual Identification Number) for the foreign founder — issued by the Public Service Centre or tax office; takes 1-5 days. Needed for bank onboarding and some state services.
- Digital signature (ЭЦП / EDS) for the director — needed to file taxes, sign state documents, manage the company remotely. Issued after company registration, via Kazakhstan's National Certification Centre.
- LLP registration documents
- Charter
- Director appointment order
- Director passport + KZ IIN
- UBO / beneficial ownership declaration
- Source of funds
- Business activity description (the more specific, the better)
- Counterparties and expected turnover
- Revenue up to 24,038 MCI (≈405M KZT ≈ $830k) in 2026 for the half-year cycle
- Staff up to 30 employees
- No prohibited activities (financial services, subsurface use, etc.)
| Line item | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Document preparation + apostille (home) | $200-800 |
| Translation & notarization in KZ | $150-400 |
| Registered legal address (1 year) | $60-300 |
| Registration state fee | $0 |
| Digital signature | $30-60 |
| IIN for founder | $5-40 |
| Corporate bank account setup fees | $0-200 |
| Total direct costs | $500-1,800 |
- Prepare and review the document pack, handle translations and apostille liaison.
- Act as proxy under PoA — file the LLP, pick up BIN, issue EDS.
- Walk the client through corporate bank account onboarding — both Kazakh-national banks and AIFC-based options.
- Advise on tax regime choice (SNR vs general) at day one based on projected revenue and business model.
- Ongoing accounting/payroll support — in-house or referred to a vetted partner.
Can I register a Kazakhstan LLP without flying in?
Yes. You issue a notarized, apostilled power of attorney to a proxy in Kazakhstan — usually a lawyer. Registration via eGov.kz is handled fully remotely by the proxy. The only step typically requiring physical presence is the corporate bank account onboarding: most Kazakh banks require the director or authorized signatory to come in person, although AIFC-based banks increasingly support video-KYC.
What is the difference between an LLP and an AIFC company?
An LLP is a standard Kazakh company registered under the Civil Code — operates in the national legal system with Kazakh tax. An AIFC company is registered in the Astana International Financial Centre under AIFC law (English common law-style) with its own tax regime (0% CIT until 2066 for certain activities). AIFC suits financial, fintech, investment and holding businesses; LLP fits standard trading, services, and manufacturing.
Do I need a physical office in Kazakhstan?
The LLP needs a legal address, which can be a registered address service. Actual physical premises are not required for registration, but may matter for tax residency, banking compliance, and certain licences. For standard trading LLPs, a registered address service is fine in 2026.
How long does the whole setup take end-to-end?
In our practice in 2026: document preparation and apostille (in the founder's home country) — 1-3 weeks depending on country; EDS for proxy — 1-2 days; LLP registration at eGov — 1-3 business days; IIN for foreign founder — 1-5 days; BIN — automatic at registration; corporate bank account — 2-4 weeks. Total: roughly 4-8 weeks from start to operational account.
What's the minimum share capital?
For a standard LLP — 1 tenge (100 MCI equivalent was removed; the symbolic minimum applies). For some regulated activities (e.g. insurance, microfinance) minimum capital is set by sectoral law. Most operating LLPs declare charter capital of 100,000-1,000,000 KZT to look credible to banks, without it being a legal requirement.
Can a non-resident be the sole director and founder?
Yes. A foreign individual can be both sole founder and sole director of a Kazakhstan LLP. They need a KZ IIN. If the director is not a tax resident of Kazakhstan, they may still receive director's fees, but the LLP needs to comply with withholding tax on payments to non-residents (typically 10-20% depending on DTA).
Are there sanctions or compliance restrictions for founders from certain countries?
Kazakh banks apply enhanced due diligence (EDD) to founders from sanctions-rich jurisdictions. Registration with the state is generally open; the friction sits at the banking stage. Founders from EU, UK, US, Turkey, UAE, Kazakhstan's DTA partners — usually onboarded within standard timelines.
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