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Kazakhstan
Asia
Lucky Nomads World Index
66.44 / 100
0.30
Global rank
=97
Corporate tax
20%
Personal tax
10%
Lucky Nomads Proprietary Indices
22 scoring dimensions scored independently using a deterministic methodology built on primary sources and structured analytical inference.
- SafetyShield Index7.5 / 10
- Affordability Index7.5 / 10
- Entry Ease Index5.0 / 10
- Tax Freedom Index8.1 / 10
- WiFi Index7.9 / 10
- Admin Ease Index6.6 / 10
- Healthcare Index8.2 / 10
- City Comfort Index7.6 / 10
- WeatherComfort Index6.3 / 10
- Banking Index7.5 / 10
- GeoStability Index6.2 / 10
- Justice & Order Index4.6 / 10
- Quality of Life Index7.7 / 10
- Open Society Index4.1 / 10
- Flight Index3.9 / 10
- Environmental Quality Index7.4 / 10
- English Index5.5 / 10
- Wealth Protection Index7.8 / 10
- AI Access Index6.4 / 10
- Economic Openness Index6.2 / 10
- Market Depth Index6.5 / 10
- ClimateShield Index7.6 / 10
Country snapshot
- Capital
- Astana
- Population (approx.)
- 19,000,000
- Area (km²)
- 2,724,900 km²
- Currency code (ISO 4217)
- KZT
- Currency name
- Kazakhstani tenge
- Main airport IATA code
- NQZ
- Airport name
- Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport
General facts
- Minimum monthly cost
- From $1,210/month
- Main languages
- Kazakh, Russian
- Jurisdiction type
- Country
- Region
- Asia
- Web TLD
- .kz
- Phone calling code
- +7
Web TLD and phone codes are general references and can differ for territories or special numbering plans.
Tax system
- Marginal CIT (corporate income tax)
- 20%HighWorldwide
- Marginal PIT (personal income tax)
- 10%LowWorldwide
Corporate taxation basis: Worldwide. The country generally taxes worldwide income of resident companies.
Worldwide for resident companies (incorporated in Kazakhstan or place of effective management in Kazakhstan), with foreign tax credit relief. Three carve-out frameworks override the standard rate: AIFC participants on financial services until 2066 under Constitutional Statute 438-V, Astana Hub IT participants until 2029, and 12 Special Economic Zones. Pillar Two GloBE 15 percent top-up applied since 2025.
Standard 20 percent on worldwide income for resident companies. 25 percent for banks, casinos, slot machine halls and bookmakers. 5 percent in 2026 (10 percent from 2027) for entities in the social sphere. 3 percent for agricultural and aquaculture producers. AIFC participants 0 percent until 2066, Astana Hub IT 0 percent until 2029, SEZ residents 0 percent by sector subject to substance.
Personal income tax basis. Worldwide. Resident individuals are generally taxable on their worldwide income, subject to relief under applicable tax treaties.
Worldwide income for residents under Article 217 Tax Code (183-day physical presence rule plus centre-of-vital-interest secondary test). The AIFC Investment Tax Residency Programme under Regulations No. 42 of 2022 is the only carve-out, granting Kazakh tax residency after only 90 days plus a 7,000 MCI annual fee, with foreign-source income exempt.
Flat 10 percent personal income tax on worldwide income for residents (183-day rule or centre-of-vital-interest test under Article 217 Tax Code). 5 percent withholding on resident dividends, 15 percent on most non-resident dividends. From 1 January 2026, annual taxable income above 230,000 MCI (approximately USD 1.9 million in 2026 terms) is subject to a 15 percent rate on the excess.
Tax percentages here are editorial reference figures for comparison, not individualized tax advice.
Special tax regimes
For companies
Astana International Financial Centre (AIFC) Corporate Tax Regime
AvailableFifty-year tax holiday for AIFC participant entities.
Astana Hub International Technology Park (IT Special Tax Regime)
AvailableComprehensive tax exemption package for IT companies registered as Astana Hub participants until 1 January 2029.
Kazakhstan Special Economic Zones (SEZ) Framework
AvailableNetwork of 12 active Special Economic Zones across Kazakhstan offering full corporate income tax exemption (0 percent against the standard 20…
For individuals
AIFC Investment Tax Residency Programme (ITRP) Tax Component
AvailableOptional tax residency upgrade attached to the AIFC ITRP investor visa.
You either qualify for Kazakhstan's special tax regimes, or you don't. GeoCompass determines your eligibility, highlights the applicable conditions, and helps estimate your potential tax exposure.
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Overview
- Citizenship by investment
Not currently available
- Residence by investment
Available
- Remote work visa (digital nomad visa)
Available
Programmes
Kazakhstan lists several residency and mobility routes across residence by investment, business founder routes, work (employer sponsored), talent (outstanding), and remote work visas. Lucky Nomads tracks these programmes as editorial reference points. Thresholds, documents, and personal eligibility are evaluated in GeoCompass against your exact profile.
6 programmes listed · 6 are marked available in our editorial review
Residence by investment
2 programmesCapital, property, fund, or declared investment routes that can lead to longer-term residence.
- Available
AIFC Investment Tax Residency Programme (ITRP)
- Available
Investor Visa (A6 Golden Visa)
Business founder routes
1 programmeFounder, entrepreneur, or company-linked pathways for people building a business locally.
- Available
Business Immigrant Visa (C5)
Work (employer sponsored)
1 programmeEmployer-linked permits and skilled employment passes for hired professionals.
- Available
Work Visa (C3)
Talent (outstanding)
1 programmeOutstanding achievement or high-calibre talent categories.
- Available
Digital Nomad Residency for IT Specialists (B9-1)
Remote work visas
1 programmeRemote work or digital nomad style permits.
- Available
Neo Nomad Visa (B12-1)
Not all residency routes are accessible. Some require minimum income, investment thresholds, local substance, or strict eligibility conditions. GeoCompass evaluates which options you can actually secure in Kazakhstan.
Evaluate my residency optionsVisa and programme labels reflect editorial research, not individualized legal advice. Thresholds, documents, and personal eligibility are evaluated in GeoCompass. Always confirm rules with official government sources before you plan a move.
Dimensions breakdown
Strongest dimensions
- Healthcare Index8.2 / 10Strong healthcare access and quality
- Tax Freedom Index8.1 / 10Very favorable tax environment
- WiFi Index7.9 / 10Reliable remote-work internet
Weakest dimensions
- Flight Index3.9 / 10
- Open Society Index4.1 / 10
Published ranks by index
One row per leaderboard we publish (the composite index plus each proprietary dimension). A rank appears only when this country is currently in the published top 10 for that list. Open a row to see the full ranking. Hover an index name for the same short definition as elsewhere on the site.
This jurisdiction is not in the published top 10 on any of these lists right now.
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