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5. INCENTIVES FOR BUSINESS AND INVESTORS 5.1. Investment preferences 5.2. Special economic and industrial zones 5.3. Public private partnership 5.4. Business support programs 5.5. Interaction with investors 5.6. Development institutions

WELCOME ADDRESS

1. WHY KAZAKHSTAN? 1.1. Kazakhstan in figures 1.2. Reasons to invest in Kazakhstan2. KAZAKHSTAN – HEART OF EURASIA 2.1. Figures and facts Geographical location System of state Population Macroeconomic indicators 2.2. Economy review Foreign trade Investments Key indicators of the labor market 2.3. International cooperation and markets 3. INDUSTRIAL POTENTIAL FOR INVESTORS 3.1. Industry 3.1.1. Light industry 3.1.2. Chemical industry 3.1.3. Mining & metals 3.1.4. Machinery 3.1.5. Construction industry 3.1.6. Agriculture 3.2. Service Sector 3.2.1. Information and Communication Technologies 3.2.2. Financial and insurance activities 3.2.3. Tourism 3.3. Niche projects

4. DOING BUSINESS IN KAZAKHSTAN 4.1. National Company Kazakh Invest 4.2. Arrival in Kazakhstan 4.3. Starting a Business 4.4. Legislation and Regulations 4.5. Taxation 4.6. Customs legislation 4.7. Employment of Foreign Nationals

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6. KAZAKHSTAN REGIONS 7. LIFE IN KAZAKHSTAN 8. CONTACT INFORMATION

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Kazakhstan has the ambitious goal of joining the top 30 developed countries of the world, therefore, we have taken comprehensive measures to develop the economy of our country. Such measures include fundamental reforms in the area of investment policies, which affect almost all aspects of investors’ activities: visa and migration policy, investment preferences, taxation, international trade, judicial system as well as investment security guarantees. As a result, Kazakhstan became an associate member of OECD Investment Committee and 48th country to join the OECD Declaration and Decisions on International Investment and Multinational Enterprises.

In order to increase investment attractiveness, we continue to improve production and transport infrastructure.

In accordance with the order of the First President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Elbasy Nursultan Nazarbayev, in 2018, the functions of attracting investments were transferred to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan.

Therefore, economic diplomacy was strengthened with a focus on attracting foreign investments in priority sectors of Kazakhstan economy. The government has clearly identified priority areas: where to attract investments, how and where to direct them. Therewith, we focus on specific countries, companies and conduct work to attract large investors.

DEAR LADIES AND GENTLEMEN!

Welcome Address

SINCERELY YOURS,MUKHTAR TILEUBERDI

MINISTER OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS

We became proactive, we go to the investor, and act as a link between our domestic companies and foreign business.

Today, Kazakhstan is especially interested in attracting investors who are looking for efficiency in their investments and who are ready to consider our country as a platform for production of goods and services with high added value for further export.

Kazakhstan stands at the threshold of new large-scale undertakings and we would like to invite you to participate in this process. I wish you success in implementing your ideas and getting new opportunities that may result from reading our Guide.

For my part, I can assure you that in Kazakhstan you will find full support for all your business initiatives.

I AM GLAD TO WELCOME YOU TO THE PAGES OF THE “INVESTOR’S GUIDE” EDITION. HERE YOU WILL FIND USEFUL INFORMATION REGARDING THE BEST INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES IN KAZAKHSTAN AND THE GOVERNMENT’S ACTIVITIES TO CREATE A FAVORABLE INVESTMENT CLIMATE.












































































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