Kazakhstan

On this page you will find beneficial information regarding foreign direct investment in / trading with Kazakhstan. If you are interested in exploring trade or investment possibilities in the country, feel free to contact the International Trade Council team. Additionally, we encourage you to engage with the official government investment agency featured on this page.

It is important to note that while the statistics presented on this page were understood to be accurate at the time of publication, they are subject to change over time. Please consult your ITC Trade Commissioner for up-to-date information.

Type of Government: Republic under Authoritarian Presidential Rule
Population: 19.0 million (2021)
GDP: 197.1 billion USD (2021)
Corporate Tax Rate: 20%
Personal Income Tax Rate: 10% - 20%
Major Exports: Crude Petroleum ($21.6B), Gold ($3.99B), Refined Copper ($3.89B), Ferroalloys ($2.57B), and Copper Ore ($1.83B), exporting mostly to China ($10.6B), Russia ($5.99B), Greece ($4.62B), United Kingdom ($4.06B), and Germany ($3.82B).
Major Imports: Cars ($1.75B), Broadcasting Equipment ($1.48B), Packaged Medicaments ($1.1B), Computers ($881M), and Rubber Footwear ($814M), importing mostly from Russia ($18.1B), China ($13.9B), Germany ($1.7B), Turkey ($1.29B), and Uzbekistan ($1.03B).

February 24, 2023
Employment Rules and Regulations in Kazakhstan

How to Register a Trademark in Kazakhstan

October 25, 2022
Employment Rules and Regulations in Kazakhstan

Employment Rules and Regulations in Kazakhstan

October 23, 2022
Employment Rules and Regulations in Kazakhstan

Major exports of Kazakhstan

July 19, 2021
Employment Rules and Regulations in Kazakhstan

The Role of Chambers of Commerce in Kazakhstan

January 9, 2021
Employment Rules and Regulations in Kazakhstan

Corporate income tax in Kazakhstan

December 10, 2020
Employment Rules and Regulations in Kazakhstan

The Major Imports of Kazakhstan

August 27, 2020
Employment Rules and Regulations in Kazakhstan

How to Register a Company in Kazakhstan