- Kazakhstan issued Order No. 281/HK approving a list of goods eligible for VAT exemption when imported by Astana Hub participants.
- The exemption covers equipment for approved priority ICT activities and includes 41 HS-coded product categories such as hardware, components, storage devices, and specialized manufacturing/maintenance equipment.
- To qualify, the goods must be on the list, imported under Kazakhstan/EEU customs rules, and used exclusively for approved ICT activities.
- The order takes effect on June 19, 2026, applies retroactively from January 1, 2026, and remains valid until January 1, 2029.
Source: kpmg.com
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