- Kazakhstan has amended its Tax Code to expand electronic invoicing requirements.
- E-invoicing is now mandatory for all registered VAT payers.
- Requirements are extended to include various non-VAT payers and specialized business categories.
- Kazakhstan uses a CTC clearance model requiring pre-validation from a government platform.
- Changes are effective from 1 January 2026.
- Newly covered non-VAT payers include commission agents, forwarding agents, state material reserve offices, international goods carriage service providers, and accredited conformity assessment legal persons.
- Customs-related entities, simplified tax regime taxpayers, and taxpayers under international treaties are also included.
- Sellers of imported goods and those using the Virtual Warehouse module are covered.
- Medical service providers, sellers of medicines, and law offices providing legal assistance are included.
- Requirements do not apply to individuals selling personal property.
- Businesses should evaluate their invoicing systems for compliance by 1 January 2026.
Source: sovos.com
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