- Since 2022, Kazakhstan has implemented a digital services tax (“Google tax”) on foreign companies, resulting in 120 companies registering and 136 billion tenge collected.
- Banks and payment organizations provide information on registered foreign companies to tax authorities for monitoring VAT compliance.
- If discrepancies or non-payment are found, notifications are issued to the companies.
- From January 1, 2026, Kazakhstan can block the websites of foreign marketplaces that fail to comply with tax obligations or registration requirements.
- These measures aim to ensure fair competition, improve tax discipline, and reduce the shadow economy.
Source: uchet.kz
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