President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has approved a new Tax Code and a related law introducing amendments to tax regulations, as reported by Akorda’s press service.
The code, signed on July 18, facilitates tax administration, including a 30% reduction in tax reporting volume and a 20% reduction in the number of taxes. Among the key amendments is a transition to a 16% value-added tax (VAT). The new Tax Code will take effect on Jan. 1, 2026.
Starting next year, a reduced VAT rate of 5% will apply to remedies and medical services, whereas in 2027, the rate will rise to 10%. Services...