The Special Economic Zone (SEZ) of the Almaty region offers unique opportunities for both local and foreign investors. On a vast territory of over 96 thousand hectares, SEZ participants have access to tax incentives and preferences, making it an ideal place for implementing investment projects.
What is required to obtain SEZ participant status?
The application procedure involves the following steps:
Preparation of the application:
• Submission of necessary documents to the managing company:
• Applicant's questionnaire (form of the authorized body);
• Copy of the charter of a legal entity;
• Copy of the decision of the highest body of the legal entity regarding activities in the SEZ;
• Certificate of state registration of the legal entity;
• Copy of the identity document of the first director;
• Copy of the financial statements for the last financial year;
• Feasibility study of the project meeting the requirements set by the authorized body;
• Bank statement and credit report from the credit bureau;
• Certificate of absence of debt to the state revenue authorities;
• Confirmation of project financial support;
• Sketch project of the territory (for construction-related projects);
• Copy of the certificate of absence of state registration as a taxpayer (for non-residents).
II. For foreign legal entities:
• Submission of legalized documents with a notarized translation into Kazakh and Russian languages.
III. Signing the contract:
The SEZ managing company signs a contract for conducting activities within 10 business days if the full set of documents is provided. Registration certificate is issued within 5 business days after submitting the contract to the managing company.