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1. Country Overview
Kazakhstan is the leading economy of Central Asia, home to the Astana International Financial Centre (AIFC - English common law jurisdiction) and the Astana Hub IT ecosystem.
2. Geography
Ninth-largest country in the world by area, spanning Central Asia and Eastern Europe.
3. Culture & Languages
Eurasian business culture combining Central Asian hospitality and modern corporate governance. Monday to Friday workweek.
4. History
Independent republic since 1991; driving regional fintech, logistics, and mineral trade.
5. Labour & Employment Law History
Governed by the Labour Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan (2015), modernised with mandatory registration in the Unified Employment Contract Accounting System (Enbek HR).
6. Currency, Capital & Key Facts
7. Employment Snapshot
Standard workweek is 40 hours (8 hours daily across 5 days). All employment contracts and amendments must be electronically registered in the Enbek.kz national system.
8. Payroll & Tax
Flat 10% Individual Income Tax (IIT). Social tax and mandatory contributions: employer pays ~11% social tax + 3% medical insurance (MSMI) + 1.5% employer pension contribution; employee contributes 10% UAPF pension + 2% MSMI.
9. Benefits & Leave
Minimum 24 calendar days of paid annual leave per year, plus statutory national public holidays.
10. Contractors & Worker Classification
Civil Law Contracts (GPH / Dogovor GPH) are strictly audited; performing regular work functions requires formal employment registration.
11. Immigration & Work Permits
Foreign employees require a work permit issued by local executive bodies (Akimats) or benefit from AIFC work visa exemptions.
12. Employer of Record (EOR) & PEO Capabilities
EOR providers maintain registered Kazakhstani TOO direct entities with Enbek HR registration and KZT payroll.
13. Matched Verified Providers for Kazakhstan
Providers below are cross-referenced with EOR.one's global provider intelligence registry:
14. Related Global Expansion Services
15. Official Sources Reviewed
- Kazakhstan Ministry of Labour & Employment / Official Gazette ↗ Government / Regulatory Authority · Accessed 2026-09-01
- International Labour Organization (ILO) — Kazakhstan Country Profile ↗ International Organization · Accessed 2026-09-01
- The World Bank Group — Kazakhstan Economic & Labour Market Data ↗ Global Development Institution · Accessed 2026-09-01
- National Statistical Authority & Tax Administration of Kazakhstan ↗ Official Statistics / Tax Authority · Accessed 2026-09-01
16–18. Next Steps for Hiring in Kazakhstan
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