Kazakhstan: AIFC and Standard Mainland
A Central Asian hub combining a 20% standard CIT with the Astana International Financial Centre (AIFC) — 0% corporate tax until 2066 and English-law jurisdiction. We pick the right vehicle and handle banking and residency.
Setup time
2-4 weeks (mainland) / 4-8 weeks (AIFC)
Corporate tax
20% standard / 0% in AIFC
Foreign ownership
100% permitted
Main legal form
TOO (LLP) / AIFC company
Futura Digital works with local partners and industry associations in Kazakhstan.
Alexandra Kurdiumova
Co-founder, Futura Digital
Kazakhstan offers two parallel tracks: a standard mainland regime at 20% and the AIFC at 0% CIT until 2066 with an English-law court — the right track depends on activity, clients and substance.
Market
Why Founders Choose Kazakhstan for Business Registration
AIFC — 0% CIT until 2066
AIFC-registered companies benefit from 0% corporate tax on qualifying activities through 2066, with English common law and a standalone court.
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Stable 20% mainland CIT
Outside AIFC the standard CIT rate is 20%, with broad treaty access and a transparent VAT/payroll regime.
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Strategic location and EAEU
Kazakhstan is a Eurasian Economic Union member and a logistics bridge between China, Russia and Central Asia.
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Accessible relocation for CIS founders
Visa-free or simplified regimes for many CIS founders and a practical residency framework.
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Who It's For
Who Should Consider Registering a Company in Kazakhstan
Fintech and asset managers
Fintech, fund managers and capital-markets businesses using AIFC for English-law contracts and 0% CIT.
IT and digital companies
Software and platform companies that fit AIFC eligibility or want a standard low-friction mainland setup.
Trading and logistics
Trading and logistics businesses serving the EAEU and China-Central Asia corridor.
CIS founders relocating
Russian-speaking founders who want a credible regional base with a clear regulatory and banking environment.
How we help you open a company in Kazakhstan
One partner for all questions
Kazakhstan offers two tracks (mainland vs AIFC) with very different tax, governance and banking profiles — the right choice depends on activity, clients and substance.
Futura Digital manages the entire journey — from initial structuring to a fully operational company with bank accounts and a resident team.
- Incorporation: TOO registration on the mainland or AIFC company through the AIFC e-Residency portal.
- Tax setup: 20% mainland CIT or AIFC 0% regime confirmation; VAT and payroll registration.
- Residency: investor and work residency for founders and team; AIFC visa support where applicable.
- Banking: realistic shortlist of Kazakh banks for mainland companies and AIFC-friendly providers for AIFC entities.
- Ongoing: tax filings, AIFC reporting, payroll and changes in the registers.
Setup process
Partners
We work with selected local partners in Kazakhstan to support contractors, payroll and compliance for distributed teams.
- Local partner support for contractor management, banking compliance and personal tax accounting.
- Practical solutions for paying a distributed team and contractors across jurisdictions.
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