Kazakhstan
How Kazakhstan performs
Tax
Light taxes. Kazakhstan has one of the lightest tax burdens in the index, 16th of 123. You keep more of what you earn here than in most countries we cover. Personal income tax 10% or 15%, corporate tax 20%, VAT 16%.
Source: Heritage Foundation, Index of Economic Freedom (Tax Burden sub-score)
Safety
Safe. Kazakhstan is safer and more stable than most countries we cover (39th of 117).
Source: Institute for Economics and Peace, Global Peace Index
Cost of Living
Affordable. Everyday life costs less here than in most countries we cover: Kazakhstan is 29th of 118.
Source: Numbeo Cost of Living Index
Education
Average education. Education is mid-table: Kazakhstan is 58th of 120.
Source: UNDP & MBRF, Global Knowledge Index
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The detail behind the scores
Taxation
| Corporate income tax | 20% |
|---|---|
| Personal income tax | 10% or 15% Applicable tax rate varies based on the amount of income earned |
| Standard VAT | 16% |
Rates change without notice. Confirm with the relevant tax authority before acting.
Naturalization Requirements and Immigration Pathway
- Residence for naturalization
- 5 years
- Language requirement
- No
- Investment Immigration Pathway
- Kazakhstan Golden Visa Program
- Official languages
- Kazakh and Russian
- Dual citizenship
- Allows with conditions
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