Frequently Asked Questions

Yes.  Shareholders are not required to be physically present in Kazakhstan to register a company.
However, the company must have a legal address within the AIFC, where all official correspondence can be received.

Please note that any questions related to immigration policies, visas, or residency requirements should be directed to the AIFC Expat Centre.

Yes. The CEO must have a valid Individual Identification Number (IIN) issued in Kazakhstan or by a Kazakhstan Embassy or Consulate abroad.

In accordance with the Acting Law of the AIFC, a relevant person should identify and disclose Ultimate Beneficial Owners and shall keep and maintain a Beneficial Ownership Register. To determine who qualifies as a UBO, please refer to the AIFC Guidance on Ultimate Beneficial Owner.

If your business qualifies as a Designated Non-Financial Business or Profession (DNFBP), it is subject to financial monitoring and must comply with Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Counter-Terrorist Financing (CFT) obligations. This includes appointing a Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO) and implementing internal AML/CFT policies.

For more information on DNFBPs and a list of relevant activities, please refer to the following link: DNFBP Information and Activities.

Yes. You can initially register a company with a non-financial activity and later apply for a license. Please note that the business activity code (OKED) can be amended only after the license is granted and through a Post-registration event.

No. All documents for offline registration should be submitted via email to [email protected] as scanned, signed copies. Physical submission is not required.

Payments can be made in USD or KZT, depending on the exchange rate of the National Bank of Kazakhstan on the payment date.

No, notarisation or apostille is not required. However, the documents must be in English and include a signature and/or stamp for validation.

Yes. According to the AIFC Companies Regulations, Part 14, the Registrar has the power to obtain information and request any additional documents or details necessary to carry out their functions or to ensure compliance with the regulations.

Yes. You can pay by card by selecting the online payment option during the application process.

Yes, an EDS is required. The application must be signed at the final stage using the EDS of the individual submitting it. This person may be a shareholder, director, authorised signatory, or a third party acting under a Power of Attorney or a service agreement.