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From April 1, 2026, Company Registration in Kazakhstan Requires Personal Presence of the Founder

2026-04-13 12:00 Legal Digest
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Starting April 1, 2026, amendments to the rules for state registration of commercial legal entities come into force in Kazakhstan. In cases provided for by the internal control rules of the registering authority, registration will now be carried out only with the personal presence of the founder.

What Has Changed

According to Order No. 687 of the Acting Minister of Justice of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated November 21, 2025, the following additions have been made to the rules for providing the public service "State Registration of Legal Entities, Registration of Their Branches and Representative Offices":

  1. Personal presence of the founder — in certain cases related to financial monitoring requirements, the registering authority may require the founder to appear in person. A notification of the need for personal presence will be sent to the service recipient's personal account on the e-government portal.
  2. Address confirmation — when submitting an electronic application for registration of a legal entity (a private entrepreneurship entity), the location must be confirmed by the consent of the property owner. Verification of the address's accuracy will be carried out automatically through the integration of information systems.

Why This Matters for Businesses

The new requirements are aimed at strengthening controls against money laundering and combating the shadow economy. For entrepreneurs, this means:

  • the impossibility of remote registration in certain cases — the founder will need to be present in person when submitting documents;
  • additional time and logistical costs, especially for foreign founders located outside Kazakhstan;
  • the need to confirm the address with the property owner's consent, making registration more difficult for "virtual" addresses.

Risks for Businesses

  • Refusal of registration if the founder cannot appear in person.
  • Suspension of the registration procedure until the personal presence requirement is met.
  • Additional travel and documentation costs for foreign founders.
  • Possible delays in starting a business due to the need to comply with new procedures.

What Entrepreneurs Should Do

  • Take the new requirements into account when planning business registration in Kazakhstan.
  • Check in advance whether personal presence of the founder will be required in a particular case.
  • Ensure a confirmed legal address with the property owner's consent.
  • Engage professionals to minimize risks and speed up the procedure.

How Acsour Kazakhstan Can Help

Acsour experts are ready to:

  • advise on the new requirements for legal entity registration;
  • help determine whether personal presence of the founder is required in your case;
  • support the registration process, including interaction with the registering authority;
  • prepare the necessary documents and address confirmations;
  • arrange legal support for foreign founders.

Contact us — we will help you complete the registration procedure without delays and in full compliance with the new requirements.