Kazakhstan Tax Regime 2026: What Changed for IT Services
From 2026, Kazakhstan has an updated tax system for IT specialists. Let's explore how this affects service costs and why now is the perfect time to collaborate with local developers.
What Changed in 2026
New System for IT Specialists on Simplified Tax
- Simplified taxation (УСН) for individual entrepreneurs became even more profitable
- Reduced rates for IT services: from 3% to 2% for projects with local clients
- VAT canceled for most digital services
- Simplified reporting — quarterly instead of monthly
What This Means in Practice
Example calculation for a 5,000,000 ₸ project:
| Metric | LLC/Agency (2025) | IE on Simplified Tax (2026) | |--------|------------------|----------------------------| | Tax | 600,000 ₸ (12%) | 100,000 ₸ (2%) | | Accounting | 150,000 ₸/year | 50,000 ₸/year | | Overhead | 20-30% | 0% | | Total | ~6,650,000 ₸ | ~5,150,000 ₸ |
Savings: ~1,500,000 ₸ (22%)
Benefits of Working with Me in 2026
1. Transparent Pricing
- All taxes and fees already included in the rate
- No hidden agency markups (usually +30-50%)
- Fixed project cost without surprises
2. Legality and Security
- Official IE registration in Kazakhstan (BIN available on request)
- Full documentation package: contract, acts, invoices
- Electronic digital signature (ЭЦП) for all documents
- Tax reports through eGov — full transparency
3. Financial Benefits for Clients
Comparison with agencies:
- Agency (LLC): 10,000,000 ₸ project → ~3,000,000 ₸ taxes + overhead
- IE on simplified tax: 7,000,000 ₸ project → ~200,000 ₸ taxes
You pay less, I earn more. Win-win.
4. Working in Tenge
- No currency risks
- Payments to Kazakhstan bank (Kaspi, Halyk)
- Instant payments without conversion fees
Why This Matters Right Now
Dollar Exchange Rate Instability
In 2025-2026, the USD/KZT rate fluctuated from 450 to 510 tenge. If you work with foreign contractors:
- A $20,000 project budget can swell by 600,000 ₸ due to exchange rates alone
- Payment delays due to sanctions and banking restrictions
- Risks of international transfer blocks
With a local IE:
- Fixed price in tenge
- Payment in 5 minutes via Kaspi/Halyk
- No currency risks
Services Under the New Regime
✅ Qualifies for 2% simplified tax:
- Website and web application development
- Support and enhancement of existing systems
- Integrations with Kaspi, 1C, CRM
- Analytics and automation setup
- IT strategy consulting
❌ Doesn't qualify (standard taxation applies):
- Resale of ready-made licenses and software
- Hosting and domain registration (have their own benefits)
- Trading physical goods
Real Cost Savings Cases
Case 1: Corporate Website for Manufacturing Company
Task: Business website + 1C integration for product catalog
- LLC Quote (Almaty): 8,500,000 ₸ + VAT
- My Cost: 5,200,000 ₸ (all included)
- Savings: 3,300,000 ₸ (38%)
Result: Site launched in 6 weeks, LCP 1.8s, conversion to leads 4.2% (was 1.1% on old site).
Case 2: E-commerce for Retail Chain
Task: E-commerce + Kaspi.kz integration + inventory management
- Agency Quote: 15,000,000 ₸ + monthly support 300,000 ₸
- My Cost: 9,500,000 ₸ + support 120,000 ₸/month
- Launch Savings: 5,500,000 ₸
- Annual Savings (support): 2,160,000 ₸
What's Next?
If you're interested in collaboration:
- Fill out the brief — takes 3 minutes
- Get estimate within 24 hours — with breakdown by stages
- Call to discuss details — clarify technical requirements
- Contract signing — sent via eGov with digital signature
- Work starts — usually 2-3 days after signing
Summary
Kazakhstan's 2026 tax regime means:
- ✅ 20-40% savings on IT services for clients
- ✅ Transparency and legality of all payments
- ✅ Support for local economy
- ✅ No currency risks
- ✅ Fast payments without banking delays
➡️ Ready to start a project? Fill out the brief and get a quote with the new tax benefits.