Journal
Practical notes on visas, temporary and permanent residence, company registration and the AIFC, corporate law and compliance in Kazakhstan — written the way we explain things to clients.
AML compliance in Kazakhstan for foreign companies: obligations and risks
Who counts as a subject of financial monitoring in Kazakhstan, what KYC, reporting to the AFM and internal control rules require, and how a foreign-owned LLP or AIFC company sets up an AML programme.
Compliance programme for a company in Kazakhstan: a practical checklist
A checklist for a compliance programme in Kazakhstan: AML/CFT and KYC, anti-corruption measures, personal data under Law No. 94-V, HR and migration compliance, and what banks and regulators ask for.
Read →Hiring foreign employees in Kazakhstan: permits, visas, TRP, notifications
An employer's guide to hiring foreigners in Kazakhstan: labour permits, exemptions incl. AIFC, C3 visas via the Expat Centre, TRP for visa-free citizens, stay notifications and deadlines.
Read →Immigration lawyer in Kazakhstan: when you need one, how it works
What an immigration lawyer in Kazakhstan does: routes for visa-free and visa nationals, TRP via a host party, C3, C5 and B visas, the 2026 residence permit pilot, and how the work is organized.
Read →Sanctions screening in Kazakhstan: how to check counterparties
A practical guide to sanctions screening in Kazakhstan: which lists to check, how to document checks, what to put in contracts, when to escalate, and why banks apply foreign sanctions.
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