Moving to Kazakhstan: taxes, residence and life
How to become tax resident in Kazakhstan: personal, dividend and corporate tax, 2 residence programmes, days needed, climate, safety and economy — compared with 194 countries.
Taxes
In Kazakhstan the top income tax rate is 15%, dividends are taxed at up to 10% and companies pay 20% corporate tax.
How to move and become tax resident
You can become tax resident in Kazakhstan from arrival once you take up residence (Centre of vital interests (residence permit + family + home) or 183 days in 12 months). The typical route is AIFC investment residency (USD 60k) or Golden Visa A6 (USD 300k): AIFC: ≥USD 60k in AIX-listed securities (5-yr permit); A6: ≥USD 300k in KZ company capital or listed securities (10-yr) There are 2 open residence programmes in Kazakhstan — see the list below.
Living there
Almaty has a hot-summer continental climate with winter highs around 0.5 °C and summer highs around 29.8 °C. The economy grew +5.9% in 2025; the IMF forecasts 4.5% for 2026. Its passport opens about 81 countries without a visa in advance. Security: No conflict exposure.
Key facts
| Top income tax | 15% |
|---|---|
| Dividend tax | 10% |
| Corporate tax | 20% |
| Residenza fiscale | dall'arrivo — Centre of vital interests (residence permit + family + home) or 183 days in 12 months |
| Via di residenza tipica | AIFC investment residency (USD 60k) or Golden Visa A6 (USD 300k) — AIFC: ≥USD 60k in AIX-listed securities (5-yr permit); A6: ≥USD 300k in KZ company capital or listed securities (10-yr) |
| Passaporto | senza visto o visto all'arrivo in 81 paesi |
| Economic growth | +5.9% (2025), forecast 4.5% (2026) |
| Tipo di clima | hot-summer continental · 0.5° / 29.8° (Almaty) |
| Guerra & conflitti | none — No conflict exposure |
| Tutti i rischi naturali | 4.5/10 |
| Solidità bancaria | 4/10 · BBB |
| Tutela della proprietà | 3.5/10 |
| Case calde d'inverno | 9.5/10 |
Residence programmes in Kazakhstan
- Investor visa A6 / investor residence permit ("golden visa") — Investimento CHF 240'000 · open · 2026-10
- AIFC Investment Residency Programme — Investimento CHF 48'000 · open · 2026-10
Plan your residence route
Frequently asked questions
How many days do I need to spend in Kazakhstan to become tax resident?
dall'arrivo. Centre of vital interests (residence permit + family + home) or 183 days in 12 months AIFC participants: special regime; new Tax Code 2026
How much tax will I pay in Kazakhstan?
In Kazakhstan the top income tax rate is 15%, dividends are taxed at up to 10% and companies pay 20% corporate tax.
Which residence programmes does Kazakhstan offer?
Investor visa A6 / investor residence permit ("golden visa") (CHF 240'000); AIFC Investment Residency Programme (CHF 48'000)
What is the usual way to move to Kazakhstan?
AIFC investment residency (USD 60k) or Golden Visa A6 (USD 300k). AIFC: ≥USD 60k in AIX-listed securities (5-yr permit); A6: ≥USD 300k in KZ company capital or listed securities (10-yr)
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