Order on Enhanced Registration Control for Legal Entities in Kazakhstan
On 26 November 2025, Order No. 687 of the Acting Minister of Justice of the Republic of Kazakhstan, dated 21 November 2025, "On Amendments to the Order of the Acting Minister of Justice of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 29 May 2020 No. 66 'On Approval of the Rules for Providing Public Services in the Sphere of State Registration of Legal Entities and Registration Accounting of Branches and Representative Offices'", was officially published.
The Order aims to strengthen control and transparency in the state registration and re-registration procedures for legal entities, as well as their branches and representative offices. It introduces the following key changes:
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Before Registration and re-registration of legal entities (including branches and representative offices) were conducted primarily in electronic format, without mandatory personal presence of the founder. The legal address was provided by the applicant without an automated verification of its authenticity. |
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After A requirement for the personal presence of the founder has been introduced in cases stipulated by the internal control rules of the registering authority (related to financial monitoring and anti-money laundering requirements). When filing an electronic application for registration of a private entrepreneurship entity, the legal address must be confirmed by the consent of the real estate owner. Automated verification of the address is now conducted through integration with the "Address Register" information system. |
Key Implications for Business
- The strengthened control is aimed at preventing fictitious registrations and the use of "mass" addresses.
- The requirement for the founder's personal presence may complicate the process for businesses, especially in cases of remote incorporation.
- The automated address check will increase transparency and reduce risks associated with unreliable data.
Recommendations
- Founders and legal practitioners must plan in advance for personal participation in registration/re-registration procedures.
- Verify the accuracy of addresses and secure property owner consents prior to filing applications.
- Update internal regulations and instructions for staff to account for the new requirements.
- Prepare clients for potential delays and additional steps during the registration process.
How REVERA Can Help
- Conduct an audit of corporate documents and legal entity addresses.
- Guide the registration/re-registration procedure in compliance with the new requirements.
- Prepare templates for real estate owner consent forms.
- Organize training sessions for staff and clients on the new rules.
- Advise on interaction with registering authorities and financial monitoring compliance.
To navigate all legislative changes and minimise risks in your registration/re-registration process, consult REVERA’s experts.
Author: Alibek Slan
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