For IT companies
Astana Hub residency
We assess eligibility and prepare your company and application for the tech park. Astana Hub makes the decision — we make sure your application is complete and strong.
- Who it's for
- IT companies registered in Kazakhstan
- Benefits
- Tax and immigration
- Decision
- Made by Astana Hub
- Application
- Online via astanahub.com
Who it’s for
Software and SaaS developers
Companies building and selling their own IT products.
IT outsourcing and service firms
Provided their activities are on the tech park's list of priority activities.
Relocating IT teams
Who need to bring in foreign employees quickly and lawfully.
Early-stage startups
Who want to tap into the ecosystem: acceleration, community and access to investors.
What’s included
- Preliminary assessment of the company against Astana Hub requirements
- Registering an LLP or adjusting the activity codes of an existing company
- Preparing the project, product and business model description for the application
- Compiling and checking the document pack and filing the application on the platform
- Support until the decision: responding to queries and refining the application
- Advice on tax accounting and conditions for keeping the benefits
- Onboarding foreign employees under the tech park regime
Documents
About the company
- State registration certificate of the Kazakh LLP
- Charter and details of founders and director
- Financial and tax information — for operating companies
About the project
- Description of the product or service and the technology used
- Team details and hiring plans
- Evidence of IT activity: website, repository, contracts, pitch deck
The exact list depends on your citizenship and situation — we provide the final checklist after the assessment.
Process
- 01
Eligibility check
We review your activities, structure and revenue against the tech park's requirements.
- 02
Company setup
We register an LLP or bring an existing company's documents and activities in line.
- 03
Application
We prepare a substantive project description and file the application on the Astana Hub platform.
- 04
Review
We respond to queries and refine the application as needed until a decision is made.
- 05
After the decision
We help set up accounting to apply the benefits and onboard foreign staff.
Common reasons for refusal
Mistakes we protect you from
Pricing
Fixed after a free assessment — depending on citizenship, timeline and family size.
Questions & answers
What does Astana Hub residency give?
Participants can apply tax incentives on priority activities and a simplified regime for hiring foreign specialists. The exact scope and conditions depend on current law and your business model.
Do I need a company in Kazakhstan?
Yes, participants are legal entities registered in Kazakhstan. If you don't have one yet, we'll register an LLP as part of the project.
Do you guarantee the status?
No. Astana Hub makes the decision. We give an honest assessment before filing and prepare a complete, convincing application.
Can participants hire foreigners without permits?
Tech park participants benefit from a simplified procedure for hiring foreign workers. We check the specific conditions against your case and current rules.
How long does the review take?
Timelines depend on Astana Hub's procedures and how complete the application is. We give an estimate after assessing your project.
Official sources
Information on this website is for reference only. Requirements change — we confirm the current rules for your case during the assessment.
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Free assessment
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