Doing business in Kazakhstan
Register an LLP, branch or representative office
We choose the right legal form, prepare the founding documents, register the entity, open a bank account and sort out the office — in Astana and Almaty, including remotely.
- Legal forms
- LLP, branch, rep. office
- Cities
- Astana and Almaty
- Format
- In person or by power of attorney
- Timeline
- Confirmed after diagnostics
Who it’s for
Foreign companies
Entering Kazakhstan and Central Asia through a subsidiary LLP, a branch or a representative office.
Relocating entrepreneurs
Launching your own company after relocating — including as the basis for business immigration.
IT teams and startups
A Kazakh legal entity as the first step towards Astana Hub residency and building a local team.
Holdings and groups
Structuring a regional presence with tax, currency control and governance in mind.
What’s included
- Advice on the legal form — LLP, branch or representative office — with pros, limitations and tax implications
- Name check and selection of business activity codes (OKED)
- Drafting the charter, founders' resolution or minutes, and branch / representative office regulations
- Arranging translation, notarisation and legalisation or apostille of foreign documents
- Filing for state registration and obtaining the BIN (business identification number)
- Company seal — where needed
- Support with opening a corporate account at a Kazakh bank
- Finding an office and a legal address in Astana or Almaty
Documents
Individual founder
- Passport with a notarised translation
- IIN (we obtain it as part of the service if you don't have one)
- Notarised power of attorney for the representative — for remote registration
Foreign corporate founder
- Extract from the commercial register or equivalent document of the home country
- Constitutional documents of the parent company
- Resolution of the authorised body to set up the company, branch or representative office
- Power of attorney for the head and the representative; all documents apostilled or legalised and translated
For the company
- Legal address details (lease agreement or letter of guarantee)
- Passport details of the director
- Description of the planned business activity
The exact list depends on your citizenship and situation — we provide the final checklist after the assessment.
Process
- 01
Diagnostics and structure
We discuss your goals, ownership and hiring plans, then propose the legal form and an action plan at a fixed price.
- 02
Document preparation
We draft the founding documents, arrange translations, apostilles and powers of attorney, and obtain IINs for founders if needed.
- 03
State registration
We file with the registration authority, track the status and obtain the registration confirmation with the BIN.
- 04
Bank, seal, address
We prepare the bank onboarding pack and support account opening, order a seal if needed and secure the address.
- 05
Going operational
We help with the company's digital signature, tax registration, hiring and immigration matters for 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
Can I register an LLP without travelling to Kazakhstan?
Yes, registration can be done under a notarised power of attorney. However, banks often require the director to be present in person to open an account — we plan for this in advance.
What is the difference between an LLP and a branch?
An LLP is a separate legal entity with liability limited to contributions. A branch is a division of the foreign company without legal personality; the parent company bears liability.
Does the company need a seal?
For most companies a seal is not mandatory, but counterparties and some banks still ask for it. We'll advise whether you need one.
Do I need an office to register?
You need a documented legal address. This can be a leased office; we'll find an option that fits your needs and budget in Astana or Almaty.
How long does registration take?
Registration itself usually takes from a few business days. The overall timeline depends on preparing foreign documents and opening the account — we give an exact plan after diagnostics.
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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