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LLP Registration in Kazakhstan, Start to Finish
We register limited liability partnerships (LLPs) for Kazakh citizens, foreigners and foreign companies. First we check that each founder is allowed to join an LLP, then we prepare and file the documents and help with the bank.
The LLP (TOO in Kazakh and Russian, often called an LLC in English) is the most common business form in Kazakhstan. When all founders are Kazakh residents and the document pack is ready, LLP registration in Kazakhstan usually takes 3–5 business days: the charter and decision in Kazakh and Russian, activity codes (OKED), filing through eGov or a Public Service Center, then the BIN and the company's digital signature. Foreigners need more time. A founder from the EAEU or another country with a visa-free agreement needs a business-immigrant temporary residence permit, others a C5 business-immigrant visa; a Kazakh residence permit replaces both.
Structural mistakes often surface only after registration, because eGov does not always check whether a founder may join an LLP. So we start with the founders and the tax regime. Under the 2026 Tax Code, the simplified regime is closed if other legal entities, including foreign ones, own more than 25%, or if a founder already holds a stake in another company on a special tax regime. It is better to know this before filing than when the first report is due.
Who it is for
- Kazakh citizens who need a legal entity to work with companies and public-sector clients
- Citizens of EAEU countries with a business-immigrant temporary residence permit or a Kazakh residence permit
- Citizens of other countries with a temporary residence permit, a business-immigrant visa or a residence permit, depending on the visa regime
- Foreign companies that need a subsidiary in Kazakhstan
- IT teams and agencies planning to join Astana Hub, where only a Kazakh legal entity can be a participant
Requirements
- A Kazakh citizen as founder: no additional conditions
- A foreigner from the EAEU or another visa-free country: a business-immigrant temporary residence permit; others: a C5 business-immigrant visa; holders of a Kazakh residence permit need neither
- A foreign corporate founder: a commercial register extract with an apostille and a notarized translation into Kazakh and Russian
- A non-resident founder's IIN and digital signature are issued in person at a Public Service Center and cannot be obtained by power of attorney
- A registered address in Kazakhstan with the owner's consent
- No simplified regime if other legal entities own more than 25% of the LLP or a founder already holds a stake in a company on a special regime
What we do
- Check whether each founder is allowed to join an LLP and review their migration status
- Choose activity codes (OKED) and the tax regime before registration
- Draft the charter and the founder's decision in Kazakh and Russian
- Register the company through eGov or a Public Service Center and obtain the BIN and the company's digital signature
- Support the bank account opening and register the LLP with the tax authorities
- Plan a non-resident's trip so that the IIN, digital signature and bank fit into one visit
Key documents
- Passports of the founders and the director; for foreigners, with a notarized translation
- IIN and digital signature of the founders and the director
- Business-immigrant temporary residence permit, C5 visa or residence permit, for a foreign individual
- For a foreign company: a commercial register extract with an apostille or legalization, a translation and a copy of the head's passport
- Consent of the owner of the registered address
- Charter and decision to establish the LLP, which we prepare
How it works
- Structure checkfounders, shares, the director and which tax regime is open to you
- IIN and digital signaturefor non-residents, a visit to a Public Service Center; we prepare the documents in advance
- Documentscharter and decision in two languages, activity codes and registered address
- Registrationfiling through eGov or a Public Service Center; for residents with a ready pack, usually 3–5 business days
- Account and tax registrationopening a bank account and registering the company with the tax authorities
Timeline
Usually 3–5 business days for Kazakh residents with a ready document pack; longer for foreigners, who need a temporary residence permit or a C5 visa, an IIN and a digital signature.
Timelines are approximate: government agencies, consulates and banks set them.
What to watch out for
- Registering a foreigner without a temporary residence permit, a C5 visa or a residence permit is a mistake that is often discovered only after the LLP is created
- If other legal entities own more than 25%, only the general tax regime applies, and bookkeeping is needed from the first month
- Most banks open an account only when the director comes in person; the visit usually takes several business days
- Foreign company documents without an apostille or with an inaccurate translation are sent back for corrections
FAQ
How much does it cost?
Our service fee is from $1,200. Government fees, translations, insurance and other mandatory costs are paid separately; we send the full estimate before you sign.
Can a foreigner register an LLP in Kazakhstan?
Yes. A foreign individual needs a business-immigrant temporary residence permit (for citizens of EAEU countries and other countries with a visa-free agreement) or a C5 business-immigrant visa, unless they already hold a Kazakh residence permit. The status comes before registration; while it is in progress, you can deal with the IIN, the address and the charter, so the application goes in soon after.
Can I register an LLP in Kazakhstan fully remotely?
For a non-resident, usually not. The IIN and digital signature are issued in person at a Public Service Center, and most banks ask the director to visit a branch. One visit of several business days is usually enough if the documents are ready in advance; the charter, address and filing are prepared without you. The digital IIN from the eResidency program does not help: it allows a company only in the AIFC, not an LLP.
How long does LLP registration in Kazakhstan take?
For Kazakh residents with a ready pack, usually 3–5 business days. With foreign founders it takes longer: time goes into the migration status, the IIN, the digital signature and translations. We build a timeline after checking your structure.
Which tax regime should an LLP choose?
It depends on the activity, the founders and expected turnover. Besides the ownership limits described above, the simplified regime is closed for a number of activities. We set the regime before registration, because reporting and taxes from the first month depend on it.
Can a foreigner be the director of an LLP?
Yes. If a foreign director does not hold a residence permit, a work permit is usually required, but EAEU citizens do not need one. There are other exceptions too, so we check your case separately at the consultation.
Do you guarantee the result?
No. Decisions are made by government agencies, consulates and banks. We are responsible for preparing and checking documents, filing and support, and we tell you about the risks upfront.
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