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BIN for a Foreign Company: Non-Resident Tax Registration in Kazakhstan
A business identification number for a foreign legal entity that works with Kazakhstan without a local subsidiary. We obtain it remotely under a power of attorney, and once you have the BIN, we help you open a bank account.
A BIN for a foreign company in Kazakhstan is needed when the company does business or holds assets here but does not register a subsidiary LLP. Without it, the company cannot open a current account with a Kazakh bank, set up a legal entity or buy a share in an LLP, take part in public procurement, register taxable property, or sign a joint activity agreement with a local company. In essence, it is the registration of a foreign legal entity with the Kazakh tax authorities.
You do not need to travel. You sign powers of attorney using our template and send the documents by courier, and we handle the registration with the tax office. Company documents are apostilled or legalized and translated into Kazakh or Russian with notarization. Companies from Russia, Belarus, Armenia and Kyrgyzstan usually do not need an apostille.
Fully remote: you sign powers of attorney using our template and send the originals by courier; no trip to Kazakhstan is needed to get the BIN.
Who it is for
- Foreign companies that need an account with a Kazakh bank
- Foreign legal entities that are setting up an LLP or buying a share in one
- Bidders in Kazakh public procurement
- Companies buying real estate, vehicles or land in Kazakhstan
- Non-residents in joint activity or consortium agreements with a Kazakh company
- Companies registered in any country
Requirements
- A foreign legal entity with valid registration in its home country
- Notarized powers of attorney from the company and the director
- The company's incorporation and registration documents
- Apostille or legalization of the documents; usually not needed for Russia, Belarus, Armenia and Kyrgyzstan
- A notarized translation into Kazakh or Russian
- Original documents sent by courier
What we do
- Send you power of attorney templates and a document list for your country
- Check the apostille, legalization and translations before filing
- Register the non-resident company with the tax authority
- Obtain confirmation that the BIN has been assigned
- Help you open a current account with a Kazakh bank
- Explain the next steps: a share in an LLP, public tenders, contracts
Key documents
- Notarized powers of attorney from the company and the director, using our template
- Notarized copy of the director's passport
- Notarized copies of the charter and the certificates of registration and tax registration
- Decision appointing the director
- Extract from the commercial register of your country
- Translations into Kazakh or Russian with notarization
How it works
- Purpose and countrywhy you need the BIN and where the company is registered
- Templates and listwe send the powers of attorney and the document list
- Documentsnotary, apostille or legalization, translation, courier
- Registrationwe file for non-resident tax registration
- BIN and accountwe obtain the BIN, then support you in opening an account
What to watch out for
- Errors in translating the company name or the director's name create mismatches in every document that follows
- The apostille is issued in the country where the company is registered and cannot be obtained in Kazakhstan
- A bank may refuse to open an account even after the BIN is issued: the decision is the bank's
- An IIN and electronic signature for the director are issued only in person; a power of attorney does not help here
FAQ
How much does it cost?
Our service fee is from $600. Government fees, translations, insurance and other mandatory costs are paid separately; we send the full estimate before you sign.
Why does a foreign company need a BIN in Kazakhstan?
A BIN lets a foreign company work with Kazakhstan without a subsidiary LLP: open an account, set up a legal entity or buy a share in an LLP, take part in public procurement, own taxable property and sign joint activity agreements. It is the registration of a non-resident with the tax authorities.
Can I get a BIN for a foreign company in Kazakhstan remotely?
Yes. You sign notarized powers of attorney using our template and send the documents by courier, and we handle the registration. You do not need to come to Kazakhstan to get the BIN. Originals travel by courier, and we keep you informed at every step of the registration.
Do the company documents need an apostille?
Usually yes: a foreign company's documents are apostilled or legalized where the company is registered. The exception is countries that have legal assistance treaties with Kazakhstan. Companies from Russia, Belarus, Armenia and Kyrgyzstan generally do not need an apostille; notarized copies and a translation are enough.
Can the company open an account without registering a branch?
Sometimes, yes: some banks open accounts for foreign companies that have only a BIN and no branch in Kazakhstan. Each bank decides after its own review. We find out the chosen bank's requirements in advance and prepare the documents to match, so the review raises fewer questions.
How is a BIN different from an IIN?
An IIN is assigned to an individual; a BIN is assigned to a legal entity, branch or representative office. A foreign director who will sign documents in Kazakhstan often needs their own IIN and electronic signature as well. If the director does not plan to sign documents in Kazakhstan personally, we discuss that separately.
What do the digits in a BIN mean?
The first digits show the year and month of registration. Next comes the entity type: for example, 5 means a non-resident legal entity. Then come the division code, a sequence number and a check digit, 12 digits in total. A 5 in the entity type position tells banks and counterparties right away that they are dealing with a non-resident.
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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