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Kazakhstan Business Immigrant Residence Permit and Your LLP in One Route
The status an EAEU citizen needs to found or join a Kazakh LLP. We arrange the residence permit and the company under one agreement, with no gaps between the stages.
A Kazakhstan business immigrant residence permit is required for citizens of Russia, Belarus, Armenia, Kyrgyzstan and other EAEU countries who set up an LLP in Kazakhstan or become one of its participants. Under current rules, a foreigner without this status (or without permanent residence) cannot found a company. The procedure has two steps: first a short initial permit, then the LLP registration and an extension of the permit based on the operating company.
We run both processes together, so the permit and the LLP registration can be covered by one agreement. You will need to be present in person a few times: to file documents, give biometrics and obtain an IIN and a digital signature. Everything else we prepare remotely. Citizens of countries outside the EAEU usually get a C5 business immigrant visa instead; we will tell you which route is yours during the consultation.
Personal presence is required for filing, biometrics, the IIN and the digital signature.
For citizens of EAEU countries (Russia, Belarus, Armenia, Kyrgyzstan and others). Citizens of other countries need a C5 visa instead of this permit.
Who it is for
- Citizens of Russia, Belarus, Armenia, Kyrgyzstan and other EAEU countries opening an LLP in Kazakhstan
- People buying a share in an existing Kazakh LLP
- Foreigners who already became LLP participants without the required status and want to put things right
- Entrepreneurs moving with their family who want to live in Kazakhstan on the basis of their business
- IT specialists and consultants who work through their own company
Requirements
- Citizenship of an EAEU country; citizens of other countries usually need a C5 visa
- A valid passport
- An intention to found an LLP or join an existing one as a participant
- Personal presence in Kazakhstan for filing, biometrics, the IIN and the digital signature
- Medical documents and an insurance policy for the permit
- After registration, real business activity: it is reviewed at the extension
What we do
- Check the citizenship, the ground and the documents of the future founder
- Prepare the file for the initial permit and support the filing
- Help you obtain an IIN and a digital signature during your visit to a Public Service Center
- Register the LLP, arrange a legal address and help with opening a bank account
- Extend the permit once the company is registered
- Tell you which company documents will help at the next extension
Key documents
- International passport
- Residence permit application form
- Medical certificates, fingerprinting certificate and insurance policy
- Criminal record certificate, if it is requested for your ground
- LLP founding documents in Kazakh and Russian
- Documents for the legal address
How it works
- Checkcitizenship, goals and the participants of the future LLP
- Initial permitdocument package, filing and biometrics during your visit
- IIN and digital signatureobtained at a Public Service Center, also in person
- LLP registrationcharter, legal address and business identification number, then a bank account
- Permit extensionfiling for the extension on the basis of the registered company
Timeline
The initial permit is issued for a short period and extended after the LLP is registered; timing depends on the migration service.
Timelines are approximate: government agencies, consulates and banks set them.
What to watch out for
- You cannot register the LLP first and sort out the status later: the order of steps matters
- The initial permit is short, so the LLP has to be registered before it expires
- At the extension the authorities check whether the company actually operates: an LLP set up only for the status carries a risk of refusal
- Every trip to Kazakhstan takes time, so visits for filing, the IIN and the digital signature are best planned in advance
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.
Who needs a Kazakhstan business immigrant residence permit?
Citizens of EAEU countries who found an LLP or become one of its participants. Without this status a foreigner cannot be a founder unless they hold permanent residence. Citizens of other countries usually get a C5 business immigrant visa instead of the permit.
Can I open an LLP without business immigrant status?
If you are a foreigner without permanent residence, no. The business immigrant status comes first, then the company registration. That is why we handle both stages under one agreement: there are no pauses between them.
Do I need to come to Kazakhstan?
Yes. Filing, biometrics, the IIN and the digital signature all require you in person. We handle the founding documents, the legal address and the file preparation remotely, and plan your visits so there are as few of them as possible.
How long is the business immigrant permit issued for?
The initial permit is issued for a short period, long enough to register the business. Once the LLP is registered, it is extended on the basis of the operating company. Exact terms depend on the migration service, so we plan visits and filing with a margin, so your status does not run out before the company is ready.
Why might an extension be refused?
Most often because the company is not doing business, or its documents do not show real activity. We tell you in advance what will help at the extension: contracts, turnover and reporting.
Can I buy a share in an existing LLP instead of registering a new one?
Yes. An EAEU citizen buying a share also needs a business immigrant permit, so the order is the same: status first, then the deal. We check the charter, the other participants' pre-emptive rights and the required consents, draft the share purchase agreement and handle the re-registration.
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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