Legal News – June 2026 - FCHAIN

Legal News – June 2026

 

June 2026 introduced a number of significant changes in labor law, corporate regulation, business registration, and interaction with government authorities. Some of these developments directly affect employers, company executives, business owners, and legal departments. Below is an overview of the most important changes that companies should take into account in their operations.

 

Labor Law and Employee Protection

Starting from June 8, 2026, civil law contracts can no longer be used as a substitute for employment agreements. Amendments aimed at improving occupational safety, protecting employees’ labor rights, and strengthening social protection have come into force. Civil law contracts may no longer be concluded with individuals if the actual relationship contains characteristics of employment. Such characteristics include:

1. performing work in a specific profession or position;
2. personal performance of work while being subject to the employer’s internal regulations;
3. receiving remuneration for the labor process rather than for a specific result.

Any contract containing one or more of these characteristics will be recognized as an employment contract regardless of its title. Additional employee protections have also been introduced:

1. employers are prohibited from dismissing single parents raising children under the age of 14 on the employer’s initiative;
2. independent mediators may participate in conciliation commissions;
3. the composition of workplace accident investigation commissions has been expanded;
4. an employee’s degree of fault in workplace accidents is limited to 25%;
5. collective bargaining agreements must include new mandatory provisions.

Companies are advised to review existing civil law contracts, HR documentation, and collective agreements to minimize labor-related risks.

 

Tax Information and State Audit

State revenue authorities will be allowed to transfer information protected by tax secrecy. As of June 2, 2026, new rules governing cooperation between state revenue authorities and external state audit bodies have entered into force. Information relating to taxpayers, including data protected by tax secrecy, may now be provided to external state audit authorities without obtaining the taxpayer’s written consent. The deadline for providing such information is no more than 10 business days from the date of the request. Companies are advised to pay special attention to tax accounting and supporting documentation, as information exchange between government authorities is being expanded.

 

Business Activities

In June 2026, the notification form for commencing or terminating business activities, as well as certain business-related actions, was updated. Businesses should ensure that the latest notification forms are used when registering new activities or making changes.

 

International Agreements

Starting from June 1, 2026, a number of processes related to international agreements must be carried out through the electronic international agreements management system. These changes are particularly relevant for companies with foreign participation, international partners, and government contracts. The following processes will be handled electronically:

1. approval of international agreements;
2. legal examination of international agreements;
3. registration and record-keeping of international agreements;
4. interaction with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan.

 

Legal Entity Registration

The Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Kazakhstan has amended the rules governing the state registration of legal entities. Legal entities are now prohibited from using the following in their names:

1. official names of government authorities;
2. names of state institutions;
3. abbreviations or derivative designations that may be confused with government authorities or quasi-public sector entities. When registering new companies, branches, or conducting rebranding activities, businesses should verify in advance that the proposed name complies with the new legal requirements.

 

Key Compliance Priorities for June 2026

1. Review civil law contracts for employment-related characteristics.
2. Update HR documentation in line with new labor law guarantees.
3. Verify that collective agreements comply with the new requirements.
4. Strengthen oversight of tax documentation and internal compliance procedures.
5. Consider the new requirements when registering legal entities or changing company names.

Timely monitoring of legislative changes helps reduce legal risks, avoid penalties, and ensure compliance with the laws of the Republic of Kazakhstan.

 

FChain — Your Trusted Partner for Legal Business Support

Legislative changes require businesses to continuously monitor contractual obligations, employment practices, corporate documentation, and regulatory compliance. Failure to adapt to new legal requirements in a timely manner may result in labor disputes, financial penalties, regulatory scrutiny, and additional business risks. FChain provides comprehensive legal support for businesses, including:

• ~ Legal consultations on corporate, labor, and civil law matters;
• ~ Drafting, reviewing, and legal assessment of contracts and agreements;
• ~ Development of internal policies, regulations, and compliance documentation;
• ~ Legal audits and identification of potential business risks;
• ~ Company registration, re-registration, and amendments to corporate documents;
• ~ Legal assistance in interactions with government authorities and business partners.

Entrust your legal matters to FChain professionals and focus on growing your business.

Contact FChain experts today and receive professional guidance on corporate law, contract management, labor legislation, and legal risk management.

 

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Prepared by: Moldir Mukhtar

Business Development Specialist

FChain Kazakhstan

  📩almaty@f-chain.com
WhatsApp: +7 771 214 1820