New Statistical Reporting Rules in Kazakhstan - FCHAIN

New Statistical Reporting Rules in Kazakhstan

Kazakhstan continues to update its national statistics system. In August 2026, a number of amendments were approved affecting statistical reporting by businesses, certain regulatory acts of the Bureau of National Statistics, the Statistical Work Plan for 2025–2027, as well as the procedure for financing and monitoring the funds of the Infrastructure Development Fund. Some of the changes already entered into force in August 2026, while the remaining provisions will take effect from 1 January 2027.

 

Two Annual Statistical Forms to Be Discontinued from 2027

From 1 January 2027, two annual forms and the instructions for completing them will be excluded from the existing forms of nationwide statistical observations.

 

Form 2-Hunting

The annual statistical form “On Hunting and Trapping Activities, Including the Provision of Services in These Areas” (index 2-Hunting) will be excluded from Order No. 21 of the Chairman of the Committee on Statistics of the Ministry of National Economy of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 10 February 2020. Previously, this form was submitted by legal entities, their structural and separate subdivisions, individual entrepreneurs whose primary or secondary activity fell under code 01.7 of the General Classification of Economic Activities, “Hunting and trapping, including the provision of services in these areas,” as well as individuals duly registered and authorized to use wildlife. The deadline for submitting the form was 23 February inclusive following the reporting period. From 1 January 2027, this form and the instructions for its completion will be discontinued.

 

Form 2-Waste

Amendments have also been made to Order No. 24 of the Chairman of the Committee on Statistics of the Ministry of National Economy of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 21 February 2020. From 2027, the annual statistical form “Report on Waste Processing, Sorting, Recycling and Disposal” (index 2-Waste) will be discontinued. Previously, the report was submitted by legal entities, their structural and separate subdivisions, as well as individual entrepreneurs who’s primary and/or secondary activity fell under code 38 of the General Classification of Economic Activities, “Waste collection, treatment and disposal; materials recovery,” except for certain activities related to hazardous waste. The deadline for submitting the report was 1 February inclusive following the reporting period. Thus, from 2027, the obligation to submit these two annual statistical forms in their previous format will cease.

 

A Number of Orders of the Bureau of National Statistics Will Cease to Be in Force

At the same time, the regulatory framework in the field of statistical reporting is being revised. From 31 August 2026, the following will cease to be in force:

1. Order No. 26 of the Chairman of the Committee on Statistics of the Ministry of National Economy of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 3 February 2017 approving the departmental statistical observation form and instructions for its completion developed by the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan;
2. Order No. 38 of the Head of the Bureau of National Statistics dated 29 November 2021, which amended Order No. 26.

From 1 January 2027, a number of regulatory acts governing statistical forms relating to enterprise statistics and business tendency surveys will cease to be in force, including Order No. 8 dated 23 January 2020, as well as subsequent orders issued in 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024 that introduced amendments and additions to it. The amendments are provided for by Order No. 21 of the Acting Head of the Bureau of National Statistics of the Agency for Strategic Planning and Reforms of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 14 August 2026. The main provisions of the Order will take effect from 1 January 2027, while certain provisions will take effect from 31 August 2026.

Statistical Work Plan for 2025–2027 Approved in a New Version

Another important change concerns the Statistical Work Plan for 2025–2027. The Statistical Work Plan determines the list of statistical observations and activities carried out by state statistics authorities. Therefore, companies should take its current version into account when planning their reporting and reviewing their statistical reporting obligations. The Rules for Financing and Use of the Infrastructure Development Fund have been approved. In August 2026, the Rules for Financing, Use and Monitoring of the Infrastructure Development Fund were also approved. The relevant Order No. 543 of the Minister of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 11 August 2026 takes effect from the date of signing. According to the Rules, the Infrastructure Development Fund is a cash control account opened with the State Treasury for the receipt and expenditure of funds. The Fund is financed through:

1. transfers from the National Fund of the Republic of Kazakhstan;
2. other receipts not prohibited by the legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan.

What Do the Changes Mean for Businesses?

The revision of statistical forms and repeal of certain regulatory acts are aimed at updating the national statistics system and applicable reporting requirements. For businesses, this means the need to review the list of statistical forms that the company is required to submit in 2026–2027 and avoid relying on outdated requirements. Particular attention should be paid by companies engaged in hunting and trapping, waste management, as well as organizations subject to statistical observations relating to enterprise activities. The same time, the discontinuation of a particular statistical form should not automatically be regarded as a complete exemption from statistical reporting. The list of mandatory forms depends on the type of activity, the company’s indicators and the current requirements of the state statistics authorities.

 

Professional Accounting and Reporting Support from FChain

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FChain’s expertise enables businesses to establish accounting and reporting processes in accordance with current legislative requirements and focus on their key business objectives. Contact FChain to receive professional advice and select the optimal accounting and reporting service model for your business.

 

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Prepared by: Anel Kosmaganbetova

Assistant to the Director

FСhain Kazakhstan

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