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Currency Control: What Businesses Need to Know<\/h2>\n

The State Revenue Committee of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan has reminded participants in foreign economic activity of the importance of strict compliance with foreign exchange legislation when conducting export and import transactions. Particular attention has been given to the repatriation of foreign currency proceeds, compliance with the deadlines established under foreign trade contracts, and liability for violations of the applicable legal requirements.<\/p>\n

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What Does Currency Repatriation Mean?<\/h3>\n

One of the key requirements of Kazakhstan’s foreign exchange legislation is the repatriation of funds. For residents of the Republic of Kazakhstan, this means the obligation to:<\/p>\n

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  1. ensure that export proceeds are credited to accounts maintained with authorized banks in Kazakhstan;<\/li>\n
  2. recover funds transferred to a foreign supplier if the goods are not delivered, the work or services are not performed, or the foreign counterparty fails to fulfill its contractual obligations.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    In other words, if a foreign business partner does not fulfill the terms of a foreign trade contract, the Kazakhstani company must take all necessary measures to recover the transferred funds.<\/p>\n

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    Purpose of Currency Control<\/h3>\n

    Currency control is one of the government’s key mechanisms for regulating foreign economic activity. Its primary objective is to ensure compliance with foreign exchange legislation, protect the country’s economic interests, and facilitate the return of export proceeds to the Republic of Kazakhstan. Compliance with these requirements enables businesses to reduce legal risks, avoid financial losses, and minimize the likelihood of administrative liability.<\/p>\n

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    Recommendations of the State Revenue Committee<\/h3>\n

    The State Revenue Committee recommends that companies engaged in foreign economic activity pay particular attention to compliance with foreign exchange regulations. Businesses are advised to:<\/p>\n

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    1. ensure the timely receipt of export proceeds or the return of funds under import transactions where required by law;<\/li>\n
    2. monitor deadlines for fulfilling obligations under foreign trade contracts;<\/li>\n
    3. promptly execute supplementary agreements and update the registration details of foreign exchange contracts whenever contractual terms change;<\/li>\n
    4. retain documentation confirming the fulfillment of contractual obligations under foreign trade transactions;<\/li>\n
    5. seek clarification from the State Revenue authorities, the National Bank of the Republic of Kazakhstan, or the servicing authorized bank whenever questions arise.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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      Liability for Violations of Foreign Exchange Legislation<\/h3>\n

      Failure to comply with foreign exchange legislation may result in administrative liability. According to the State Revenue Committee, during the first half of 2026:<\/p>\n

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      1. 1,116 administrative reports were issued under Article 244 of the Code of Administrative Offences of the Republic of Kazakhstan for violations related to obtaining a registration number for a foreign exchange contract and submitting the required information;<\/li>\n
      2. 141 participants in foreign economic activity were held administratively liable under Article 251 of the Code of Administrative Offences for failure to comply with currency repatriation requirements;<\/li>\n
      3. the total amount of imposed administrative fines exceeded KZT 15.3 billion.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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        Regions with the Highest Administrative Fines<\/h3>\n

        According to the State Revenue Committee, the largest amounts of administrative fines were imposed in:<\/p>\n

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        1. Almaty \u2014 more than KZT 9.2 billion;<\/li>\n
        2. Pavlodar Region \u2014 over KZT 1.8 billion;<\/li>\n
        3. Zhetysu Region \u2014 more than KZT 1.1 billion;<\/li>\n
        4. Astana \u2014 over KZT 1 billion.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

          These figures demonstrate that compliance with foreign exchange legislation is mandatory for all businesses engaged in foreign economic activity, regardless of their size or industry.<\/p>\n

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          Conclusion<\/strong><\/h3>\n

          The State Revenue Committee urges all participants in foreign economic activity to comply with foreign exchange legislation, fulfill obligations under foreign trade contracts on time, monitor settlement deadlines, and take all necessary measures to prevent violations. Effective management of foreign exchange obligations reduces legal and financial risks while helping businesses avoid substantial administrative penalties.<\/p>\n

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