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Why use an employer of record services in Kazakhstan?
As the largest economy in Central Asia and a key player in regional trade, Kazakhstan offers unique advantages for international businesses. With a rapidly expanding tech sector, strong infrastructure, and investor-friendly policies, the country is becoming an attractive destination for companies looking to scale in Eurasia
Partner with Team Up to hire top talent without setting up a local entity while staying fully compliant with Kazakhstan’s laws.
“Сәлем”
Capital
Currency
Language
Population
Astana
Kazakhstani tenge (KZT)
Kazakh (state language), Russian (official)
20.08 M
Payroll & taxes in Kazakhstan
Employer | Employee | Other |
|---|---|---|
9.5% Social tax | 10% Income tax | 12% VAT |
3.5% Social insurance | 10% Pension contributions | 20% Corporate tax |
3% Medical insurance | 2% Medical insurance | 5-15% Dividend tax |
Paid leaves
Paid time off
Employees are entitled to:
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24 days of annual leave per year
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Additional 6 days for hazardous work
Sick leave
Employees are entitled to:
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180 days of sick leave per year
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75% of salary for first 90 days
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85% of salary for next 90 days
Public holidays
Kazakhstan has 13 public holidays, including national and religious holidays
Paternity leave
Fathers are entitled to paid paternity leave for 7 days
Maternity leave
Female employees receive:
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126 days of paid maternity leave
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140 days in case of complications or multiple births
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Unpaid childcare leave up to 3 years
Public Holidays in Kazakhstan
January | March | May | July | August | October | December |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 New year's day | 8 International women's day | 1 Kazakhstan people's unity day | 6 Capital city day | 30 Constitution day | 25 Republic day | 16 Independence day |
2 New year's day | 21 Nauryz meyramy | 7 Defender of the fatherland day | ||||
7 Orthodox Christmas day | 22 Nauryz meyramy | 9 Victory day | ||||
23 Nauryz meyramy |
Eid al-Adha
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