Construction License In Kazakhstan: Possible Pitfalls For Foreigners

Today, numerous foreign companies conduct construction works in Kazakhstan. According to the Law on architectural, urban planning, and construction activities in the Republic of Kazakhstan, construction activities in Kazakhstan require companies to hold a construction license.

In accordance with the Law on permits and notifications, foreigners, stateless persons, and foreign legal entities receive permits and send notifications on an equal basis with citizens and legal entities of Kazakhstan, unless otherwise provided by the laws of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the ratified international treaties.

There are number of agreements of mutual recognition between the government of Kazakhstan and foreign countries, for instance: