Mergers and acquisitions in Kazakhstan are now subject to the new Law "On Competition and Restriction of Monopolistic Activities" (the "New Antimonopoly Law"), adopted on July 7, 2006, which repealed the law that had been in effect since 2001 (the "Old Antimonopoly Law"). The New Antimonopoly Law introduces several significant changes, particularly with respect to prior consent from the antimonopoly authorities for an acquisition.

According to the legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan legal entity is considered to be legally established from the moment of its state registration.

On 29 October 2015, the RK Entrepreneurial Code was passed. It will be effective (except for some provisions) as of 1 January 2016.

Today, on January 11th of 2022, a new Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan was appointed - Alikhan Askhanovich Smailov.

Unicase team provides full support during the registration of the company in Kazakhstan through preparation of necessary documents, assistance with the governmental agencies on the process of registration...

When handling client consultation on Kazakhstan law matters, we frequently face situations where, in approaching public bodies for registration purposes (be it the registration of companies/branch....

There are cases where individuals unknowingly become founder of Limited Liability Partnership («LLP»). Often, this problem can arise when a person loses his or her identity documents.

Financial lease is a common practice in Kazakhstan and is in high demand as it is a more favourable option for asset acquisition than making a straightforward purchase.

August 2018 – On 2 July 2018, Kazakhstan adopted the Law No. 166-VI "On amendments and changes to certain legislative acts of the Republic of Kazakhstan on Insurance and Insurance Activities ...

The Law on Minimisation of Risks came into effect on 1 February 2012 (apart from certain provisions).

On 11 March 2017, the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan ('the RK') No. 49-VI 'On Amending Certain Legislative Acts of the Republic of Kazakhstan on Improvement of Civil and Bank Laws...

The recent outbreak of COVID-19 pandemic has not created new issues for Kazakhstan's economy, but it has uncovered the existing ones. Long before the pandemic it was already clear...

Over the past 27 years, the Republic of Kazakhstan ("RK") has been involved in more than 19 arbitration proceedings related to the breach of its obligations...

Kazakhstan has been a contentious territory for cryptominers. Especially in the beginning of January, 2022. No internet, no insight into future events in Kazakhstan.

The processes governing a participant's exit and the transfer of an interest in the charter capital play a critical role in ensuring corporate stability and sound governance.

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In Kazakhstan the transfer of subsoil use rights and/or objects connected therewith is subject to a prior consent of the competent body.

Acquisitions typically require the buyer to exercise a substantial amount of prior due diligence. Before committing to a transaction, the buyer will want to obtain an understanding of, amongst other things:

This Client Update covers the key amendments to the laws of the Republic of Kazakhstan ("RK") and various legal developments introduced in February 2017.

In accordance with the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan "On Permits and Notifications" dated May 16, 2014, No. 202-V in the Republic of Kazakhstan, the following types of project and construction activities...