Arbitration, as an effective alternative dispute resolution mean, is actively used by parties to legal relations, in particular by foreign investors.

A new Presidential Decree No. PP-113 dated 3 February 2022 "On Measures to Implement the Project on "Electricity Sector Transformation and Sustainable Electricity Transmission"...

Overall the plant is expected to cost $600m and create 1,300 new jobs, the ministry claimed.

Sustainable heat supply plays a critical role in Kazakhstan, which is located in a sharp continental climate zone, where temperatures can reach below 40-50 degrees Celsius...

Construction sector in Kazakhstan is now under a targeted regulatory scrutiny. Following inspections by state authorities and the prosecution service that occurred recently, a number of construction licences...

Kazakhstan's Labour Code will undergo three waves of amendments in August 2026, introducing new employer obligations around hiring refusals, disciplinary sanctions, fixed-term contracts, and cybersecurity compliance. These changes require immediate preparation to adjust internal procedures, update employment documentation, and establish new monitoring processes before the staggered implementation dates.

Kazakhstan is emerging as a prominent example of state-led digital transformation, where artificial intelligence ("AI") has moved from a technological experiment to a strategic tool of governance and economic modernisation.

The implementation of RE projects in Uzbekistan is regulated by the Law on use of Renewable Energy sources which entered into force on 22 May 2019.

Kazakhstan's investment attractiveness in mining industry increases each day, mineral resource base of Kazakhstan is striking in its diversity.

The gradual reduction in the cost of renewable energy technologies and the introduction of state support measures in many countries contributed to increased investments in the RE sector worldwide.

There are a number of related regulations, such as the Criminal Code dated July 3 2014, the Criminal Procedure Code dated July 3 2014, the Code on Administrative Offenses dated July 5 2014, Anti-Corruption Law dated November 18 2015...

Today, because of a shortage of budgetary funds development of PPP in Kazakhstan is considered as an important element of the new economic policy, not only to raise funds to the infrastructure but also ...

The state duty is a payment to the budget levied for the performance of legally significant actions, including those related to the issuance of documents...

Overall, 2.1 thousand fines amounting to 322.9 billion KZT were imposed for environmental violations in 2023.

In the first stage, the target company will undergo due diligence, which includes legal, tax, and financial analysis. This stage aims to identify the risks associated with the company's activities and assess its current state.

In this publication, we would like to highlight the most significant changes and innovations in the legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan in 2021.

Kazakhstan's 2026 tax reform, initially intended to address budget deficits through measured revenue increases, has evolved into a comprehensive overhaul that significantly expands the tax and compliance burden on businesses. The reform introduces restrictions on expense deductions for payments to simplified-regime taxpayers, potentially raising effective corporate tax rates far beyond the statutory 20% rate, despite warnings from local experts about the risks of sudden tax increases.

Central Asia's technological landscape is being rapidly transformed by two flagship innovation ecosystems: Astana Hub in Kazakhstan and IT Park Uzbekistan in Uzbekistan.

The Astana Hub connects startups with investors. The Astana venture capital tool has been launched within the Hub. Hub Ventures, through which the most promising residents...

Kazakhstan's new Banking Law introduces a comprehensive two-tier licensing system, Islamic banking windows for traditional banks, and a sophisticated bank insolvency resolution regime that fundamentally alters creditor protections and shareholder rights.