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A new draft order from the Ministry of Finance is being prepared in Kazakhstan, which could radically change the rules of the game for everyone who works on Internet platforms.

Full article: https://digitalbusiness.kz/2025-08-06/yurist-predupredil-esli-etot-proekt-primut-nalogovaya-smozhet-donachislyat-nalogi-ip-i-samozanyatim/

What does this mean? Marketplaces, bulletin boards, and service aggregators will be required to provide the tax authorities with information about their users (sole proprietors, self-employed), even if payment for services is made directly between the client and the contractor, bypassing the platform (in cash, by card, etc.).

The main risk, according to lawyer Chingis Oralbayev: "It is impossible to exclude a scenario in which such information will become the basis for calculating estimated incomes and, accordingly, for calculating tax liabilities."

This means that the tax service will potentially be able to charge additional taxes based on data about your activity on the platforms, even if you do not have official proof of income.

There are still more questions than answers:

- How will the technical side be implemented?

- How to determine exactly who provides services?

- What responsibility is provided for non-provision of data?

An important caveat: The text of the draft order has not yet been posted on LegalActs, although it is under public discussion until August 18. This raises serious questions about the transparency of the process.

Business conclusion: If you work with online platforms or are self-employed/IP — this draft order requires your close attention. Perhaps now is the time to ask questions and influence the process.

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