Corporate Law at Kazakhstan
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Corporate Law in Kazakhstan
Legal Framework:
The main legislation governing corporate law in Kazakhstan includes:
The Civil Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan (Part Two)
The Law on Joint Stock Companies and Limited Liability Partnerships (2014)
The Law on Investment
The Law on Commercial Banks (for financial institutions)
Other regulations issued by the Ministry of Justice and financial authorities.
Types of Business Entities:
Joint Stock Company (JSC):
Public JSC: Shares can be publicly traded.
Private JSC: Shares distributed among a limited number of shareholders.
Limited Liability Partnership (LLP):
Popular form, liability limited to contributions.
Limited Liability Company (LLC):
Similar to LLP but with some procedural differences.
Partnerships and Sole Proprietorships are also recognized.
Company Formation and Registration:
Registration is done through the Ministry of Justice or its local offices.
Required documents include the company charter, shareholders’ agreements, and founder details.
Minimum capital requirements depend on company type (for example, JSCs require a minimum charter capital).
Foreign investors are allowed and encouraged but must comply with registration and licensing requirements depending on sector.
Foreign Investment:
Governed by the Law on Investment.
Foreign ownership restrictions apply in strategic sectors like natural resources and defense.
The government offers investment incentives such as tax benefits and simplified customs procedures in special economic zones.
Corporate Governance:
Joint stock companies have a board of directors and a general meeting of shareholders.
LLPs and LLCs are managed by authorized bodies defined in their charter.
Companies must maintain transparent accounting and submit annual financial reports.
Minority shareholder rights are protected under the law.
Recent Developments:
Kazakhstan has been working on reforming corporate governance to improve transparency and align with international standards.
Efforts to attract foreign direct investment include modernizing the legal framework and creating free economic zones.
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