The Astana International Financial Centre (AIFC) is the best way to start a business in Kazakhstan. It is a convenient alternative to an ordinary limited liability partnership (LLP).
Key Benefits:
- You do not need to travel to Kazakhstan to launch your business.
- No visa is required for the shareholder, and documents of a corporate shareholder do not need to be apostilled.
- Shareholders are exempt from dividend tax.
- Companies are governed by AIFC law, which is based on the principles of English common law, ensuring predictability and flexibility in corporate governance.
- AIFC participants benefit from simplified visa conditions.
Registration Costs:
- AIFC registration fee: 500 USD
- Registered address (workspace), one-year lease: 600 USD
- Registration services (standard document package): 950 USD
Additional costs may apply for online IIN (individual identification number) processing (from 120 USD) and for obtaining additional certificates. After reviewing your documents, we will let you know in advance whether such costs will be required.