ASTANA, Kazakhstan, January 9. Kazakh producers
will be reimbursed for their railway transportation costs, Trend reports, citing the
country’s Ministry of Industry and Infrastructure Development.
This is reflected in the changes made to the "Rules for
Providing State Support Measures for Promoting Processed Goods,
Works, and Services of Kazakh Origin on the Domestic Market."
The adjustments enable domestic companies to receive
compensation for transportation expenses associated with the
movement of priority goods by railway within Kazakhstan. The
maximum compensation can reach up to 10,000 monthly calculation
indicators (MCIs), equivalent to approximately 43.25 million tenge
($84,649). Before these amendments, state support for domestic
railway transportation had not been implemented in the country.
The ministry emphasized that the new measures aim to reduce
transportation costs for manufacturers, enhance the competitiveness
of Kazakh products, and boost the share of domestic content in
local goods.
Additionally, the government has significantly increased the
reimbursement for international product certification costs.
Previously, companies could receive up to 3,000 MCI, but now they
are eligible for up to 15,000 MCI, equivalent to 65 million tenge
(around $127,219). The ministry reminded that international
certifications allow Kazakh companies to participate in tenders for
multinational organizations and expand their export
opportunities.
Furthermore, the requirements regarding tax dynamics has been
eased, companies registered for less than seven years (previously
three years) are no longer required to demonstrate annual tax
growth to qualify for support.
