The public service of issuing permits is carried out directly by the local executive bodies, as well as through "electronic government" portal by the principle of "one window".

It should be reminded that Kazakhstan introduced a new simplified regime to attract foreign labor force from January 1, 2017. According to the regime terms of issue of work permits were reduced and the administrative requirements for employers were canceled.

"The employers must pay a tax levy instead of these particular conditions. The tax rates are set in the corridor from 137 to 250 MCI, depending on the category of foreign labor and industry, it is about 290 to 530 thousand tenge," said in the Ministry of Labor and Social Protection of Kazakhstan.

The requirements for employers to comply with the conditions of employment for managers and their deputies - at least 70%; for professionals and skilled workers - not less than 90% remain the same.

Source: primeminister.kz