Country Overview
Legal forms of philanthropic organizations included in the law: Association, Cooperative, Foundation, Religious Organization, Non-Commercial Joint Stock Company, Union, Non-Commercial Institution
Main social issues addressed by these organizations: Arts and Culture, Basic Needs, Early Childhood Education through High School, Health and Medical Research, Youth and Family
Average time established by law to register a philanthropic organization: 0-30 days
The state registration of philanthropic organizations (POs) requires 0-5 days and 0-30 days is necessary for political parties.
Average cost for registering a philanthropic organization: USD 40
KZT 17,231.50 or 6.50 monthly calculation index, in accordance with subitem 1.1. of item 2, article 533 Tax Code of Kazakhstan.
Government levels primarily regulating the incorporation of philanthropic organizations: State Government, Local Government
State registration of public and religious associations with republican and regional statuses, including political parties, registration of branches and representative offices of foreign and international non-profit non-governmental associations is carried out by the Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Kazakhstan.