In brief
The online service in e-Gov portal for obtaining Individual Identification Number (IIN) for foreign citizens currently is unavailable due to technical issues. This service will be resumed on 1 October 2022. However, an IIN can be obtained in person when visiting the Public Service Centre.
In detail
To facilitate the identification of individuals, since 2007 Kazakhstan has been using a system for assigning citizens, and foreigners temporarily staying in Kazakhstan individual identification numbers (IIN).
Foreign citizens must obtain an IIN in the following cases:
- on appointment as the head of a resident legal entity of Kazakhstan or the head of a branch of a non-resident legal entity
- opening a bank account in RK (Republic of Kazakhstan)
- receiving income from sources located in RK
- acquiring taxable property
- upon employment in RK
A foreign individual, KZ tax resident, who receives foreign income,as well as KZ citizen and foreign individual with a KZ residence permit, who has a foreign property located outside of RK,is required to submit a tax return Form 240.00 annually no later than March 31 of the year following the reporting.
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