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Why companies are hiring in Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan is the largest economy in Central Asia and a growing destination for remote-first hiring. It combines a young, ambitious workforce with lower costs than Eastern Europe, and most companies aren’t looking here yet
Here’s why smart employers are:
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Deep talent pool
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Competitive salaries
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Time zone overlap
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Multilingual talent
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Retention
“Сәлем”
Capital
Currency
Language
Population
Astana
Kazakhstani tenge (KZT)
Kazakh (state language), Russian (official)
20.08 M
Payroll & taxes in Kazakhstan
Employer | Employee | Other |
|---|---|---|
9.5% Social tax | 10% Income tax | 12% VAT |
3.5% Social insurance | 10% Pension contributions | 20% Corporate tax |
3% Medical insurance | 2% Medical insurance | 5-15% Dividend tax |
Tailored solutions for growing teams
Recruitment
1 month salary
Talent Search
Fast onboarding & offboarding
Free replacement (3 months)
EOR
from €199/m
Local employment contract
Monthly payroll
Tax and pension reporting
Contractors
from €8/h
10-40 hour workweek per talent
Legally compliant contracts
Fast onboarding and offboarding
Workspace
from €150/m
Flexible or dedicated desk
24/7 access
High speed internet
Equipment
from €69/m
Flexible leasing or buying
Latest tech inventory
Maintenance included
Benefits
from €49/m
Gym membership
Health insurance
Trainings and certifications
Time zone compatibility in Kazakhstan
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Kazakhstan
GMT+5
(No Daylight Saving)
Germany
(GMT+1, GMT+2 in
Daylight Saving)
3-4 hours behind Kazakhstan
UK
(GMT, GMT+1 in
Daylight Saving)
4-5 hours behind Kazakhstan
USA (New York)
(New York, GMT-5, GMT-4 in Daylight Saving)
9-10 hours behind Kazakhstan
Paid leaves
Paid time off
Employees are entitled to:
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24 days of annual leave per year
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Additional 6 days for hazardous work
Sick leave
Employees are entitled to:
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180 days of sick leave per year
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75% of salary for first 90 days
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85% of salary for next 90 days
Public holidays
Kazakhstan has 13 public holidays, including national and religious holidays
Paternity leave
Fathers are entitled to paid paternity leave for 7 days
Maternity leave
Female employees receive:
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126 days of paid maternity leave
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140 days in case of complications or multiple births
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Unpaid childcare leave up to 3 years
Competitive add-ons we can manage for you:
Everything you need to level up professionally and feel respected, cared for and valued
Health insurance
Comprehensive premium
insurance package
Remote work
Fully remote work with 24/7 access to an office
Equipment
Perfect hardware for tasks of
any complexity
Gym membership
Access to over 300 sports and wellness facilities
Self-development
Professional training and
language courses
Community
Online and offline meetups all
year long
Public Holidays in Kazakhstan
January | March | May | July | August | October | December |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 New year's day | 8 International women's day | 1 Kazakhstan people's unity day | 6 Capital city day | 30 Constitution day | 25 Republic day | 16 Independence day |
2 New year's day | 21 Nauryz meyramy | 7 Defender of the fatherland day | ||||
7 Orthodox Christmas day | 22 Nauryz meyramy | 9 Victory day | ||||
23 Nauryz meyramy |
Eid al-Adha
Hire in 3 easy steps
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Tell us where you want to hire and who you’re bringing onto your team.
We handle contracts, payroll, and compliance
Your employee is onboarded locally with fully compliant employment documents.
Your team starts working. We manage the admin
You manage the work. We manage the legal side. One monthly invoice, no surprises.
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FAQ
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Guide to Employer of Record (EOR) services in Kazakhstan
If you are planning to hire talent in Kazakhstan but do not want to set up a local entity, an Employer of Record (EOR) is the most practical option. Many companies enter Kazakhstan expecting a simple process, only to discover layers of labor rules, payroll regulations, reporting obligations, and compliance requirements.