Special Economic Zones (SEZs) are established to accelerate the development of economic sectors and regions, attract investments, create high-performance and competitive industries, and introduce modern technologies.
SEZ “Astana – New City”
Total area: 15,421.72 ha
(Administrative Business Center, Industrial Park No. 1)
Operational until: 2027
SEZ “Astana – Technopolis”
Total area: 2,526.29 ha
(Nazarbayev University, Industrial Park No. 2)
Operational until: 2042
Benefits for SEZ Participants
Tax Incentives
Tax Type Rate
Land tax 0%
VAT (Value Added Tax) 0%
Property tax 0%
Land use fee 0%
Customs Exemptions
Exemption from customs duties on imported raw materials and equipment for use within the SEZ.
Additional Advantages
Presence of a Managing Company
Ready-to-use infrastructure
Free land plot for the duration of the SEZ
Simplified procedure for obtaining permits to attract foreign labor —
without the need to search for candidates on the domestic labor market during construction and for one year after commissioning
SEZ “Astana – New City” — Priority Activities
Production of:
18–19. Construction and commissioning of infrastructure facilities, institutions (hospitals, schools, cultural and educational facilities, etc.)
20–27. Textile and clothing manufacturing
28–32. Production and commissioning of jewellery, medical equipment, military vehicles, locks, hinges, etc.
Construction and commissioning of facilities directly related to the activities listed above
SEZ “Astana – Technopolis” — Priority Activities
Production of:
1–2. Food and grain-milling products, starch products
4–5. Glass and non-metallic mineral products
6–7. Metal containers and other finished metal products
8–12. Computers and electronic equipment, lighting devices, medical and electrotechnical equipment
13–14. Machinery and equipment
16–17. Software release and IT services
20–21. Healthcare services
22–27. Furniture and construction components
29–30. Medical instruments, equipment, buildings, and infrastructure construction
Required Documents for SEZ Participation
№ Document
1 Application for registration as a participant
2 Applicant’s questionnaire (approved form)
3 Certificate of legal entity registration (or re-registration)
4 Copy of the ID of the first executive (CEO)
5 Copy of the company charter
6 Decision of the highest governing body to operate within the SEZ
7 Latest financial statements signed by the CEO and chief accountant
8 Feasibility study of the project (for IT companies — project justification)
9 Bank statement showing cash flow
10 Credit report from a credit bureau
11 Tax clearance certificate from the State Revenue Authority
12 Documents confirming financial security (bank guarantee, surety, etc.)
How to Apply
To obtain SEZ participant status, please contact the SEZ Managing Company:
LLP “Astana Investment Development Center – ASTANA INVEST”
Website: investastana.kz