The current legislation provides for the introduction of universal declaration for citizens of the Republic of Kazakhstan from January 1, 2020. In this regard, work is underway to prepare the legislative framework, information systems, update databases of authorized bodies, conduct pilots in the regions.
The results of the pilot in Osakarovsky district of Karaganda region revealed problematic issues, the solution of which requires additional time.
The Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan has submitted a proposal to the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan on the phased introduction of universal declaration.
At the first stage, from January 1, 2021, it is proposed to start declaring civil servants and their spouses, as well as persons equated to them and their spouses.
At the second stage from January 1, 2023 – employees of state-owned enterprises (including education, health, culture, sports, etc.) and their spouses.
At the third stage, starting from January 1, 2024 – heads and founders of legal entities and their spouses, individual entrepreneurs and their spouses.
At the fourth stage from January 1, 2025 – the remaining categories of the population.
At the same time, it is important to note that the results of each stage will be analyzed, problematic issues will be identified and measures will be taken to improve legislation, methodology and information systems.
Currently, amendments to the legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan on the phased introduction of universal declaration are being prepared. They will be submitted to the Parliament of the Republic of Kazakhstan for consideration in accordance with the established procedure.