What documents are required to get a license?Specific documents by activity typeWhere to apply for a license?Errors that impede the one to get a licenseLicense Validity Period

How to get a license for goods and what is a license validity period?

Введение

A license is required when carrying out transactions with goods included in the lists:

  • goods subject to licensing upon import;
  • goods subject to licensing for export;
  • certain product types with limited or regulated circulation.

Lists of goods are approved by regulatory legal acts and may be updated.

The license recipients are:

  • legal entities;

individual entrepreneurs engaged in import, export or circulation of licensed goods related activities.

What documents are required to get a license?

The set of documents depends on the activity area, but there is a basic list that is required in almost all cases.

The required documents:

  1. Charter of a legal entity (LLP) or individual entrepreneurship certificate
  2. Identity card of CEO or founder
  3. Certificate of state registration
  4. Certificate of the absence of payment arrears to the budget
  5. Documents certifying the personnel qualifications (diplomas, certificates, employment agreements)
  6. Lease agreement or certificate of premises (if the activity requires the presence of premises or production facility)
  7. Technical documentation and equipment (if required by the license type)
  8. A state duty payment receipt
  9. Application for a license
  10. Electronic digital signature (EDS) — for submission through the eGov.kz or E-license.kz portal

Specific documents by activity type

  • For a health license - a sanitary and epidemiological conclusion, the presence of licensed health staff
  • For construction companies - design and estimate documentation, certified specialists
  • For security guard service - certificates of no criminal record, training of security guards
  • For alcohol sale there are some requirements for premises and the presence of cash registers.

Where to apply for a license?

The documents are submitted through:

  • elicense.kz electronic portal
  • Public Service Centers (PSCs)
  • bodies that issue a license (Ministries, mayor offices, authorized committees)

The review period is from 3 to 15 business days, depending on the license area and type.

Errors that impede the one to get a license

  • The absence of a complete package of documents
  • An Incorrectly filled out application
  • The failure to meet the requirements (e.g. the absence of qualified personnel)
  • Unpaid state duty
  • The company's infringements (arrears, administrative fines)

License Validity Period

The license validity period depends on the license type:

  • one-time license - valid for the period specified in the license (usually until the agreement is executed);
  • general license - issued for a period established by regulatory acts (usually up to one year).

A specific period is stated directly in the license.

  • the license is personalized and non-transferable;
  • The compliance with the license terms is of mandatory nature;

The use of the license beyond the established parameters is prohibited.