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About KIDF
Kazakhstan Investment Development Fund (KIDF) is a state-owned direct investment institution established by the Presidential Decree № 829 dated January 30, 2019 to attract foreign direct investment into Kazakhstan’s non-extractive sectors.
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Key Benefits

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STATE-OWNED FUND

Backed by the Government of Kazakhstan

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HIGH-LEVEL GOVERNANCE

Board of Directors includes senior government officials and national decision-makers

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EQUITY CO-INVESTMENT

Investing alongside foreign partners to share risks and align long-term interests

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End-to-End Project Support

From project sourcing to implementation

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DEBT FINANCING FACILITATION

Assistance in attracting affordable, long-term financing

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BUSINESS-FRIENDLY LEGAL ENVIRONMENT

Clear, transparent rules and strong legal protection under English Common Law at the Astana International Financial Centre.

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ACCESS TO GLOBAL PARTNERS

Strong network of international financial institutions, sovereign wealth funds, and strategic investors

About Kazakhstan

Kazakhstan is Central Asia’s largest economy, offering political stability, rich resources, and a diversified growth strategy. As the world’s 9th largest country, it connects Europe and Asia and provides strong opportunities for foreign investment through ongoing reforms and investor-friendly policies.



Economic Stability & Credit Ratings
Consistent GDP growth and sound fiscal policy.
BBB-/ A-3 sovereign ratings (S&P, Feb 2025) with a stable outlook.
Investor-Friendly Environment
Open economy with pro-business regulations. Visa-free regime for citizens of 79 countries, including all OECD members.
Global Market Integration
Member of WTO and EAEU, offering preferential trade access. Over 50 bilateral investment treaties and access to international arbitration bodies.
Transport & Trade Corridors
70% of China–Europe land freight transits through Kazakhstan. Western Europe–Western China highway reduces delivery times to 10–15 days. 24 airports and direct flights to 60+ international destinations.

Advantages of Kazakhstan

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Political Stability & International Agreements

More than 50 bilateral investment treaties and membership in ICSID, EAEU, WTO, and UNCITRAL.
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Digital Integration & Reforms

«Digital Kazakhstan» initiative drives e-government services and transparent investor interactions.

Streamlined permitting, licensing, and investment tracking via digital platforms

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Human Capital Advantage

40% of population under 25, 128 universities, and a 100% literacy rate.

Competitive wages and a technically skilled labor force.

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Energy & Green Transition Potential

Leading oil, uranium, and metal producer with vast capacity for renewable energy and green hydrogen.
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Strong Logistics Infrastructure

Direct freight and passenger connections to 60+ global destinations; 21,000 km railways and multimodal hubs.
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Government Incentives

Special Economic Zones (SEZs) with 0% corporate, land, property, VAT (on imports), and customs taxes.
Industrial zones with ready infrastructure and simplified land access
Investment contracts offering in-kind state support, tax exemptions, and subsidies
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No Sectoral Restrictions

Full foreign ownership allowed across sectors; capital and profit repatriation without limitations.
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Legal Protections for Investors

Operate under English Common Law within the AIFC framework — ensuring transparency, contract enforcement, and access to independent dispute resolution.
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Strategic Location

Unmatched access to a combined market of over 500 million consumers across bordering markets of China, Russia, the EAEU, and Central Asia.
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Regions for investment

Astana city
Convenient location in the center of the Eurasian continent makes Astana an economically advantageous transport, communications and logistics center, a kind of transit bridge between Europe and Asia.

1 511 807

Population (november 2024)

105.6

GRP (january-march 2024 to the previous year, %)

$383.6

Gross Direct Investment Inflow (for the period Q2 2024, USD million)

$5 981.8

Trade Turnover (for January-September 2024)

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Almaty city
Almaty is the largest economic center of Kazakhstan. Being the largest and most developed metropolis of the Central Asian region.

2280296

Population (november 2024)

104.7

GRP (january-march 2024 to the previous year, %)

$2270.6

Gross Direct Investment Inflow (for the period Q2 2024, USD million)

$19840.1

Trade Turnover (for January-September 2024)

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Shymkent city
Shymkent is one of the leading industrial and economic centers of Kazakhstan. The city has industrial enterprises of non-ferrous metallurgy, mechanical engineering, chemical, oil refining and food industries.

1249581

Population (november 2024)

108.7

GRP (january-march 2024 to the previous year, %)

$36.1

Gross Direct Investment Inflow (for the period Q2 2024, USD million)

$1598.9

Trade Turnover (for January-September 2024)

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Abay region
Abay region is located in the eastern part of Kazakhstan, formed on June 8, 2022, the administrative center is the city of Semey.

603792

Population (november 2024)

104.1

GRP (january-march 2024 to the previous year, %)

$201.6

Gross Direct Investment Inflow (for the period Q2 2024, USD million)

$902.4

Trade Turnover (for January-September 2024)

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Akmola region
Akmola region is located in Northern Kazakhstan. Agricultural production is one of the priority sectors of the economy.

788177

Population (november 2024)

102.3

GRP (january-march 2024 to the previous year, %)

$89.3

Gross Direct Investment Inflow (for the period Q2 2024, USD million)

$1819.6

Trade Turnover (for January-September 2024)

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Aktobe region
Aktobe region is a large industrial region of Kazakhstan. The basis of the industrial sector is the mining and chemical industries, and ferrous metallurgy.

948330

Population (november 2024)

112.7

GRP (january-march 2024 to the previous year, %)

$187.8

Gross Direct Investment Inflow (for the period Q2 2024, USD million)

$4323.5

Trade Turnover (for January-September 2024)

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Almaty region
Almaty region is a huge transit potential and the location of the largest checkpoint in Central Asia "Nur Zholy", the dry port of the SEZ "Khorgos - Eastern Gate", the International Center for Border Cooperation "Khorgos".

1554695

Population (november 2024)

107.4

GRP (january-march 2024 to the previous year, %)

$2.02

Gross Direct Investment Inflow (for the period Q2 2024, USD million)

$1411.5

Trade Turnover (for January-September 2024)

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Atyrau region
Atyrau region is one of the largest industrial regions of the Republic of Kazakhstan. The basis of the region's economy is oil production.

709807

Population (november 2024)

98.4

GRP (january-march 2024 to the previous year, %)

$1091.6

Gross Direct Investment Inflow (for the period Q2 2024, USD million)

$20199.1

Trade Turnover (for January-September 2024)

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East Kazakhstan region
The basis of the economic development of East Kazakhstan is the presence of unique deposits of non-ferrous metal ores.

724511

Population (november 2024)

107.5

GRP (january-march 2024 to the previous year, %)

$398.5

Gross Direct Investment Inflow (for the period Q2 2024, USD million)

$5590.8

Trade Turnover (for January-September 2024)

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Zhambyl Region
Zhambyl region is located in the south of the Republic of Kazakhstan. The region is rich in non-ferrous metals, barite, coal, facing, ornamental and technical stones, building materials.

1222835

Population (november 2024)

101.7

GRP (january-march 2024 to the previous year, %)

$16.2

Gross Direct Investment Inflow (for the period Q2 2024, USD million)

$478.8

Trade Turnover (for January-September 2024)

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Zhetysu region
Zhetysu region is located in the southeast of the Republic of Kazakhstan, which was formed on June 8, 2022.

695609

Population (november 2024)

108.7

GRP (january-march 2024 to the previous year, %)

$5.8

Gross Direct Investment Inflow (for the period Q2 2024, USD million)

$1864.1

Trade Turnover (for January-September 2024)

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West-Kazakhstan region
The West Kazakhstan region is the gateway to the central and southern regions of the republic and to the states of Central Asia. The region is located in the central part of Eurasia, in the north-west of Kazakhstan.

695593

Population (november 2024)

106.3

GRP (january-march 2024 to the previous year, %)

$335.3

Gross Direct Investment Inflow (for the period Q2 2024, USD million)

$7838.6

Trade Turnover (for January-September 2024)

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Karaganda region
Karaganda region is the largest industrial region, a powerful industrial center, which occupies a leading position in Kazakhstan. Industry is represented by the mining and metallurgical complex.

1134132

Population (november 2024)

107

GRP (january-march 2024 to the previous year, %)

$80.6

Gross Direct Investment Inflow (for the period Q2 2024, USD million)

$3496.4

Trade Turnover (for January-September 2024)

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Kostanay region
Kostanay region is located in the north of Kazakhstan, the largest supplier of grain crops, and is also famous for its manufacturing and food industries.

826100

Population (november 2024)

105.1

GRP (january-march 2024 to the previous year, %)

$172.3

Gross Direct Investment Inflow (for the period Q2 2024, USD million)

$3218.7

Trade Turnover (for January-September 2024)

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Kyzylorda region
One of the main activities of the Kyzylorda region is the extraction of oil and gas, their processing. The oil industry is the leading direction of the socio-economic development of the region.

845581

Population (november 2024)

106.9

GRP (january-march 2024 to the previous year, %)

$107

Gross Direct Investment Inflow (for the period Q2 2024, USD million)

$438

Trade Turnover (for January-September 2024)

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Mangystau region
Mangystau region is located in the southwest of Kazakhstan. The region is an industrial region, the basis of the economy is the oil and gas sector.

801927

Population (november 2024)

97.3

GRP (january-march 2024 to the previous year, %)

$346.9

Gross Direct Investment Inflow (for the period Q2 2024, USD million)

$3134.7

Trade Turnover (for January-September 2024)

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Pavlodar region
Pavlodar region is located in the north-east of the Republic of Kazakhstan. The region occupies one of the leading places in the mineral resource complex of the Republic of Kazakhstan.

752080

Population (november 2024)

106.4

GRP (january-march 2024 to the previous year, %)

$65.5

Gross Direct Investment Inflow (for the period Q2 2024, USD million)

$5090.1

Trade Turnover (for January-September 2024)

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North-Kazakhstan region
Most of the territory of the North Kazakhstan region is located on the southern outskirts of the West Siberian Plain. The economic stability of the region is determined by the production of grain, which is the main export commodity of the region.

523305

Population (november 2024)

109.7

GRP (january-march 2024 to the previous year, %)

$33.7

Gross Direct Investment Inflow (for the period Q2 2024, USD million)

$861.4

Trade Turnover (for January-September 2024)

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Turkestan region
Turkestan region is located in the south of Kazakhstan. In terms of uranium reserves, the region ranks first, phosphorites and iron ore - third in the Republic.

2154461

Population (november 2024)

103.7

GRP (january-march 2024 to the previous year, %)

$596

Gross Direct Investment Inflow (for the period Q2 2024, USD million)

$287.01

Trade Turnover (for January-September 2024)

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Ulytau region
Ulytau region is located in the central part of the Republic of Kazakhstan, formed on June 8, 2022.

221362

Population (november 2024)

104.4

GRP (january-march 2024 to the previous year, %)

$32.1

Gross Direct Investment Inflow (for the period Q2 2024, USD million)

$1972.3

Trade Turnover (for January-September 2024)

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Astana city

Almaty city

Shymkent city

Abay region

Akmola region

Aktobe region

Almaty region

Atyrau region

East Kazakhstan region

Zhambyl Region

Zhetysu region

West-Kazakhstan region

Karaganda region

Kostanay region

Kyzylorda region

Mangystau region

Pavlodar region

North-Kazakhstan region

Turkestan region

Ulytau region