Kazakhstan intends to reduce the
administrative burden on entrepreneurs. The corresponding bill on the
introduction of a new system of state control of business was approved in the
first reading by the members of Mazhilis, the Lower House
of Kazakh Parliament. The document was submitted for their consideration by
Kazakh Minister of National Economy Alibek Kuantyrov. According to him, the
draft law provides for the transition from punishing businesses to preventing offences.
The 326 amendments are aimed at streamlining forms of control and supervision
as well as the regulation of measures of prompt response at the legislative
level. Nevertheless, domestic entrepreneurs must be responsible for their
actions, or otherwise, they may face inspections, Kuantyrov emphasized.
“Unexpected inspections may take
place if a business entity grossly violates the law or takes measures that harm
the state, life and health of the population, the environment and national
security. It is necessary to promptly address the issue when preliminary
control measures do not work, or the business entity cannot be notified,” said
Kuantyrov.
Kazakh Mazhilis approves
amendments on measures to support exporters
Another bill submitted for
consideration by the Mazhilis members also relates to entrepreneurs, but only
those who export their goods abroad. To support them, an export credit agency
based on the KazakhExport insurance company will be created in Kazakhstan on
the instructions from the Head of State. The corresponding bill covers 36
innovations. The document, which was approved by MPs and sent to the Senate,
may come into force in the first quarter of next year.
“This bill is designed to support
exporters of non-resource types of goods. On the basis of a newly created
export credit agency, we are currently expanding its powers and adding three
good instruments of state support for business people, among which are guarantees,
interest rate subsidies and business support in Kazakhstan and foreign markets,”
said Ruslan Kozhasbayev, the Committee member of the Mazhilis, the Lower House
of the Kazakh Parliament.
Editor: Aizhan
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