How we work
The route depends on who is investing and why. We confirm the investor and the goal first, then set the order and timing of every step.
Four common routes
These are the cases we handle most often. The actual order is adjusted to your industry, funding and travel dates.
Who it is forA company registered in mainland China setting up a subsidiary in Kazakhstan.
NoteThe ODI filing and the business visa can run at the same time, which usually shortens the overall timeline.
- PlanningConfirm the investing entity, amount and industry.
- ODI filingCommerce and development and reform filings, foreign exchange registration.
- Business visaInvitation letter and visa.
- Translation and notarisationCorporate documents translated, notarised and legalised.
- Registered addressSecure a registered address in Kazakhstan.
- Company registrationTOO and tax registration.
- Bank accountOpen a corporate current account.
- Work visasC3 work visas for assigned staff.
Who it is forInvestors who have, or plan to set up, a Hong Kong company to hold the Kazakh business.
NoteAt the structuring stage we also compare the effect on cash flows and tax.
- StructureDecide the shareholding and the route for funds.
- Hong Kong companySet up a Hong Kong company or prepare the existing one’s documents.
- LegalisationNotarisation and legalisation of Hong Kong documents.
- Business visaInvitation letter and visa.
- Registered addressSecure a registered address in Kazakhstan.
- Company registrationTOO and tax registration.
- Bank accountOpen a corporate current account.
- Work visasWork visas for assigned staff.
Who it is forIndividuals investing in and running a business in Kazakhstan who need a C5 investor visa.
NoteThe C5 visa comes in two steps: a 90-day single-entry visa on invitation, then a 365-day visa as a shareholder once the company is registered.
- PlanningConfirm how you will invest, how the capital is paid in, and your travel dates.
- Individual ODI filingOutbound investment filing for individuals resident in China, following the NDRC’s implementing documents.
- C5 investor visa90-day single-entry visa on invitation.
- Registered addressSecure a registered address in Kazakhstan.
- Company registrationTOO and tax registration.
- Bank accountOpen the account and pay in the capital.
- C5 investor visa365-day visa as a shareholder.
- AccountingMonthly bookkeeping and tax filing.
Who it is forCompanies already operating in Kazakhstan that need a specific service.
NoteThese requests are handled directly by our Almaty headquarters.
- Outsourced accountingBookkeeping, tax filing and payroll.
- Visa extensionsExtensions of C5, C3 and other visas.
- Industry licencesConstruction and other industry licences.
- Capital increase and reinvestmentFormalities for increasing capital and reinvesting, including the reinvestment report now required in China.
- Legal servicesContracts, compliance and disputes.
- Local recruitmentHiring local staff and employment formalities.
The handover between our offices
A client’s work in China and in Kazakhstan is handled stage by stage by our two offices, and at every stage it is clear who is responsible.
Scoping
Adviser at group headquartersWe learn about the investor, the industry and your timing, and confirm the scope and fees in writing.
China stage
Coordinated by group headquartersODI filing, visa invitation letters, translation and notarisation.
Handover in Kazakhstan
Almaty takes overOn the day you arrive in Kazakhstan, the Almaty team takes over, meets you and plans the visits to each authority.
Setting up
Almaty teamCompany registration, bank account and work visas, with our staff accompanying you to each office.
Ongoing support
Almaty accounting and legal teamAccounting, legal and HR services delivered monthly until the project closes.
Nine two-person checks
At these points, two colleagues check the documents separately before anything is submitted or signed, so a wrong name or detail does not cost you time.
- Before a visa invitation is submitted
- Names and company names in notarised translations
- Before company registration documents are filed
- Company registration result
- Visa result
- Before signing at the bank
- Visa interview documents
- Before a C3 work visa is filed
- Before a C5 extension is filed
What we commit to
Scope in writing
Before work starts, we confirm in writing what is included, what is not, and the fees.
Documents logged
Any passports or originals we hold for you are logged, and every handover is signed for.
Progress updates
When a step is done, we tell you what comes next and when to expect it.
Tell us about your plans for Central Asia
Tell us who is investing and your timing. A consultant will contact you with a route and a timeline.
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Office hours: 9:00–18:00 Almaty time, 8:30–17:30 Beijing time.