Services

ODI filing

Settle the direction, the investing entity and the compliance steps before money or people leave China, and plan the ongoing reporting required by the new rules.

• Market research and strategy

  Industry and market research, business trips to Kazakhstan, and a localised entry plan.

• Corporate ODI filing

  The Enterprise Overseas Investment Certificate from the commerce authorities, the filing with the development and reform authorities and the bank’s foreign exchange registration, so funds leave China lawfully.

• ODI filing for individualsNew rules

  Outbound investment filings for individuals resident in China. China’s Outbound Investment Administration Measures take effect on 1 December 2026; the document list follows the NDRC’s implementing documents.

• Ongoing reporting under the new rulesNew rules

  Help preparing overseas reinvestment reports, completion or termination reports and annual reports.

• Investment structure

  Whether to invest directly from China or through a Hong Kong company, with a comparison of entities and tax regimes.

• Business visa and invitation

  Invitation letters for Kazakh business visas and help with the visa application.

The ODI service is complete once the certificates from the commerce and development and reform authorities are issued. We guide you through the subsequent overseas remittance; handling it on your behalf is agreed separately.

Company set-up

Set up a company in Kazakhstan that can trade, open accounts and employ staff lawfully.

• TOO registration

  Name approval, charter and founder documents, state registration and tax registration of a limited liability partnership (TOO).

• AIFC company registration

  Setting up a company under the legal framework of the Astana International Financial Centre (AIFC).

• Translation and notarisation

  Translation, notarisation and legalisation of Chinese corporate documents, with every personal and company name checked across languages.

• Registered address

  A compliant registered address for companies that have not yet leased an office.

• Bank account

  Opening a corporate current account, with our staff present for signing and online banking set-up.

Visas and permits

Lawful entry, residence and work for investors and assigned staff.

• Business visa

  Invitation letters and application documents for business visas.

• C5 investor visa

  A 90-day single-entry C5 investor visa on invitation; once the company is registered, a 365-day C5 visa as a shareholder, extended before it expires.

• C3 work visa

  Work visas for assigned staff, together with the employer’s hiring formalities.

Accounting and tax

Bookkeeping and tax filing under Kazakhstan’s 2026 Tax Code, so your company’s books stand up to inspection.

• Outsourced accounting

  Day-to-day bookkeeping, document management and monthly and annual financial statements.

• Tax filing

  Corporate income tax, VAT, personal income tax, social tax and other returns, plus annual reconciliation.

• Payroll and social contributions

  Payroll calculation, social contributions and pension payments.

• Audit and M&A

  Audit coordination, financial due diligence and financial support for acquisitions.

• Profit repatriation

  Dividend resolutions, withholding tax and lawful repatriation of profits to the Chinese parent.

• Customs duties

  Import and export duty calculations and tax planning.

Legal services

Contracts, compliance and disputes handled by lawyers based in Kazakhstan.

• Legal advice

  Everyday advice on investment, corporate governance and employment.

• Contracts

  Drafting and reviewing contracts in Chinese and Russian.

• Due diligence

  Legal due diligence on partners, target companies or assets.

• Negotiations

  Attending business negotiations and advising on legal points.

Market operations

Once the company is set up, we help you hire, get certified and sell.

• Human resources

  Recruiting local staff, employment contracts, pay and HR policies.

• Certification and market access

  EAC, GOST-K and SGR certification and trademark registration.

• Digital marketing

  Yandex advertising, Kaspi.kz store management, and TikTok, Instagram and short-video content.

• International logistics

  Logistics planning, freight cost optimisation and supply chain management.

• Customs clearance and warehousing

  Customs documentation and warehousing.

• Incentives and government relations

  Advice on investment incentives and help with applications.

• Industry partnerships

  Introductions to local industry partners and support in negotiations.

• Business events

  Organising business events and summits, and inviting guests.

Doing business in China

Our Shanghai headquarters also handles investment and work formalities in China for foreign companies and individuals.

• Company registration in China

  Setting up a company in China for foreign investors, with the related investment formalities.

• Work visas

  Work visas and residence permits for foreign nationals working in China.

• Accounting and tax

  Bookkeeping, tax filing and tax advice for companies operating in China.