Astana Hub • since 2018
Looking for a stable country to live and grow your tech business?
Kazakhstan gives you unrestricted access to the global IT market and a high quality of life – home to major tech giants like Google, Telegram, TikTok, and many more.
- Ready to work without limits: with payments, services, and clients worldwide?
- Where networking means real opportunities?
- Where the environment pushes you forward, not holds you back?
- And where a great quality of life is part of your success?
International payments & access to global services
Access to European, Asian and Middle Eastern markets
English-speaking environment / international community
Tax Benefits
Zero tax regime
for IT companies
Astana Hub members enjoy full tax exemption – one of the most competitive tax environments in the world.
More| Tax type | Astana Hub | KZ Standard |
|---|---|---|
| Corporate Income Tax (CIT) | 0% | 20% |
| VAT on goods and services | 0% | 16% |
| VAT on imports | 0% | 16% |
| VAT on non-residents | 0% | 16% |
| Social tax (foreign employees) | 0% | 9.5% |
| Personal income tax (resident employees) | 0% | 10% |
| Dividends to non-residents | 5% | 15% |
AIFC Expat Centre – one-stop shop
Tax ID, digital signature, company registration, residency permit, bank account – all in one place, no queues.
MoreAIFC English Law
The AIFC operates under English common law standards. International-grade arbitration. Contracts that are clear and enforceable.
MoreYour questions – our answers
We know what's on your mind
Everyone considering relocation asks the same questions. Here are straight answers with real numbers.
Is Almaty / Astana actually a convenient city?
Modern infrastructure, restaurants, co-working spaces. Astana Hub's 200,000 m² campus hosted EXPO 2017. 20 regional hubs.
Direct flights to 60+ countries. Rent from $500/mo in city center. International-level amenities.
What if the tax perks disappear next year?
The benefits are locked in by law through 2029. No retroactive changes. Been running since 2018, thousands of companies have been through it.
0% corporate tax, 0% VAT, 0% personal income tax – legally, not through loopholes.
How stable is the situation, really?
A neutral country, uninvolved in geopolitical conflicts. GDP growth 5–6%/year. $910M+ investments attracted to Astana Hub.
One of the few neutral IT hubs in the region.
Do I need to speak Kazakh?
No. The official language at AIFC is English. Kazakh is a good plus, not a requirement.
Large English-speaking community. You'll feel at home from day one.
Can I work with international clients?
Open jurisdiction. Zero restrictions. SWIFT, international bank accounts, free movement of capital.
Work with Europe, the US, Asia – no blocks, no headaches.
The paperwork will kill me
AIFC Expat Centre handles your tax ID, digital signature, residency permit, and company registration – all in one place. A personal manager walks you through every step.
14–21 business days from application to residency card.
Statuses & Residency
Find what
works for you
Three options – for freelancers, entrepreneurs, and companies. Your family gets residency alongside you in every case.
Digital Nomad Visa
An electronic multiple-entry visa for specialists and their families. Valid for 1 year with work authorization, no local employment required.
- Work with international clients
- Family included in the application
- Available for Visa+ category countries
- Fully online application
- Renewal without leaving the country
Digital Nomad Residency
A streamlined residence permit for the IT specialist; family members get an RVP or a C2 visa separately. Also available for Visa+ category countries.
- Spouse and children get an RVP or C2 visa (not residency)
- Visa+ countries can also apply
- A pathway to permanent residency
- Health insurance included
- Full access to the banking system
e-Residency / Astana Hub
Company registration in 7 days with 0% taxes. Simplified hiring of international talent. AIFC English law.
- 0% corporate tax, VAT & personal income tax through 2029
- AIFC English law
- Office at Astana Hub (200,000 m²)
- Silkway Accelerator + Google Cloud $100K
- alem.cloud GPU infrastructure
QazETA – the app for non-residents
Manage your status, documents, and services all in one place.
Relocation & Life
Kazakhstan is a place to live,
not just to do business
International schools, European-level healthcare, a large expat community.
Housing in Almaty & Astana
Rent from $500/mo in the city center. European-level urban infrastructure.
- Apartments in center from $500/mo
- Houses and villas from $1,500/mo
- Furnished apartments available
Education & Healthcare
International schools with English instruction, European-level medical clinics.
- International schools from $300/mo
- Nurmed, Sante, European Clinic
- Children's clubs and sports
Community & Network
2500+ ecosystem members, 2900+ events per year, large expat community.
- English is the working language
- 2,900+ events per year
- Expat community chats and meetups
Ready to learn how to relocate?
A personal manager will put together a relocation plan tailored to your situation. Free.
Get a consultationFamily Playbook
A guide for families: housing, schools, healthcare and your first weeks in Kazakhstan.
Download PDFAstana Hub Ecosystem
Not just a country – a living IT ecosystem
2,500+ companies, $4.9B total revenue, $1.8B export, 30,000+ employees.
Talent attraction
TechCrunch, Forbes, Bloomberg. 150K followers. Digital Bridge – 127K+ attendees annually. 20 regional hubs.
Education
Tech Orda, Tomorrow School, TUMO, alem.ai, qazCoders. 118,500+ students, 78,400+ program graduates.
Business & Investment
Silkway Accelerator (Google partner), $47.7M in investments, 73 startups. 500+ investors at Digital Bridge. GITEX AI Kazakhstan.
Infrastructure & R&D
alem.ai — AI center 20,000 m², 8 floors. AI-Labs, AI-Campus. alem.cloud — Tier 3 supercomputer, 512 NVIDIA H200.
Infrastructure
World-class hardware and workspace
200,000 m² of innovation space. Central Asia's first supercomputer – 512 NVIDIA H200 GPUs, 2 exaflops.
Business centre – 33,300 m²
Apple, Google, Telegram, TikTok, Yandex, and EPAM – all under one roof. Startup House and Congress Center on site.
Morealem.ai – AI centre, 20,000 m², 8 floors
AI-Government, AI-Labs (10 research projects), AI-Campus (100 startups/year), Tomorrow School (1,000 specialists/year).
Morealem.cloud – Supercomputer
The first and largest supercomputer in Central Asia. Tier 3 Data Center.
- 512 NVIDIA H200 GPUs – the most powerful hardware in the region
- 64 HGX servers (8 GPUs per server)
- InfiniBand – ultra-fast networking, minimal latency
- IaaS model – flexible access with no capex
- Significantly faster AI/ML model training
- Available to startups, research institutions, and government
Silkway Accelerator – Google partner
73 startups, $47.7M in investment, 6 batches, 8 countries, 12 weeks, $100K Google Cloud credits, coliving included.
MoreGITEX AI Kazakhstan, Digital Bridge
3.6M+ GITEX attendees, 127K+ Digital Bridge attendees annually, 500+ investors, 180+ countries.
MoreCompanies
The best are already here
Global companies choose Kazakhstan as their regional base of operations. You'll be in good company.
HOW IT WORKS
From application to «welcome home» – 4 steps
We handle the hard part. All you have to do is decide.
Submit your application
A manager reach you out within 24 hours.
Your personal plan
A relocation roadmap tailored to your situation.
Documents and status
Residency, tax ID, bank account, business registration – done in 14–21 days.
Life in Kazakhstan
Housing, school, doctor – 6 months of ongoing support.
NEWS
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FAQ
Answers to the things people worry about most
Is the 0% tax rate real, or are there hidden catches?
It's real. Locked in by law through 2029: 0% corporate tax, 0% VAT, 0% personal income tax for Astana Hub members. Been running since 2018, 2,500+ companies use it.
What does life in Almaty / Astana actually cost?
Rent in the city center from $500–1,200/mo. Food is 2–3x cheaper than in Europe. A comfortable family lifestyle runs around $2,000–3,500/mo.
How long does residency take?
14–21 business days through AIFC Expat Centre. Family residency is processed at the same time. Company registration from 5 business days.
Is there support after the move?
Yes. A personal manager, the astanahub.com platform (1.3M users), a community of 2,500+ members, and 2,900+ events per year.
Can I access the alem.cloud GPU cluster?
Yes. 512 NVIDIA H200, 2 exaflops, Tier 3 Data Center – available to startups on an IaaS model. AI/ML training at a fraction of the cost of running your own hardware.
TAKE THE FIRST STEP
Find out how to relocate in your specific situation
A personal manager will get back to you within 24 hours and put together a plan tailored to your needs. Free, no strings attached.
- A dedicated manager with you every step of the way
- Help with documents and translations
- Finding housing, school and a doctor for your family
- Company registration at Astana Hub in 7 days
- 6 months of post-relocation support
- The consultation is free and comes with zero obligations
Send a request
Fill out the form and a personal manager will get back to you within 24 hours.