Appointment of a non-resident General Director
in a Kazakhstani legal entity
Appointment of a non-resident General Director
in a Kazakhstani legal entity
Appointment of a non-resident General Director
in a Kazakhstani legal entity
Appointment of a non-resident General Director
in a Kazakhstani legal entity
In accordance with current legislation, management positions in Kazakhstani companies can be occupied by both citizens of the Republic of Kazakhstan and foreign citizens.
What is required
to appoint a foreigner as director?
What is required
to appoint a foreigner as director?
- Education, qualifications and experienceAccording to paragraph 3 of Article 35 of the Law on Migration of the Population of the Republic of Kazakhstan: foreign workers attracted by employers are required to have the education, qualifications and experience necessary to perform the upcoming work.01
- Work permitBefore concluding an employment relationship, it is necessary to obtain a work permit, except in cases stipulated by the legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
Learn more about work permits02 - QuotaTo appoint a foreign citizen as a director of a company in Kazakhstan, it is necessary to apply for a quota for attracting foreign labor. The quota is allocated annually by the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan.03
- C3 visa or TRPThe stay of a foreign director is regulated by a C3 work visa or a temporary residence permit (TRP).04
According to the list of persons approved by the Decree of the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated November 24, 2023 No. 1041, directors of companies with 100% foreign capital and heads of branches/representative offices of foreign legal entities are exempt from obtaining work permits.
Procedure of appointment
If the general meeting or the decision by the sole non-resident participant was carried out outside of Kazakhstan, the document must be apostilled/legalized in the established manner for recognition in Kazakhstan.
Notification
Towards the completion of the documentary formalities it is necessary to notify:
Notification
Towards the completion of the documentary formalities it is necessary to notify:
- JSC "State Corporation "Government for Citizens"to make changes to the state database offline or through the eGov portal.
- Bankfor the transfer of updated documents, samples of the first manager’s seal, and other documents upon request.
Why choose us
Experience over 20 years
WPK has been providing services in the field of support for international companies in Kazakhstan since 2002
speed
Our clients receive results in the shortest possible time.
consultation
We provide consultations on all issues of personnel registration of foreign citizens in Kazakhstan
personal consultant
We assign a personal consultant to each client. The consultant is responsible for the process, monitors deadlines, and provides the client with the status of the work done.
Feedback on our work
from our clients and partners
We have been specializing in labor, migration legislation and outsourcing of business tasks for more than 20 years.
Our consultants accompany small, medium and large foreign companies in Kazakhstan, provide services and represent the interests of HR managers, specialists, as well as foreign managers and employees of organizations.
We have been specializing in labor, migration legislation and outsourcing of business tasks for more than 20 years.
Our consultants accompany small, medium and large foreign companies in Kazakhstan, provide services and represent the interests of HR managers, specialists, as well as foreign managers and employees of organizations.
