Rules on registration, taxation and land use change. Before each step, check against official sources: the eGov portal, tax authorities, the akimat and public service centres.
1. Choose your line of business and do the maths
Decide what you will produce and draw up a simple calculation. Where will you get feed and water, how much money do you need until your first sale, to whom and at what price will you sell. An example calculation for rabbit farming is in the article “Business plan for a rabbit farm”.
2. Register the enterprise
A peasant or farm enterprise is registered as a form of entrepreneurship. This is usually done by submitting a notification of the start of activity online on the public services portal with a digital signature (EDS) or at the tax office. Check whether the KFH form suits you or whether another legal form is more convenient, especially if you plan to hire staff and work at large volumes.
3. Choose a tax regime
There are special tax regimes for agricultural producers. A new Tax Code has been in force in Kazakhstan since 2026, so check the conditions and deadlines for switching against the current version or with a tax consultant. A mistake in choosing a regime can cost more than a consultation.
4. Land
- Agricultural land is granted for lease or ownership in the established procedure, often through a tender. The akimat provides information on available plots.
- Check the plot's designated use, access to water and roads, and the absence of encumbrances.
5. Veterinary and sanitary requirements
- Register your farm with the veterinarian of your rural district.
- Identify your animals (ear tags, database) — this is mandatory for farm animals.
- Check the requirements for housing, slaughter, storage and sale of products.
6. Bank, records and documents
- Open a business account — it makes working with buyers, subsidies and loans easier.
- Keep records from day one: expenses, income, livestock numbers, feed. More in the article “Farm record-keeping”.
7. Support
There are programmes for farmers offering subsidies, concessional loans and equipment leasing. The list and conditions change every year — ask about them at the agriculture department of the akimat, state programme operators and the chamber of entrepreneurs.
8. Tell people about yourself
Create a farm page on the platform — it is free. How to do it is described in the guide “How to create a farm page”.
