ASTANA, Kazakhstan, January 14. The development of e-commerce in Kazakhstan will allow for a two-fold increase in tax revenues to the state treasury, said Denis Stepantev, Chairman of the Board of the "Digital Kazakhstan" Association, at a government meeting where he presented proposals for the development of e-commerce in Kazakhstan, Trend reports.
In the course of the meeting, Denis Stepantev articulated a
series of strategic initiatives, prominently featuring the
optimization of import protocols for SMEs, particularly advocating
for a recalibration of the overarching tariff structure to a range
of 15-22 percent.
He also underscored the optimization of customs protocols,
encompassing the complete digitization of the certification
workflow and the enhancement of customs documentation
efficiency.
Furthermore, he advocated for the optimization of the goods
processing timeline and the seamless integration of regional
marketplaces with customs infrastructures, leveraging automation to
enhance efficiency and minimize trade expenditures.
The introduction of mandatory certification protocols for goods
procured via international platforms has been highlighted, which,
as per the association's assertions, will enhance product integrity
and mitigate consumer risk exposure.
On this account, it is imperative to advocate for the imposition of
tariffs on commodities acquired from international marketplaces.
This phase will establish parity in the operational landscape for
indigenous enterprises and international market players.
To note, all these measures are expected to increase tax revenues
by two times, reaching 626 billion tenge ($1.19 billion) by 2025,
create 500,000 jobs over four years, and improve market
transparency.
