The procedure for working with legal entities has changed significantly following the signing of the relevant decree by Cabinet of Ministers Chairman Adylbek Kasymaliev. The document amends the decree dated April 17, 2026, No. 257, which regulates business registration processes in the country.
Debt verification during company closure
One of the key innovations is the liquidation procedure. The registering authority will now use an electronic document management system to verify a company's obligations. Before closing a firm, the agency will request information regarding debts in the following areas:
- taxes
- insurance contributions
- non-tax payments
- customs obligations
If such a check reveals that a legal entity has outstanding obligations, the state registration of the termination of activities may be refused.
Transparency of owners and creditor notification
The changes also affect the re-registration process. Businesses are now required to provide full data on each beneficial owner. Documents must include the owner's surname, first name, citizenship, personal identification number (PIN), and place of residence.
The procedure for reorganization has also been clarified. If a company has creditors, the applicant is obliged to send them a notification no later than one month before filing re-registration documents. This document must specify the period during which creditors can present their claims. Information regarding such processes will be published on the official website of the authorized body.
Context
The new rules apply to all legal entities, branches, and representative offices, as well as homeowners' associations (HOAs), where a list of general meeting participants with their signatures must now be attached to the notification when changing the chairperson.
