Date: October 11, 2024
Venue: Semey

The Kazakhstan Tax Consultants Association (KTCA) organized an offsite conference in the city of Semey. The event brought together representatives from the Regional Chamber of Entrepreneurs, the Department of State Revenues for the Abai Region, and small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs).

Key Participants and Discussion Topics:

As part of collaboration with KTCA, faculty members from the Higher School of Business and representatives of the business community actively participated in the discussion on “Current Issues in Taxation.”

The conference covered the following key topics:

VAT Refund Practices:
Discussion on tax and judicial practices.

Errors in Desk Audits:
Common mistakes when responding to notifications from the State Revenue Department.

Proper Documentation:
Importance of correctly preparing primary accounting documents.

Filling Tax Reporting Forms:
Insights and nuances of accurately completing tax reporting forms.

Marketplace Trading Risks:
Potential tax and legal challenges.

Appreciation and Professional Participation:

Attendees expressed gratitude to the experts for their professional perspectives and critical analysis of the discussed topics.

Key participants of the conference:

• Fokus Company, led by Zhumaksanova A.;
• AS Stroy Group LLP, financial director Bukaeva D.;
• BOiND LLP, director Zaripova A.;
• Vostok Consulting, led by Kushkentaeva Sh.;
• Full Protect LLP, chief accountant Yost V.

Conclusion:

The event provided a valuable platform for exchanging experiences and discussing pressing tax issues. The conference underscored its importance as a space for dialogue between businesses, government agencies, and experts.