Labor and migration law

Until recently, Kazakhstan's labor law focused on protecting the rights and social welfare of employees. With the drafting of a new labor code in 2016, the interests of both parties to the employment relationship are now to be given equal weight.

Nevertheless, Kazakhstan's labor law remains formalistic in nature. Documentation requirements remain high for both Kazakh and foreign employees. To date, the processing of employees' personal data remains a hot topic.

When hiring foreign employees, not only the specifics of labor law, but also those of migration law play a significant role, which is why we work closely with our specialists in migration law in an overarching team.

When establishing Kazakh subsidiaries, the selection and appointment of a foreign national often have a landmark effect. The managing director of a Kazakh company does not require a work permit, nor do managers of dependent subsidiaries. With our extensive practical experience, we can ensure that all the educational credentials required for your employee to be appointed as a managing director can be provided.

When obtaining residence permits for your temporary projects in Kazakhstan, we use digital services provided by Kazakhstan migration authorities. Migration authorities are constantly improving their visa and migration control systems. You can discuss with us all issues related to visa-free regime, visa procurement and other requirements for the stay of your employees.

Finally, we will be happy to represent you in legal disputes and their avoidance.