Employer of Record in Kazakhstan

For companies building teams of 10 or more across business, technical, and operational functions — not for individual hires.
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Why companies build teams in Kazakhstan

Lundi supports compliant employment in Kazakhstan for specialist hires — particularly Almaty and Astana-based finance, energy, and Russian-language operations. For broader Central Asian or post-Soviet talent corridors, Georgia or Armenia.

Languages

Kazakh, Russian

Payroll Frequency

Monthly

Currency

KZT

Capital City

Astana

Employer Tax Rate

16%-21%

Kazakhstan's professional talent is concentrated in Almaty (commercial capital) and Astana/Nur-Sultan (political capital). Historically anchored by oil/gas and finance sectors. Growing tech presence in Almaty's emerging startup ecosystem. Kazakh tenge (KZT) is the local currency. Employer social contributions run ~11–12% above gross. Significant Russian-language professional workforce alongside Kazakh. Strong fit for specialist energy-sector, finance, or Russian/Kazakh-language hires. For broader post-Soviet engineering talent corridors Lundi typically recommends Georgia (similar inbound dynamic with stronger English) or Armenia.

Cost of Employment in Kazakhstan

What it costs to employ someone through Lundi.

Lundi's cost is the all-in cost of the employee — gross salary plus statutory employer contributions plus customary benefits — and a Lundi management fee on top. The management fee depends on team size and scope: smaller teams pay a higher per-head rate, teams of 20+ get materially better unit economics, and Build–Operate–Transfer engagements are structured separately.

The alternative paths look like: setting up your own local entity (meaningful months of legal and accounting work, plus ongoing in-country HR, payroll, and compliance infrastructure), engaging a local recruitment agency on contingency (typically a percentage of first-year compensation, paid once, with no ongoing employment relationship), or hiring as a contractor (lower upfront cost, real misclassification risk in most jurisdictions). Lundi is faster than entity setup, structurally different from contingency recruitment, and lower-risk than contractor arrangements.

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Employer Tax Costs in Kazakhstan

An employer can expect to contribute 21.00% on top of an employee’s salary to social security. This includes Social Insurance, Medical Insurance, Social Tax and Obligatory Professional Pension

Employee Income Taxes in Kazakhstan

Employees are taxed 10.00% depending on their income bracket. Social contributions; 12.0%

Employee Probation in Kazakhstan

The statutory probation period in Kazakhstan is up to 3 months.

Employee Overtime in Kazakhstan

The work week should generally not exceed 40 hours, and overtime should not exceed 2 hours in one day.

Employee Notice in Kazakhstan

The statutory notice period is one month. If the employee agrees, the employer can give payment in lieu of notice.

Termination in Kazakhstan

Employers can terminate a fix term contract by giving the following reasons – business, personal, or worker’s misconduct. It requires notice and a written explanation for the termination. If the reason is misconduct, a warning needs to be given and the employee gets a chance to explain actions.

How Lundi works in Kazakhstan

Build

We scope your team and recruit the right people in-country — finance, accounting, HR/payroll, BD, ops, or IT.
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Operate

We employ the team via our local entity and run the day-to-day — payroll, compliance, HR, and performance management.
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Transfer

When you're ready, we transition the team to your own legal entity. Or stay on Lundi's infrastructure indefinitely — your choice.
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Why Companies Choose Lundi

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Who is Lundi for?

Lundi works with companies building teams of 10 or more across business, technical, and operational functions . Not for one-off hires or individual placements.

How is this different from an EOR?

EOR platforms employ individuals for you. Lundi recruits, employs, and operates concentrated teams — including day-to-day management, HR, and an optional path to your own entity. It's the operating model for companies that have outgrown the EOR ceiling.

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