Kazakhstan: AIFC develops digital-asset use within its tax residency programme

On 7 October 2026, the AIFC announced cooperation with Bybit Kazakhstan and Binance Kazakhstan under its Investment Tax Residency Programme (ITRP). Digital assets were added to eligible instruments in August. This route requires investments through AFSA-licensed platforms and maintaining at least USD 150,000 throughout participation. AIFC announcement.

Buying digital assets does not by itself confer tax residency. The programme page separately requires an application through an authorised agent, due diligence, investment verification and the relevant documentation. It also specifies at least 90 days in Kazakhstan and an annual fee for tax residency; additional eligibility criteria apply. ITRP conditions.

This report concerns a specific AIFC programme and does not describe a change to the general regime for all cryptocurrency transactions. The platforms are named solely to report the official announcement.

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