Autumn oversight announced: parties responsible for monitoring mobile transactions identified
In Kazakhstan, starting September 2025, a new rule for mobile transfers will be enforced [1]. This rule applies to individuals receiving mobile money transfers from 100 or more different people within a three-month period, with the total amount exceeding 1 million tenge (approximately 12 times the minimum wage, where 1 MCI = 3,932 tenge).
The decision to set this threshold was made by the Ministry of Finance, National Bank, and second-level banks. Banks in Kazakhstan will send data about physical persons whose mobile transfer amounts exceed the set criteria to state revenue authorities.
If the notification is not executed or executed partially, a thematic tax audit will be appointed. These audits will be limited to one topic or question. The state revenue authorities will analyze the received information to determine if the mobile transfer control applies.
In case an individual exceeds the mobile transfer threshold, they will receive a notification from the state revenue authorities. If entrepreneurial activity is detected, further investigation may be conducted. It is important to note that bank card replenishments, transfers from deposits, salaries, and social payments are not included in the mobile transfer threshold.
This measure aims to track and control large-scale money transfers via mobile accounts to prevent unreported income or possible tax evasion. It is expected that in the coming 5 to 7 years, this requirement to report mobile transfer activity will gradually extend to about 80% of Kazakhstan’s active population, obliging many citizens to file declarations related to their mobile transfers.
| Subject to Threshold | Threshold Details | Consequences | |-----------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------| | Individuals receiving mobile transfers | Over 100 different senders in 3 months AND total over 1 million tenge | Tax authorities get full access to transfer data, notifications sent, desk audits conducted, possible tax scrutiny from September 2025 |
This regulation reflects an official effort by Kazakhstan’s tax authorities to enhance monitoring of mobile financial transactions and enforce tax compliance.
[1] Source: Ministry of Finance and National Bank of Kazakhstan
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