What is the withholding on dividends under the treaty?

5% if you're an owner with a 10%+ share, 15% if less. On interest 10%, royalties 10%. The default rate is 30% if the treaty doesn't apply — a big difference.

Do I need to notify the SRC?

If you're a Kazakhstani resident — yes, for large transactions >$50K and annual reports on foreign assets. More lenient than in Russia or Belarus, but compliance is still required.

Can I work with crypto through a US LLC?

Yes. A US LLC can open exchange accounts (Coinbase, Kraken Pro) and trade crypto. Tax rules: capital gains rules for an NRA — if a sale of personal property is sourced to the seller's place of residence, then for an NRA from Kazakhstan with a treaty, there may be 0% US tax on crypto gains. Careful tax planning is needed.

How much is the whole process?

Services from $250. State fees $50-300. RA $100-200/year. EIN free. Full first year — $500-800. From year 2 — only RA + state annual report ($150-400/year).

For Kazakhstani Citizens

Open a US LLC from Kazakhstan

Remote LLC registration for Kazakhstani citizens. The US-Kazakhstan treaty is active — favorable rates on passive income. Full cycle in 4-6 weeks, in Russian.

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TL;DR

Kazakhstani citizens can open a US LLC remotely: • The US-Kazakhstan tax treaty is active (1996, in force) — dividends 5-15% instead of 30% • Banking opens without issues — Mercury, Wise, and Relay accept Kazakhstani citizens • Kazakhstan's currency controls are relatively lenient — residents can open foreign accounts, you need to notify the State Revenue Committee (SRC) of large transactions • Best states: Wyoming, Delaware, Florida • Timeline: 4-6 weeks • Documents: Kazakhstani international passport, address, business description

📅 Updated: May 20, 2026

Key Points for Kazakhstani Citizens

Kazakhstani entrepreneurs are one of FinTaxes' most active client groups after Ukraine. Advantages vs. other CIS countries: 1. The US-Kazakhstan tax treaty is active (signed 1996, in force 1997). Withholding on dividends is 5% (substantial shareholders) or 15% (general case) instead of 30%. Interest — 10%. Royalties — 10%. 2. Banking is easier — Mercury and Wise usually open accounts for Kazakhstani citizens without special questions. Enhanced due diligence is minimal. 3. Kazakhstan's currency controls are relatively mild — residents can open foreign accounts. Notifications are required for large transactions (>$50K), plus annual reports to the SRC (State Revenue Committee). 4. Time zone — Astana / Almaty are 11-12 hours ahead of US Eastern. We usually schedule calls for Kazakhstan-evening / US-morning. 5. Crypto-friendly — many clients from Kazakhstan do crypto trading or Web3 services through a US LLC. 6. Emigration — many clients are now in Dubai, Georgia, or Turkey — but still hold a Kazakhstani passport. The process is fine-tuned across 30+ clients from Almaty, Astana, Shymkent, and Kazakhstani emigrants in the UAE and Georgia.

Documents from a Kazakhstani Citizen

• Kazakhstani international passport — biometric, valid for at least 6 months • Proof of address — Kazakhstan or country of emigration • Selfie with passport — banking KYC • Business description in English, 2-3 sentences • Optional: IIN (Individual Identification Number) — for context, not critical What we do NOT accept for banking: Kazakhstani ID card (the international passport is specifically required).

US-Kazakhstan Tax Treaty — Active

Convention between the USA and Kazakhstan for the Avoidance of Double Taxation, signed 1996, in force since 1997. Active in 2026. What the treaty provides: • Withholding on dividends: 5% for substantial shareholders (10%+ ownership) or 15% for others (instead of the default 30%) • Withholding on interest: 10% (instead of 30%) • Withholding on royalties: 10% • Protection from double taxation — taxes paid in the US are credited against Kazakhstani corporate income tax (KPN) • Pension — taxed only in the country of residence (Kazakhstan) To use the treaty — a Form W-8BEN when handing over banking access + a treaty claim on the 1040-NR when filing the annual return. I help with the correct paperwork.

The Process of Opening an LLC from Kazakhstan

Standard process — 4-6 weeks.

Consultation (30 min)

A Zoom call. We discuss the business, the state, and banking strategy.

Document Preparation (1 week)

You upload your passport + docs. I prepare the Articles, Operating Agreement, and SS-4.

LLC and EIN Registration (2 weeks)

Online filing with the State. SS-4 by fax — EIN in 10-14 business days.

Banking (1-2 weeks)

Mercury or Wise usually open accounts within 1-3 days after submission.

Onboarding + SRC Compliance

I hand over the credentials. I explain how to notify the SRC about large transactions.

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