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KAZAKHSTAN

ITA signatory? I II

Pillar Tariffs and trade defence measures applied on Information and Communication Technology (ICT) goods  |  Sub-pillar Effective tariff rate on ICT goods (applied weighted average)
Effective tariff rate to ICT goods (applied weighted average)
1.53%
Coverage rate of zero-tariffs on ICT goods (%)
65.87%
Coverage: Digital goods

KAZAKHSTAN

N/A

Pillar Tariffs and trade defence measures applied on Information and Communication Technology (ICT) goods  |  Sub-pillar Participation in the World Trade Organization (WTO) Information Technology Agreement (ITA) and 2015 expansion (ITA II)
Lack of participation in Information Technology Agreement Expansion Agreement (ITA II)
Kazakhstan is a signatory of the World Trade Organization (WTO) Information Technology Agreement (ITA) of 1996 but is not a signatory of its 2015 expansion (ITA II).
Coverage ICT goods

KAZAKHSTAN

Since November 2015, last amended in December 2023
Since March 2018

Pillar Public procurement of ICT goods and online services  |  Sub-pillar Surrender of patents, source code or trade secrets to win public tenders/Restrictions on technology standards for public tenders
Law No. 418-V ZRK of the Republic of Kazakhstan on Informatization (Қазақстан Республикасының Ақпараттандыру туралы Заңы 2015 жылғы 24 қарашадағы № 418-V ҚРЗ)

Order No. 53/НК of the Minister of Defence and Aerospace Industry of the Republic of Kazakhstan on the Approval of the Rules for the Formation and Maintenance of a Register of Trusted Software and Electronics Industry Products, as well as Criteria for Including Software and Electronics Industry Products in the Register of Trusted Software and Electronics Industry Products (Приказ Министра оборонной и аэрокосмической промышленности Республики Казахстан от 28 марта 2018 года № 53/НҚ Об утверждении Правил формирования и ведения реестра доверенного программного обеспечения и продукции электронной промышленности, а также критериев по включению программного обеспечения и продукции электронной промышленности в реестр доверенного программного обеспечения и продукции электронной промышленности)
According to Art. 7.6 of the Informatization Law, the central executive body carrying out state regulation in the field of electronic industry is tasked with establishing a unified register of trusted software and electronic products. According to Art. 54.3.1, for the purposes of state security, only approved software may be used for public procurement and for critical information and communication infrastructure, whether state-owned or private, including telecommunication infrastructure. To become part of the register, the software applicant must transfer (i) source program codes for accounting and storage; (ii) source program codes (if any) and; (iii) a set of configurations for the licensed software of "e-government" information technology objects, as stated paragraphs 10, 11, 12 and 13 of the Order of the Minister of defence and Aerospace Industry of the Republic of Kazakhstan No. 53/НК (Rules for the formation and maintenance of a register of trusted products of the electronics and software industry, as well as the criteria for including products of the electronics industry and trusted software in the register of trusted products of the electronics and software industry). In addition, it is reported that the local content for this software must not be less than 70%.
Coverage Software

KAZAKHSTAN

Since January 2016

Pillar Public procurement of ICT goods and online services  |  Sub-pillar Other limitations on foreign participation in public procurement
Law No. 434-V on Public Procurement (Заңы № 434-V ҚРЗ.Мемлекеттiк сатып алу туралы)
According to Art. 14 of the Law on Public Procurement, national treatment for goods originating from foreign countries, as well as works and services performed by foreign suppliers, is applied only under the conditions specified in international treaties ratified by Kazakhstan. The Law also grants the Government of Kazakhstan the right to establish exemptions from national treatment for up to two years to protect the constitutional order, ensure national defence and security, safeguard the domestic market, promote economic development, and support domestic producers.
Coverage Horizontal

KAZAKHSTAN

Since January 2016

Pillar Public procurement of ICT goods and online services  |  Sub-pillar Other limitations on foreign participation in public procurement
Law No. 434-V on Public Procurement (Заңы № 434-V ҚРЗ.Мемлекеттiк сатып алу туралы)
Art. 39.3 of the Law on Public Procurement states that the purchase of periodicals on electronic carriers and information provision services from international and/or foreign information organisations may be conducted through a single-source method. In this case, the government selects the supplier through an ad hoc decision rather than a tender process. This approach is permitted when a tender fails to result in the conclusion of a public procurement contract. However, decisions regarding single sourcing are reported to lack transparency and competitiveness, creating opportunities for corrupt practices where only companies familiar to the contracting authorities succeed.
Coverage Electronic carriers, information services

KAZAKHSTAN

Reported in 2019, last reported in 2020

Pillar Public procurement of ICT goods and online services  |  Sub-pillar Other limitations on foreign participation in public procurement
Complaints on public procurement
It has been reported that practical challenges exist in applying for public tenders, particularly due to the structure of Kazakhstan's e-procurement system. Additionally, there appears to be a concerted effort to promote local suppliers through public procurement. Furthermore, the requirement for foreign bidders to obtain a digital signature certificate is said to undermine the principle of open eligibility.
Coverage Horizontal

KAZAKHSTAN

N/A

Pillar Public procurement of ICT goods and online services  |  Sub-pillar Signatory of the World Trade Organization (WTO) Agreement on Government Procurement (GPA) with coverage of the most relevant services sectors (CPC 752, 754, 84)
Lack of participation in the WTO Agreement on Government Procurement (GPA)
Kazakhstan is not a party to the World Trade Organization (WTO) Agreement on Government Procurement (GPA). However, the country has been an observer of the WTO GPA since 2016.
Coverage Horizontal

KAZAKHSTAN

Since January 2016
Since July 1999

Pillar Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in sectors relevant to digital trade  |  Sub-pillar Maximum foreign equity share
Government Resolution No.13 on Certain Matters Pertaining to the Implementation of State Support of Investments (Қазақстан Республикасы Үкіметінің 2016 жылғы 14 қаңтардағы № 13 қаулысы Инвестицияларды мемлекеттік қолдауды іске асырудың кейбiр мәселелерi туралы)

Law No. 451-I on Mass Media (Қазақстан Республикасының 1999 жылғы 23 шілдедегі N 451 Заңы Бұқаралық ақпарат құралдары туралы)
According to Government Resolution No. 13 on Certain Matters Pertaining to the Implementation of State Support of Investments, production of digital goods such as computers, electronic and optical products is identified as a priority area for implementation of foreign investment projects, among others and are therefore subject to investment preferences. However, certain restrictions still exist in sectors related to the digital economy. For instance, in accordance with Art. 5 of the Law on Mass Media, foreigners and foreign legal entities, as well as stateless persons, cannot directly and (or) indirectly own, use, dispose and (or) manage more than 20% of the shares of a legal entity which is the owner of a mass media organisation in Kazakhstan or carries out activities in this area, including online mass media. This requirement does not apply to internet resources intended for electronic commerce.
Coverage Online mass media

KAZAKHSTAN

Reported in 2019, last reported in 2024

Pillar Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in sectors relevant to digital trade  |  Sub-pillar Maximum foreign equity share
Restriction on foreign ownership of state-controlled enterprise
In 2016, the country formally removed a 49% limit on foreign ownership of telecom companies, except for KazakhTeleCom. As of April 2024, the state-owned 71.3% of Kazakhtelecom through Samruk-Kazyna, its sovereign wealth fund.
Coverage KazakhTeleCom

JORDAN

N/A

Pillar Online sales and transactions  |  Sub-pillar Ratification of the United Nations (UN) Convention on the Use of Electronic Communications in International Contracts
Lack of signature of the UN Convention on the Use of Electronic Communications in International Contracts
Jordan has not signed the United Nations (UN) Convention on the Use of Electronic Communications in International Contracts.
Coverage Horizontal

JORDAN

Since 2015

Pillar Online sales and transactions  |  Sub-pillar Adoption of United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL) Model Law on Electronic Commerce
UNCITRAL Model Law on Electronic Commerce
Jordan has adopted national legislation based on or influenced by the United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL) Model Law on Electronic Commerce.
Coverage Horizontal

JORDAN

N/A

Pillar Online sales and transactions  |  Sub-pillar Adoption of United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL) Model Law on Electronic Signatures
Lack of adoption of UNCITRAL Model Law on Electronic Signatures
Jordan has not adopted national legislation based on or influenced by the United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL) Model Law on Electronic Signatures.
Coverage Horizontal

JORDAN

Since October 2017
Since 2020

Pillar Online sales and transactions  |  Sub-pillar Restrictions on online payments
Bylaw No. 111/2017 on Electronic Payment and Money Transfer
(نظام الدفع والتحويل الالكتروني للأموال رقم ( 111) لسنة 2017)

Instructions of Accreditation of International Electronic Payment Systems No. 3/2020
(تعليمات اعتماد أنظمة الدفع الالكترونية العالمية رقم (2020/3))
Art. 3 of Instruction No. 3/2020, issued under the provisions of Art. 3.5 and Art. 55 of Ordinance No. 111/2017, sets forth the conditions for the accreditation of international electronic payment systems. The regulation requires providers of international electronic payment systems to:
- provide their services in one country or more other than in Jordan; and
- provide their services for a period of not less than three consecutive years prior to the date of submitting the request for obtaining accreditation.
Coverage Electronic payments

JORDAN

Reported in 2023

Pillar Online sales and transactions  |  Sub-pillar Threshold for ‘De Minimis’ rule
Low de minimis threshold
It is reported that the de minimis threshold, that is the minimum value of goods below which customs do not charge duties, is USD 141, below the 200 USD threshold recommended by the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC).
Coverage Horizontal

JORDAN

Reported in 2021, last reported in 2023

Pillar Online sales and transactions  |  Sub-pillar Restrictions on domain names
Restrictions on domain names
It is reported that to register a ".com.jo" domain name, a company incorporation certificate issued by Jordan's Ministry of Industry and Trade or by Amman Municipality must match the domain name, or alternatively, a registered or pending trademark valid in Jordan that corresponds to the domain name is acceptable. Additionally, complete details of the local company representative are required, including a valid Jordanian address.
Coverage Horizontal

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