Business law in Kazakhstan

Legal Framework

Independence of Justice

The Constitution of Kazakhstan restricts the independent power of the judiciary significantly, which is subordinate to the executive.

Equal Treatment of Nationals and Foreigners

Foreign nationals are not guaranteed the benefit of an impartial process regarding legal issues.

The Language of Justice

Two legal languages are used in the country: Kazakh and Russian.

Recourse to an Interpreter

Sources of the Law and Legal Similarities

The main source of the law is the new Constitution, adopted during the national referendum held in August 1995. The judicial system of the country is based on a system of civil law. The Constitution is available on-line on the Parliament website .

Checking National Laws Online

Website of the Parliament