Buyers paying a supplier in advance
You are about to transfer a deposit and want to know the company exists, operates and has no enforcement against it.
Business Development Kazakhstan
Due Diligence in Kazakhstan
Before you pay a deposit, sign a distribution agreement or buy a business, find out who you are dealing with. BDK checks Kazakhstan companies against official registers, court and enforcement records — and on site when it matters.
Audience
Who this is for
Companies appointing a distributor or partner
You are signing an exclusive or long-term agreement and need to know who owns and controls the partner.
Investors buying a business or an asset
You need legal, financial and tax due diligence and a view of hidden liabilities before signing.
Scope
What's included — and what isn't
Included
- Registration status, founders, management and ownership structure
- Tax status: debts, unreliable taxpayer lists, liquidation or bankruptcy
- Enforcement proceedings and registered prohibitions
- Court cases as claimant, defendant or third party
- Licences and permits for the declared activity
- Real estate and pledged assets, where records are available
- Reputation and media check
- Site visit with photo and video verification
- Written report with risk rating and recommendations
Not included
- Surveillance or access to non-public personal data
- Guarantees about the counterparty's future conduct
- Statutory audit of financial statements
Route
Typical route and timing
Timing depends on how much information is public, the company's cooperation and whether a site visit or acquisition-level review is needed.
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Brief
Which company, what decision the check supports and the depth required.
1 day
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Registers and records
Official registers, tax, enforcement and court records.
From 3 working days
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Analysis and references
Ownership tracing, contract and financial review, market references.
Standard and Enhanced
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Site visit
Office, warehouse or plant visit with photos and video.
Where included
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Report and call
Written findings, risk rating and recommendations; a call with our lawyer.
End of the check
Risks
Risks and decision points
A clean register is not a clean company
Registers show status and records, not how a company behaves. For large payments, combine records with references and a site visit.
The owner on paper may not be the one in control
Ownership tracing matters in exclusive agreements and acquisitions.
Records change
New claims and debts can appear after the check. For long relationships, repeat the check before key payments.
Documents
Documents and information we will need
- Company name and BIN (business identification number), if known
- The contract, invoice or commercial offer you received
- The decision the check supports and your deadline
- For acquisitions: data room access or documents from the seller
Packages
Packages
Basic
Before a first payment or a small contract.
- Registration status and management
- Founders and ownership as registered
- Tax debts and unreliable taxpayer lists
- Enforcement proceedings and prohibitions
- Court cases
- Short written summary
Standard
Before a distribution, supply or partnership agreement.
- Everything in Basic
- Ownership tracing to beneficial owners
- Licences and permits
- Affiliated companies of owners and managers
- Reputation and media check
- Site visit with photo verification
- Report with risk rating
Enhanced
Before an acquisition or a major investment.
- Everything in Standard
- Legal due diligence: corporate documents, contracts, title to assets
- Financial and tax due diligence with specialist partners
- Property and land due diligence
- Management interviews
- Detailed report with transaction recommendations
Related
Related solutions
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What can you check with only a company name?
Usually enough to identify the company and run the register checks. The BIN — Kazakhstan's 12-digit business identification number — makes the search exact; it normally appears on invoices and contracts.
Is the information from official sources?
The core checks use official registers and public records, such as the State Revenue Committee's taxpayer services and the Ministry of Justice register of debtors. Every finding in the report states its source and date.
Will the company know it is being checked?
Register checks do not need the company's involvement. Interviews, site visits and acquisition due diligence usually do, and we agree the approach with you in advance.
How much does a check cost?
The fee is agreed with you before work starts, based on the package and the company. You know the price and the timing before we begin.
Considering Kazakhstan?
Tell us what you want to build. We will tell you what it actually takes — the steps, the risks, and the realistic timeline — before you commit capital.
Last updated: 14.09.2026
This page is general information about doing business in Kazakhstan, not legal or tax advice for your situation. Rules change and apply differently depending on your sector, structure and ownership. Last updated: 14.09.2026. Sources: State Revenue Committee — taxpayer services; Ministry of Justice — register of debtors. For advice on your specific project, talk to us.