Manufacturers building a new plant
You need industrial land with the right permitted use and enough power, water and gas.
Business Development Kazakhstan
Industrial Land and Premises in Kazakhstan
A site that looks right on the map may not have the power your line needs, and your company may not be able to hold it legally. BDK checks title, land category and utilities against your production requirements first, then negotiates — so the risks are on the table before you sign.
Audience
Who this is for
Companies looking for an existing building or warehouse
You want to lease or buy premises and start production sooner.
Investors considering a special economic or industrial zone
You need to compare zones on conditions, infrastructure and entry requirements.
Scope
What's included — and what isn't
Included
- Site requirements from your process: area, power in kW, water, gas, rail or road access
- Shortlist across regions, special economic zones and industrial zones
- Title and property checks: owner, permitted use, pledges and arrests
- Check that the land category and location fit a company with foreign participation
- Utility connection enquiries and applications for technical conditions
- Site visits with photo and video records
- Lease or purchase negotiation, contract drafting and review
- SEZ participation application, where relevant
Not included
- Brokerage paid by the seller — we act for you, not for the other side
- Guaranteed land allocation, connection capacity or SEZ admission
- Surveys, design and construction — done by licensed contractors we select and supervise
Route
Typical route and timing
Timing depends mainly on how many suitable sites exist in the target region, how fast utility providers issue technical conditions and whether you apply to a special economic zone.
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Requirements
Fix the hard requirements and budget from your product, capacity and process.
1–2 weeks
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Shortlist
Screen sites in target regions, special economic zones and industrial zones.
2–4 weeks
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Checks and site visits
Verify title and restrictions, confirm infrastructure, visit the sites.
2–6 weeks
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Utility conditions
Confirm available capacity with utility providers and apply for technical conditions.
Depends on the provider
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Negotiation and signing
Negotiate the lease or purchase, review the contract and register the rights.
Depends on the deal
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Into the plant project
Coordinate design, permits and construction, or the fit-out of an existing building.
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Risks
Risks and decision points
Power capacity is not on the map
A site can look right while the grid has no spare capacity. We check technical conditions before the land is secured.
Land rules differ from company rules
A company with foreign participation can own land for industrial and commercial buildings, but not agricultural land and not land in the border zone. The site's category and location must fit your structure.
Registered use differs from reality
The land's permitted use or the registration of existing buildings may not match what is on site; changing the use or registering buildings takes time.
Old burdens move with the asset
Pledges, arrests, open disputes or unpaid charges can pass with the property. Check the registers before you sign.
Documents
Documents and information we will need
- Project summary: product, capacity, process
- Site requirements: area, ceiling height, power in kW, water, gas, drainage, rail or road access
- Target regions or zones, if any
- Budget and whether you prefer to lease or buy
- Investor details and the planned structure in Kazakhstan
- Site offers or materials you have already received
Comparison
Lease a building, buy land and build, or locate in a special economic zone
| Criteria | Lease an existing building | Buy land and build | Special economic zone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upfront investment | Lower | Highest | Depends on the zone |
| Speed to production | Usually fastest | Slowest: design and construction | Depends on zone infrastructure and approvals |
| Control over the site | Limited by the lease | Highest | Subject to zone rules |
| Incentives | No SEZ incentives; other investment incentives assessed separately | No SEZ incentives; other investment incentives assessed separately | May apply, subject to statutory criteria and approval |
| Main risks | Term, renewal and fit-out restrictions | Connection capacity and construction time | Admission criteria and permitted activities |
| Best for | Projects that need to start quickly with standard requirements | Long-term, large or specialised production | Priority activities that meet the zone's criteria |
Related
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Can a foreign company buy industrial land in Kazakhstan?
Yes, with limits. Land follows separate rules: a company with foreign participation can own land for industrial and commercial buildings, but it cannot own or use agricultural land, and it cannot own land in the border zone. Many projects lease land or buildings, including inside special economic zones.
Are you a real estate agent?
No. We take no commission from sellers and act for you: we check sites, compare options, negotiate terms and point out risks before you sign.
Can you guarantee a power connection?
No. Capacity and connection terms are decided by the utility providers. We request technical conditions early so you do not commit money to a site that cannot serve your production.
How do we get a site inside a special economic zone?
Each zone has its own rules and conditions. We compare zones that fit your activity, confirm the entry requirements and prepare the application; the decision belongs to the authorities.
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: 15.09.2026
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: 15.09.2026. Sources: Land Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Articles 23–24; Law on Special Economic and Industrial Zones No. 242-VI of 3 April 2019; Kazakh Invest — Special Economic Zones. For advice on your specific project, talk to us.
Eligibility for investment incentives and special economic zone regimes is determined by the relevant authorities against statutory criteria. We assess your likely eligibility and prepare the application. We do not guarantee approval.