Summary of the Meet-up “IT KZ 2026: A New Reality” with REVERA Kazakhstan
On 2 April 2026, Most IT Hub hosted the meet-up “IT KZ 2026: A New Reality. The Digital Code and Tax Reform”, organised by REVERA Kazakhstan and KP Disputes.
More than 20 representatives of IT companies, investors, as well as finance and legal professionals interested in the key legislative changes affecting the development of the IT business in Kazakhstan took part in the event.
| The discussion focused on the most pressing legal and tax issues of 2026. Participants considered the practical aspects of the tax reform, including the application of the new provisions, tools for reducing tax risks, and the specifics of desk tax audits. |
Particular attention was given to the Digital Code, including issues relating to the regulation of digital products, the protection of intellectual property, and the role of compliance in ensuring business sustainability. The meet-up also covered legal risks associated with the use of artificial intelligence in IT solutions.
The sessions were led by leading experts and partners of law firms.
- Ravil Kassilgov, Partner at KP Disputes, presented practical approaches to minimising tax risks.
- Aibek Kambaliyev, Partner at KP Disputes, spoke about current aspects of tax administration.
- Alibek Slan and Alisher Kisamenov, Senior Lawyers at REVERA Kazakhstan, covered issues relating to the legal support of digital products and the application of the provisions of the Digital Code.
The discussion was moderated by Andrey Artyushenko, Partner at REVERA Kazakhstan.
The meet-up became a platform for professional dialogue, the exchange of experience, and discussion of the challenges faced by the IT sector in the context of the evolving legal framework. Participants also had an opportunity to expand their professional networks and discuss practical cases with market experts.
| The event’s information partners were Most IT Hub, the Paragraph Legal Information System, and Kazakhstan Bar Association Ltd. |
For enquiries regarding participation in future events, as well as to obtain materials from the past meet-up, you may contact the REVERA Kazakhstan team by email or by telephone at +7 727 357 30 46.