Kazakhstan has enacted laws and/or issued guidance on Artificial Intelligence (AI). Companies subject to laws and regulations in Kazakhstan should be familiar with all relevant AI-related laws, regulations, and guidance, including those listed below.

Laws and Regulations

Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan No. 230-VIII, “On Artificial Intelligence,” dated November 17, 2025
English

The Law establishes a risk-based framework for AI systems; sets principles including legality, fairness, transparency and explainability, accountability, human welfare, privacy, and security; establishes duties for AI-system owners and operators; prohibits specified AI practices; regulates synthetic AI content and labeling; provides for high-risk AI systems and AI auditing; and addresses the use of copyrighted works in AI development.

Law No. 231-VIII of November 17, 2025
Kazakh

The Law amends a range of legislation in connection with AI and digitalization, including legislation concerning personal data, media and intellectual property.

Law No. 232-VIII of November 17, 2025
Kazakh

The Law amends the Code of Administrative Offenses to provide administrative liability for violations involving AI systems.

Order No. 171/NҚ of April 1, 2026
Kazakh

The Order establishes criteria for determining whether a digital/informatization object constitutes an AI system.

Order No. 196/NҚ of April 10, 2026
Kazakh

The Order establishes rules for forming and maintaining lists of trusted high-risk AI systems.

Order No. 202/NҚ of April 15, 2026
Kazakh

The Order establishes rules concerning machine-readable forms, which are relevant to the AI Law's transparency and labeling requirements.

Order No. 482/NҚ of August 13, 2026
Kazakh

The Order governs interaction with individuals and legal entities through the National Artificial Intelligence Platform in connection with developing and placing software products and AI models on the platform.

Principles, Studies, & Recommendations

General
Concept for the Development of Artificial Intelligence for 2024–2029, July 24, 2024
Kazakh

This document sets forth the government's policy framework for AI development, including principles and measures relating to data, infrastructure, human capital, AI products and regulation.

National Strategy for Large-Scale Digitalization and Total Introduction of Artificial Intelligence Technologies “Digital Qazaqstan” until 2029, by Presidential Decree No. 1311.
Kazakh

The country's principal guiding document for technological development. Its principles expressly address responsible and ethical AI use, transparency and explainability of algorithms, nondiscrimination, protection of digital rights, security and technological sovereignty, and adaptive regulation.

The Office of the Commissioner for Data Protection at the Astana International Financial Centre (AIFC) published this guidance, which provides recommendations on the use of personal data in AI systems and aims to help mitigate associated risks.

Responsible Government Organizations