Astana Hub participating companies
including 490 international companies
Official Astana Hub representation in Russia and Belarus
Join Central Asia’s technology ecosystem
Central Eurasian Hub is the official Astana Hub representation in Russia and Belarus. We help IT companies, startups and professionals understand the opportunities available in Kazakhstan, choose the right format and take the next practical step
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A local representation of the international framework
We help clarify your situation and determine the best route for scaling your company or developing your career
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Astana Hub — opportunities for everyone
For IT companies and startups seeking to establish a legal presence in Kazakhstan, prepare for Astana Hub participation, find new markets and use the opportunities offered by the region’s technology ecosystem
SelectedFor a company / startup
Who can become a participant
Participants may be legal entities that:
- 01are registered in the Republic of Kazakhstan;
- 02operate in one of the priority ICT areas;
- 03derive at least 90% of their revenue from priority activities;
- 04maintain separate revenue accounting under the 90/10 rule;
- 05can demonstrate rights to a software product or another ICT development.
CEH helps assess the initial request, navigate programmes and prepare for the next step. Decisions on programme participation, visas and incentives are made by authorised organisations under the applicable rules
For IT companies
Action plan
MARKET
Define the objective
Entering the Kazakhstan market, international expansion, team development, or assessing Astana Hub conditions
Choosing a legal structure and tax treatment requires separate professional advice. Participation depends on the current criteria and the final decision of Astana Hub’s participant selection commission.
For IT professionals
Build an international career
Digital Nomad Residency is a route for foreign IT professionals planning to live and develop their careers in Kazakhstan. Digital Nomad Visa is a visa instrument for entry and status formalities in the cases covered by the programmeDigital Nomad Residency — for life and career in Kazakhstan. Digital Nomad Visa — for entry and status formalities under the programme.
CAREER
Prepare the required documents
CV, portfolio, certificate of no criminal record and motivation letter
Visa, residence, relocation and employment decisions are made by the relevant authorities and employers.
Programmes · 2026
Astana Hub opportunities in motion
A live showcase of current programmes. Always confirm dates and terms on the organiser’s page before applying.
Programme orbit
Six entry points into the ecosystem
Drag the showcase or use the arrows to choose the programme that matches your stage.
For whom:Early-stage hardware and cybersecurity projects.
01 / 06Astana Hub Tech Incubator
What it offers:
Programme details↗Fourteen weeks, 40 business and technical sessions, three checkpoints and a Demo Day.
Now in focusAstana Hub Tech Incubator
Is my company eligible for Astana Hub?
Participants may be legal entities that are registered in the Republic of Kazakhstan, operate in one of the priority ICT areas, derive at least 90% of their revenue from priority activities, maintain separate revenue accounting under the 90/10 rule and can demonstrate rights to a software product or another ICT development. The Astana Hub commission makes the final decision.
Do I need to open a legal entity in Kazakhstan?
To participate in Astana Hub, the legal entity must be registered in the Republic of Kazakhstan. The appropriate structure depends on the development goals.
How do an LLP and an AIFC structure differ?
The AIFC is a separate jurisdiction, not simply a representative-office format. The appropriate format depends on the group structure, its activities and Astana Hub requirements.
Which documents are required for an application?
Astana Hub publishes the list of required documents. Once prepared, the documents are submitted through the Astana Hub platform.
Which conditions apply to tax incentives?
Tax incentives apply when the requirements for participant status, activity type, revenue structure and accounting are met.
Contacts + enquiry
Tell us what you want to achieve
Describe the objective briefly. The form helps share the context with CEH or continue the conversation directly in Telegram.
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