Selling apartments in Kazakhstan results in fines for these entities.
Selling an Apartment in Kazakhstan: What You Should Know About Registration
Having the right registration documents is crucial in Kazakhstan. These are essential for various services such as immigration services, law enforcement agencies, and more.
Without the correct registration, you can't:
- Enroll a child in school.
- Receive medical care at a clinic.
- Join the housing queue or participate in state programs.
Do I Need to Deregister When Selling an Apartment?
Generally, you don't need to deregister when selling an apartment or house. However, this only applies if you're not permanently moving abroad, in which case, you need to obtain a departure certificate from the Public Service Center before departing.
The old registration will be automatically removed after you register at your new address within 30 days of moving.
The New Owner's Responsibilities
After purchasing real estate, the new owner has the right and responsibility to deregister any unnecessary residents. These are individuals registered at the apartment but living elsewhere. Failure to do so may result in fines for fictitious registration.
Potential Fines in 2025
- Seller:
- Failing to register at the new address:
- First offense: 7 Multi-Currency Units (MCI) (approximately 27,524 tenge).
- Second offense within a year: 13 MCI (approximately 51,116 tenge).
- Failing to register at the new address:
- Buyer:
- If excessive, non-residents are registered in their apartment:
- Fine: 10 MCI (approximately 39,320 tenge).
- If excessive, non-residents are registered in their apartment:
Checking Registration
You can check who is registered at a specific apartment on the eGov.kz website or in the eGov Mobile app.
Deregistering Previous Residents Post-Sale
In Kazakhstan, the new owner must update the registration list and remove the registration of previous occupants who no longer reside at the property. This typically involves submitting a written request to the local migration service, possibly with supporting documents, such as the sale contract and the new owner's identification. The process may require cooperation from the previous owner or tenant, but authorities may remove the registration if it is clear the person no longer resides at the address.
- When selling an apartment in Kazakhstan, the new owner has the responsibility to deregister any unnecessary residents who are still registered at the property but living elsewhere, as failure to do so may result in fines for fictitious registration.
- After registering at their new address within 30 days of moving, individuals don't need to deregister when selling an apartment or house in Kazakhstan, but they must pay a fine if they fail to register at their new address, with the amount increasing for subsequent offenses.
