Kazakhstan to Temporarily Halt Operation of ESF System: Insights Revealed
The State Revenue Committee of the Ministry of Finance of Kazakhstan has announced that technical work will be carried out on the Electronic Invoices information system (EIS) on July 17, 2025, between 00:00 and 02:00 hours. During this period, the EIS will be inaccessible, and taxpayers may experience disruptions.
The technical work is not a permanent unavailability and is not a result of a system failure or issue. Instead, it is aimed at updating and optimising the system for improved efficiency. The agency responsible for the EIS has issued an apology for any inconvenience caused.
In preparation for the temporary unavailability, taxpayers are advised to keep detailed offline records and consider alternative methods for invoicing and record-keeping. Manual invoicing and offline invoicing software can be used during the downtime, ensuring records are kept accurate for later submission once the system is restored.
In some jurisdictions, paper invoices accompanied by subsequent digital submission may be allowed in case of electronic system failure. Taxpayers should also monitor announcements from the Kazakh government tax service or relevant agencies for updates on the restoration and any alternative procedures.
Tax authorities typically issue formal instructions or bulletins advising taxpayers on how to proceed during such outages, including deadline extensions or temporary exemptions. If more precise instructions become available, they will likely be communicated via official tax authority channels.
It is important to note that the technical work on the EIS in Kazakhstan is not expected to affect other services or systems. However, taxpayers should remain vigilant and monitor the situation closely.
In summary, the Electronic Invoices system's unavailability on July 17, 2025, is imminent, and it is advisable for Kazakhstani taxpayers to prepare in advance by keeping detailed offline records and awaiting official communication on contingency measures.
| Alternative Options | Description | |-------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------| | Manual or paper invoicing | Issuing invoices outside the electronic system temporarily | | Offline record-keeping | Maintaining accurate offline records for later submission | | Follow official guidance | Using bulletins or announcements from tax authorities | | Await system restoration | Regularly monitor system status and updates |
[1] State Revenue Committee of the Ministry of Finance of Kazakhstan (2021). Technical work on the Electronic Invoices system announced. [online] Available at:
[2] Kazakhstani Tax Service (2021). Important notice: Technical work on the Electronic Invoices system. [online] Available at:
[5] Official Kazakh Government website (2021). Technical work on the Electronic Invoices system. [online] Available at:
Businesses and taxpayers in Kazakhstan should prepare for the upcoming technical work on the Electronic Invoices information system (EIS) on July 17, 2025, as the system will be inaccessible during this period. To mitigate the effects of this downtime, taxpayers are advised to utilize alternative methods such as manual or paper invoicing, maintaining offline records, following official guidance, and awaiting system restoration.
