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Corporate law

Company formation and governance, corporate procedures, liquidation and insolvency. Kazakhstan LLPs and AIFC companies.

We help structure businesses and support corporate decisions throughout a company’s lifecycle. Our advice covers the choice of legal form, establishment and governance, transactions involving shares and participation interests, corporate disputes, liquidation and insolvency. We take account of owners’ objectives, legal requirements and established practice.

Business structuring and establishment

Developing project concepts and advising on the most suitable corporate form for establishing a business in Kazakhstan.
Comprehensive support for establishing legal entities, including Kazakhstan limited liability partnerships (LLPs / TOO), and branches or other subdivisions: corporate and constitutional documents, registration with public authorities, opening bank accounts and other necessary steps.
Legal support for incorporation of companies in the Astana International Financial Centre (AIFC).

Corporate documentation and governance

Drafting corporate documents in accordance with Kazakhstan law and established practice.
Designing corporate governance systems and adapting governance models used in foreign jurisdictions to Kazakhstan legal requirements.

Corporate procedures, transactions and disputes

Advice and legal support for convening and holding shareholders’ and LLP participants’ meetings.
Supporting changes to charter capital and securities issues.
Legal support for acquisitions of shares and participation interests in Kazakhstan companies.
Advice and support for dividend distributions.
Legal support for reorganisation and changes to corporate structures.
Advice and representation in the resolution of corporate disputes.

Liquidation and insolvency

Advice and legal support for liquidation of Kazakhstan LLPs and other legal entities.
Advice and legal support in bankruptcy proceedings involving legal entities.
Legal support for liquidation of AIFC companies.

Your next step

Discuss your matter

We begin by reviewing the business structure, ownership and project objectives. For AIFC companies, we separately assess the applicable rules and procedures. Scope, required documents, timing and fees are agreed with the client.

Tell us about your situation and objectives. We will discuss how we can help.