Awe CheckNo licence in Kazakhstan: fines and what to show on a site
Fines for operating without a licence under Article 463 of Kazakhstan’s Administrative Code, plus confiscation of income. Which sites need a licence.
Checked against sources: 1 October 2026
- 648,750 ₸large business
- 108,125 ₸small business
- + incomeincome is confiscated
Fines under Article 463, Part 1
The real danger is not the fine: income earned from unlicensed activity is confiscated. For a clinic or training centre that can mean revenue for the whole period.
- Small business — 25 MCI (₸108,125).
- Medium business — 40 MCI (₸173,000).
- Large business — 150 MCI (₸648,750).
Who needs a licence
A licence or permit is needed for medical and pharmaceutical activity, education, security, financial services, tourism, alcohol sales and several other fields. The exact list is in the Law on Permits and Notifications; you can check your licence on elicense.kz.
What to show on the site
Awe Check detects the site type and flags cases where keywords suggest licensed activity but no licence number is found.
- Licence number and date, the issuing body and the licensed activity — in the footer and on the About page.
- A link to the registry entry so customers can check it themselves.
- For medicine and education, specialist and programme details where sector rules require them.
Frequently asked
Do I have to show the licence if I have one?
In many sectors yes, and for customers it is a sign of trust. A number with a date and a registry link answers questions before they call.
What if the licence belongs to a company but the site to a sole trader?
A licence is issued to a specific person. The site must show who sells the service, and that person must hold the licence.
