Kazakhstan liquidates 19,600 companies in first half of 2026, led by Astana

September 6, 2026 at 03:45 PM2 min

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Kazakhstan liquidated 19,600 companies in the first half of 2026, double the year-earlier figure, according to the Bureau of National Statistics. Astana accounted for more than a third of all closures, with 7,500 companies shut in the capital. The increase was driven by small businesses, state enterprises, and joint-stock companies.

Key Facts

Kazakhstan liquidated 19,600 companies in January–June 2026, roughly double the year-earlier figure.
Astana led all regions with 7,500 company closures, more than five times the first half of 2025.
Trade accounted for the most liquidations by sector, with 6,700 companies closed, up 2.1 times year-on-year.
State enterprise liquidations rose eightfold to 112, while joint-stock company closures increased 10.6 times to 202.
Small businesses made up 19,600 of the closed companies, nearly double the previous year.

Company Liquidations by Size

Small businesses accounted for 19,600 of the liquidated companies in the first half of 2026, roughly double the year-earlier figure. Twenty medium-sized enterprises were liquidated, up 42.8% from the same period of 2025. Six large companies closed, a 3.2-fold decrease from the previous year. State enterprise liquidations rose eightfold to 112, while joint-stock company closures increased 10.6 times to 202. Business partnerships saw 17,200 liquidations, roughly double the year-earlier level.

Sector and Regional Breakdown

Trade led all sectors with 6,700 company liquidations, up 2.1 times from the first half of 2025. Construction followed with 2,800 closures, a 2.5-fold increase, while manufacturing recorded about 1,000 liquidations, up 2.2 times. Agriculture, forestry, and fishing saw 835 closures, roughly double the previous year, and real estate operations recorded 779 liquidations, about three times the 2025 level. Astana accounted for 7,500 company closures, more than five times the first half of 2025 and over a third of the national total. Almaty recorded about 2,000 liquidations, up 40.8% year-on-year, while Shymkent saw about 1,000 closures, a 1.7-fold increase.