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1C:ESF Kazakhstan: What It Is, Who It's For, and What It Provides
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1C:ESF Kazakhstan: What It Is, Who It's For, and What It Provides

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Сапа Т.И. — 1C and accounting expert, practising trainer

This is a service built into 1C that directly connects your database to the electronic invoice information system (ESF IS). Instead of manually logging into the ESF IS portal, filling out documents there, and tracking statuses, you work directly in the familiar 1C program — invoices, work completion acts, and delivery notes are generated, signed with a digital signature, and sent without switching to another system.

Who it's for

The service is relevant for accountants and finance directors of companies that are required to issue electronic invoices under the legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan and work in 1C:Enterprise versions PROF or CORP. If you have several legal entities — a PROF-level agreement allows you to connect up to 10 organizations to the service, while a TECHNO agreement allows only one. A mandatory condition is an active 1C:ITS Kazakhstan support agreement or access to the 1cfresh.kz service.

What tasks it solves and what's included

  • Direct document exchange with the ESF IS without manually exporting and uploading files.
  • Auto-filling of fields in electronic documents with data from your 1C database — less manual work, fewer typos.
  • Automatic correctness check of document completion before sending.
  • Digital signing directly from 1C, in accordance with legal requirements.
  • Storage of all sent and received documents in the system — easy to find what you need.
  • Integration with other 1C modules — "Accounting," "Payroll and HR," providing end-to-end document workflow.

Additionally, there are training materials, specialist consultations, round-the-clock technical support, and flexible pricing plans — access to the service is sold in packages, contact us for the full price list.

When to get it, and when not to

It's worth connecting if you regularly issue electronic invoices and are tired of switching manually between 1C and the ESF IS portal — especially with a large document flow, where manual work eats up hours every day. Automatic data entry and verification genuinely reduce the risk of errors that later lead to disputes with counterparties or tax authorities.

It doesn't make sense to connect if you have the basic version of 1C (not PROF and not CORP) — the service is not designed for it. Also, if you have only occasional, rare invoices and no 1C:ITS Kazakhstan agreement or access to 1cfresh.kz — you need to resolve that issue first before considering the ESF service.

Before connecting, you need to obtain a digital signature at a CON and register your organization in the ESF IS — these are steps outside 1C, but without them the service won't work.

Frequently asked questions

Can I work with multiple organizations under one agreement?

Yes, with a PROF-level agreement — up to 10 organizations; with TECHNO — only one.

Do I need a separate 1C license to connect the service?

You need the PROF or CORP version plus an active 1C:ITS Kazakhstan agreement or access to 1cfresh.kz.

What should I do if I don't yet have a digital signature?

You need to obtain it at a CON — this is a mandatory step before registering in the ESF IS and connecting the service.

Does the service include employee training?

Yes, training materials and specialist consultations are provided, as well as separate courses at 1C Training Center No. 5.

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