What happened
On 30 September 2026, Zhaidar Inkerbayev, Deputy Chairman of the State Revenue Committee of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan, held a meeting with a delegation from Boston Consulting Group. The parties discussed the prospects for using artificial intelligence and further digitalizing tax and customs administration.
BCG is an international consulting company with more than 60 years of experience. Its areas of cooperation with government authorities and international organizations include digital transformation, data analysis, and the implementation of modern technological solutions.
The published information confirms that the prospects were discussed. It does not report the approval of a specific project, the launch of a new information system, or changes to the existing procedures for taxpayers and participants in foreign economic activity. The meeting should therefore be regarded as part of a professional dialogue on possible areas for developing administration.
Where artificial intelligence may be useful
Artificial intelligence in tax and customs administration is generally regarded as a tool for processing large volumes of information. It can help identify patterns, compare data from different sources, detect unusual transactions, and assign enquiries or documents to specialists for further review.
Potential areas of digitalization may include:
- automating repetitive document-related operations;
- preliminary checks of the completeness and consistency of information;
- data analysis for risk management;
- increasing the speed at which enquiries are processed;
- developing electronic services and user prompts;
- preparing analytical information for employees of government authorities.
These are general technology use cases, not a list of solutions agreed upon by the SRC and BCG. The information about the meeting published in the public announcement does not make it possible to determine which specific tools will be developed or implemented.
When artificial intelligence is used, the quality of source data, the transparency of information-processing rules, and the ability for a person to verify the result are particularly important. An automated recommendation or a risk identified by the system does not in itself replace a legal assessment or the application of established procedures.
Who is affected by the discussion
In the long term, the development of digital administration may be important for businesses, individual entrepreneurs, individuals, customs representatives, and professionals who interact with the state revenue authorities. However, the announcement about the meeting does not provide grounds to claim that these groups already have new obligations.
For employees of tax and customs authorities, technology may become an additional tool for analyzing and processing information. For taxpayers and participants in foreign economic activity, the potential benefits of digitalization may include more convenient electronic interaction, fewer manual operations, and clearer guidance through procedures. The specific outcome will depend on which solutions are developed further and how they are regulated.
The mere fact that talks took place does not change the existing requirements for submitting documents or paying taxes and customs duties. Any mandatory changes must be communicated to users through official documents and explanations from the competent authorities.
What businesses should do now
No special action is required in connection with the meeting. Organizations should continue to fulfil their tax and customs obligations under the existing procedures and monitor official announcements from the SRC.
It is already useful in practical terms to focus on data quality: check that details are correct, ensure accounting documents are consistent, and retain evidence of completed transactions. The more actively government authorities use automated analysis, the more apparent discrepancies, technical errors, and incomplete information become.
Companies engaged in imports and exports would also benefit from maintaining internal document-review procedures and clearly assigning responsibilities among employees. If new digital services are introduced in the future, their application procedures, transition deadlines, or additional requirements should be assessed solely on the basis of official publications and regulations.
Frequently asked questions
Is the SRC already implementing an artificial intelligence system jointly with BCG? — The published information states that the prospects for using artificial intelligence and digitalization were discussed. There is no information about an approved joint project or the start of implementation.
Did the tax or customs rules change after the meeting? — No, the announcement about the meeting does not indicate any such changes. Existing obligations must be fulfilled in accordance with the established procedures.
Do businesses need to connect to a new service? — No launch of a new service or connection procedure has been announced. Businesses should rely on official notifications from the SRC.
Can artificial intelligence completely replace decisions made by employees of government authorities? — The published information does not address this. In practice, automated analysis may support the work of specialists, but legal decisions must be made within the established procedures.
Where can further news be followed? — In official publications of the State Revenue Committee and on Kazakhstan's government information resources.