According to recent reports, Kazakhstan has approved the State Budget for 2025-2027, which includes the monthly calculation index (MCI) and the monthly minimum wage for social security purposes for 2025. The MCI is increased from KZT 3,692 to KZT 3,932 for 2025 and is used for several tax-related purposes, including in relation to penalties, minimum investments for certain incentives, the VAT registration threshold, and others. The monthly minimum wage is maintained at KZT 85,000 for 2025 and is used primarily in relation to the monthly contribution basis caps for social insurance, health insurance, and pension contributions.