The government signed Resolution No. 687 on 31 July, amending the regulations of the Aktobe SEZ approved by Resolution No. 3 of 8 January 2025 on creating the zone. The text is on the prime minister's website, and the resolution has applied since the day it was signed. The new wording says the SEZ is a port-type zone covering 1,610 hectares, up from 858.
The 858 hectares are the main territory in the south of Aktobe along the Southern Ring Road, and Aktobe International Airport is part of the zone. The remaining roughly 750 hectares sit in sub-zones in the Alga, Baiganin, Mugalzhar and Khromtau districts. That figure comes from subtracting 858 from 1,610; neither the resolution nor the press coverage states it separately.
The targets were reset at the same time, running to 2049. Inbusiness.kz, citing PRG.Zanger, reports plans for KZT 370.7 billion of investment, of which KZT 140.5 billion foreign and KZT 171.2 billion domestic, output of KZT 497.5 billion, 48 resident companies, 5,872 new jobs, local content at 65% of output and innovation activity at 5%. Foreign and domestic investment add up to KZT 311.7 billion, short of the KZT 370.7 billion total, and the outlet does not explain the gap. We checked the targets against the press report only and did not open the resolution's annexes.
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For a manufacturing project in western Kazakhstan, it matters that the sub-zones are spread over four districts while the main territory sits by the airport and the southern ring road. But these are planned figures. Actual placement terms, admission procedure and land prices have to be asked about directly with the zone's management company.
Source: inbusiness.kz (6 August 2026), https://inbusiness.kz/ru/last/pravitelstvo-rk-pochti-vdvoe-uvelichilo-territoriyu-sez-aktobe-chto-eto-dast-regionu
Resolution text (website of the Prime Minister of Kazakhstan), https://primeminister.kz/ru/31072026-687
Key facts
- By Resolution No. 687 of July 31, 2026, the Government of Kazakhstan amended the regulations of the Aktobe Special Economic Zone, effective from the date of signing.
- The Aktobe Special Economic Zone is a port-type special economic zone, with a total area of 1,610 hectares, previously 858 hectares.
- The main area of 858 hectares is located in the south of Aktobe city along the “Southern Ring Road” highway, and Aktobe International Airport is included in the special economic zone.
- The remaining approximately 750 hectares are distributed among subzones in the four districts of Alga, Bayganin, Mugalzhar, and Khromtau.
- The target indicators run through 2049; media reports say the plan is to attract 370.7 billion tenge in investment, accommodate 48 resident enterprises, and create 5,872 new jobs.
- Reports say the local content share of total output is 65% and the enterprise innovation activity rate is 5%.
FAQ
How large is the Aktobe Special Economic Zone now?
The regulations state a total area of 1,610 hectares; it was previously 858 hectares. The main area of 858 hectares is located in the south of Aktobe city along the “Southern Ring Road” highway, and Aktobe International Airport is also included in the special economic zone.
In which districts are the newly added subzones located?
The newly added subzones are located in the four districts of Alga, Bayganin, Mugalzhar, and Khromtau. The remaining approximately 750 hectares are distributed among these subzones.
When does this decision take effect?
The Government of Kazakhstan signed Resolution No. 687 on July 31, 2026, amending the special economic zone regulations in Resolution No. 3 of January 8, 2025, effective from the date of signing.
What do the reset target indicators include?
The target indicators run through 2049. According to media reports, the plan is to attract 370.7 billion tenge in investment, accommodate 48 resident enterprises, create 5,872 new jobs, achieve a local content share of 65% of total output value, and a business innovation activity rate of 5%.
How can one learn about the entry procedure and land prices?
The source text does not set this out; one must consult the special economic zone management authority directly. The target indicators are only planning figures and do not mean investment has already been made.