Almaty authorities have postponed rental payments for small and medium enterprises until the end of the year.
In the heart of Almaty, Kazakhstan, the narrative around small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) is shifting, thanks to the Almaty City State Assets Department. Following directives from President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, this department has launched a series of support measures aimed at bolstering the SME sector.
Initially, from March 20 to June 19 this year, the department suspended rental calculations for 612 lease agreements for SMEs occupying communal properties. This was followed by a wider suspension, by the end of 2020, of rental calculations for 499 lease agreements for SME tenants in state-owned properties and quasi-state sector facilities. As of September 18, all 420 applications for the suspension of rental payments have been processed.
The Head of State also instructed the suspension of rent for SMEs from September 1 to the end of 2020. Consequently, the Almaty city akimat implemented this, as mentioned earlier.
To cater to the inquiries and needs of SME representatives regarding the lease of state property, the Almaty City State Assets Department launched a virtual consultant, the Telegram bot @CSA_Almaty_bot. This bot can help answer all sorts of questions related to the lease of state property.
However, as of my last update, there aren't specific, up-to-date details available about the current rental payment suspension measures in state-owned properties and communal properties in Almaty. To find more information, you might want to:
- Scour Government Websites: Keep an eye on official announcements or updates on Kazakhstan's government or Almaty city administration websites for guidelines or new regulations regarding rental assistance for SMEs.
- Get in Touch with Local Authorities: Contacting local government offices or business associations in Almaty could provide direct access to the information you need about ongoing support programs for SMEs.
- Connect with Business Associations: Local business associations or chambers of commerce might have insights about any current support programs available for SMEs, including rental payment suspensions.
- Seek Legal Consultation: Consulting with a local legal expert or firm specializing in real estate law could also help in understanding any specific regulations or policies in place.
- To gain a clear understanding of the current rental payment suspension measures in state-owned properties and communal properties in Almaty, it's advisable to visit the official websites of the Kazakhstani government or Almaty city administration for up-to-date guidelines and regulations regarding rental assistance for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
- For direct access to information about ongoing support programs for SMEs, including rental payment suspensions, you may consider getting in touch with local government offices, business associations, or chambers of commerce in Almaty, or even consulting with a local legal expert or firm specializing in real estate law.
