MethodologyIn force
In-country value methodology (procurement)
On approval of the Unified Methodology for calculating in-country value by organisations in procurement of goods, works and services
The English title is an unofficial translation.
The unified methodology for calculating in-country value (formerly 'local content') in purchases of goods, works and services, used by subsoil users, the quasi-public sector, system-forming enterprises and natural monopolies.
What matters for an oil & gas company
- Used to monitor and control in-country value obligations and to assess the involvement of domestic companies and industrial competitiveness.
- Calculates the in-country value share in contracts for the supply of goods and in contracts for works and services (taking into account the Kazakhstani share of the supplier's and subcontractors' payroll).
- It applies to state enterprises and companies at least 50% state-owned, national holdings and companies and their subsidiaries, subsoil users and those buying on their behalf, system-forming enterprises and natural monopolies (except small ones); it was restated by Order of the Minister of Industry and Construction No. 414 of 21.08.2026.
- The in-country value share of a good is taken from an extract from the register of Kazakhstani manufacturers or from a CT-KZ certificate of origin (such certificates remained valid until 1 January 2026); without such a document the share is zero unless para. 10 of the methodology provides otherwise.
The summaries are for orientation and are not legal advice. Only the official text is legally binding. Checked in September 2026.