Turning in all requested materials from the start will facilitate processing. There is also a registration fee that varies depending on the type of organization being registered. Joint stock companies and limited liability partnerships must pay an additional fee equivalent to one-tenth of one percent of their charter fund capital when they issue securities. The Embassy recommends that legal counsel be used in registering one's company. In general, domestic telephone service is poor but getting better.
International service is reliable, although expensive.
Most U.S. business representatives prefer to use a cellular phone, which is widely used in Almaty and is gaining popularity elsewhere in Kazakhstan. While Almaty remains the commercial capital of Kazakhstan, an increasing number of U.S. and foreign firms are establishing satellite offices in Astana due to the importance of government relations in Kazakhstan. With the exception of Almaty, it is difficult to find an English-speaking labor pool in Kazakhstan's cities. Training is an essential component to any start-up operation in Kazakhstan. G. Selling Factors and Techniques Transportation costs and product pricing are two important considerations for U.S. companies looking at the Kazakhstani market.