To start a coffee business in Kazakhstan, decide your format (kiosk, takeaway bar, or 40–60 m² café) and lock a high-footfall lease near offices and universities in Almaty or Astana; confirm utilities: 12–20 kW power, water inlet/drain, ventilation, and space for storage/dishwashing. Register as an individual entrepreneur (IP) or LLP (TOO) on eGov, choose tax regime (patent or simplified 3% of revenue), open a bank account, and connect an online cash register (online-KKM) with a fiscal data operator plus Kaspi/Halyk acquiring and Kaspi QR. Submit a “notification of commencement of catering activity” on eLicense, equip washable surfaces, hot/cold water, handwash sink, and separate zones; implement sanitation logs, medical books, and contracts for waste and pest control. If importing/roasting, meet EAEU rules (HS 0901), customs clearance, and TR CU 022 labeling in Kazakh/Russian for any retail coffee bags. Fit out with a 2-group espresso machine, grinder, water filtration tailored to local hardness, and a pastry display; ensure backup power protection. Hire and train baristas, set SOPs and recipes; target COGS 25–30%, labor 20–25%, and an average check of 1,400–1,800 ₸. Track daily KPIs (cups/day, prime cost, wastage) in 1C or cloud accounting, list on Google/2GIS/Yandex, and launch via influencers and opening promos.
