Getting income as self-employed

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Keep completing orders with inDrive, and we'll manage the taxes.

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Delivery for citizens of Kazakhstan and kandas

From 1 January 2026, a new convenient Self-employed tax regime is available.
Режим меняется автоматически
С вашим первым заказом в 2026 году
Никаких отчётов
Не нужно заполнять декларации и ходить в налоговую

inDrive — ваш налоговый агент
Мы рассчитаем, удержим и перечислим 4% с каждого заказа государству

Automatic regime setup.

With your first order in 2026.

No paperwork.

You don't need to file declarations or visit a tax office.

inDrive is your tax agent.

We’ll calculate, deduct, and pay the 4% tax from every order to the government.

Why it is profitable

Pension savings.
Your work experience and pension fund contributions are included.
Health insurance.
Access to free medical services.
Social security.
Payments for sick leave, maternity leave, or job loss.
Transparent income.
Makes it easy to confirm your income for a loan or mortgage.

What tax I will pay

4% of every order will be paid to the government. This amount includes all your social contributions:

1% — pension.
1% — employer contributions.
1% — social contributions.
1% — health insurance (MSHI).
Your income tax as a self-employed is 0%.

Rides via fleet partner for citizens of Kazakhstan and kandas

There are two ways you can accept orders with inDrive.
Via fleet
  • Your fleet remains your tax agent.
  • Nothing changes for you in the inDrive app.

inDrive does not control how your taxes are paid. Please check with your fleet partner for details.

As self-employed
  • inDrive is your tax agent.
    We’ll calculate, deduct, and pay the 4% tax from every order to the government.
  • No paperwork.
    You don't need to file declarations or visit a tax office.

To drive passengers, you must submit a notification on Elicense.kz: ‘Notification of the commencement of activities for the carriage of passengers and baggage by taxi’.

Self-employed regime has more benefits

Pension savings.
Your work experience and pension fund contributions are included.
Health insurance.
Access to free medical services.
Social security.
Payments for sick leave, maternity leave, or job loss.
Transparent income.
Makes it easy to confirm your income for a loan or mortgage.

Rides for individual entrepreneurs who are citizens of Kazakhstan or kandas

Until the end of the year, you can use inDrive directly as an individual entrepreneur (IE) on the special tax regime ‘Special mobile app’. A 4% tax is automatically taken from every ride.
From 1 January 2026, this special tax regime for IEs will stop working. You will have two options to continue accepting orders:
Stay individual entrepreneur

You can choose another regime (like ‘Simplified declaration’ at 3% or ‘General regime’ from 10%) and pay the taxes yourself.

Become self-employed

inDrive will be your tax agent and automatically take 4% from your orders.

To drive passengers, you must submit a notification on Elicense.kz: ‘Notification of the commencement of activities for the carriage of passengers and baggage by taxi’.

Self-employed regime has more benefits

Pension savings.
Your work experience and pension fund contributions are included.
Health insurance.
Access to free medical services.
Social security.
Payments for sick leave, maternity leave, or job loss.
Transparent income.
Makes it easy to confirm your income for a loan or mortgage.

How to switch from individual entrepreneur to self-employed

1
Submit an application to close your IE status with the tax office. You can do this through the e-Salyq Business app or at a Community Service Centre (CSC).
2
Submit a notification to register as a taxi carrier on the Elicense.kz portal.

Rides and delivery via fleet for citizens of Kazakhstan and kandas

From 1 January 2026, you’ll have two options to continue accepting orders:
Stay with your fleet
  • Your fleet partner remains your tax agent.
  • inDrive doesn’t control how your taxes are paid.
Become self-employed
  • inDrive is your tax agent. We’ll calculate, deduct, and pay the 4% tax from every order to the government.
  • Automatic regime setup. With your first order in 2026.
  • No paperwork. You don't need to file declarations or visit a tax office.
To drive passengers, you must submit a notification on Elicense.kz: ‘Notification of the commencement of activities for the carriage of passengers and baggage by taxi’.

Self-employed regime has more benefits

Pension savings.
Your work experience and pension fund contributions are included.
Health insurance.
Access to free medical services.
Social security.
Payments for sick leave, maternity leave, or job loss.
Transparent income.
Makes it easy to confirm your income for a loan or mortgage.

Rides and delivery as an individual entrepreneur for citizens of Kazakhstan and kandas

Until the end of the year, you can use inDrive directly as an individual entrepreneur (IE) on the special tax regime. A 4% tax is automatically taken from every ride.
From 1 January 2026, this special tax regime for IEs will stop working. You will have two options to continue accepting orders:
Stay individual entrepreneur

You can choose another regime (like ‘Simplified declaration’ at 3% or ‘General regime’ from 10%) and pay the taxes yourself.

Become self-employed
  • inDrive is your tax agent. We’ll calculate, deduct, and pay the 4% tax from every order to the government.
  • Automatic regime setup. With your first order in 2026.
  • No paperwork. You don't need to file declarations or visit a tax office.
To drive passengers, you must submit a notification on Elicense.kz: ‘Notification of the commencement of activities for the carriage of passengers and baggage by taxi’.

Self-employed regime has more benefits

Pension savings.
Your work experience and pension fund contributions are included.
Health insurance.
Access to free medical services.
Social security.
Payments for sick leave, maternity leave, or job loss.
Transparent income.
Makes it easy to confirm your income for a loan or mortgage.

How to switch to self-employed regime

1
Close your individual entrepreneur status.
To do this, submit an application to stop your activity through the e-Salyq Business app or at a Community Service Centre (CSC).
2
Complete your first order in 2026.

inDrive for non-citizens

The tax process depends on your residence status in Kazakhstan.
I have a residence permit

Until the end of the year, you can use inDrive directly as an Individual Entrepreneur (IE) on the special tax regime. A 4% tax will be automatically taken from every ride.

❗️ Important changes from 2026

From 1 January 2026, the 4% special tax regime (‘Self-employed’) will be available only to citizens of Kazakhstan and kandas.

You can continue driving as an individual entrepreneur using other tax regimes, such as:

  • Special tax regime «Simplified declaration» (3%).
  • General regime (from 10%).

inDrive will no longer be your tax agent and cannot automatically take these taxes. You’ll pay your own taxes via the e-Salyq Business app.

No residence permit

You can only drive with us through a fleet partner on an employment contract. Courier services will not be available.

Without a residence permit, you can’t register as an individual entrepreneur.

Calculate Your Income

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Calculation Example

Order
1000 ₸
inDrive Commission
-60 ₸ (6%)*
Taxi Company Commission
-40 ₸ (4%)*
Your Income
900 ₸
*The calculation shows an example of inDrive and Taxi Company commissions. Actual commission amounts may vary.

Calculation Example

Order
1000 ₸
inDrive Commission
-60 ₸ (6%)*
Tax paid by inDrive
-40 ₸ (4%)*
Your Income
900 ₸
*The calculation shows an example of inDrive’s commission. Actual commission amounts may vary.

Calculation Example

Order
1000 ₸
inDrive Commission
-60 ₸ (6%)*
Your Income
940 ₸
*Taxes are paid separately according to your individual entrepreneur tax regime.
*The calculation shows an example of inDrive’s commission. Actual commission amounts may vary.

FAQ

Do I need to register or apply to accept requests as self-employed?

No, you don't need a separate registration for this.

  • If you are a citizen of Kazakhstan or kandas, just register with inDrive as a driver or courier.
  • If you are a driver transporting passengers, you must also submit a notification on Elicense.kz to register your activity as a taxi carrier.
  • Your self-employed status starts automatically after your first completed order. We will send your income data to the tax office.
Who will pay the taxes?

inDrive will handle the tax payments for you:

  • The service deducts 4% from every order and pays it to the government on your behalf.
  • For card payments, the tax is deducted instantly. For cash payments, it will be taken from your in-app balance.
  • You can see your tax payment info in the app and your personal tax account.

What does the 4% tax include?

The 4% tax covers all your social contributions:

  • 1% — pension.
  • 1% — employer pension contributions.
  • 1% — social contributions.
  • 1% — health insurance.

For example: from every 100 ₸ you get, we’ll send 2 ₸ to your pension account (covering both contributions), 1 ₸ to the State Social Insurance Fund, and 1 ₸ to the health insurance system.

These are all the required payments for self-employed individuals.

Will I get pension benefits and health insurance while accepting orders with inDrive?

Yes, you are part of the country's pension and healthcare systems.

  • Your pension contributions count towards your work experience and future pension.
  • You are insured and can use free medical services.
  • Your social contributions mean you get access to benefits, for example: sick pay, maternity leave, or unemployment.

Do I need to file tax declarations or reports myself?

No, you don’t need to file any declarations or reports.

  • There is no reporting required for the self-employed regime.
  • inDrive and e-Salyq automatically exchange your income and tax data with the tax office.
  • You can check this information in the e-Salyq Business app or on Egov.

❗️If you are an individual entrepreneur on a different tax regime, you must continue to file the reports required for that regime.

What happens if my income goes over the self-employed limit?

If your income gets close to the limit for the self-employed regime, you have two options:

• Switch to individual entrepreneur on the simplified regime (3% tax). Your tax rate will be slightly higher, but you can keep accepting orders without any limits.

• Take a break and return to the self-employed regime in the new year.

Contact our Support team, and we will help you choose the right option for you.

Can I combine inDrive with another job or business?

Yes, you can combine them:

• You can be on the self-employed regime and have a main job.

• Just make sure your main job allows you to have a second job. For example, government employees may have restrictions here.

• You can’t be an individual entrepreneur (IE) and self-employed at the same time. For example, if you are already an IE for another retail business, you must also register with inDrive as an IE.

Can a foreign student or migrant worker register with inDrive as self-employed?

No, the self-employed status is only available to citizens of Kazakhstan.

Here are the options for foreign citizens:

• You can only register as an Individual Entrepreneur (IE) if you have a residence permit.

• You can work through a fleet partner if you have a work permit. For example, some fleets can hire you on an employment contract and connect you to inDrive. In this case, you would be an employee of that company, not our direct partner.

If you still have questions, please contact Support. We will help you with your specific situation.

Do I need to register through a fleet partner, or can I use inDrive directly?

You can accept orders directly with inDrive.

• inDrive only takes the service fee and the 4% tax.

• You get income directly.

• In-app chat support is available for any questions — we're always here to help!

What bonuses are there for inDrive drivers or couriers?

We have bonus promos:

• Referral bonuses for inviting new drivers or couriers.

• Rewards for completing orders in the app.

How can I prove my income, for example, to a bank?

You can prove your income in several ways:

• Order an income statement through eGov or your official tax account

• Get a statement of your social contributions from the Pension Payment Centre.

• If you still have questions, please contact Support, and we will help you figure it out.

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