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BeNeLux Chamber of Commerce

About the Chamber

Association of legal entities "BeNeLux Chamber of Commerce"

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The BeNeLux Chamber of Commerce Association was founded on the initiative of the Embassies of the Kingdoms of Belgium and the Netherlands, and the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg. Officially registered with the Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Kazakhstan on 15 April 2021.

$95bn

foreign direct investment from the BeNeLux countries into Kazakhstan since 2005 — according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan, as of August 2026.

Mission

To represent the interests of businesses of every size — from small to large — in Kazakhstan as well as in Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg. We support the development of industry, domestic and international trade, agriculture, finance and services.

How we help

Advisory and information support for companies on both sides: guidance when entering the market, explaining regulatory specifics in the Chamber’s countries, and resolving other matters — regardless of a company’s ownership structure.

Accreditation

The Chamber is accredited by the Belgian-Luxembourg Chamber of Commerce Abroad (BLCCA), giving access to a training platform and to 36 accredited chambers of Belgium and Luxembourg worldwide.

For Chamber members

Free access to the head-office premises in Astana: business meetings and video conferencing for up to 10 people.

Cooperation

We work closely with

As well as with the Government, relevant ministries and agencies, and the trade and diplomatic missions of the Chamber’s countries.

Our values

The BeNeLux Chamber of Commerce aims to become the leading catalyst for the economic expansion of Belgian, Dutch and Luxembourg companies in Kazakhstan, and for Kazakh companies looking to form joint ventures or export to the BeNeLux region. We want to create opportunities and deliver the best quality for our members!

Denis Van den Weghe — President of the Chamber
Priorities

Strategic priorities

01

Retain, expand and attract businesses, investment and jobs.

02

Build an environment that supports the growth of business and the community.

03

Provide quality services, opportunities and recognition for our members.

04

Run the Chamber flawlessly, innovatively and efficiently.

Areas of work

Investment and innovation

01

Sourcing, selecting and promoting investment and innovation projects

02

Promoting domestic innovative technologies and developments

03

Helping improve the investment climate and create favourable conditions for doing business in Kazakhstan’s regions

04

Engaging with development institutions

05

Representing and defending rights and interests on investment matters before the legislative and executive authorities of the Republic of Kazakhstan

06

Organising presentations of the economic, industrial and investment potential of Kazakhstan’s regions

Overview

Trade and investment

According to the Bureau of National Statistics of the Republic of Kazakhstan

Trade turnover between Kazakhstan and the BeNeLux countries, 2024–2025
≈ $6.9bn
The Netherlands$6.3bn
Belgium$580m
Luxembourg$19.7m
Direct investment from the BeNeLux countries, 2024 results

The Netherlands and Belgium rank among the top ten investors in Kazakhstan. Total gross direct investment for 2024 amounted to roughly €131 billion.

The Netherlands€115bn
Belgium€13bn
Luxembourg€3bn

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