Investment opportunity
SEZ «PAVLODAR» — an industrial zone in the heart of Eurasia
Kazakhstan's largest industrial platform for chemicals, petrochemicals and metallurgy, located in the northern industrial belt of Pavlodar — between the two largest markets in the region, Russia and China.
Established in 2011 by Decree of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan · Full member of the World FZO
About the project
The country's largest industrial platform by area
Chemicals, petrochemicals, metallurgy and manufacturing. Total SEZ territory 3,300 ha, of which 1,200 ha is allocated to residents with engineering networks already in operation.
Geography
A market covering more than 40 million people with a volume exceeding USD 20 billion.
Industries
Chemicals, petrochemicals, metallurgy, building materials and manufacturing industry.
Export
More than 100 product names are exported to over 15 countries worldwide.
Management
The SEZ operates its own customs post and provides full support to residents.
Location
Transport corridors in the centre of Eurasia
South Siberian railway mainline · Irtysh river port · Pavlodar international airport
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Russia
The border is around 100 km away, with direct access to Omsk and the Siberian markets.
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China
International corridor through the Dostyk and Maikapshagai border crossings.
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Irtysh river
A navigable river and river port connecting Russia and China.
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Rail and roads
The South Siberian railway mainline and highways of republican significance.
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Airport
Pavlodar international airport — direct access to external markets.
Economy
Growth of key indicators, 2018–2025
The zone has been operating for more than a decade and demonstrates consistent multiple growth across every metric.
Preferences
Terms for a participant of SEZ «PAVLODAR»
Available where the project's activity code falls within the priority areas of the zone.
Project categories and benefit periods
Financial security of at least 10% of the project value is required — in cash, bank guarantee, surety, pledge or insurance.
How to become a participant
The agreement with the SEZ management company is concluded within 10 working days.
- 01
Feasibility study and business plan
Development of the technical and economic justification for the project.
- 02
Registration
Incorporation of a legal entity and opening of a bank account.
- 03
Agreement with the SEZ management company
Submission of documents and signing of the activity agreement.
- 04
Certificate
Receipt of the SEZ participant certificate.
- 05
Land and construction
Land allocation, design documentation, state expertise and construction permit.
Infrastructure
Ready engineering networks and a customs post
Utilities are commissioned and in operation — residents build on serviced land.
Electricity
38 MW of installed capacity. Substation expansion to 40 MW is being designed.
Water supply
11 km of technical and potable water networks, commissioned and in service.
Wastewater
Sewerage and treatment facilities with a capacity of 15,300 m³ per day.
Roads
Internal access roads inside the zone with exits to highways of republican significance.
Railway
Access railway tracks connected to the South Siberian mainline.
Customs
The SEZ's own customs post and a free customs zone regime.
Residents
25 operating projects — from petrochemicals to metallurgy
An established industrial ecosystem of suppliers, contractors and skilled personnel.
Our role
Tau Invest Solutions — your full-cycle partner
One Stop Shop for foreign investors in Kazakhstan.
General contracting
We build plants and warehouses of any complexity. 20 years on the Kazakhstan market.
Administrative resource
Strong connections at every level. We resolve matters with state bodies quickly.
Financing
Concessional lending through Damu and Baiterek, with full application support.
SEZ registration
Turnkey participant status within 10 working days.
Staff relocation
Visas, housing, schools and healthcare for the investor and their employees.
Legal support
Transaction structuring, tax optimisation and Kazakhstan law.
Supplier sourcing
A local network of suppliers of raw materials, components and services.
Post-investment support
GR, operational matters and business expansion in the region.
Investor path
From idea to launch
Tau Invest Solutions accompanies you through all six stages. One partner — the entire journey.
- 01
First contact
A meeting with Tau Invest Solutions. Discussion of objectives, industry and scale.
- 02
Analysis and selection
Choice of a site within the SEZ. Financial modelling and feasibility study.
- 03
SEZ registration
Participant status within 10 working days, with full support.
- 04
Design
Design of the plant or warehouse and construction permits.
- 05
Construction
Tau Building Company as general contractor, with quality control.
- 06
Launch and support
Operational start and post-investment GR support.
Ready to enter SEZ «Pavlodar»?
Send us your project outline and we will prepare a site option, a preliminary financial model and a participant status timeline.