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Almaty, Kazakhstan · Founded 1993

Your Strategic Partner
for Market Entry
& Operations in
Kazakhstan

For over three decades, we have guided international companies through the complexities of doing business in Central Asia — from strategy to full operational deployment.

32 Years in Kazakhstan
200+ Projects Delivered
150+ International Clients
3 Languages of Service
What We Do
Expertise Built for
the Kazakh Market
01

Management Consulting

Strategic advisory for businesses operating in Kazakhstan. Organizational design, performance improvement, and transformation programs.

02

Market Entry Strategy

Market assessments, regulatory navigation, partner identification, and go-to-market strategy tailored to Kazakhstan's unique business environment.

03

Operational Deployment

On-the-ground support to establish and run operations — legal entity setup, office deployment, vendor management, and local team structuring.

04

HR Outsourcing

End-to-end HR management for foreign entities: payroll, compliance, benefits administration, and employment law advisory.

05

Legal Advice

Expert legal guidance for international companies — corporate law, contract review, regulatory compliance, and dispute resolution support in Kazakhstan.

06

Business Intelligence

Kazakhstan Newsline — our curated platform covering economics, policy, and business developments across Kazakhstan and the wider region.

Sectors We Serve
Industry Expertise Across
Kazakhstan's Economy

Energy & Oil

Upstream, midstream, and downstream advisory. Regulatory engagement and operational support across Kazakhstan's energy sector.

Mining & Metals

Market entry for international mining companies. Licensing, JV structuring, and community relations.

Agriculture

Strategy and operational support for agri-business, food processing, and land development in Kazakhstan.

Architecture & Construction

Advisory for international firms entering Kazakhstan's infrastructure and real estate market.

Private Banking

Advisory for financial institutions and private banks seeking presence in Central Asia's growing wealth management sector.

Deep Local Knowledge.
Global Standards.

With over three decades embedded in Kazakhstan's business landscape, we combine on-the-ground expertise with the rigor of international consulting practice. We are not advisors operating from a distance — we are here, and we have been since 1993.

Our team speaks Kazakh, Russian, and English — enabling seamless engagement with government bodies, local partners, and international counterparts.

01

Diagnostic

We assess your goals against market realities, regulatory context, and competitive landscape in Kazakhstan.

02

Strategy Design

We develop a clear, executable roadmap tailored to your sector, timeline, and business ambitions.

03

Execution Support

We accompany you through every step of deployment — from legal registration to full operational readiness.

04

Ongoing Advisory

We remain your trusted local partner, providing intelligence and guidance for as long as you need.

Client Testimonials
Trusted by Leaders
Across Key Industries
"
I had the pleasure of working with Marc Bassot during my tenure as CEO of NCOC from 2010 to 2014 through Check Point's HR services. I particularly appreciated his personal and professional qualities, which made our business relationship highly effective.

We also worked together productively within CCEF and successfully organized the CCEF Economic Policy Institute meeting in Astana. Marc Bassot is one of the executives I worked with who fully met my expectations.
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Pierre Offant
CEO, NCOC · 2010-2014
Oil and Gas
About Us
Three Decades of Commitment
to Kazakhstan

Check Point Group was established in Almaty in 1993, at the very dawn of Kazakhstan's independence. We were among the first international consulting firms to plant roots in the country - and we never left.

Over 32 years, we have built an unmatched network of relationships across government, business, and civil society. We understand Kazakhstan not as observers, but as participants in its remarkable development.

Integrity

We give honest advice, even when it is not what clients want to hear.

Proximity

We are on the ground, available, and engaged - not remote advisors.

Longevity

32 years of presence means deep roots and trusted relationships.

Precision

We deliver focused, actionable insight - not generic frameworks.

1993
Founded in Almaty, among the first consulting firms in independent Kazakhstan.
2000
Launch of Kazakhstan Newsline, the country's first English-language business intelligence platform.
2010
Expanded into Market Entry Strategy and Operational Deployment services for international clients.
2025
150+ international clients served across 5 sectors, 200+ projects delivered.
MB
Marc Bassot
Founder & Chief Executive Officer
🇱🇺 Honorary Consul of Luxembourg in Almaty
Marc Bassot founded Check Point Group in Almaty in 1993, driven by the conviction that Kazakhstan represented one of the most significant business opportunities of the post-Soviet era. A pioneer in the Kazakh consulting landscape, he has spent over three decades building trusted relationships at the highest levels of Kazakh business and government.

In recognition of his long-standing contribution to bilateral relations between Luxembourg and Kazakhstan, Marc was appointed Honorary Consul of Luxembourg in Almaty - a distinction that reflects both his standing in the country and his commitment to fostering European-Kazakh ties.

Under his leadership, Check Point Group has grown into a reference firm for international companies entering Central Asia.
Market Entry Strategy
Government relations · Market analysis · Risk and opportunity assessment
Operational Deployment
Partner search and due diligence · Asset acquisitions · Negotiation support · Talent search and training · HR outsourcing and payroll
Crisis Management
Advisory support for companies facing operational, reputational, or regulatory crises.
Sectors
Oil and gas · Pharmaceuticals · Agriculture · Food processing · Railways · Mining · Construction and architecture · Real estate · IT and services
Why Kazakhstan
A Country of Exceptional
Strategic Importance

Kazakhstan is the world's ninth-largest country by territory and the largest landlocked nation on earth. Since independence in 1991, it has undergone a remarkable economic transformation, emerging as Central Asia's dominant economy and a key node in global trade and energy flows.

Situated at the crossroads of Europe, Russia, China, and the Middle East, Kazakhstan offers international companies a unique strategic platform - access to a $220bn economy, vast natural resources, and a government actively courting foreign investment.

$220bn GDP (2024 est.)
19M+ Population
#9 World by territory
Top 50 Ease of doing business
Business Opportunity

A growing middle class, ambitious infrastructure programs, and a government committed to economic diversification beyond hydrocarbons create significant opportunities across multiple sectors.

Geopolitical Position

At the heart of the New Silk Road, Kazakhstan serves as a land bridge between China and Europe. Its membership in the EAEU opens access to a 180 million-person market.

Cultural Depth

A nation shaped by nomadic heritage, Soviet history, and rapid modernization. Understanding Kazakhstan's culture and social fabric is essential to doing business here successfully.

Political Stability

Kazakhstan maintains a stable political environment and has pursued consistent pro-investment policies, making it the most reliable market in Central Asia for long-term commitments.

Business Intelligence

Kazakhstan Newsline

Kazakhstan Newsline is Central Asia's leading English-language business intelligence platform, published by Check Point Group since 2000. It provides daily coverage of Kazakhstan's economy, politics, energy, financial markets, and business climate.

Used by international investors, company executives, and diplomats as a daily source of insight on Kazakhstan.

Visit newsline.kz  →
25+ Years published
Daily News updates
EN English language
KZ Kazakhstan focus
Coverage topics
Economy and finance Oil and gas Mining Politics Trade and logistics Agriculture Currency and markets Central Asia region

Ready to Enter
the Kazakh Market?

Whether you are exploring opportunities or ready to move — our team is available for an initial consultation at no obligation. We have been doing this since 1993.

Request a Consultation
Almaty, Kazakhstan
Monday – Friday, 9:00 – 18:00 (UTC+5)