Membership

Membership Benefits

MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS

Members have access to a host of exclusive benefits to amplify your business impact.

Advocacy

  • The Prime Minister’s Council on Improving the Investment Climate
  • Committees and working groups
  • White papers and issue briefs

Engagement with the U.S

  • U.S. Government relation
  • Business connections
  • Trade missions
  • Business visa support

Networking and business facilitation

  • Local events
  • Global opportunities
  • Peer learning communities
  • Co-working space

Communications and visibility

  • Digital presence
  • Select print publications
  • English, Kazakh and Russian language

ADVOCACY

AmCham is your bridge to government leaders and policy makers. Through sustained dialogue and targeted initiatives, we help members manage issues, overcome challenges and unlock new opportunities.

The prime minister council on improving the investment climate

For more than a decade, AmCham has conducted a dialogue with the Prime Minister and the Cabinet of Ministers on investment barriers that impact member companies and the government of Kazakhstan. The council has succeeded in addressing issues including on labor, tax, privatization, deregulation and the judiciary.

Committees

With support from the country’s top subject-matter experts, our committees identify, prioritize and prepare advocacy plans for issues affecting AmCham members’ ability to do business, ensuring member voices are heard in shaping key decisions.

Committees are formed based on members’ interests. In 2025 committees are addressing:

  • Digitalization
  • FMCG
  • Healthcare
  • Local content
  • Tax
  • Trade, Transport and Logistics

White papers and issue briefs

AmCham publishes influential white papers and issue briefs, such as our reports on the top 10 barriers to foreign investment and Kazakhstan’s healthcare sector. These publications shape policy discussions, garnering attention from business leaders and policymakers alike. 

Going forward, AmCham will continue supporting our member’s advocacy via briefs on issues raised by committees, white papers and other quality publications.

ENGAGEMENT WITH U.S.

U.S. Goverment relations

AmCham supports a dialogue between its members and the United States government on addressing the impact of U.S. policy on investments in Kazakhstan.

Business connections

Leveraging our partnership with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and the U.S. government, AmCham connects members with partners and government stakeholders throughout the United States.

Trade missions

AmCham partners with the U.S. Chamber and the U.S. Department of Commerce to organize trade missions to Kazakhstan for potential investors. They involve meetings with local businesses, government agencies, and industry leaders to foster trade relationships, promote business collaborations, and enhance economic ties.

Business visa support

AmCham provides recommendations for U.S. business visas, offering support and enhancing application credibility. Final visa decisions are made by the U.S. government.

NETWORKING AND BUSINESS FACILITATION

AmCham connects Kazakhstan’s business community through a wide range of events held in Almaty, Astana, Atyrau and other regions. These include roundtable seminars, Sundowner networking hours, and member-driven conferences and workshops.

Local events

AmCham connects Kazakhstan’s business community through a wide range of events held in Almaty, Astana, Atyrau and other regions. These include roundtable seminars, Sundowner networking hours, and member-driven conferences and workshops.

Global opportunities

Through the network of 118 AmChams, we connect your business with partners across the world.

Peer learning

To facilitate learning and improvement of business practices, AmCham hosts peer learning groups for CSR, government relations, communications, young professionals.

Co-working space

We invite members to enjoy AmCham facilities at the Almaty Rixos Business Center for up to 10 days per year. These include co-working space and a conference room that can host meetings with up to 30 participants.

COMMUNICATIONS AND VISIBILITY

AmCham helps member companies build their visibility in the business community through the following channels:

Digital presence

AmCham features member company news and events through our website, newsletters and social media.

Select print publications

AmCham will periodically publish the members list and highlight issues and your company in high-quality print publications, distributed at points where partners and stakeholders gather.

English, Russian and Kazakh language

To better connect with local stakeholders, starting 2025, AmCham creates content and publications in three languages.