Strategic Advisory · Central Asia

Strategy that
opens markets

A boutique advisory firm specializing in market entry strategy, licensing, investment advisory, and business development in Kazakhstan, Central Asia, and the Caucasus.

15+
Years of experience
8
Countries
GR
Senior-level access
What we do

Global Business Localization

Strategic partnership and end-to-end business advisory for international companies entering Central Asia and the Caucasus. We provide deep regional expertise with a key focus on Kazakhstan.

Global Expansion

Scaling regional leaders. Developing and executing strategies to take businesses from Central Asia to leading global markets, including China, Southeast Asia, MENA, Europe, and the Americas.

Market Research & Feasibility

Comprehensive market opportunity analysis and project feasibility assessment — before the investment decision is made.

  • Market and competitive landscape analysis
  • Feasibility Study (legal, tax, operational)
  • Risk and potential assessment
  • Market entry format recommendations

Business Structuring

Designing optimal corporate structures leveraging tax incentives and government preferences across the region.

  • Corporate structuring
  • Tax and government incentives
  • Special economic zones and regimes
  • Cross-border and holding structures

Licensing & Regulatory

Full-cycle licensing and regulatory support. Navigating the regulatory landscape from application to approval.

  • Financial licenses (MFO, payment systems)
  • Licensing in AIFC and national jurisdictions
  • Permits, certificates, accreditations
  • Regulatory strategy and government liaison

Investment Advisory

Investment project support at every stage — from pre-project assessment to operational launch.

  • Due diligence and site evaluation
  • Investment agreements with government
  • Special economic and industrial zones
  • Investor–government coordination

Strategy & Transformation

Strategic advisory for companies entering new markets or transforming existing operations for scale.

  • Market entry and scaling strategy
  • Business transformation and restructuring
  • Strategic positioning and packaging
  • Long-term development strategy

Partner Search & Business Development

Identification and vetting of local partners, building business connections, and operational support in target markets.

  • Local partner identification and selection
  • Negotiation facilitation
  • Access to regional business networks
  • Operational support at launch stage
Our geography
Central Asia is our core market. Deep understanding of the local context combined with international expertise allows us to operate effectively across the entire region.

Kazakhstan

Astana · Almaty · AIFC

Our key market. Direct access to government institutions, regulators, and the business community. Expertise in AIFC, Astana Hub, SEZs, and industrial zones.

Central Asia

Uzbekistan · Kyrgyzstan · Tajikistan · Turkmenistan

One of the world's most dynamically growing regions. Licensing support, market entry, and operational advisory amid active economic reforms.

Caucasus

Georgia · Azerbaijan · Armenia

A strategic bridge between Europe and Asia. Regulatory navigation, business structuring, and partner search across the region.

K
Nurtas Janibekov

Strategy & Business Development.
Government Relations.
International Markets.

Nurtas Janibekov is a strategy, GR, and international business development expert with 15 years of experience. His career is built at the intersection of public governance and major private capital, enabling the successful delivery of complex projects at both national and international levels.

Over the years, Nurtas has held leadership positions in industrial giants (a metallurgical cluster, a transport holding) and headed a republic-level industrial zone. His public sector experience includes roles at the Administration of the President, the Government of Kazakhstan, and the AIFC.

Today, he serves as a strategic bridge between Central Asia and global technology hubs, developing projects in fintech, artificial intelligence, and aerospace technologies.

01

Diagnostics

In-depth analysis of your objectives, market context, regulatory environment, and key stakeholders. We define a realistic path to your goal.

02

Strategy

Developing a step-by-step action plan tailored to local specifics. Who, what, when — with specific names and timelines.

03

Execution

Hands-on support: from negotiations with regulators to signing agreements. Not just recommendations — results.

Let's discuss your project

Tell us about your objectives — we'll assess how we can help and propose the optimal format of engagement.

info@kairos-consulting.kz
Astana
Kazakhstan
Tashkent
Uzbekistan
Bishkek
Kyrgyzstan