Kazakhstan

Kazakhstan has attracted significant foreign investment since independence and would like to see more come into the country. As of December 31, 2014, foreign direct investment in Kazakhstan totaled USD 132.6 billion, primarily in the oil and gas sector. Kazakhstan is widely considered to have the best investment climate in the region, and numerous international firms have established regional headquarters in Kazakhstan. Although Kazakhstan's government has incrementally improved the business climate for foreign investors overall, its efforts to support local content requirements have restricted foreign investment, especially in the extractive sectors.