Research and Translation of EU Regulatory Documents for the Association of Taxpayers of New Kazakhstan

About the Client

Association of Taxpayers of New Kazakhstan (ANNK) is a professional nonprofit organization that brings together Kazakhstan’s taxpayers and protects their legitimate interests. It advises businesses on taxation, international trade, and regulatory requirements.

The Assignment

ANNK asked iText to study European rules on product traceability and fiscal control. The project included:

Research and analysis of 14 key EU regulations and directives
Translation of technical documentation from English into Russian
Preparation of analytical reports for ANNK’s advisory work

Scope of Work

The documentation covered the following areas of European regulation:

Customs and Trade:

Combined Nomenclature (CN)
Union Customs Code (TARIC/UCC)
Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

Sector-Specific Traceability:

Medicinal products (FMD Directive)
Medical devices (MDR/UDI Regulation)
Chemicals (REACH Regulation, SCIP database)
Food products (General Food Law)
Tobacco products (Track & Trace)
Batteries (Regulation 2023/1542)

Fiscal Systems:

Electronic invoicing (e-Invoicing Directive)
Excise rules (Directive 2008/118/EC)
Contents of retail receipts in EU countries (B2C)

Control Systems:

TRACES (official control systems)
EPREL (energy labeling)

Our Solution

Stage 1: Analytical Research

We conducted detailed research into 14 EU regulations and directives, examining:

Official legislative texts on EUR-Lex
How they are applied in EU countries
Requirements for codes for goods, works, and services
Mandatory elements of fiscal documents
Sector-specific traceability systems

Stage 2: Structured Reports

We prepared three consolidated analytical reports:

“Mandatory Codes for Goods, Works, and Services in the EU for Traceability Purposes” — a sector-by-sector organization of coding requirements
“Traceability Systems in the EU” — an overview of current Track & Trace systems by sector
“Contents of Retail Receipts in EU Countries (B2C)” — requirements for retail fiscal documents

Stage 3: Professional Translation

We translated the regulatory documents while maintaining:

Terminological consistency across the full document set
Accurate legal wording in regulations, directives, and laws
The original document structure so requirements could be applied correctly
Meaning checks with input from tax-law specialists

Project Particulars

Highly Complex Terminology:

EU legal acts (regulations and directives)
Customs nomenclature and codes
Industry standards (pharmaceuticals, medical devices, chemicals)
Fiscal systems across EU countries

Need for Consistency:

Consistent use of terms across 14 different legal acts
Consistency throughout the three final reports
Preservation of cross-references between documents

Working with Primary Sources:

All materials were obtained from official EUR-Lex sources
Versions of regulations were checked for currency
Supporting materials helped ensure correct interpretation of requirements

Results

All time-sensitive tasks completed on schedule
High-quality translations delivered with correct terminology
Consistent wording achieved across the full document set
Original structure preserved — essential for standards and legal texts
Material confidentiality maintained in line with client requirements

Client Feedback

“The Association of Taxpayers of New Kazakhstan confirms that, during our collaboration, iText LLP performed a substantial amount of work in finding, analyzing, and processing information and translating various documents. Its assignments included translating especially complex materials, including technical documentation, standards, regulatory documents, and legislation, as well as supporting materials needed to apply and interpret requirements correctly.

Throughout our work together, iText LLP demonstrated a high level of professionalism and a systematic approach. We note the consistently high quality of its translations, correct use of terminology, and consistent wording across the document set. The service provider worked carefully with sources, thoroughly checked accuracy of meaning, and faithfully preserved the structure of the source documents, which is essential when working with standards and legal texts.

We particularly emphasize the prompt completion of orders, including those with tight deadlines, effective communication and coordination of clarifications, and responsible treatment of confidential materials.

Based on the results of our collaboration, the Association of Taxpayers of New Kazakhstan recommends iText LLP as a reliable partner for information research and translation of documents of any complexity, including regulatory, legal, and technical materials that require accuracy, disciplined terminology, and a high level of responsibility.”

E. A. Azhgaliyeva
Director, Association of Taxpayers of New Kazakhstan

iText Expertise in Regulatory Translation

This project demonstrates our core capabilities:

Handling Complex Regulatory Documents

Legislation and legal documents
International standards and regulations
Customs and fiscal requirements
Sectoral regulations (pharmaceuticals, chemicals, food)

A Systematic Approach to Terminology

Building project terminology databases
Consistent terms across multi-document projects
Consistency between related documents
Using CAT tools to check consistency

Understanding the Regulatory Context

Knowledge of the structure of EU acts (regulations vs. directives)
Understanding traceability and fiscal-control systems
Experience with classifications and nomenclatures
Ability to work with legal sources

Quality for Professional Use

Accuracy suited to advisory practice
Preserving the legal effect of the wording
A structure suitable for working with requirements
A format suitable for further analysis and use

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Translation of legislation and regulatory documents
Analysis of foreign regulatory requirements
Organization of international standards
Preparation of regulatory analysis

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