arida-soft llp

What arida-soft llp does

Arida-Soft LLP is a Kazakhstan-based consulting IT company founded in 2006 that sells, implements, and supports the 1C ecosystem of accounting and enterprise management software for small, mid-market, and large enterprises nationwide. The product surface spans on-premise licenses (1C:Accounting, 1C:Complex Automation, 1C:ERP, 1C:UNF, 1C:Retail, 1C:HR Management), cloud subscriptions delivered through 1C:Fresh, and a proprietary Accountant Assistant extension for 1C:Accounting 3.0. Core integrations include Kazakhstan's mandatory state fiscal systems — IS ESF (electronic invoices), NKT/SNT (turnover monitoring), EAVR (asset reporting), and Webkassa (online cash register) — embedded into standard installations.

The company operates with a team of 105+ certified specialists holding 300+ 1C certificates, organized into cell-based project teams (programmer, implementer, consultant) under a dedicated Corporate Clients Department for ERP engagements. Arida reports top-10 1C partner status in Kazakhstan and ERP Center Candidate designation from 1C, with 4,000+ enterprises automated cumulatively and 2,000+ clients in ongoing support relationships.

Revenue is generated across five streams: on-premise 1C license sales (one-time), 1C:Fresh cloud subscriptions (annual recurring at 46,000-169,000 KZT depending on tier), fixed-price implementation and consulting projects, annual support and maintenance contracts (marketed at 8 months for a year), and bespoke custom development. Distribution is predominantly direct — website, WhatsApp, callback CTAs, and a dedicated in-house enterprise sales team — with a self-serve online channel emerging for the 1C:Fresh cloud product. Pricing is denominated in Kazakhstani tenge with monthly installments and installment plans available.

Name

arida-soft llp

Legal name

Компания Арида-Софт

Website

https://arida.kz

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Arida-Soft LLP is a Kazakhstan-based 1C implementation partner founded in 2006 that sells, deploys, and supports 1C accounting and ERP software plus the 1C:Fresh cloud service for SMB, mid-market, and enterprise clients nationwide, with 105+ certified specialists and 4,000+ enterprises automated.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Enterprise Business Automation and ERP Implementation Services

NAICS

Computer Systems Design and Related Services (5415), Custom Computer Programming Services (541511)

SIC

Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370), Services-Prepackaged Software (7372), Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373)

akta.pro primary industry

Enterprise Application License Advisory, Vendor Management & Optimization (BPAEAGAO)

akta.pro secondary industry

Core ERP Suites (Financials, Procurement, Projects) (HDAEAEAA)

Keywords

• 1C software implementation
• ERP consulting services
• Business process automation
• Cloud accounting services
• Enterprise IT consulting

Headquarters

HQ city

Almaty (inferred)

HQ country

Kazakhstan

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. 1C Software Sales (On-Premise): Sale of 1C accounting software licenses (1C:Accounting, 1C:Complex Automation, 1C:ERP, 1C:UNF, 1C:Retail, 1C:HR and Personnel Management). Both standalone and multi-user packs sold. Includes customization under the corporate version.
2. 1C:Fresh Cloud Subscription: SaaS rental model for 1C software — annual subscription with monthly or yearly billing. Multiple tiers based on number of users and applications included. Provides automatic updates, backups, and round-the-clock support.
3. Implementation and Consulting Services: Pre-project analysis, system implementation, user training, and post-implementation support. Charged per project block with fixed pricing, not per hour.
4. Annual Support and Maintenance: Ongoing IT support for 1C programs including updates, troubleshooting, and consulting on accounting, tax, and management matters. Offered as annual packages (e.g., year of support at price of 8 months with purchase).
5. Custom Development and Doprogramming: Bespoke software modifications and extensions to 1C products to meet specific client business requirements.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Arida Soft LLP is a Kazakhstan-based consulting IT company that sells, implements, and supports the full range of 1C business automation software — including 1C:Accounting, 1C:ERP, 1C:Complex Automation, 1C:UNF, 1C:Payroll and HR Management, and 1C:Retail — delivered as on-premise perpetual licenses or through the 1C:Fresh cloud subscription platform. The company provides end-to-end business automation services including pre-project analysis, system implementation, user training, custom development (doprogramming), and ongoing annual support, supplemented by its own Ассистент бухгалтера (Accountant's Assistant) proprietary extension and integration with Kazakhstan's mandatory fiscal systems (IS ESF, EAVR, NKT/SNT).

Product overview

Arida is a consulting IT company specializing in 1C-based business automation for the Kazakhstan market. The product portfolio centers on the 1C platform ecosystem, comprising core accounting and ERP solutions (1С:Бухгалтерия, 1С:Комплексная автоматизация, 1С:ERP, 1С:Управление нашей фирмой, 1С:Зарплата и управление персоналом, 1С:Розница) offered both as on-premise and cloud subscriptions via 1С:Fresh. These are supplemented by the proprietary Ассистент бухгалтера add-on extension for 1С:Бухгалтерия, Webkassa online fiscalization, and a suite of professional services including end-to-end business automation, 1С support, and business consulting. The company also publishes a weekly news digest covering accounting, business, and 1C regulatory updates.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• 1C:Accounting for Kazakhstan (1С:Бухгалтерия для Казахстана) Accounting software for automated financial, tax, and operational accounting of Kazakhstani enterprises. Covers fixed assets, inventory, payroll, banking, and multi-organization accounting. Licensed as Local Professional in single-user and 5-user packs.
• 1C:Complex Automation for Kazakhstan (1С:Комплексная автоматизация для Казахстана) Comprehensive automation solution for medium and large businesses, integrating financial, management, regulatory accounting, CRM, treasury, and supply chain management into a single information environment. Includes base, 10-user client-server, and Budgeting module variants.
• 1C:ERP Enterprise Management 2 (1С:ERP Управление предприятием 2) Enterprise resource planning system for large organizations, consolidating finance, accounting, supply chain, marketing, sales, inventory management and other core business processes into a unified platform. Targeted at corporate clients with dedicated implementation teams.
• 1C:Small Business Management for Kazakhstan (1С:Управление нашей фирмой для Казахстана) Small business management software covering sales, procurement, warehouse, finance, payroll, manufacturing, CRM, and business analytics. Designed for small and medium enterprises. Available in both local (perpetual) and cloud subscription variants.
• 1C:Payroll and HR Management for Kazakhstan (1С:Зарплата и управление персоналом для Казахстана) Comprehensive payroll and human capital management software supporting personnel records, salary calculation, and HR policy enforcement in compliance with Kazakhstani labor law.
• 1C:Retail for Kazakhstan (1С:Розница для Казахстана) Retail trade management software for automating operational and management accounting in retail businesses, including POS integration and inventory control.
• 1C:Fresh Cloud Subscription Service (1С:Fresh) Cloud-based subscription service providing access to 1C programs via the internet without local installation. Offers automatic updates, data backup, scalability, and round-the-clock support with multiple tariff plans (Стартовый, Оптимальный, Расширенный, УНФ). Includes IS ESF, EAVR, NKT/SNT, and Webkassa integration.
• Accountant's Assistant (Ассистент бухгалтера) Proprietary extension for 1C:Accounting 3.0 developed by Arida. Combines a suite of specialized tools that accelerate routine accountant operations and add unique functionality absent from competing solutions, saving up to 30 hours per month per accountant.
• Webkassa Online Cash Register (Webkassa онлайн-касса) Online cash register service integrated with the 1C ecosystem, enabling online fiscalization and cash register management for retail businesses in Kazakhstan.
• Turnkey Business Automation Services (Услуги автоматизации бизнеса под ключ) End-to-end business automation services including process analysis and optimization, accounting system selection and customization, equipment setup, staff training, and post-implementation support. Delivered under the Real Automation Center certification status.
• 1C Software Support and Maintenance (Сопровождение программ 1С) Ongoing support and maintenance for 1C software, including updates, troubleshooting, and consulting on accounting, tax, and management matters, provided by certified specialists. Offered as annual packages with promotional pricing (8 months for a full year).
• Business Consulting (Бизнес-консалтинг) Business consulting services including independent assessment of company operations, process analysis, and recommendations for optimization and efficiency improvement.

Quantifiable outcome

• Saves up to 30 hours per month for accountants using the Accountant Assistant extension

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• 1C (Фирма 1С)coreTechnology or IntegrationArida is a certified partner of 1C, ranked in the top-10 best 1C partners in Kazakhstan. They sell, implement, and support the full range of 1C software products including 1C:Accounting, 1C:ERP, 1C:Complex Automation, 1C:UNF, 1C:Retail, 1C:HR Management, and 1C:Fresh cloud services. Their staff hold 300+ 1C certifications and the company holds ERP Center Candidate status.
• IS ESF (ИС ЭСФ) — Electronic Invoices System of KazakhstancoreTechnology or IntegrationIntegration with the Kazakhstan Electronic Invoice System (IS ESF) is available in all 1C configurations offered by Arida. This enables seamless exchange of electronic invoices directly from 1C software, ensuring compliance with Kazakhstan's fiscal requirements.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Softline: Global IT services group with a substantial 1C franchise practice across CIS. Competes directly with Arida for 1C implementation, licensing, and cloud delivery, but at materially larger scale and broader geographic footprint.
• WiseAdvice-IT: Russian 1C partner network focused on 1C:ERP, 1C:Accounting, and 1C:Fresh cloud delivery with the same combination of license resale, implementation, and subscription services that Arida offers. Closely comparable operating model in the CIS 1C ecosystem.
• First BIT: One of the largest 1C franchise partners in Russia/CIS, offering 1C implementation, cloud subscriptions, and 1C:ERP rollouts. Direct competitor for the same enterprise and mid-market customer profile as Arida.
• Inline Group: Russian 1C partner with a comparable full-cycle 1C implementation, support, and cloud delivery model. Targets the same SMB-to-enterprise segment with multi-vertical coverage.

Broad incumbents

• 1C Company: The vendor of the entire 1C platform ecosystem that Arida resells and implements. Operates broadly across all 1C product lines and geographies, sets partner program terms, and could at any time increase direct enterprise engagement that would compete with Arida.
• SAP: Global ERP incumbent with a Kazakhstan presence competing for large-enterprise ERP programs that Arida targets with 1C:ERP and 1C:Complex Automation. Customers may select SAP over 1C for greenfield enterprise rollouts.
• Microsoft Dynamics: Enterprise ERP/CRM suite from Microsoft with a local partner network in Kazakhstan. Competes with 1C:ERP for mid-market and enterprise deals, particularly multinational subsidiaries operating in Kazakhstan.
• Oracle NetSuite: Global cloud ERP incumbent increasingly targeting mid-market and enterprise customers in emerging markets including CIS. Competes with Arida's enterprise ERP practice on cloud-first procurement mandates.

Emerging players

• MoySklad: Cloud-native trade and inventory management SaaS popular with SMBs across Russia/CIS. Adjacent overlap with Arida's 1C:Retail and 1C:UNF offering for small businesses, and a credible substitute for customers evaluating cloud-first alternatives to on-premise 1C.

Others

• Webkassa: Kazakhstan online cash register and fiscalization service that Arida integrates with and resells as part of its portfolio. Adjacent ecosystem player rather than direct competitor; serves as a complementary product in Arida's retail offering.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@aridasoft
• Instagraminstagram.com/aridasoft

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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