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How can a foreigner register a business in Georgia?

An LLC or sole trader, and what registration requires.

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Short answer

A foreigner can register a company in Georgia, usually an LLC, or become an individual entrepreneur through a Public Service Hall or the National Agency of Public Registry, with registration taking from one working day. You need a passport, a Georgian legal address and articles of association for an LLC; foreign-language documents must be translated and certified. A residence permit is not required to register.

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Why

  1. Businesses are registered by the National Agency of Public Registry.
  2. The fee depends on speed: same-day registration costs more than standard.
  3. After registration, the company receives an identification number and is entered in the tax register.

Details

The simplest option for a freelancer is an individual entrepreneur with small business status. Opening a bank account can be a separate hurdle for foreigners, as banks check the source of funds and business background.

Tip

You'll need a Georgian legal address to register, so arrange it in advance.

What may differ

Rules change and depend on citizenship and status, so check the official website or a lawyer before applying.

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Sources

This answer is for reference only and is not legal advice. Since March 2026, under the labour migration law, foreigners may in some cases need a work authorisation for employment or business activity in Georgia; check current rules on the labour migration portal.

Registering a company in Georgia

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    Yes: since 1 March 2026, foreigners generally need a labour activity permit to work legally in Georgia, including individual entrepreneurs and the self-employed.

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    Georgia's economy rests mainly on services: tourism, trade, transport and the transit of goods between Europe and Asia, as well as construction.

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    A sole proprietorship in Georgia is opened at a Public Service Hall or through the National Agency of Public Registry, then you apply separately to the Revenue Service for small business status to pay 1% of turnover.

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    In Georgia, income tax is 20%, VAT is 18%, corporate profit tax of 15% is paid only on distributed profit, and dividends are taxed at 5%.

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