IBCCS TAX at Global Tech Weekend Tbilisi 2026: Cross-Border Business, Investment and Legal Strategy

IBCCS TAX will take an active role in Global Tech Weekend Tbilisi 2026, bringing together the expertise of its Cyprus and Georgia offices across the flagship conference programme and a dedicated business side event in Tbilisi.

Taking place from 19 to 21 June 2026, Global Tech Weekend Tbilisi will connect founders, investors, corporations, professional advisors, innovation leaders and public-sector representatives from Georgia, the wider Caucasus, Central Asia and international markets.

For IBCCS TAX Group, participation in the event is an opportunity to contribute directly to discussions concerning international expansion, cross-border legal strategy, investment, market entry and sustainable business growth.

Two senior representatives of the Group will participate in the official conference programme. Jowita Jablonska, Managing Partner of IBCCS TAX Cyprus, will join a panel focused on the legal foundations of building businesses across borders. Irakli Arjevanidze, Co-Founder and Partner of IBCCS TAX Georgia, will moderate a discussion examining the investment and growth potential of the Caucasus and Central Asia.

In addition, IBCCS TAX Georgia will host a free side event dedicated to investment opportunities and the practical considerations involved in doing business in Georgia.

IBCCS TAX Cyprus and IBCCS TAX Georgia on the Global Tech Weekend Stage

The participation of representatives from both IBCCS TAX Cyprus and IBCCS TAX Georgia reflects the Group’s practical approach to cross-border advisory.

International expansion rarely concerns only one company, one country or one isolated legal issue. Businesses entering a new jurisdiction may need to assess their ownership structure, tax exposure, local incorporation requirements, operational substance, contracts, banking arrangements, reporting responsibilities and relationships with entities in other countries.

These matters become particularly important when a business is entering a developing market, establishing a regional base or coordinating activities across several jurisdictions.

Through its local offices and international partner network, IBCCS TAX combines jurisdiction-specific knowledge with coordinated international tax and structuring support. This allows individual issues to be considered as part of a wider commercial and operational strategy rather than as separate administrative tasks.

The involvement of Jowita and Irakli in the Global Tech Weekend programme will bring both perspectives to the stage: the EU and international structuring experience of IBCCS TAX Cyprus and the regional market knowledge of IBCCS TAX Georgia.

Jowita Jablonska: Building Across Borders – The Legal Playbook

On 20 June, Jowita Jablonska, Managing Partner of IBCCS TAX Cyprus, will participate in the following panel: Building Across Borders: The Legal Playbook

Date: 20 June 2026
Time: 17:34–18:14
Stage: Stage T
Format: Panel discussion

Participants:

• Alexander Mabian – Citiverse – global citizenship and residency by investment
• Jowita Jablonska – IBCCS TAX CY
• Tamta Margvelashvili
• Moderated by Ana Kamkhadze

The panel will examine the legal and strategic considerations involved in creating and expanding businesses across national borders.

For founders and investors, international growth can create access to new clients, talent, capital and markets. However, expansion also introduces additional layers of legal and commercial responsibility. A structure that appears attractive at the incorporation stage may prove difficult to manage if the ownership model, contracts, tax position and operational requirements have not been considered together.

The legal playbook for cross-border growth may therefore include questions such as:

• which jurisdiction is appropriate for the company’s actual activities;
• how the ownership and management structure should be organised;
• where key decisions will be made;
• how shareholder and commercial relationships should be documented;
• whether the company requires licences or regulatory approvals;
• how local substance and governance requirements will be met;
• how the structure interacts with tax and reporting obligations in other countries.

 

Jowita will contribute the perspective of IBCCS TAX Cyprus, where she advises international entrepreneurs, investors, high-net-worth individuals and companies on corporate law, international structuring, tax planning and relocation.

Cyprus can play several different roles within an international business structure. Depending on the circumstances, it may be considered as an EU operating jurisdiction, a holding location, a base for internationally active founders or part of a wider cross-border investment structure.

However, selecting Cyprus or any other jurisdiction should not be based solely on headline tax rates or general market perceptions. The legal form of the entity, management and control, commercial substance, source of income, treaty access and long-term business objectives must all be assessed.

Jowita’s participation will help place legal planning within this broader commercial context. The objective of effective cross-border structuring is not simply to register a company, but to create a structure that can operate, remain compliant and support the business as it develops.

Irakli Arjevanidze: The Caucasus and Central Asia Opportunity

Earlier on 20 June, Irakli Arjevanidze, Co-Founder and Partner of IBCCS TAX Georgia, will moderate the following panel: The Caucasus & Central Asia Opportunity: Investment, Growth & Strategy

Date: 20 June 2026
Time: 15:48–16:28
Stage: Stage W
Format: Panel discussion

Panellists:

• Zurab Lalazashvili
• Vasil Phkhakadze
• Nato Bochorishvili
• Emrah Silav
• Moderated by Irakli Arjevanidze

The panel will focus on the growing strategic importance of the Caucasus and Central Asia for international businesses, investors and entrepreneurs. The region is receiving increasing attention from companies looking for access to emerging consumer markets, technology ecosystems, logistics corridors, investment opportunities and commercial connections between Europe and Asia.

However, the Caucasus and Central Asia should not be treated as a single, uniform market. Every jurisdiction has its own legal system, tax environment, investment framework, business culture and operational realities.

Businesses considering the region must therefore look beyond general growth indicators and assess individual markets in detail. Relevant considerations may include:

• market size and sector-specific demand;
• local partnership requirements;
• tax treatment and available incentives;
• access to banking and payment services;
• labour availability and employment rules;
• logistics and regional connectivity;
• regulatory and licensing requirements;
• political, currency and commercial risk;
• the suitability of a jurisdiction for a regional operating structure.

 

As moderator, Irakli will guide the discussion around how investors and companies can evaluate these factors and approach expansion strategically.

His work with IBCCS TAX Georgia focuses on connecting businesses, capital and jurisdictions while supporting international investors, founders and companies entering Georgia and other emerging markets across the Caucasus, Europe and Central Asia. This practical market-entry perspective will be particularly relevant to participants looking not only to understand regional trends, but also to identify how those trends may translate into commercially viable and properly structured business activity.

IBCCS TAX Georgia Side Event: Investment Opportunities and Doing Business in Georgia

Alongside its participation in the flagship conference programme, IBCCS TAX Georgia will host a dedicated Global Tech Weekend side event.

Date: 19 June 2026
Time: 11:00, Georgia time – GMT+4
Location: Lolita, 7 Tamar Chovelidze Street, Tbilisi
Speaker: Irakli Arjevanidze, Co-Founder and Partner of IBCCS TAX Georgia
Participation: Free

The event has been initiated by the Georgian office of IBCCS TAX and will provide a focused introduction to Georgia as a potential destination for business, investment and regional expansion. It will examine why Georgia is considered by international entrepreneurs, investors and companies, while also addressing the practical questions that should be reviewed before entering the market.

Rather than presenting Georgia only through general advantages, the session will focus on how the jurisdiction may function for different types of businesses and investors in practice. The discussion will include:

• Georgia’s position as a business and investment hub in the Caucasus;
• the local tax and corporate environment;
• opportunities for international investors and entrepreneurs;
• company establishment and operational planning;
• potential routes for regional expansion;
• cross-border structuring involving Georgia;
• local compliance and reporting considerations;
• practical risks that should be assessed before market entry.

Irakli will share the perspective of IBCCS TAX Georgia and its experience supporting international businesses, entrepreneurs and investors interested in operating in the country.

The side event will also create an opportunity for direct discussion and networking with other participants interested in Georgia and the wider region.

The IBCCS TAX Side Event Is Open Beyond the Main Conference

Participation in the main Global Tech Weekend conference is not required to attend the IBCCS TAX Georgia side event. The invitation is open to Global Tech Weekend participants as well as entrepreneurs, investors, business owners, advisors and professionals who are based in Georgia, visiting Tbilisi or interested in opportunities within the Georgian market. The event may be particularly relevant to:

• founders considering Georgia as a base for a new or existing business;
• international companies assessing market entry;
• investors exploring opportunities in Georgia and the Caucasus;
• technology and service companies planning regional expansion;
• advisors and intermediaries supporting international clients;
• professionals interested in company formation, taxation and cross-border operations;
• business leaders seeking local knowledge and new professional connections.

 

Participation is free, but advance registration is required. Registration: Investment Opportunities and Doing Business in Georgia

 

Why Georgia Is Attracting International Businesses and Investors

Georgia’s location between Europe and Asia gives it strategic relevance for companies examining regional trade, services, technology, logistics, tourism, property and investment opportunities. The country is also frequently considered by internationally active entrepreneurs looking for a relatively accessible environment in which to establish and operate a business. However, no jurisdiction is suitable for every company or investor. Whether Georgia is appropriate will depend on the nature of the proposed activity and the wider international position of the business and its owners.

Before proceeding with an investment or company establishment, several questions should be examined:

• What activities will the Georgian entity conduct?
• Where will its customers and suppliers be located?
• Where will the company be managed?
• Will employees or contractors be based in Georgia?
• How will profits be generated and distributed?
• Which accounting and tax obligations will apply?
• Will the Georgian entity interact with companies in Cyprus or other jurisdictions?
• What banking, payment and foreign-exchange arrangements will be required?
• Does the business require sector-specific permissions or licences?

 

This is why company formation and corporate services should be considered as part of a wider market-entry process rather than as a registration exercise alone.

IBCCS TAX Georgia can assist with Georgia company incorporation, tax and accounting matters, business advisory and ongoing operational support. Where a client’s structure involves other countries, the Georgian team can coordinate with other IBCCS TAX offices and international partners.

From Company Registration to a Functional Market-Entry Structure

The legal registration of a company is only the first stage of establishing a sustainable international operation. Once an entity has been incorporated, the business must implement the processes required to function correctly. Depending on the jurisdiction and business model, these may include bookkeeping, financial reporting, tax registrations, employment arrangements, commercial agreements, banking and internal governance.

A company that has been registered but lacks appropriate management, accounting procedures or commercial documentation may face difficulties when opening accounts, working with counterparties, responding to tax authorities or demonstrating the economic purpose of its structure. A properly planned market-entry framework should therefore consider:

• the purpose and role of the local entity;
• ownership and decision-making;
• local and international taxation;
• accounting and reporting;
• commercial contracts;
• management and operational substance;
• employment and immigration matters;
• banking and payment infrastructure;
• regulatory responsibilities;
• interaction with related companies.

 

IBCCS TAX supports clients beyond the incorporation stage through coordinated accounting and compliance and legal and business support. This integrated approach is intended to help clients move from an initial concept to an operating structure that reflects their actual commercial activity.

Connecting Cyprus, Georgia and International Markets

The involvement of IBCCS TAX Cyprus and IBCCS TAX Georgia in Global Tech Weekend Tbilisi also demonstrates how different jurisdictions may form part of a broader international strategy.

Cyprus and Georgia offer different legal, economic and commercial characteristics. They should not be viewed as interchangeable options or selected through a simple comparison of tax rates. Cyprus may be relevant to businesses seeking an EU-based corporate environment, access to international tax treaties, holding or investment structures, international services operations or relocation solutions.

Georgia may be relevant to entrepreneurs and companies seeking a base in the Caucasus, access to regional markets, local investment opportunities or an operational presence connected with Central Asia and neighbouring countries.

In some cases, one jurisdiction may provide the most appropriate standalone solution. In others, a business may have legitimate operations or investment interests across both locations. Where several jurisdictions are involved, the structure should clearly define the function of each company and ensure that legal ownership, management, taxation, substance and financial flows are properly aligned.

IBCCS TAX Group helps clients evaluate these relationships through coordinated international advisory rather than isolated company registrations.

   

Local Expertise Supported by the IBCCS TAX Group

IBCCS TAX operates through local teams with direct knowledge of the jurisdictions in which they work. IBCCS TAX Cyprus provides support in areas including Cyprus tax planning, corporate structures, accounting, legal coordination, company administration and relocation. IBCCS TAX Georgia supports clients with Georgian market entry, corporate and tax matters, accounting, business advisory and ongoing local operations.

At Group level, IBCCS TAX coordinates cross-border matters involving several jurisdictions and provides access to a wider partner network covering more than 50 jurisdictions. This model is important because international businesses often require both local execution and wider strategic coordination.

A Georgian tax or accounting question may affect the position of a shareholder in another country. A Cyprus holding company may need to be analysed in relation to operating companies elsewhere. A founder’s relocation may affect both personal tax residency and the management of the business. By combining the work of local teams, IBCCS TAX can help clients assess these interconnected issues and implement solutions aligned with their commercial objectives.

IBCCS TAX Services for International Expansion

IBCCS TAX works with entrepreneurs, investors and companies at different stages of international development, from initial jurisdiction analysis through to ongoing operations. Support may include:

• international tax and structuring;
• company formation and corporate services;
• accounting and compliance;
• legal and business support;
• relocation and immigration;
• local market-entry support;
• corporate governance and administration;
• cross-border business advisory;
• coordination between several jurisdictions.

 

The specific combination of services depends on the client’s activities, ownership, markets and long-term plans. The role of IBCCS TAX is to help clients understand the available options, identify the legal and tax implications and develop structures that can be implemented and maintained in practice.

An Active Contribution to Global Tech Weekend Tbilisi 2026

IBCCS TAX’s involvement in Global Tech Weekend Tbilisi 2026 goes beyond attending the conference as a participant. Through Jowita Jablonska’s contribution to the legal strategy panel, Irakli Arjevanidze’s moderation of the regional investment discussion and the dedicated side event organised by IBCCS TAX Georgia, the Group will take an active role in conversations shaping international business and investment across the region. The selected topics closely reflect the matters IBCCS TAX addresses in its daily advisory work:

• how to choose an appropriate jurisdiction;
• how to enter a new market;
• how to establish a workable international structure;
• how to coordinate legal, tax and operational requirements;
• how to manage risk when operating across borders;
• how to build a structure capable of supporting long-term growth.

Global Tech Weekend provides an important platform for these discussions by bringing together people developing businesses, allocating capital, advising international clients and building links between markets. For IBCCS TAX, it is also an opportunity to share practical expertise, strengthen regional partnerships and engage directly with founders, investors and decision-makers interested in Cyprus, Georgia and wider international markets.

Meet IBCCS TAX During Global Tech Weekend Tbilisi

We look forward to meeting founders, investors, companies, advisors and business leaders throughout Global Tech Weekend Tbilisi 2026. Those attending the flagship conference will be able to hear Jowita Jablonska and Irakli Arjevanidze contribute to two important discussions concerning cross-border business, legal strategy and regional investment.

Participants and other members of the business community in Georgia are also invited to attend the free IBCCS TAX Georgia side event on 19 June. To arrange a meeting with IBCCS TAX during Global Tech Weekend Tbilisi or discuss international business expansion, taxation, structuring or market entry, contact IBCCS TAX.