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Expat Services in Georgia Country

Moving to Georgia is a life-changing journey. Whether you are a digital nomad, an investor, an entrepreneur, or an individual seeking a new life destination, we know the process can feel overwhelming. Juggling preparations in your home country while trying to understand a new culture, language, and legal system is a significant challenge. At IBCCS TAX Georgia, we provide comprehensive, end-to-end expat services designed to handle these complexities for you. We act as your trusted guide on the ground, ensuring your move is smooth, secure, and successful from day one.

Your Single Point of Contact in Georgia

Instead of relying on fragmented, potentially outdated information from the internet, you can depend on our team of local experts. We provide all the individual and corporate solutions you need in one place, giving you the peace of mind to adapt to your new environment. Our team truly understands the legal, tax, and practical needs of expatriates and works diligently to provide the resources and guidance you need to make confident decisions in your new country.

Comprehensive Legal Support for Expats in Georgia

Navigating the Georgian legal system is crucial for a secure start. We provide high-quality legal support to help you handle any matter with confidence. Our team has a thorough understanding of local laws and regulations, allowing us to guide you swiftly and accurately. Our services in this area include:

Expert Taxation Consulting for Expats in Georgia

Tax matters are often a primary concern for expats. Our highly skilled team provides comprehensive consulting to help you navigate local rules and regulations, ensuring you are fully compliant and optimized within Georgia’s favorable tax system. We provide clear advice on:

Full-Service Relocation & Settling in Georgia

We offer a complete suite of practical, hands-on relocation services to make your physical move as smooth as possible, both for individuals and corporate clients. Our support covers:

Complete Real Estate Services in Georgia

Whether you are looking to rent an apartment, purchase your dream home, or find the perfect office space, our team offers complete support for all your real estate needs. We know the Georgian market inside and out. Our services include:

Your Path to Georgian Residency

Georgia’s ranking as one of the easiest places in the world to do business makes it a highly attractive destination for residency. Key benefits include no taxation on most foreign-source income, no tax on personal cryptocurrency profits, and a stable banking system. The primary paths to obtaining residency include:

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Jurisdictions

Cyprus, Estonia, Georgia, UAE, and Uzbekistan each have their strengths for different situations. Through our extensive partner network, we also provide services across 50+ additional jurisdictions worldwide. The trick is understanding which combination fits your business model and personal circumstances. Smart international structuring means finding real opportunities in stable jurisdictions rather than chasing clever schemes that might backfire later.

We are able to register your company in a timely manner at competitive fees in the following (and not only) jurisdictions:

Taxation:

  • Corporation Tax: 2.5 – 12.5%
  • Capital Gains Tax: none*
  • VAT: 0 – 19%

Main benefits of the jurisdiction:

  • One of the lowest Corporation Tax in European Union
  • No Capital Gains Tax on sale of securities
  • No Withholding Tax on dividends paid and received
  • Large number of Double Tax Treaties signed
  • Access to EU directives
  • Non-dom regime, residency by investment, naturalisation by investment possible
  • Flexible and stable tax and legal system

Types of entities: Private Limited Company, Public Limited Company, General Partnership, Limited Partnership, Partnership Limited by Shares, Trusts, Charitable Foundation, Associations, Clubs

Disclosure rules:

  • Public Registry of Ultimate Beneficial Owners: no
  • Public Registry of Companies: yes

Time to incorporate:  from 2 days. Remote registration possible. Shelf companies available.

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Taxation:

  • Corporation Tax: 0% (14% or 20% only when profits are distributed)
  • Capital Gains Tax: 20% (in form of income tax)
  • VAT: 0 – 20%

Main benefits of the jurisdiction:

  • Full participation exemption for dividend income for qualifying holdings
  • No withholding tax on outbound dividends paid to non-residents
  • No exchange control regulations
  • No thin capitalization rules
  • Access to EU directives
  • Large number of Double Tax Treaties

Types of entities: Private limited company, Public limited company, Limited partnership, General partnership, Commercial association, Nonprofit organization, Sole proprietorship

Disclosure rules:

  • Public Registry of Ultimate Beneficial Owners: Yes
  • Public Registry of Companies: Yes

Time to incorporate: Starting form 24 hours

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Taxation:

  • Corporate Profit Tax – 15%, payable only when the dividend is distributed. Zero tax possible when using Free Zone companies or Virtual Zones Companies.
  • Import Tax – 0%, 5% or 12%
  • Excise Tax – depends on the listed products
  • Property Tax – up to 1%
  • Double Tax Treaties Network – very broad, more than 50 DTTs signed
  • Tax year – tax calendar year
  • Advance Rulings from tax authorities – available
  • VAT registration – voluntary, only obligatory if the turnover of activities subject to VAT exceeds GEL 100,000 per annum
  • VAT rates – standard rate: 18%
  • Social Security TAX – 0%

Main benefits of the jurisdiction:

  • Located in a trade strategic area between Asia and Europe
  • Ranked as 7th place in the world for ease of doing business.
  • Has successfully adopted the DCFTA that results in having eliminated all customs duties for goods originating in Georgia being imported into the EU
  • Free trade agreement (FTA) with China is effective which makes Georgia the second European country (after Switzerland) that has FTA with China
  • Offers numerous incentives for the development of the business environment.
  • One of the most competitive markets in its region
  • Offers three industrial zones, created to cater the needs of specific business sectors and they are to be found in Poti, Kutaisi and Tbilisi.

Main tax incentives that Georgia offers are:

  • STC licensed Georgian LLC: exemption from tax for trading performed outside Georgia
  • IFC licensed Georgian LLC: exemption from tax for international financial services and holding companies selling shares of foreign entities
  • VZC licensed Georgian LLC: exemption from tax for providing IT services outside Georgia
  • Free Zone Companies: exemption from any corporate tax and withholding tax.
  • Public Registry of Ultimate Beneficial Owners: No
  • Public Registry of Companies: Yes

Time to incorporate:  24 hours

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Taxation:

  • Corporation Tax: none or 9% depending on the activity and legal form
  • Capital Gains Tax: none
  • VAT: 5% (exempt for international B2B sales)
  • No WHT on dividends

Main benefits of the jurisdiction:

  • Exemption from corporate and capital gains tax for qualifying activities
  • Very low VAT rate (if applicable)
  • Very low fixed 9% rate of Corporate Income Tax on profits
  • Stable and transparent legal system
  • No Personal Income Tax
  • Stable and well-developed banking system
  • One of the most developed trading and service infrastructure in the world

Types of entities: Offshore company, Free Zone company, Designated Zone Company, mainland Limited Liability Company, Private Foundations.

Disclosure rules:

  • Public Registry of Ultimate Beneficial Owners: none.
  • Public Registry of Companies: none.

Time to incorporate: Starting from 3 days

 

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We provide services also in the following jurisdictions:

Poland

United Kingdom

Belgium
Bulgaria
Gibraltar
Hong Kong
Ireland
Latvia
Liechtenstain
Luxembourg
Malta
Netherlands
Singapore
Switzerland
United Arab Emirates
USA (Delaware)

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Ketevan Aghoshashvili

Ketevan Aghoshashvili

Executive Director

Irakli Arjevanidze

Co-Founder / Regional Director

Marika Kachkachashvili

Head of Accounting

Nina Kvirchishvili

Nina Kvirchishvili

Head of Tax

Natalie Khakhutashvili

Natalie Khakhutashvili

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