Whether you’re an entrepreneur looking to start a new venture, or an established business seeking to expand, our comprehensive guide to business in Georgia is designed to assist you. We cover a range of topics, from company registration and legal requirements to tax information and local business customs. Find detailed advice for the formation of different types of businesses such as individual entrepreneurs, limited liability companies, and Georgian branches of foreign companies. Navigate through the Georgian business landscape with confidence, armed with expert advice and comprehensive resources from ExpatHub.
On 1 March 2026, the new rules on the labour permit in Georgia came into effect. The Government has since amended Ordinance No 70 several times. After numerous changes, the
Free Industrial Zones (FIZs) are special geographical areas in Georgia where businesses can benefit from preferential treatment and highly attractive regulatory incentives. Companies registered in these zones receive significant tax
EU crypto regulations have reached a turning point. EU’s landmark crypto regulation, MiCA (short for Markets in Crypto-Assets), has crossed its hard enforcement deadline on July 1st, 2026. After this
On April 15th, 2026, the parliament of Georgia introduced a new C5 tourist visa. This change aims to make Georgia a popular destination for those engaged in entrepreneurial activities. But
In the past few months, the hottest topic in the Georgian entrepreneurial and labour space has undoubtedly been the new Labour Permit requirement for foreign nationals running businesses and/or working
As many of our readers are aware, 2026 has brought major changes to Georgian legislation regarding labour migration. Although the new Right to Work appears fairly straightforward to obtain in
If you haven’t been following the news, Georgia has recently introduced a requirement for foreign nationals working or conducting entrepreneurial activities in the country to apply for the new Georgian
If you are an expat conducting entrepreneurial activity or working locally, you have probably heard about Georgia introducing a new system for tracking and controlling labour migration. Now that the
Georgia has introduced a new generation of tax incentives designed specifically for innovative startups, R&D companies, and technology-driven founders. This guide explains who qualifies, how the new regimes work, and what they mean for companies building scalable, innovation-led businesses in Georgia from 2026 onward.
Airbnb in Tbilisi hasn’t stopped working, it has simply matured. The market now rewards strategy over speed: choosing the right district, matching design with demand, managing pricing seasonally, and staying compliant. With the right structure, strong returns are still achievable in 2025 but assumptions no longer perform. Preparation does.