The announcement of the new Government of Georgia Decree No. 2460 on December 16th 2020, is at last an opportunity for foreigners caught in Georgia during COVID to breathe a
The question of Tax Residency vs. Legal Residency in Georgia (country) seems to cause a lot of confusion. In this brief article I hope to finally clarify this topic.
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Due to COVID, a lot of foreigners are stuck in limbo in Georgia. They don't want to leave, but their visa waiver (365 day stamp) is getting close to expiring.
Perhaps you've heard about the buzzing expat community, or maybe it's Georgia's uber-relaxed immigration laws that draw you here. Whatever the reason, don't pack your bags just yet, as there are some vital things to consider.