If you want to put capital to work — buying international stocks and exchange-traded funds, or holding Georgian government and corporate bonds — you will need a securities account with a licensed broker. Opening a brokerage account in Georgia gives you a regulated, locally supervised gateway to both the domestic capital market and a wide range of international instruments, often alongside your everyday banking. This guide explains what such an account offers, who can open one, how the process works (including remotely), and the tax points worth understanding before you invest. If you are weighing up where to open an investment account, Georgia is an increasingly practical option for residents and non-residents alike.

What you get with a Georgian brokerage account

• Access to international markets — major stocks, ETFs, and other listed instruments through a single regulated account.
• The ability to invest in Georgian bonds and international stocks side by side, from one platform.
• Exposure to Georgian securities — government and corporate bonds, plus equities listed on the Georgian Stock Exchange.
• Oversight by a broker licensed and supervised by the National Bank of Georgia.
• A low entry threshold and typically no account-opening fee — confirm current terms with the provider.
• The option to open and manage the account remotely, without travelling to Georgia.

What a Georgian brokerage account gives you

A brokerage account is, in essence, a securities account: it lets you buy, hold, and sell investments rather than simply park cash. The appeal of doing this through a Georgian broker is breadth. On one side you reach international markets — global equities, exchange-traded funds, and other listed instruments — so you are not limited to the local economy. On the other side you gain direct access to the Georgian capital market: government bonds, corporate bonds issued by Georgian companies, and shares listed on the Georgian Stock Exchange. For investors who want a foothold in a fast-growing economy while keeping a globally diversified portfolio, having both options under one regulated roof is genuinely useful.

This complements, rather than replaces, ordinary banking. Many investors hold a bank account in Georgia for day-to-day money and a separate brokerage account for their investment portfolio, moving funds between the two as needed.

The main provider: Galt & Taggart

The leading name in Georgian brokerage is Galt & Taggart, the investment-banking arm of Lion Finance Group (formerly the BGEO / Bank of Georgia group). It is regulated and licensed by the National Bank of Georgia, which provides an important layer of supervision and reassurance for investors placing their capital through it.

Through Galt & Taggart you can access Georgian securities — government and corporate bonds and GSE-listed equities — as well as a wide range of international markets and instruments. Being part of a major banking group also means the brokerage side can sit alongside your banking relationship, simplifying funding and transfers. Other licensed participants exist in the market, but for most clients seeking research, reach, and an established track record, Galt & Taggart is the natural starting point.

Who can open one

A Georgian brokerage account is open to a broad range of applicants:

• Residents and non-residents — you do not need to live in Georgia to open and operate an account.
• Individuals — private investors building a personal portfolio.
• Companies — a Georgian or foreign company can open a corporate brokerage account to hold investments on its balance sheet.

As with banking, the broker runs Know-Your-Customer checks: expect to verify your identity and, depending on your profile, explain your source of funds. If you intend to invest through a Georgian entity, our guide to business registration in Georgia covers setting up the company first. Becoming a Georgian tax resident is not a prerequisite for opening a brokerage account, though your residency status can affect how investment income is treated.

How to open a brokerage account

The process is straightforward and broadly mirrors opening a bank account. In outline:

1. Provide identification and complete the broker’s onboarding and KYC forms.
2. Sign the brokerage agreement and have your securities account set up.
3. Fund the account and begin placing orders for Georgian or international instruments.

You do not have to be in Georgia in person. The account can be opened remotely via a notarized power of attorney, allowing a representative to complete the formalities on your behalf — a common route for non-residents. The entry threshold is low and there is typically no account-opening fee, though you should always confirm the current terms, minimums, and any trading or custody charges directly with the provider before you commit.

Tax basics for investors

Georgia’s tax treatment of investment income can be favourable, but the rules are nuanced and depend on your individual circumstances, so treat the following as a starting point rather than a definitive answer. For individuals, gains on securities held for more than two years may be exempt from personal income tax, and income from certain securities recognised as listed by the National Bank of Georgia may qualify for exemptions. These reliefs come with conditions and exceptions, and how they apply to you will depend on your residency, the instruments you hold, and how long you hold them.

Because of that, you should confirm your situation with a qualified tax advisor before relying on any exemption. This page is general information, not investment or tax advice.

How Georgiafy helps

Opening an investment account from abroad involves onboarding, KYC, and — if you cannot travel — arranging a notarized power of attorney correctly. Georgiafy assesses whether a brokerage account suits your goals, introduces and coordinates the application with the broker, prepares the power-of-attorney route so the account can be opened remotely, and helps line up the supporting pieces such as a bank account for funding or a Georgian company where you plan to invest through an entity. Where tax treatment matters to your plan, we point you to the right professional advice so your decisions rest on confirmed facts rather than assumptions.