Business Registration in Georgia

What are the benefits?

  • Quick And Easy Registration Procedures
  • 0-20% Corporate Tax
  • No Restrictions On Foreign Ownership Or The Number Of Directors
  • No Minimum Capital Requirement
  • Remote Company Formation And Management
  • Over 56 Double Taxation Avoidance Treaties With Different Countries

There are several reasons why a person or a business may choose to register a company in the country of Georgia:

  1. Low taxes: Georgia offers much lower tax rates, which can help firms raise earnings. Most firms pay five forms of taxes (VAT 18%, income 20%, profit + dividend 20% when profits are distributed, and property 1%). Additional tax regimes can reduce these rates even further, to as low as 1% on turnover (for small businesses status entrepreneurs) or 0% (For Free Zone companies, or IT Companies). Find our more on taxes here.
  2. Favorable business environment: Georgia has a stable political environment and is working to improve its business climate by simplifying regulations and increasing transparency.
  3. Well-developed banking industry: representing one of leading sectors of Georgian economy, and among the frontrunners of digitalization in this conservative field.
  4. Strategic location: Georgia is located at the crossroads of Europe and Asia and has good transportation links to other countries, which can make it an attractive location for companies looking to expand into the region.
  5. Access to markets: Georgia has free trade agreements with many countries (57 to be precise), which can make it easier for companies to export their products or services.
  6. Skilled workforce: Georgia has a growing population of educated and skilled workers, which can provide a good source of labor for companies.
  7. Developing Tourism: The tourism industry is rapidly growing in Georgia, making it an attractive location for companies in the hospitality, travel, and tourism sectors.
  8. Agribusiness: Georgia has a long history of wine-making and agriculture, making it an attractive location for companies in these sectors.
  9. Safety: Georgia is considered to be a safe country for tourists and visitors (#4th worldwide, according to Numbeo)
  10. Corruption: Georgia is considered to have a relatively low level of corruption compared to other countries in the region. Transparency International, an organization that monitors corruption worldwide, publishes an annual Corruption Perception Index (CPI) that ranks countries based on perceived levels of public sector corruption. In the 2021 report, Georgia ranked 57th out of 180 countries, which is considered to be a good rank. It is the best rank in the region and better than the majority of European countries.
  11. Simple registration procedure: In Georgia, forming a business is a straightforward and rapid procedure that can be accomplished in a short amount of time. The needed documentation is simple, and the registration procedure requires only a brief visit to the Public Service Hall. Remote registration (through Power of Attorney) is also an option.
  12. Low costs: including low wages, low price of utilities etc.
  13. No red tape bureaucracy: Fewer bureaucratic regulations, no limitations on foreign ownership or director numbers, no minimum capital requirement (could be set to ZERO), option for remote company formation and management, and less oversight compared to those in the EU.

Georgia Register Business

What is the procedure?

  • Consultation – Determining the right legal form for your needs.
  • Gathering documentation – Based on the chosen legal form, tax regime, and type of registration procedure (remote or physical), as well as selecting a company address. You will need – specified business activity, passports of owners/directors, bilingual company charter, legal address (owned or power of attorney from owner), Georgian phone number, email and a signed application.
  • Company registration – Might take as little as one business day, but could take up to four. Further step – registering with tax authorities is a simple add-on procedure that requires no additional effort.
  • Opening bank account (or its alternative) – for future transactions. If you are reading publications claiming that it is simple to register a business bank account while you are not in Georgia, those articles are no longer valid. It is not impossible if you are not physically present in here, but it is rather challenging. One of the solutions we propose to our consumers is online banking (such as wise.com). Taxes in Georgia could be paid by a representative acting on your behalf. Read more Bank account in Georgia
  • And Voila – all you have left is management of your firm and keeping up with accounting.

Company Registration in Georgia is Easy

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Types of companies available in Georgia

  1. LLC – An LLC, or limited liability company, is a popular business structure due to its lower risk compared to a sole proprietorship. It is also easier to set up and manage compared to other types of corporations. Profits are not taxed until they are distributed to shareholders. Some LLCs in the IT sector may qualify for a privileged tax regimes (0% VAT and corporate tax, but a 5% dividend withholding tax). However, LLCs do not qualify for the Small Business Status, which offers a 1% tax on gross turnover, and accounting and bookkeeping requirements are slightly more complex than for individual entrepreneurs with Small Business Status.
  2. Sole Proprietorship – This is the easiest form of business to be set. Managing this type of business takes much less time and effort, and additionally SPs qualify for Small Business Status, offering as low as 1% tax on turnover. On the other hand, an LLC offers greater protection for personal assets as the owners are not personally liable for the company’s debts or liabilities. This is often the deciding factor for entrepreneurs when choosing between a sole proprietorship and an LLC. A sole proprietorship, also known as an Individual Entrepreneur, does not provide the same level of protection for personal assets as an LLC in case of a lawsuit or bankruptcy. More information about how to open an individual entrepreneur in Georgia can be found here
  3. A Limited Partnership – LP Is a legal entity in which two or more people do business under a single entity name. Some partners’ (limited partners’) responsibility to creditors is limited to a particular warranty amount, whilst other partners’ (full partners’) liability is unlimited. An LP’s partners might be both legal companies and people. Limited partners (partners with limited liability) are not permitted to participate in the management of the LLP. If all of the partners are full ones, this partnership is considered as General Partnership.
  4. A Joint Stock Company – JSC has all of the characteristics of an LLC, but with the capacity to distribute its shares to a large number of owners. The owners’ names are not available to the public, yet this sort of firm necessitates greater bureaucracy in accounting and administrative affairs.
  5. Free Zone Company – A Free Zone Limited Liability Company (FZ LLC) is a type of LLC that operates within a designated free zone in Georgia, where it can enjoy certain tax benefits. These benefits may include exemptions from corporate tax, import and export tax, property and real estate tax, and complete exemptions from VAT for goods imported into the free zone.
  6. A Branch Office – A branch office is a sub-unit of a company with no independent legal standing. It is a subsidiary of the parent firm seeking to create a presence in Georgia. As a result, the parent firm is completely liable for all obligations incurred by the Georgia branch office. There are no limitations on the amount of investment or ownership in a branch office, however appointing a local registered agent or secretary is required.

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