Work & Business

You register a Georgian IT/tech company (1–2 days, ~$75 fee). Your foreign clients pay invoices to your Georgian company account. Georgia taxes that revenue at 1%. When you pay yourself dividends from the company, a 5% dividend tax applies. Effective total tax rate: 2–4% depending on how much you withdraw. A Georgian accountant charges $100–$200/year to handle reporting. It's entirely legal and widely used.

From March 2026, all paid work performed while physically in Georgia requires a 'Right to Labour Activity' permit. This includes remote freelancing and contracting. Virtual Zone company owners need to ensure their setup complies. The regulation is new and enforcement is evolving - consult a Georgian immigration lawyer (Tbilisi has many English-speaking ones). Many nomads are choosing to structure their work through properly-licensed Georgian companies rather than relying on informal arrangements.

Yes - Georgia has no digital nomad visa; you enter as a tourist (visa-free for 1 year for most nationalities) and work remotely. Foreign-sourced remote income doesn't require a work permit. Most remote workers register as Individual Entrepreneurs for tax efficiency (1% SBS rate). Georgians are extremely business-friendly and the bureaucracy is minimal.

Top options: Impact Hub Tbilisi (Vake district, strong community), Fabrika (vibrant creative campus in Chugureti), WorkRoom (Rustaveli Ave), and Atrium Business Center. Day passes: 30–50 GEL ($11–$19). Monthly dedicated desks: 400–800 GEL ($150–$300). Many cafes in Vake, Saburtalo, and Vera also function as informal remote workspaces with reliable Wi-Fi.

Register online at rs.ge (Revenue Service) or in person at a Service Hall. Process: 1–2 days. Required: passport. After registration, open a Georgian business bank account (TBC or Bank of Georgia). File quarterly VAT/income tax returns. Individual Entrepreneurs (IE) under Small Business Status pay 1% tax on revenue up to 500,000 GEL/year. IEs can apply for a 1-year Georgian residence permit after registration.

Register online at rs.ge (Revenue Service) or in person at a Public Service Hall. Process: 1-2 days. Required: passport only. After registration, open a Georgian business bank account (TBC or Bank of Georgia). File quarterly tax returns. Individual Entrepreneurs under Small Business Status pay 1% on revenue up to 500,000 GEL/year. IEs can also apply for a 1-year Georgian residence permit after SBS registration.