Legal Services

Georgia:
Your Gateway to Global Business Success

Georgia, the vibrant crossroads of Europe and Asia, has become one of the world’s most attractive destinations for international business, investment, and innovation. With its strategic location, pro-business government, and investor-friendly policies, Georgia offers unparalleled opportunities for companies looking to expand their global footprint.

As of 2025, Georgia’s population stands at approximately 3.8 million. In 2023 alone, the country welcomed over 6.17 million international visitors, with forecasts predicting close to 7.4 million in 2024 — a powerful testament to its booming tourism, real estate, and financial sectors.

Georgia’s business environment is designed for success. The country offers a flat 15% corporate income tax rate, with reinvested profits fully exempt — an extraordinary advantage rarely found worldwide. Personal income is taxed at a flat rate of 20%, and select foreign income enjoys tax exemptions under certain conditions. Even after the World Bank’s Doing Business report was discontinued, Georgia remains widely recognized as one of the world’s most business-friendly economies.

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Expert Legal Support to Navigate Georgia’s Opportunities

As Georgia rises on the global stage, the demand for specialized legal and financial expertise has never been greater. Our firm is proud to stand at the forefront, offering world-class services tailored to the needs of international businesses, investors, and entrepreneurs.
We provide end-to-end legal support, ensuring your entry into the Georgian market is seamless, compliant, and strategically sound. Our services include:

Business Formation and Registration Assistance

Our team of legal experts specializes in helping clients establish businesses in Georgia, including Limited Liability Companies (LLCs), Branch Offices, and other legal entities, all in full compliance with local laws. We ensure a fast and efficient registration process, typically completed within 1–2 business days.
Why It Matters:
This service is essential for entrepreneurs and international companies looking to enter Georgia’s rapidly growing sectors such as hospitality, real estate, and tourism. For example, a foreign restaurateur can quickly establish a presence in Tbilisi’s vibrant food tourism scene with our support.

Contract Preparation and Analysis

Legal professionals are responsible for drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts for a wide range of purposes, including business partnerships, property leases, and service agreements. Their work ensures that all agreements are clear, enforceable, and fully compliant with Georgian law.

Importance:
This service is crucial for protecting the interests of businesses engaging with local partners. For example, a hotel in Batumi leasing space for a new spa or a company in Tbilisi contracting a local marketing agency would greatly benefit from expert legal oversight to avoid potential disputes and safeguard investments.

Conflict Resolution and Arbitration Support

Legal firms provide expert mediation, arbitration, and litigation services to efficiently resolve disputes, such as contract breaches or property ownership conflicts. Georgia’s commitment to the New York Convention has established arbitration as a preferred method for international clients seeking reliable and enforceable outcomes.

Significance:
This service is particularly vital in rapidly developing areas like Batumi, where disputes over real estate transactions frequently arise amid a surge of construction and investment activity.

Real Estate and Property Transaction Services

Legal advisors oversee property purchases, sales, and leases, providing essential services such as due diligence on property titles, contract drafting, and registration with the Public Registry. They also ensure compliance with zoning and land use regulations.
Significance:

Amid Georgia’s booming real estate market—especially in Tbilisi and Batumi, where short-term rental yields can reach 12–18%—these services are critical to safeguarding investments and ensuring legally compliant transactions.

Employment Law and HR Compliance:

Legal consultants offer expert guidance on employment regulations, specializing in the drafting of labor contracts, ensuring compliance with the Georgian Labor Code (e.g., 40-hour workweek, minimum wage), and effectively resolving workplace disputes.
Significance:

This service is especially crucial for the hospitality sector, which plays a key role in supporting Georgia's burgeoning tourism industry, projected to attract 11 million visitors by 2025..

Intellectual Property Rights Management

Our legal services encompass the registration of trademarks, patents, and copyrights, in addition to providing protection for intellectual property through enforcement actions or negotiations.

Significance:
As Georgia’s economy continues to diversify and grow, intellectual property protection is becoming increasingly vital across all industries. From technology and creative sectors to manufacturing, agriculture, and services, safeguarding innovations, brands, and proprietary assets is essential to maintaining a competitive edge and ensuring long-term success.

Immigration and Residency Support

Legal firms provide comprehensive assistance with visa applications, residency permits, and citizenship procedures, leveraging Georgia’s liberal immigration policies — including visa-free entry for many nationalities.

Why It Matters:
Demand for these services has surged among expatriates and digital nomads, particularly from the CIS region, the Middle East, and Ukraine, many of whom have relocated to Georgia since early 2022.

Tax and Trade Compliance Assistance

Legal consultants play a critical role in ensuring businesses comply with tax obligations and trade regulations, including customs duties on imports and exports, as well as VAT requirements.

Key Benefits:
This expertise is essential for companies engaged in international trade, helping them navigate complex regulatory frameworks, streamline operations, and avoid costly penalties.

Financial Services in Georgia

Georgia’s financial services sector plays a vital role in driving the country’s economic growth by offering expert support in tax planning, investment strategies, and regulatory compliance. These services are designed to meet the needs of businesses, investors, and individuals in a market renowned for its low taxes and expanding opportunities. Below are the key types of financial services available:

Tax Strategy and Planning

Financial advisors develop tailored strategies to reduce tax liabilities by leveraging Georgia’s highly attractive tax framework — including the 1% turnover tax for small businesses with annual revenues under GEL 500,000, as well as tax exemptions available to select general businesses. These professionals work closely with clients to ensure full compliance with Georgian tax laws while identifying opportunities for optimization across local and cross-border operations.

Benefits:
Effective tax planning empowers businesses and investors to significantly improve their financial performance by minimizing tax burdens and freeing up capital for growth. This is particularly advantageous in sectors like real estate and tourism, which are well-positioned to benefit from Georgia’s low-tax regime. In addition, a well-crafted tax strategy enhances operational efficiency, reduces financial risk, and strengthens a company’s overall competitive position in both domestic and international markets.

Investment Analysis and Strategy Development

Financial consultants conduct in-depth analyses of investment opportunities, carefully assess potential risks, and design bespoke strategies to maximize returns. Their expertise spans key growth sectors such as real estate, agriculture, and technology, enabling clients to navigate Georgia’s dynamic and evolving market landscape with confidence.

Key Advantage:
With real estate yields in Tbilisi averaging 6–8% for long-term rentals and as high as 12–18% for short-term rentals in Batumi, professional investment guidance is invaluable for investors seeking to optimize portfolio performance. Beyond real estate, these services provide critical insights into emerging market trends, helping investors diversify, mitigate risk, and capitalize on high-potential opportunities across sectors.

Accounting and Financial Record-Keeping

Financial firms provide comprehensive accounting services, including payroll management, preparation of financial statements, bookkeeping, and ensuring compliance with Georgian accounting standards, which are harmonized with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). These services not only help businesses meet legal requirements but also improve operational efficiency and transparency.

Value:
Robust financial record-keeping is fundamental for ensuring tax compliance, maintaining regulatory credibility, and strengthening investor confidence. Accurate and timely financial data also support informed decision-making, enhance access to financing, and contribute to long-term business sustainability.

Audit and Financial Assurance

Financial consultants conduct comprehensive audits to verify the accuracy and integrity of financial records, ensuring compliance with Georgian regulations and international standards. These services provide independent assurance to stakeholders and help prepare businesses for tax inspections conducted by the Georgian Revenue Service, mitigating potential risks and penalties.

Impact:
Audits significantly enhance a company’s transparency, credibility, and reputation — qualities that are particularly critical for businesses pursuing foreign investment, strategic partnerships, or expansion into new markets. By identifying financial discrepancies, improving internal controls, and reinforcing stakeholder confidence, audit services play a vital role in driving sustainable growth and long-term success.

Banking and Loan Facilitation

Financial advisors provide critical support in navigating Georgia’s banking system, assisting clients with opening corporate and personal bank accounts, securing business or personal loans, and accessing government grants — such as those available through the Rural Development Agency for agricultural initiatives. Their expertise streamlines what can often be a complex and time-consuming process, ensuring clients meet all regulatory and documentation requirements.

Importance:
Access to capital is fundamental for business growth and individual financial advancement. These services help both local and foreign clients overcome common challenges, particularly given the stringent lending criteria imposed by major institutions like Bank of Georgia. By improving clients’ financial readiness, presenting strong loan applications, and identifying suitable funding sources, financial advisors enhance the likelihood of securing financing and expanding business opportunities.

Intellectual Property Rights Management

Financial consultants assess a wide range of risks and recommend tailored insurance solutions to protect businesses and individuals. This includes products such as property insurance for real estate assets, business interruption insurance for operational continuity, and specialized coverage for sector-specific exposures. By carefully analyzing each client’s risk profile, advisors ensure optimal protection against unforeseen events.

Relevance:
In a dynamic market like Georgia, where economic fluctuations — particularly in sectors such as tourism — can significantly affect business performance, effective risk management is essential. Comprehensive insurance planning not only safeguards assets and cash flow but also enhances business resilience, investor confidence, and long-term sustainability.