Use in Georgia depends on issuing country, document form, apostille or legalisation, Georgian translation and the receiving authority’s requirements. Formal validity does not cure unclear or excessive authority.
Start with an exact act list
List whether the task is company formation, obtaining records, bank application, property purchase or sale, payment, litigation, settlement or service. Each act creates different risk. Do not grant authority to dispose of assets or receive funds unless genuinely required.
Form, notary and issuing country
Confirm form and mandatory wording with the Georgian receiving authority before execution abroad. Some countries require apostille after notarisation, others legalisation; a treaty may create an exception. A consular route may be available for particular nationals and services.
Apostille, translation and identity consistency
An apostille generally authenticates the document’s formal origin, not the legal adequacy of its powers. The Georgian translation should cover the instrument, notarial statement, seals and apostille. Match the principal’s name, passport and dates throughout; explain transliteration differences in advance.
Term, revocation and safeguards
Set an end date, substitution rights, self-dealing limits, minimum price, designated payment account, prior written approvals and reporting. On revocation, notice to the agent alone may be insufficient—notify relevant authorities and third parties and recover originals where possible.
Important noteThis material is general information, not personalised legal advice. Recheck current law, official practice, fees and deadlines against your facts before acting.