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Self-Employed Residence Permit
Legal planning for a self-employed foreigner in Georgia: real activity, work rights, income evidence, documents and lawful-stay deadlines.
Before acting, verify the legal basis, deadline and consistency of the documents. This guide is a preparation framework, not an individual legal opinion.
Step-by-step process
- Define the profession, clients and income model
- Check work-right requirements and exemptions
- Prepare contracts, invoices and banking evidence
- Coordinate the residence filing, renewal and change notifications
Required-document checklist
- Passport and evidence of lawful stay in Georgia
- Activity description, portfolio or professional qualification
- Client or project agreements and invoices
- Banking, tax or income records
- Translation, apostille/legalisation and application forms where required
Authorities, translation and representation
The specific procedure determines the authority, personal-appearance requirement, power of attorney, notarisation, certified translation, apostille or legalisation. A foreign document should be assessed under both its country of origin and the receiving authority's rules.
Key risks and common mistakes
- Starting work without checking the required status
- Mixing personal and business income records
- Relying only on social media or oral client evidence
- Missing filing deadlines or change notifications
Checking recent changes
This page was editorially reviewed on 17 July 2026. Before a filing, transaction or dispute, verify the effective date, transitional rule, current form and official fee.
Official sources
Act on a verified planFacts, deadlines and current law may differ. Obtain a case assessment before individual action.