Foreign Investors & Business

Starting a Company in Georgia

Starting a Company in Georgia: initial case assessment, document preparation, procedure management and appeals where required. End-to-end legal support for launching, acquiring, financing and operating a business in Georgia.

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Starting a Company in Georgia: initial case assessment, document preparation, procedure management and appeals where required. End-to-end legal support for launching, acquiring, financing and operating a business in Georgia.

The right route starts by assessing current law, facts, documents and deadlines together. This page provides a practical framework; an individual strategy is formed only after a confidential case assessment.

Procedure

How the matter is managed

  1. 01

    Define the commercial objective and risk profile

  2. 02

    Coordinate legal form and tax framework

  3. 03

    Prepare corporate, commercial and banking documents

  4. 04

    Manage registrations and permits

  5. 05

    Maintain compliance, contracts and dispute prevention

Documents

Initial checklist

  • Founder and beneficial-owner identification
  • Charter, shareholder resolution and power of attorney
  • Business model, address and activity description
  • Transaction, asset and financing documents
  • Tax, licensing and KYC/AML information

Risks

Common mistakes

  • Unsuitable corporate structure
  • Beneficial-owner or bank KYC issues
  • Missed tax and licensing duties
  • Weak shareholder or commercial contracts

Typical scenario

From facts to an action plan

A client approaches with documents, conflicting information or a close deadline. We first identify the legal position, downside risk and priority action, then create an evidence and procedure plan. This illustration is not a past result or a promise of outcome.

Official sources

Check the current rule

Content updated: 2 October 2026. This is a content revision date, not a new individual legal review; recheck current law, fees and procedure before filing.

Public Registry — fees and termsLaw on Labour MigrationChinese Embassy — apostille guidanceNational Agency of Public Registry — business registrationRevenue Service of GeorgiaLegislative Herald of GeorgiaCourts of Georgia

FAQ

Direct answers to practical questions

Answers are general and do not replace individual legal advice.

01What does legal support for Starting a Company in Georgia include?+

The exact scope is set after an initial assessment. It commonly includes fact and deadline analysis, document preparation, communication with the authority or counterparty, and representation where needed.

02How long does the process take and what does it cost?+

Timing and cost depend on the legal basis, document readiness, authority or court procedure, and complexity. After consultation, you receive a staged plan, expected timing and a transparent fee proposal. Government fees should be checked against the current official source.

03Which documents should I prepare?+

Start with identity documents, contracts, decisions, correspondence and records showing relevant dates. The final list is case-specific; agree a secure channel before sending sensitive material.

04Can the consultation be handled remotely?+

An initial assessment can be handled remotely in Georgian or English. Any need for a power of attorney, original, translation, apostille or personal appearance depends on the specific procedure.

Official registration fees and separate costs

NAPR fee page checked on 2 October 2026. These are registry charges, not a complete service package. Recheck the current tariff before paying.

Published Public Registry fees (GEL)
Service1 working dayDay of filing
Company registration (excluding individual entrepreneurs)200 GEL400 GEL
Individual entrepreneur registration26 GEL75 GEL

An English-language extract adds 26 GEL to the applicable service fee. Translation, notarisation, apostille, courier, address and legal services are priced separately; banking, accounting, tax, licensing and immigration work require their own scope.

The registry processing period excludes overseas document preparation, translation, courier, corrections and bank review. Legal fees require a written quote stating deliverables, shareholder count, revisions, correction work, payment stages, tax treatment and exclusions.

Check NAPR fees and terms

Next step

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