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Financial & Business
Digital Nomad & Remote Work Law in Georgia
We help remote professionals and international clients understand and structure their legal position in Georgia, including business registration, applicable tax-status considerations, contractual arrangements and residence-related procedures.
The goal is to help clients establish a legally appropriate and practical structure for their remote work and business activities in Georgia.
- 3-step process
Who we help
- Remote professionals working from Georgia for foreign companies or clients
- Freelancers and independent contractors providing services internationally
- Developers, designers, consultants and other professionals working remotely
- Foreign citizens considering establishing a business or independent professional activity in Georgia
- Individuals considering registration as an individual entrepreneur
- Existing freelancers or small businesses reviewing whether their current structure remains appropriate
- International clients who need legal support with residence or immigration-related procedures
- Remote professionals transitioning from informal activity to a formally registered business structure
What we handle
- Consultation on appropriate business and registration structures
- Individual Entrepreneur registration support
- Legal support related to small-business / applicable tax-status registration, where available and appropriate
- Review of eligibility and relevant legal requirements before applying for a particular tax status
- Review of foreign service agreements and independent-contractor arrangements
- Assessment of contractual provisions that may create employee/independent-contractor classification risks
- Legal support regarding remote-work business structures
- Residence permit and immigration-related legal support and procedural coordination
- Preparation and review of powers of attorney and supporting documents
- Representation before relevant administrative authorities, where applicable
- Ongoing legal guidance as your business or professional activity grows
- Review of whether the existing structure should be updated as your activities, income or business relationships change
Key legal checkpoints
Where relevant, we look at:
- Legal form and registration status of your activity
- Eligibility requirements for the relevant Georgian tax-status regime
- Conditions and limitations applicable to simplified or preferential tax regimes
- Distinction between independent contractor activity and employment
- Contractual terms that may indicate an employment relationship
- Registration effective date and whether you may lawfully invoice or conduct the relevant activity before registration is completed
- Tax residence considerations and potential cross-border implications
- Residence permit / immigration requirements applicable to your circumstances
- Documentation and procedural requirements of the relevant administrative authorities
- Whether your existing structure remains appropriate as the business grows
Documents to prepare before we start
Depending on your circumstances, the following may be relevant:
- Passport / identification document
- Existing registration documents
- Information about your professional activity
- Service agreements with foreign or Georgian clients
- Invoices and payment documentation
- Information about clients and business relationships
- Evidence of income or business activity, where relevant
- Existing tax-status documentation
- Residence or immigration documents
- Power of attorney, where representation is required
- Other documents required for the specific registration or administrative procedure
The exact list depends on your circumstances and is not exhaustive.
Common mistakes
- Treating remote work as automatically equivalent to independent contracting
- Using employment-style contractual terms while operating as an independent contractor
- Relying on one foreign client without reviewing the contractual structure and classification risks
- Starting to invoice or conduct business activity before confirming that the required registration or tax status is effective
- Applying for a preferential or simplified tax regime without verifying eligibility
- Assuming that business registration automatically resolves residence or immigration issues
- Failing to consider tax-residence implications in cross-border situations
- Continuing to use an old structure after your business activity or income has materially changed
- Relying on informal arrangements without appropriate contracts or documentation
How the process works
1. Initial Assessment
We review your work model, business activity, current registration status and objectives.
2. Legal & Structural Review
We identify relevant registration, contractual, tax-status and residence considerations and explain the available legal options.
3. Registration & Ongoing Support
We assist with the relevant documentation, applications and administrative procedures and provide follow-up legal support where required.
What you can expect
- Clear understanding of your legal and registration position
- Better understanding of available business structures
- Properly prepared registration and supporting documents
- Identification of contractual and classification risks
- Assistance with relevant administrative procedures
- A more structured approach to remote work and business activity in Georgia
- Ongoing legal guidance as your professional activity develops
Our work focuses on the legal and registration side of your setup. Where individual tax questions arise, we recommend coordinating with a qualified tax adviser.
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Frequently asked questions
Can you review my contract with a foreign client?
Yes. We can review service, consultancy, contractor, and other agreements with foreign clients, explain key legal provisions, identify potential risks, and suggest appropriate amendments.
What is the difference between an independent contractor and an employee?
An employee works within an employment relationship governed by labour legislation, while an independent contractor generally provides services under a civil-law agreement. The actual nature of the relationship, rather than only the title of the agreement, is relevant to determining the applicable legal framework.
Can you assist with residence permit procedures?
Yes. We can provide legal guidance on residence permit procedures, including the applicable requirements, necessary documents, and communication with the relevant Georgian authorities. The applicable procedure depends on the individual's circumstances and the type of residence permit.
What should I do if my business or income grows after registration?
If your business activity, income, or other circumstances change, you should review whether your existing registration, tax status, or legal structure remains appropriate. We can help assess the changes and identify any additional legal or compliance steps that may be required.